Business & Finance
China: Afai Southern Starts Construction of Three Fast Rescue Vessels
At 10:36 AM Dec. 13, General Manager Mr.Wu Chengye of China Shipping Industry Co., Ltd. and Vice Director Mr.Fu Xuyin of The Rescue and Salvage Bureau of China Communication & Transportation Ministry jointly started the plasma cutting machine, which marks that the construction of the rescue vessels
USA: SEA CON Announces Development of 48 Channel Optical Wet-Mate HYDRALIGHT
A high count optical wet-mate HYDRALIGHT is currently under development with a maximum of 48 Angled Physical Contacts (APC) optical channels using a modular approach, announced SEA CON. The external size is identical to the current standard field proven 8-channel HYDRALIGHT family of connectors with
USA: Alpine Adds Geotechnical Services Suite to its Portfolio
Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey, the U.S. subsidiary of UK-based Gardline Group, has bolstered its marine data collection offerings with the addition of geotechnical services. Working in conjunction with Gardline Geosciences, a leading global provider of geotechnical services, Alpine is adding a signifi
Canada: Rotobec Announces Addition to Clamshell Grapple Line
Rotobec has announced the addition of a light duty series to clamshell grapple line. These light duty grapples are ideal for light material such as grain, wood chips etc. The lighter duty grapples are available from half a cubic yard to 15 cubic yard plus. The Rotobec Clamshell Bucket is optimal for
Offshore Middle East Gathers Top Industry Pros in Advisory Board
Offshore Middle East has announced the addition of Mr. Abdelkader Haouari, Offshore Operations Manager, Qatargas Operating Company Limited as part of the growing Advisory Board for the 4th Offshore Middle East Conference & Exhibition which will return to Qatar in 2013. To be held at the Qatar Nation
Australia: Adelaide Brighton Cement Orders Siwertell Shiploader
Adelaide Brighton Cement’s new enclosed Siwertell system from Cargotec will ensure minimal environmental impact when loading cement and clinker at its plant in South Australia. Cargotec has won an order to supply Adelaide Brighton Cement with a Siwertell SSL 700 screw-type shiploader. A leading supp
Kvaerner Boosts its Presence in Asia Pacific Region with Opening of New Office in Australia
With the opening of a new office in Perth, Kvaerner is boosting its presence in the oil and gas hub of the Asia Pacific region. – I am excited by the opportunities the Australian market represents, Kvaerner’s president and CEO, Mr. Jan Arve Haugan, said at the opening of the Perth office on December
UK: Frederic Castrec Joins Serimax as Managing Director
Vallourec subsidiary, Serimax, a full service welding specialist, has appointed Frederic Castrec as managing director to replace David Williams. Mr Castrec joined Serimax in 1996 as a welding engineer and held a number of senior positions, including Chief Operating Officer, prior to taking over the
UK: Harwich International Port Celebrates Additional Calls in 2013
Harwich International Port is celebrating following the announcement that Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will commence calls from the Essex port in 2013, with 804-guest Black Watch making four turnaround visits in May and June 2013. Paul Davey, Head of Corporate Affairs at Hutchison Ports (U
Kvaerner Expands its Footprint in Australia with Perth HQ
With the opening of a new office in Perth, Kvaerner is boosting its presence in the oil and gas hub of the Asia Pacific region. – I am excited by the opportunities the Australian market represents, Kvaerner’s president and CEO, Mr. Jan Arve Haugan, said at the opening of the Perth office on December
UK: Aquaterra Opens New Office in Cambridge
Offshore engineering specialists, Aquaterra Energy Ltd has opened an office in Cambridge, UK to develop the analysis service currently offered by the business to global oil and gas companies. Norwich-based Aquaterra Energy has been offering a Riser Analysis service since the company’s inception in 2
France: Pipeline Welding Specialist Appoints New MD
Serimax, a full service welding specialist based in France, has appointed Frederic Castrec as managing director to replace David Williams. Mr Castrec joined Serimax in 1996 as a welding engineer and held a number of senior positions, including Chief Operating Officer, prior to taking over the managi
ENI Charters FPSO Xikomba for Offshore Angola Project
SBM Offshore announced on behalf of its Joint Venture companies with Sonangol, Sonasing and OPS that contracts for the twelve year charter and operation of FPSO Xikomba for the block 15/06 development, offshore Angola have been executed with ENI Angola SpA. This order had been previously announced u
Deep Sea Supply Takes Delivery of its New AHTS Vessel from India
Deep Sea Supply today announced that it has taken delivery of the newbuilding AHTS vessel “Sea Stoat” from ABG Shipyard, India. “Sea Stoat” is the 9th AHTS vessel delivered from ABG and concludes the series of newbuilding AHTS vessels from ABG to Deep Sea Supply. The Deep Sea Supply fleet now consis