Business & Finance
Denmark: Noreco to Start Drilling at Luna in Late December
Noreco, an independent international petroleum company based in Norway, plans to begin drilling operations at the Luna prospect , located on the 01/11 license offshore Denmark using the Maersk Resolve jack-up rig. The Luna well will be drilled to a depth of 2,250 metres with a reservoir sandstone th
Technicians Successfully Complete NEPTUNE Canada’s Underwater Network Repair
Recently, a team on the cable vessel Global Sentinel arrived back in Victoria after successfully repairing a faulty connection that resulted a complete NEPTUNE Canada’s network shutdown on September. 20. Technicians from NEPTUNE Canada and equipment provider Alcatel-Lucent had tracked the problem to
Jongert Opens New Branch in France and Books Three New Orders
One of the leading Dutch superyacht builders Jongert has signed three impressive new orders over recent weeks. At the Monaco Yacht Show the yard signed contracts for two motoryachts and then confirmed a third new order – this time for a new sailing yacht – at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Add in a
Kairos Maritime Makes Positive Impact on Bahamas Maritime Industry
With a team of professionals bringing over 30 years of cumulative business and maritime experience, in addition to a drive and determination to raise the standards of service and change business as we know it . General Manager, Joanel Louis says, “Kairos Maritime Services is already positioning itse
The Netherlands: Chevron to Spud P2-10 Well within Days
Xtract Energy PLC today provided an operational update ahead the commencement of Chevron’s drilling operations offshore The Netherlands. As previously announced Chevron intends to drill the P2-10 well on the P2 block using the ‘Noble Byron Welliver’ jack up drilling rig. The P2-10 appraisal well tar
Bowleven Reports Another Discovery at Sapele-3 Well, Offshore Cameroon
Bowleven, the West Africa focused oil and gas exploration group , announces that the Sapele-3 exploration well drilling in the Douala Basin, offshore Cameroon, has been drilled to a total depth (TD) of 4,480 metres. Having successfully extended the previously defined play fairways at the Paleocene a
UK: Bibby Offshore Announces Major Investment in Marine Assets for North Sea Market
Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has announced a multi-million pound investment in marine assets for its core North Sea market. From January 2012, the DP3 Diving Support Vessel, Toisa Polaris, will come under the control of Bibby Offshore. The vessel will be taken on a 2-
Norway: Optoelectronic Technical Meeting Becomes Successful International Event
The annual Optoelectronic Technical Meeting has established itself as an international event with a unique mix of representatives from operators, service companies, subsea systems suppliers, technology providers, R&D institutes and universities. After being held in Aberdeen for two years, this was t
Drydocks World Delivers Self Elevating Platform Built at its Indonesian Facility
Drydocks World, the well-established international player in a range of maritime services, delivered Self Elevating Platform, L210 to Curacao based Self Elevating Platforms N.V., a leading supplier of Self Elevating Platforms for both the energy markets including gas, oil, and windmills as well as t
UK: Bibby Offshore Hires Toisa Polaris Diving Support Vessel
Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has announced a multi-million pound investment in marine assets for its core North Sea market. From January 2012, the DP3 Diving Support Vessel, Toisa Polaris, is expected to come under the control of Bibby Offshore. The vessel will be tak
Vietnam: Hyundai Vinashin Starts Construction of Three Bulk Carriers
HVS’ fabrication shop continued celebrating 3 consecutive Steel Cutting Ceremonies for the 56, 000 DWT Bulk Carriers having Hull Nos. S050, S051 and S052, in the series of the eight contracted with Geden Lines, Turkey At present, HVS is producing, installing blocks and preparing keel laying for Augu
Norway: Aker Solutions Bags Vilje South Subsea Gig
Right after Statoil and its partners made an investment decision on fast track development of Vilje South, Aker Solutions unveiled that it has been awarded a contract by Statoil for the engineering, procurement and construction of a subsea production system for the project. The contract value is app
WASACE to Link Four Continents with Undersea Fiber-Optic Cable
WASACE is an exciting new international communications system linking the major markets of four continents – Africa, South America, North America and Europe, with undersea fiber-optic cable. It is the largest such project ever mounted in the Atlantic Ocean. The projects’ total fiber length is seven
China: SITC Extends Supervision Agreements with Graig
Following the successful construction and excellent performance of the supervision site team of Graig China Limited (GCL) China Yangfan shipyard, announces that SITC has extended their Supervision Agreements from four (one 76,000 dwt bulk carrier and three 1,100teu containerships) to a total of ten