Business & Finance
EMGS’ UK Executive Briefing Successful
About 40 energy-company representatives participated in an EMGS executive briefing in London on the 16 November 2011. The forum facilitated open and constructive dialogue, said EMGS in its press release. Candid reports on the application of 3D EM methods by Shell and Emergy Exploration were a partic
China: Courage Marine Acquires Second Newly-built Vessel
Courage Marine Group Limited, an established dry-bulk shipping company that transports raw materials for Asia’s growing needs, has through its wholly-owned subsidiary Zorina Navigation Corp., entered into a memorandum of agreement with Zhejiang Zengzhou Ship Building Co., Ltd for the acquisition of
Usan Production Will Mitigate Yemen Loss, Nexen Says
Government of Yement today informed Nexen that the company’s application to extend the Block 14 (Masila) Production Sharing Contract has not been accepted, and that a newly Yemen national company will take over the operatorship of the block upon the PSC expiry on December 17. Marvin Romanow, Nexen’s
Prime Minister Visits Damen Shipyards’ Head Office in Gorinchem, The Netherlands
On Tuesday, November 22nd, Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited Damen Shipyards’ Head Office in Gorinchem. The visit was motivated by Mr Rutte’s wish to stay continuously informed of current and future developments in the Dutch industry, especially the shipbuilding industry and the Dutch maritime clust
China: CNOOC Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of CNOOC Limited announced that, Mr. Li Fanrong has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Board also announces that, due to his responsibility as the President of China National Offshore Oil Corporation which requires more of his time, Mr. Yang
China: Fishermen Sue Oil Companies for Peng Lai Oil Spill
ConocoPhillips and CNOOC are facing legal challenge from thirty Chinese fishermen , for alleged damages made by an oil spill from Peng lai oilfield, which is operated by the U.S. based exploration and production company, China.org.cn reported. The fishermen want to establish environmental restoratio
Demag Cranes Provides its First Mobile Harbour Cranes to Papua New Guinea
Demag Cranes has now supplied its first Mobile Harbour Cranes to Papua New Guinea. Two Gottwald Model 6 cranes have recently been commissioned in the third-largest island state in the world on behalf of PNG Ports Corporation Ltd., where they are in operation unloading imported grain and containers.
UK: EMGS Announces Success of 3D EM Industry Forum
About 40 energy-company representatives participated in an EMGS executive briefing in London on the 16 November 2011. The forum facilitated open and constructive dialogue. Candid reports on the application of 3D EM methods by Shell and Emergy Exploration were a particular source for lively discussio
The Netherlands: DIANA Presents New Motor Yacht Designed by Riza Tansu
Riza Tansu, responsible for the design and Diana Yacht Design of the engineering and naval architecture, present Diana 448 rough but modest, sturdy but elegant. She’s a beautiful semi displacement motor yacht, breathtaking by her simplicity. Her outstanding exterior is, without doubt, refreshing. Sh
WFS Technologies Partners with Omni Instruments (UK)
WFS Technologies, the world’s leading supplier of radio and acoustic solutions for underwater communication, navigation and power transfer, announces a new industry partnership with UK supplier of instrumentation and data loggers, Omni Instruments, based in Dundee, Scotland. Omni Instruments Ltd. Es
WFS Technologies Partners with Omni Instruments (UK)
WFS Technologies, the world’s leading supplier of radio and acoustic solutions for underwater communication, navigation and power transfer, announces a new industry partnership with UK supplier of instrumentation and data loggers, Omni Instruments, based in Dundee, Scotland. Omni Instruments Ltd. Es
UK: WFS and Omni Instruments to Provide Wireless Sensors and Data Loggers for Subsea Market
WFS Technologies, the world’s leading supplier of radio and acoustic solutions for underwater communication, navigation and power transfer, announces a new industry partnership with UK supplier of instrumentation and data loggers, Omni Instruments, based in Dundee, Scotland. Omni Instruments Ltd. Es
Lansdowne Delivers 3D Seismic Data Offshore Ireland
Lansdowne Oil & Gas, announces that it has taken delivery of the processed 3D seismic surveys carried out this summer over the Amergin, Rosscarbery and Midleton Prospects in the North Celtic Sea Basin, offshore Ireland. Commenting on this development, Dr Steve Boldy, CEO of Lansdowne said: “We are p
China: Sinopacific Shipbuilding Starts Construction of Two CROWN 63 BC
On the afternoon of November 22, Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group held the ship keel-laying ceremony at its Yangzhou Shipyard (Dayang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.) for DY4001 and DY4002, two first fabricated models of CROWN 63 (63,500 DWT) Supramax bulk carriers. Mr. Li Wenlai, Vice General Manager of Dayan