Business & Finance
The Netherlands: DNV to Class Dockwise’s New Heavy Lift Vessel
Dockwise’s new heavy lift vessel, the Dockwise Vanguard, will be able to lift and transport units of up to 110,000 tonnes. The maximum capacity of an existing vessel is 75,000 tonnes. With its width of nearly 80 metres and length of 275 metres, this is the first semisubmersible heavy lift vessel to
Tanzania: Orca to Spud Songo Songo Wells in December
Orca Exploration Group Inc. announces that it has taken delivery of the Sakson PR5 drilling rig at Songo Songo Island enabling the Company to begin work on its US$130 million drilling and development program in Tanzania. Orca, which currently supplies gas primarily for power generation to the Tanzan
The Netherlands: DNV to Class World’s Largest Heavy Lift Vessel, Dockwise Vanguard
Dockwise’s new heavy lift vessel, the Dockwise Vanguard, will be able to lift and transport units of up to 110,000 tonnes. The maximum capacity of an existing vessel is 75,000 tonnes. With its width of nearly 80 metres and length of 275 metres, this is the first semisubmersible heavy lift vessel to
Greece: Star Bulk Charters its Supramax Vessel Star Kappa
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.,a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, today announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Pacific Basin Chartering Limited BVI for the Star Kappa for approximately one year, at a gross daily rate of $12,500. The Star
Norway: Kongsberg Evotec Wins Order to Equip Sanco Shipping’s Seismic Vessel
Kongsberg Evotec AS, has been awarded a contract with Kleven Maritime (Myklebust), Sanco Shipping and Dolphin Geophysical, for the complete back-deck handling system on Sanco Shipping’s new (up to) 16 streamers seismic vessel built to be operated by Dolphin Geophysical AS. The ST324 designed by Skip
Russian Navy Gets Modern Rescue Ship
14 years after the disaster with the Kursk submarine in the Barents Sea, the Russian navy will finally get a modern rescue ship… (BarentsObserver) [mappress] Source: BarentsObserver, November 17, 2011
Bermuda: Seadrill Wins Contract Extension for West Aquarius Rig
Seadrill has been awarded a two-year extension for the ultra-deepwater semi-submersible rig West Aquarius which is currently operating in Asia under a worldwide contract for ExxonMobil. It is anticipated that the extension period will primarily involve operations in the North Atlantic area. An estim
Philippines: Nido Petroleum Provides Galoc Oil Field Reserves Update
Nido Petroleum Limited today provided the results of an independent reserves audit of the Galoc oil field up to 30 June 2011 undertaken by Gaffney Cline and Associates (‘GCA’) on behalf of Nido. Nido has a 22.88% Participating Interest in the Galoc oil field in Service Contract 14C1 and has historic
Renewable Energy Risk Analysis Company Shows Strong Growth (USA)
3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy risk analysis, announced it has been recognized by three organizations for continued, strong growth. For the fourth consecutive year, 3TIER was included in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s list of 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State
Renewable Energy Risk Analysis Company Shows Strong Growth (USA)
3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy risk analysis, announced it has been recognized by three organizations for continued, strong growth. For the fourth consecutive year, 3TIER was included in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s list of 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State
French Technip Forms Genesis. New Consultancy, Engineering Firm for Offshore Energy Sector
Technip today announced the formation of a new and enhanced worldwide consultancy, subsea and offshore engineering services company. This new company is a combination of Technip wholly owned subsidiary Genesis Oil and Gas Consultants and the deepwater engineering team of Technip in Houston. The newl
Technip Announces New Consultancy, Subsea and Offshore Engineering Services Company (France)
Technip announces the formation of a new and enhanced worldwide consultancy, subsea and offshore engineering services company. This new company is a combination of Technip wholly owned subsidiary Genesis Oil and Gas Consultants and the deepwater engineering team of Technip in Houston. The newly form
Tanker BW Danube Evades Pirates in Gulf of Aden
On 15 November 2011, BW Danube evaded a pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden. No injuries to the BW crew or damage to the environment have been reported. A skiff carrying eight pirates and equipped with a boarding ladder was seen approaching the BW operated vessel at approximately 0418 GMT. A team of s
COPL in Liberia Offshore Deal with ExxonMobil
Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited has signed an Asset Acquisition Agreement with ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Liberia Limited, with respect to the onward sale of certain of the interests in Block LB-13 offshore Liberia which, as previously announced on May 18, 2011, COPL B has agreed to a