Business & Finance
Rock from Pre-Salt Layer Offshore Brazil to Reach Formula 1 Podium
This Tuesday (Nov. 15), Petrobras will unveil the trophy to be awarded to the top three drivers and the winning team of Petrobras’ Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix race, scheduled for November 27, in São Paulo. Encrusted on each trophy is a rock lifted from the pre-salt layer, at a depth of 5,000 mete
Russia Ready to Invest into German Power Plants
Taking advantage of the positive background of opening of gas pipeline Nord Stream and the statement of German Chancellor Angela… (abc) [mappress] Source: abc, November 15, 2011
Michael King Becomes UK Operations Director at Swire Oilfield Services
Michael King has been appointed as new UK operations director at Swire Oilfield Services, the leading global provider of offshore cargo carrying units and associated services. In his new role, Mr. King will ensure that the operational capability is fully developed, supported and resourced to provide
Crowley to Continue Administering The State of Alaska’s Ocean Ranger Program
The State of Alaska’s Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has announced that it has awarded a contract to Crowley Maritime Corporation to continue administering the State of Alaska’s Ocean Ranger Program, effective November 2011. The contract directs Crowley to recruit, hire, train and o
Investment in Wind Power to Reach USD 820 Billion (USA)
Cumulative investment in new wind power capacity will cost a total $820 billion between 2011 and 2017 as wind… By Chika Amanze-Nwachuku (thisdaylive) [mappress] Source: thisdaylive, November 15, 2011
Investment in Wind Power to Reach USD 820 Billion (USA)
Cumulative investment in new wind power capacity will cost a total $820 billion between 2011 and 2017 as wind… By Chika Amanze-Nwachuku (thisdaylive) [mappress] Source: thisdaylive, November 15, 2011
Seabed Mining Needs Monitoring, Says Dr. Charles at STAR Meeting in Fiji
Careful monitoring before, during and after the impending deep seabed mineral mining off the shores of Papua New Guinea will provide the hard data that will guide the responsible deep seabed mining practices of the future. This is the view of Dr Charles (Chuck) Fisher, Professor of Biology, Penn Sta
NTOU Unveils First Submerged Tidal Current Generator in Taiwan
A local college on Monday unveiled the first submerged tidal current generator in the country, which it said marked an important step… By Huang Chiao-wen and Jamie Wang (focustaiwan) [mappress] Source: focustaiwan, November 15, 2011
Vietnam: Naming Ceremony of ESL Shipping’s New Bulk Carrier
On 15th November 2011, Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard (HVS) officially celebrated Naming ceremony for Hull No. S042- the 56,000 DWT Bulk Carrier -, which is formally named “Arkadia” by Sponsor, Mrs. Leena Ruohonen. Attending the ceremony, there were not only HVS BOD, representatives of Ship Owners, Class
Alaska: Buccaneer Acquires Jack-Up Rig from Transocean
Buccaneer Energy Limited announced today that its 50 percent owned subsidiary Kenai Offshore Ventures, LLC (“KOV”) has overnight in London completed the acquisition of the GSF Adriatic XI offshore jack-up rig from Transocean Offshore Resources Limited for the total purchase price of US$68.5 million
GO Completes Undersea Cable Repairs Between Malta and Sicily
GO announces that the submarine cable damaged by third parties on the 5th November has been completely repaired, following round-the-clock efforts by a specialised repair vessel, which is contracted on a standby-basis for such emergencies. The incident is now in the hands of international authoritie
Farstad Shipping Charters AHTS Far Senior to Petrobras, Brazil
Farstad Shipping has been awarded charter contract for AHTS Far Senior (1998, UT 722L, 18.900 BHP) by Petrobras in Brazil for a 4 year period. Petrobras has the option to extend the contract with an additional 4 years. The contract includes both anchor handling- and ROV services. A third party has b
Brazil: Petrobras Hires AHTS from Farstad
Farstad Shipping’s AHTS Far Senior (1998, UT 722L, 18.900 BHP) has been contracted by Petrobras in Brazil for a 4 year period with an option to extend the contract with an additional 4 years. The contract includes both anchor handling and ROV services. ROV services will be provided by a third party.
USA: Anbaric Transmission Aims to Develop 2 GW Offshore Transmission Project
Anbaric Transmission has taken the first step toward building New England’s first offshore transmission truck line, designed… (platts) [mappress] Source: platts , November 15, 2011