Business & Finance
Duke of York Visits Malaysian Marine Heavy Engineering
His Royal Highness The Prince Andrew, Duke of York, KG recently visited MMHE . HRH Prince Andrew, the second prince of Queen Elizabeth II, arrived in Malaysia on Sunday for a three-day visit in his capacity as Britain’s special representative for international trade and investment. His Royal Highnes
The Netherlands: CARIS Offers Free Trial of its Web Mapping Software
With the latest release of Spatial Fusion Enterprise v5.6 CARIS offers a free trial of its web mapping software allowing you to experience firsthand its capabilities. Along with several new and improved features, Spatial Fusion Enterprise has now implemented the latest View and Feature Download Serv
Baker Hughes: International Offshore Rig Count Up (USA)
Baker Hughes Incorporated announced yesterday that the international rig count for October 2011 was 1,197, up 23 from the 1,174 counted in September 2011, and up 98 from the 1,099 counted in October 2010. The international offshore rig count for October 2011 was 312, up 8 from the 304 counted in Sep
Australia: Ocean Trenching Technologies Develops SORD Sub Ocean Rock Drills
Ocean Trenching Technologies announces that they have secured a substantial R&D facility North of Sydney NSW. The property and workshop will be utilised for the research and development of specialist subsea construction & cable lay equipment to be used in Oil and Gas, Energy Sector. Further developm
USA: ABS Launches New Guide for Ballast Water Treatment
ABS announces the release of a new Guide for Ballast Water Treatment which will aid vessel owners and operators in preparing for compliance with the IMO’s International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004. The Convention is designed to provide a unif
Maersk Oil, Copenhagen University Deepening Knowledge on Chalk Reservoirs
Maersk Oil has embarked on a 5-year joint research project with the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Geography and Geology (DGG) entailing an unprecedented level of collaboration and data sharing to deepen its understanding of chalk reservoirs in the Danish North Sea. Maersk Oil will mentor
UK: IMCA Puts Spotlight on Dynamic Positioning
As befits the 50th anniversary of the advent of dynamic positioning (DP), the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has turned the spotlight on this invaluable technology. Earlier this year ‘Guidance for developing and conducting annual DP trials programmes for DP vessels’ (IMCA M 190)
USA: Telemark, Clipper Results Excite ATP
ATP Oil & Gas Corporation yesterday announced an operations update: Drilling operations at the fourth Telemark Hub well at Mississippi Canyon (MC) Block 942 #2 are complete. ATP encountered 167 feet of new net pay sands above pre-drill estimates. These sands are in addition to the 72 feet of logged
USA: Hornbeck Offshore Plans to Build 16 New OSVs
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new vessel construction program for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC. The Company plans to build sixteen U.S.-flagged 300 class DP-2 new generation offshore supply vessels (“OSV”) for it
USA: Hornbeck Offshore Announces New OSV Construction Program
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a new vessel construction program for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC. The Company plans to build sixteen U.S.-flagged 300 class DP-2 new generation offshore supply vessels (“OSV”)
Cairn Encounters Minor Oil Shows at AT2-1 Well, Offshore Greenland
The following operational update relates to Cairn’s current five well exploration drilling campaign offshore Greenland. Operations will continue to the end of November to allow activities on the last two wells in the Atammik block to complete. AT7-1 Well: Atammik Block, South Ungava Area The Leiv Ei
USA: Hornbeck Offshore to Build 16 New OSVs
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a new vessel construction program for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC. The Company plans to build sixteen U.S.-flagged 300 class DP-2 new generation offshore supply vessels (“OSV”)
PNE WIND Announces Results for First Nine Months (Germany)
The wind farm project developer PNE WIND AG submitted the report on the development of the first nine months of fiscal year 2011. The company development is characterised by activities in the offshore area as well as the further development of the project pipeline of wind farms in Germany and abroad
PNE WIND Announces Results for First Nine Months (Germany)
The wind farm project developer PNE WIND AG submitted the report on the development of the first nine months of fiscal year 2011. The company development is characterised by activities in the offshore area as well as the further development of the project pipeline of wind farms in Germany and abroad