Business & Finance
Cyprus: Songa Offshore Reports 3Q Income of USD 35.6 Million
Songa Offshore SE , an international offshore drilling company operating a fleet of 5 semi-submersible rigs with and additional 3 on order, reports total comprehensive income for the third quarter of 2011 of USD 35.6 million. Operating revenue for the third quarter was USD 144.4 million. This includ
Melrose Resources Commences 3D Seismic Survey Offshore Bulgaria
Melrose Resources plc , the oil and gas exploration, development and production company, provided an update on its operations in Bulgaria, Romania and Egypt. Bulgaria The Company has commenced the acquisition of the planned 3D seismic survey on the Galata exploration block in the Western Black Sea.
Ukraine: BBB ST Fulfills Order for Nigerian Customer
Ukrainian dredgers plant “BBB ST” fulfilled the order for a customer in Nigeria – Dredge NSS 400/20-К with capacity of 600 m3 for the shift. Depth of the development of the dredger – 15 m. In this week’s dredge will be sent to Nigeria. The company further plans to work from customers in different [&
UK: Wave Power Device Set Sail for European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney
Following its manufacture and testing in Leith, ScottishPower Renewables’ new P2 Pelamis wave power device set sail for the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney (Sunday 6th November). It will undergo further trials as part of a unique cross-industry collaboration project with a similar device man
RBG Wins Business Efficiency Prize at Oil & Gas UK Awards
RBG won the coveted ‘Business Efficiency’ prize at this year’s Oil & Gas UK Awards. The award recognises the organisation that delivered improved operational performance through innovation. The presentation, in front of more than 500 industry leaders and guests, was made by Sir Robert Smith, MP for
UK: BMT Isis to Provide Safety and Environmental Support for HMS PROTECTOR
BMT Isis, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has been awarded the contract to develop and sustain the Safety and Environmental Case Report (SECR) and to provide safety and environmental management support for HMS PROTECTOR. The vesse
Singapore: Smart Shipping 2011 – Taking Different Viewpoint
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) was a key sponsor of last month’s Smart Shipping event in Singapore. Ships Agency Director Frederic Fontarosa described it as an ‘essential conference for the industry which is certain to root itself firmly in the international maritime events calendar’. Held from 17-1
UK: Pelamis Wave Power Device Set Sail for Orkney
Following its manufacture and testing in Leith, ScottishPower Renewables’ new P2 Pelamis wave power device set sail for the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney on Sunday 6th November. It will undergo further trials as part of a unique cross-industry collaboration project with a similar device ma
UK: BMT Isis Lends Safety and Environmental Support for HMS Protector
BMT Isis, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has been awarded the contract to develop and sustain the Safety and Environmental Case Report (SECR) and to provide safety and environmental management support for HMS PROTECTOR. The vesse
Wartsila China Appoints New President
Mr James Han has been appointed President of Wärtsilä China as of November 14, 2011. James Han has extensive experience in the manufacturing industries, taking overall management roles and leading business on Country and Asia Pacific level. For over 15 years he was the Country Manager at Sandvik, th
Melrose Starts Seismic Survey Offshore Bulgaria
Melrose Resources plc , the oil and gas exploration, development and production company, on Friday provided an update on its operations in Bulgaria, Romania and Egypt. Bulgaria The Company has commenced the acquisition of the planned 3D seismic survey on the Galata exploration block in the Western B
UK: Awilco Drilling Secures Contract for WilHunter Rig
Awilco Drilling PLC confirmed last week that the contract with Endeavour Energy UK Ltd for the provision of WilHunter for their Rochelle development program is signed. The contract is expected to commence late Q1 2012. To remind, Awilco Drilling PLC had signed on October 5th a Letter of Intent (LOI)
USA: Prysmian to Participate at International Wire and Cable Symposium
Prysmian, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, will be playing a leading role this week in the International Wire and Cable Symposium (IWCS) to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA from November 6-9. The IWCS brings together the world’s leading producers and users
Strategic Marine Expands Its Presence in Western Australia
Western Australian shipbuilder Strategic Marine will expand its presence in the state’s North West, establishing a new facility at the SINWA site in Karratha. The operation has been established to meet the demands of Strategic Marine’s growing number of clients in the offshore oil and gas sector for