Business & Finance
Ukraine: Zaliv Delivers Polarcus Adira Seismic Vessel
The successfully delivered project confirms the status of the Kerch Shipyard Zaliv as the active participant of the world market of offshore shipbuilding. The vessel “Polarcus Adira” (building number 01293) purposed for seismic shelf research became the seventh built by Zaliv within the cooperation
Germany: Blohm Voss Starts Construction of First 125-Class Frigate
Attended by numerous guests and representatives from Politics, Navy and Industry, as well as the Blohm + Voss workforce, the laying-down ceremony for the 125-class (F125) frigate took place at building dock 12 at the Hamburg shipyard. The ceremony was organized by the F125 Work Group (ARGE F125), co
Ukraine: Zaliv Shipyard Completes Construction of ‘Polarcus Adira’ Seismic Vessel
The next successfully delivered project confirms the status of the Kerch Shipyard Zaliv as the active participant of the world market of offshore shipbuilding. The vessel “Polarcus Adira” (building number 01293) purposed for seismic shelf research became the seventh built by Zaliv within the coopera
Norwegian 22nd Licensing Round Starts
Mr. Ola Borten Moe, Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, has invited oil companies to nominate blocks that ought to be included in the 22nd licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf. The invitations have been sent to all licensees on the shelf and pre-qualified companies. By this inv
USA: Colby Rhodes Joins Hydratight as Western Region HSEQ Leader
Colby Rhodes has joined Hydratight in Texas as the company’s Western Region HSEQ leader. He will be responsible for health, safety and quality matters throughout the Americas and for coordination of his role with that of Hydratight colleagues internationally. Colby joins the company from Kinder Morg
USA: SCOD Presents DynaWing Solar Hybrid Supertanker
SCOD Presents Deliverance, a DynaWing Solar Hybrid Supertanker that qualifies as the Largest and by far the Greenest Post Panamax Vessel to be built and as such the most Economical form of Crude Oil Transport to and from any part of the Globe. To reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions by up to 75
UK: RBG Enhances Subsea Service Capability with Dive Intervention Craft
RBG has enhanced its subsea service capability with the launch of two purpose-built dive intervention craft (IC). The launch was announced by RBG’s new Marine & Subsea director, Roddy James, who joined the company in October 2011 from STS having previously served as global account director, oil & ga
Cyprus: Prosafe’s 3Q Operating Profit Down on Lower Contribution of Safe Bristolia
Operating profit for the third quarter came to USD 69 million and net profit amounted to USD 62.8 million. The utilisation of the rig fleet was 91 per cent. Financials (Figures in brackets refer to the corresponding period of 2010) Operating profit for the third quarter amounted to USD 69.0 million
Dundee Still Waiting for Gamesa’s Decision (UK)
The company had indicated it would announce the location of its new UK wind turbine manufacturing and logistics hub by the end of October af… By Graham Huband (thecourier) [mappress] Source: thecourier, November 02, 2011
The Netherlands: Orange Blue Terminal Holds Great Potential for Transnational Cooperation
On 1 November, Lower Saxony’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Labor and Transportation, Jörg Bode, visited the Orange Blue Terminal in Eemshaven, in which the Buss Group has a majority interest, as part of a two-day official visit. Accompanied by some 25 representatives of business and industry, the m
Aker Solutions Appoints Managers in Brazil and North America
Luis Araujo and Erik Wiik have been appointed regional managers for Aker Solutions in Brazil and North America respectively. The regional managers will develop a common Aker Solutions strategy and co-ordinate customer approach in the regions. They will report to Aker Solutions’ CEO. The appointment
Spanish Shipyard Delivers New Split Hopper Dredger to Canlemar
The split hopper dredger“Omvac Diez” has been handed over to its owner Canlemar after successful sea trials. The dredger has been built in Spain to a Spanish design yet has been fitted out with Dutch Damen dredging gear. The vessel has started its productive life already, doing a harbour maintenance
Spain: Split Hopper Dredger “Omvac Diez” Delivered to Canlemar
The split hopper dredger“Omvac Diez” has been handed over to its owner Canlemar after successful sea trials. The dredger has been built in Spain to a Spanish design yet has been fitted out with Dutch Damen dredging gear. The vessel has started its productive life already, doing a harbour maintenance
Mozambique: Sasol Seeks Partners for Sofala Field Development
South African petrochemicals group Sasol is looking for partners to help it develop its Sofala offshore Mozambican gas block, a conference h… Reporting by Ed Stoddard and Wendell Roelf (Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, November 2, 2011