Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii today announced the MV Marjorie C’s first steel plate was cut, launching the official start of construction for the company’s second vessel. The steel was cut at VT Halter Marine’s shipyard in Pascagoula, MS. The Marjorie C is on schedule to deliver in the fall of 2013 wh
Bourbon published second quarter 2011 results. ““The steady increase in the fleet’s utilization rates, particularly in shallow water offshore, illustrates the recovery of the offshore market and our clients’ recognition of the performance of our vessels. Although significant, the improvement in dail
Tap Oil Limited announces that it has executed an agreement to purchase an additional 5% participating interest in the Offshore Accra Contract Area, Ghana from Challenger Minerals Inc for USD1.5 million. This transaction, which will increase Tap’s participating interest from 40% to 45%, is another e
First Subsea Ltd, has appointed John Shaw as global sales and business development manager. Formerly head of Engineered Products Group at Trelleborg Offshore, he will be responsible for developing First Subsea’s innovative ball and taper connector business worldwide. In addition to the Ballgrab rang
Subsea 7 S.A. (formerly Acergy S.A.) announced today results for the second quarter and first half 2011 which ended on June 30, 2011. The combination between Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. completed on January 7, 2011. Upon completion, Acergy S.A. was renamed Subsea 7 S.A. As a result of the combinat
Dragon Oil plc, an international oil and gas development and production company, today announced its interim financial and operational results for the period ended 30 June 2011. Operational performance Growth of 25% in the average gross production to approximately 58,000 bopd (1H 2010: 46,420 bopd)
Zelenodolsk Shipyard launched two vessels on the eve of the Russian Navy Day – sea-going tug MB-12 and anti-terror boat Grachonok, told the yard’s press service to Central Navy Portal. The shipyard effectively executes this year’s production program building ships both for Russian Navy and for expor
An undersea volcano located about 250 miles off the Oregon coast has erupted, according to a team of scientists from across the United State… (irishweatheronline) [mappress] Source: irishweatheronline, August 10, 2011;
Statoil has received consent to use the Deepsea Atlantic mobile facility for production drilling on Gullfaks. The consent relates to drilling and completion of three wells (34/10 F-3 AH, 34/10 F-1 H and 34/10 G-4) in production licence 050. The expected start up is 10 September 2011 (34/10 F-3 AH) a
From 14-17 June 2011, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) carried out an audit of maintenance management on Brage. Background During our audit in 2010, the status of maintenance management in Statoil EPN and associated challenges was presented to us in several meetings. It emerged that Stato
Three of the largest flag states, accounting for around 40% of the world’s commercial shipping tonnage, have signed an agreement condemning the acts of violence against seafarers by pirates. The flag states agreed to pool information on the mistreatment of seafarers at the hands of pirates. The flag
Van Oord Australia Pty Ltd and Dredging International (Australia) Pty Ltd, member of the DEME Group, have been awarded a third contract for the Western Basin Main Works Dredging at the Port of Gladstone. This third contract signed with the Gladstone Ports Corporation on 15th July 2011 represents a v
Van Oord Australia Pty Ltd and Dredging International (Australia) Pty Ltd, member of the DEME Group, have been awarded a third contract for the Western Basin Main Works Dredging at the Port of Gladstone. This third contract signed with the Gladstone Ports Corporation on 15th July 2011 represents a v
Ensco plc announced today that it has taken delivery of ENSCO 8504, the fifth of the seven ENSCO 8500 Series rigs constructed by Keppel FELS Limited in Singapore. After mobilizing to Brunei to complete deepwater sea trials and final outfitting, ENSCO 8504 will commence a previously announced drillin
