The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) today released the findings of its investigation into a fire that occurred Sept. 2, 2010, on Mariner Energy Inc.’s, Vermilion 380 A oil and natural gas production platform located approximately 102 miles off the coast of Loui
Alewijnse Marine Systems has taken another step in confirming its position as a key supplier to the worldwide maritime market by opening an office in Brazil. Alewijnse recognises that Brazil is a vital high-growth market that is emerging as a world economic power, and which hosts a booming shipping
NOAA’s Fisheries Service launched a voluntary program to encourage commercial and recreational fishermen to safely release Atlantic shortfin mako sharks alive and report the releases to NOAA for posting on an online map. The new program is designed to encourage the conservation of North Atlantic sho
The law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP announces that Mary Ann Christopher has joined the firm as a Partner in its Milwaukee office… (wisbusiness) [mappress] Source: wisbusiness, May 26, 2011
Marathon Petroleum Norge AS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marathon Oil Corporation , has signed an agreement with RWE Dea Norge AS to acquire a 30 percent working interest in production licence (PL) 330 in the northern Norwegian Sea. “This transaction is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure Maratho
Aker Solutions has won two similar contracts, together worth approx. 120 million NOK(USD 21.6 mln), from CQG Oil & Gas Contractors Inc. and CCI Oil & Gas Contractors Inc., for the supply of Pusnes offloading systems(TM) to two FPSOs in the Brazilian market. The offloading systems will be installed o
Sercel has successfully deployed SeaPro Nav, its new integrated navigation system for all in-water equipment. SeaPro Nav is currently being used as the master integrated navigation system onboard two CGGVeritas 3D vessels, including the Elnusa Finder operated by the Elnusa CGGVeritas joint venture.
Aker Solutions has won two similar contracts, together worth approx. 120 million NOK, from CQG Oil & Gas Contractors Inc. and CCI Oil & Gas Contractors Inc., for the supply of Pusnes offloading systems(TM) to two FPSOs in the Brazilian market. The offloading systems will be installed on the two FPSO
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit has won a contract to upgrade the navigation radars on five Swedish navy patrol boats. Under the contract, Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine will retrofit each ship with two dual-band interswitched chart radar systems with navalized display fea
Subsea services group Acteon has acquired Aberdeen-based NCS Survey Limited. The acquisition adds to Acteon’s capability in the rig-positioning market and provides an additional suite of survey services to clients that operate rigs and vessels. NCS Survey provides high-precision rig-positioning, con
Nido Petroleum Limited , on behalf of the SC 54B Joint Venture, announced that at 06:00hrs (WST) on 26 May 2011, the 17 ½” hole in the Gindara-1 exploration well in SC 54B had been drilled to 1,380 metres MD (1,358 metres TVDss) and the current operation is preparing to set the 13 3/8” casing [&hell
American Superconductor Corporation, a global power technologies company, today announced that Daniel P. McGahn, President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2011. Dan McGahn succeeds founder Gregory J. Yu
American Superconductor Corporation, a global power technologies company, today announced that Daniel P. McGahn, President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2011. Dan McGahn succeeds founder Gregory J. Yu
The newly established company SWORC A/S has signed with Tuco ApS, to begin construction of the first of its special purpose shallow water oil recovery vessels aptly dubbed SWORC (Shallow Water Oil Recovery Catamaran). This 6m catamaran boasts several unique features enabling it to operate effectivel
