Trelleborg Offshore has launched an innovative new vortex induced vibration (VIV) system featuring a unique modular design for more efficient transport and installation. James Vultaggio, vice president engineered products, Trelleborg Offshore, commented: “Pipelines unsupported over free spans, such
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) announces that steel cutting for the second of its new build 50,000DWT open-stern semi-submersible vessels, FINESSE took place on March 5, 2011. The ceremony was at the ASIC facility in Nantong, China. ASIC is the primary sub-contractor for the steel ship blocks
Swiber Holdings Limited, a world class integrated construction and support services provider to the offshore industry, today announced that it has secured a contract from an international major oil company in South East Asia worth approximately US$34 million. Swiber will be using its in-house fleet
Swiber Holdings Limited , a world class integrated construction and support services provider to the offshore industry, today announced that it has secured a contract from an international major oil company in South East Asia worth approximately US$34 million. Swiber will be using its in-house fleet
The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc announces that Mr Wim Kok, Non-executive Director since 2003 and Chairman of the Corporate and Social Responsibility Committee and member of the Nomination and Succession Committee, has elected to retire from the Board at the 2011 Annual General Meeting scheduled t
With a record number of more than reviewed 850 papers, the OMAE2011 Conference (International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering) in Rotterdam is an ideal forum for offshore engineers, researchers, managers and students to present their progress in research and innovative technolog
A unique guide to the technical aspects of marine hull and machinery insurance – a market handling many millions of dollars’ worth of claims each year – has been compiled by leading marine consultancy and survey company, BMT Marine & Offshore Surveys Ltd, a member of BMT Group Ltd. Indications have
Coastal Energy Company announces that the Bua Ban North A-01 exploration well has encountered 32 feet of net pay in the Miocene interval and 27 feet of net pay in the Upper Oligocene interval, both with 25% average porosity. The Eocene interval was encountered approximately 700 feet deeper than orig
According to an official statement from Die Staatsanwaltschaft Bremen, an investigation has been launched in Bremen against former directors… (heavyliftpfi) [mappress] Source: heavyliftpfi, March 10, 2011
According to an official statement from Die Staatsanwaltschaft Bremen, an investigation has been launched in Bremen against former directors… (heavyliftpfi) [mappress] Source: heavyliftpfi, March 10, 2011
RBG, which provides a wide range of expert services to maintain the integrity of production facilities, has experienced a period of significant activity in the North Sea, securing contract wins with a number of major Operators to be delivered over the next few years. RBG had a record month of contra
Keppel Shipyard Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), has secured new contracts totalling S$170 million for two fast-track projects. The new jobs comprise completing a Pipe Laying Vessel for Saipem S.p.A (Saipem) and converting a Floating, Storage and Offloadin
Keppel Shipyard Limited (Keppel Shipyard), a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), has secured new contracts totalling S$170 million(approximately USD 133.7 Million) for two fast-track projects. The new jobs comprise completing a Pipe Laying Vessel for Saipem S.p.A (Saipe
Turner Designs introduces C-FINS (Fluorometric Integrated Nautical Mapping System), integrating the C3 Submersible Fluorometer’s digital output with GPS data for data mapping. A simple software module enables C-FINS and ArcGIS® to work together allowing for real-time mapping of fluorescence, tempera
