Fossil Energy
VIDEO: BSEE Safety Month Begins (USA)
BSEE Safety Month started with the first in a series of safety-themed video’s. This first one reviews the importance of safety and highlights some of the activities the Bureau will be participating in throughout the month. This is the first year that the Bureau has organized a BSEE Safety Month. Eve
DNO Acquires Stake in Tunisian Offshore Fields
DNO International ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas company, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary DNO Tunisia AS has entered into a farm-out agreement with respect of the Sfax Offshore Exploration Permit and the Ras El Besh Concession in the Republic of Tunisia. The agreement contemplates t
Voyager Explorer Seismic Vessel Bound for Asia Pacific
SeaBird Exploration Plc has announced that its Voyager Explorer seismic vessel has been awarded two contracts in the Asia Pacific region. The total contract value is approximately USD 10 million and it is expected to start within the next days. Contract duration is estimated to 60 days. SeaBird is a
UK: Newcastle Gets Training Centre for Offshore Fire Fighters
A brand new £1million, state-of-the-art, offshore training centre was unveiled Thursday, May 30, at Newcastle International Airport, which will see up to 6,000 offshore workers trained every year in emergency fire fighting. The world-class facility has been developed by Offshore Training Newcastle (
Deepsea Stavanger Rig Stays with BP in Angola Until November, 2014
Odfjell Drilling has announced that British oil company BP has exercised a one-year option for use of Deepsea Stavanger semi-submersible drilling rig. The extension will keep the rig with BP in Angola as a minimum until November 2014. Deepsea Stavanger has been drilling under contract with BP Angola
GALLERY: Island Crown Christened in Oslo
A christening ceremony was held today for Island Offshore’s new offshore support vessel in Oslo, Norway. The 99,8 meters long vessel, was build by STX Offshore, now known as Vard. According to Rolls-Royce, a company which designed the vessel, Island Crown will usually spend its time connected to an
Nautronix Upgrades Its Acoustic Positioning Systems
Nautronix has today announced it has further enhanced the functionality and future support of the existing legacy Nautronix NASDrill USBL acoustic positioning systems. Upgrading to the New NASDrill USBL MK II Directional Hydrophone The new NASDrill USBL MK II directional interrogate / receive Hydrop
Cosco Heavy Transport, BigLift Order Amarcon’s OCTOPUS-Onboard
Amarcon, a member of the ABB group, announced that it has received an order for in total eleven OCTOPUS-Onboard installations for Heavy Lift vessels from Cosco Heavy Transport and BigLift Shipping. The Cosco deal was closed after the heavy cargo transporter leased the portable OCTOPUS-Onboard system
Vroon Warns Seafarers of Fake Firm Using Vroon’s Name
Vroon, a Dutch shipping company, has warned seafarers to be aware of the existence of a fraudulent organisation, using the name of Vroon Offshore Services Ltd. Aberdeen. According to Vroon, the fake company also uses Vroon’s logo and address to contact seafarers. In response to this situation, the s
Statoil Accepts Gullfaks C Penalty (Norway)
Statoil accepts a fine of NOK 30 million (approximately USD 5 million) following the well control incident on the Gullfaks C platform in 2010. Earlier this year, Statoil was fined by the public prosecutor for Rogaland county following the well control incident that occurred on Gullfaks C on 19 May 2
Jasper Offshore: Two New Subsidiaries in Singapore
Jasper Investments Limited, a holding company which principally invests in the offshore oil and gas drilling and services sector, announced that its subsidiary, Jasper Offshore (Cyprus) Ltd, has incorporated two wholly owned subsidiaries in Singapore, namely Jasper Management Services Pte. Ltd. (“JM
ASCO Group Appoints New CEO for Australasia
The ASCO Group, a leading international oil and gas services company, has announced that it has appointed Matt Thomas as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Australasia region, effective 3rd June 2013. Matt joins ASCO from one of the of the world’s leading inspection and certification companies, SG
Petrobras Domestic Oil Production in April on the Rise
Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras has announced that its domestic oil output (oil and natural gas liquids – NGL) averaged 1,924 million barrels per day (bpd) in April. This volume represents a 4.2% increase on March. Including the share operated by Petrobras for its partners, domestic output
Atwood Eagle Rig Gets 2-Year Contract in Australia
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. has been awarded a drilling services contract for the semisubmersible rig Atwood Eagle. This contract is for a term of 24 months and will be performed offshore Australia at a day rate of approximately $460,000. Contract is expected to start in June 2014 in direct continuation o