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The Netherlands: Pontis Director One of Expert Trainers at Masterclass Offshore Wind
Pontis director Dirk Jan Kootstra is one of the expert trainers during the 3-day Masterclass offshore wind, organized by the Northern Netherlands Offshore Wind network (NNOW). The master class is designed for SMEs seeking to improve their knowledge and practical insight of the offshore wind supply c
Rocksource to Drill Wildcat in PL 506 S (Norway)
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Rocksource Norway AS a drilling permit for well 26/5-1, in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. The well be drilled from the Borgland Dolphin drilling rig at position 59°40’18,91” north and 3°38’35,70” east following completion of drilling for
Top News of the Week Mar 4-March 10, 2013
1) JAPEX to Participate in Pacific Northwest LNG Project, Canada Japan Petroleum Exploration (JAPEX) said that it has entered into a Heads of Agreement with Petroliam Nasional Berhad （PETRONAS）to participate in a natural gas development and production project in British Columbia, Canada and a planne
Spain: IREC Signs Cooperation Agreement with EWE OSS
IREC and EWE OSS will exchange technological information, train engineers and cooperate technically on the ZEFIR project The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) has signed an agreement with EWE Offshore Services & Solutions GmbH, the company that is co-owner and operating ALPHA VENTUS, th
Top News of the Week March 4 – 9, 2013
Top News of the Week March 4 – 9, 2013
Top News of the Week Mar 4 – 9, 2013
Germany: Crane Vessel Stanislav Yudin Transports Tripods to Trianel Wind Farm Borkum The beginning of the month of March has seen the crane vessel, Stanislav Yudin, launch the transportation of tripods from the offshore terminal in Bremerhaven BLG to the Trianel Wind Farm Borkum. Main Reasons Why
DVB Manager: Large PSVs Ovebought
In a build-up to next month’s SEA ASIA conference and exhibition in Singapore, Geir Sjurseth, Managing Director & Global Head, Offshore Support Group, and General Manager, DVB Group Merchant Bank (Asia) Ltd, who will sit on a specialist offshore marine forum at the event, has given this bullish outl
UNEP, EEC to Host Global Round Tables
A series of events, organised by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the European Energy Centre (EEC) will kick off on Monday in Edinburgh where the first Global Round Tables will be held, writes H&V News. UNEP and EEC will hold total of 5 events from 11 March to 26 March. These events w
UNEP, EEC to Host Global Round Tables
A series of events, organised by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the European Energy Centre (EEC) will kick off on Monday in Edinburgh where the first Global Round Tables will be held, writes H&V News. UNEP and EEC will hold total of 5 events from 11 March to 26 March. These events w
Noble’s Jack-Up Stays with Centrica Until 2016
UK’ oil and gas company Centrica has extended a contract for Noble Julie Robertson jack-up rig, owned by Noble Corporation. The jack-up rig, which has been under a contract with Centrica since March 2012 on a dayrate of $118,000, will stay with the UK-based operator until April 2016 on an increased
CNPC to Buy Into Eni’s Mozambique Assets for $3.75 Bln?
China National Petroleum Corporation is reportedly interested in acquiring a stake in Eni’s gas reservoirs located in Area 4, offshore Mozambique. Reuters has quoted an unnamed source from the Italian government claiming that the China’s state-run oil company is in talks with the Italian energy gian
Norway: NCC to Construct New Harbor in Lavik
NCC has been commissioned to construct a new ferry harbor, as well as two new bridges, in Larvik, 120 kilometers north of Bergen. The order is valued at approximately SEK 250 million and will be registered among orders in the first quarter of 2013. The project is part of the refurbishment of the fer
EU Naval Force Emphasizes Significance of Women in Operation Atalanta
If you were able to fly on board an EU Naval Force warship at sea to look at how it conducts counter piracy patrols off the coast of Somalia, the navy pilot that flies you on board may be a women, the officer of the watch ‘driving the ship’ across the Indian Ocean may be […]
Ulstein Verft Welcomes New Managing Director
Kristian Sætre has been appointed managing director of Norway’s Ulstein Verft. He will take the position by 1 June 2013. Kristian Sætre has a solid background and 30 years’ experience from the maritime industry. He has worked in Scana for more than twenty years, most recently as managing director fo