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China: Cosco Delivers Sevan Brasil Rig
China’s COSCO (Nantong) Shipyard has delivered its new build Sevan Brasil rig to Norway’s Sevan Drilling ASA. The delivery documents were recently signed by and COSCO Nantong and the buyer. Sevan Drilling, a drilling contractor specializing in the ultra-deepwater sector, reports that the rig has bee
Dutch Ambassador to Launch HME’s Singapore Branch Office
On March 15th 2012, HME’s Singapore Branch Office will be officially launched by the Dutch ambassador H.E. Johannes W.G. Jansing at his residence in Singapore. The opening coincides with one of Asia’s most established and proven maritime trade exhibitions Asia Pacific Maritime 2012. HME Singapore to
UK: Humber Renewables Awards 2012 Review
IT IS an industry experts predict will be worth £15 billion to the Humber over the next few years. On Friday, March 2, companies helping to cement our region’s position as the UK leader in renewable developments were recognised at an awards ceremony in Hull. More than 150 guests gathered at the Deep
UK: Humber Renewables Awards 2012 Review
IT IS an industry experts predict will be worth £15 billion to the Humber over the next few years. On Friday, March 2, companies helping to cement our region’s position as the UK leader in renewable developments were recognised at an awards ceremony in Hull. More than 150 guests gathered at the Deep
UK: Trelleborg Reveals Importance of Testing for Berthing and Docking Materials
An exclusive market report by Trelleborg Marine Systems has revealed that the vast majority (90%) of the port owners, operators and contractors surveyed believe that both laboratory and full scale testing are important requirements in the manufacture of docking and mooring products. Despite these en
The Netherlands: “New Frontiers, New Impressions” Opens
The Port of Rotterdam and the SKVR Free Academy opened on March 4 the exhibition “New frontiers, new impressions” in FutureLand. The exhibition shows the results of a drawing and painting competition organized in the summer of 2011, at the newly constructed Maasvlakte 2. All participating artists an
UK: Pharos Takes Part in Subsea Power Cables Conference
Pharos Offshore Group Ltd is speaking at the Subsea Power Cables Conference being held on 25th-25th April in London. Pharos Offshore Group CEO Phil Walker will be discussing the use of a Burial Protection Index with subsea cables. Established in 2009 but incorporating companies that have been operat
UK: CWind Appoints New Non-executive Director
CWind,has appointed experienced business advisor Mike Burrows as a non-executive director to its board to aid its business expansion plans in servicing the construction and maintenance of off-shore wind farms. Mike Burrows, a graduate of St Andrew’s University, spent his career working as a Chartere
Russia: Gazprom Names Head of Prospective Development Department
Vlada Rusakova, Member of the Gazprom’s Management Committee, has been appointed as Head of the Prospective Development Department of Gazprom. Previously, Vlada Rusakova held the post of Head of the Gazprom Strategic Development Department. On its basis, two brand new Departments – the Prospective D
Denmark: A2SEA Upgrading Wind Turbine Installation Vessel
The foundation installation activities in Anholt Offshore Wind Farm are in progress and so are the preparations for the wind turbine installation scheduled to start around September 2012. A2SEA, which has been selected as main supplier of installation vessels for the wind turbine installation, is up
Sweden: Damen Shiprepair Götaverken to Become Leading Shipyard in Nordic Region
Damen Shiprepair Götaverken (DSGö) is committed to becoming the leading shipyard in the Nordic region. By following a strategy that puts greater focus on environmental initiatives, investments and new jobs, DSGö is raising the bar for its Gothenburg shipyard. Under the new strategy, the long-establi
Sweden: Damen Shiprepair Götaverken to Become Leading Shipyard in Nordic Region
Damen Shiprepair Götaverken (DSGö) is committed to becoming the leading shipyard in the Nordic region. By following a strategy that puts greater focus on environmental initiatives, investments and new jobs, DSGö is raising the bar for its Gothenburg shipyard. Under the new strategy, the long-establi
Norway: Statoil’s Skrugard Appraisal Successful
Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 532, is in the process of concluding the drilling of appraisal well 7220/5-1 on the 7220/8-1 (”Skrugard”) gas/oil discovery. The discovery was proven in 2011 in Middle and Lower Jurassic reservoir rocks. The appraisal well was drilled about 3 kilo
AGR Nabs Prelude Contract (Australia)
SHELL is continuing its successful relationship with AGR’S Riserless Mud Recovery system (RMR™) with a new USD4.7m deal. The contract is for multiple development wells on Shell’s Prelude Floating LNG development off Australia’s north-west coast. Bernt Eikemo, General Manager Asia Pacific at AGR, sai