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APC expands production capacity for LNG ERC couplings
Alpha Process Controls, part of the GT Group,said it has expanded its manufacturing and testing facilities to increase capacity for production of its LNG Marine Emergency Release couplings used during STS LNG bunkering.
Improvement points found at BP’s Tambar platform
Norwegian offshore safety watchdog, the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), found several improvement points during the audit of BP Norge’s Tambar platform, offshore Norway. PSA conducted an audit from April 26-28, following BP’s application for operating life extension for Tambar until January 1, 202
Offshore Energy 2016: Registration open
The registration for Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016 (OEEC 2016) is now open. The ninth edition of this event is expected to attract 11,500 offshore professionals and more than 650 exhibiting companies.
Offshore Energy 2016 Registration Opens
The registration for Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016 (OEEC 2016) is now open. The ninth edition of this event is expected to attract 11,500 offshore professionals and more than 650 exhibiting companies. Offshore Energy is an annual event focused on the complete offshore energy industry.
Offshore Energy 2016: Registration open
The registration for Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016 (OEEC 2016) to be held this year in Amsterdam, is now open. The ninth edition of this event is expected to attract 11,500 offshore professionals and more than 650 exhibiting companies. Offshore Energy is an annual event focused on the
Rolls Royce to Equip Two SOVs Ordered by DONG Energy
Along with the design for DONG Energy’s service operations vessel (SOV), which will be done in cooperation with Østensjø Rederi, Rolls Royce will also provide ship equipment. The company will supply the diesel electric main machinery, consisting of frequency controlled electric driven azimuth thrust
Mark Verhaar & Dick-Jan de Blaeij – Directors Who See Service as Their Top Priority
Quickly responding 24/7 is very important in the maritime industry as well as within inland shipping, directors Mark Verhaar and Dick-Jan de Blaeij of Verhaar Omega B.V. say. “When customers call us, they expect to have a technician as soon as possible. This kind of service is still our main focus a
Dong Energy sets IPO price range. Expected market cap up to $16B
Danish energy giant Dong Energy has set a price range for its initial public offering set to be launched this month. The indicative price range has been set at DKK 200 to DKK 255 per share of DKK 10 nominal value. This range corresponds to an implied market capitalisation of DONG Energy of between D
DONG Energy Hires Seacat for Burbo Bank Extension Crew Transfers
DONG Energy has awarded Seacat Services with a contract for the supply of all crew transfer services at its 258MW Burbo Bank Extension project under development in the Irish Sea. The four-vessel charter contract, with durations of three to 11 months, is the second such agreement signed between Seaca
Shell cleared to use ‘Island Constructor’ at Draugen
Norwegian offshore safety authority has given its approval to Shell for the use of the Island Constructor vessel for start-up and repairs of wells on the Draugen offshore field in Norway. More precisely, Norway’s Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) gave its consent to Shell to use the Island Offshore-o
Offshore Energy 2016 registration open
The registration for Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016 (OEEC 2016) is now open. The ninth edition of this event is expected to attract 11,500 offshore professionals and more than 650 exhibiting companies.
EC: Cooperation Key to Develop Vast North and Irish Sea OW Potential
The North and Irish Sea hold great offshore wind potential, but its development is being hindered by a lack of collaboration in the region, according to a new study published by the European Commission. The best way to tap into this potential is for EU countries bordering these seas to work together
Volstad in talks with creditors over bond maturity options
Volstad Maritime, a Norway-based owner of offshore service vessels, is in talks with creditors regarding its bond which matures on July 5, 2016. More precisely, the 600 million Norwegian crowns bond loan was obtained in 2013 by Volstad Subsea, a sister company of Volstad Maritime, where Volstad Mari
Shell makes further cuts in UK
Oil major Royal Dutch Shell has increased its target for layoffs in 2016 by 2,200 jobs due to prolonged weak oil price environment. As a result, 475 jobs will be cut in Shell’s UK Upstream and Ireland business. According to Shell’s statement on Wednesday, the company’s staff have been informed about