Project & Tenders
Rapp Marine to Kit Out New OSU Research Vessel
Rapp Marine has been selected by Gulf Island Shipyard as the overboard handling system single source vendor (OHS SSV) for Oregon State University’s (OSU) multi-mission regional class research vessel (RCRV), with the option of two additional vessels. Funding for the RCRV project is provided by the Na
Woodside takes another crack at Nganhurra shutdown environment plan
Australian energy player Woodside has resubmitted its environment plan (EP) to undertake petroleum activities at the Enfield offshore oil field to support cessation of production activities to the Australian authorities. Discovered in 1999, the Woodside-operated Enfield oil field is located in produ
Dutch Strengthening Offshore Wind Cooperation with China
An offshore wind delegation from the Netherlands is currently visiting China to intensify Sino-Dutch offshore wind cooperation and knowledge exchange.
Spotlight on Clinton River Dredging Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District Commander, Lt. Col. Dennis P. Sugrue recently went on a site visit to see the progress at the Clinton River Mouth Habitat project in Harrison Township, Michigan. Dredged material from the federal navigation channel is currently being placed in Lake
Bakker Sliedrecht wins work on DEME’s LNG-fueled offshore installation vessel
The Dutch electrical installations specialist, Bakker Sliedrecht, has been contracted to engineering, delivery, and commissioning of the main electrical power package for the dual-fuel offshore installation vessel Orion.
VIDEO: LNG-Powered TSHD Minerva During Sea Trials
Royal IHC has just released an amazing video shot during the sea trials of DEME’s 3.500m³ LNG-powered trailing suction dredger (TSHD) Minerva. The TSHD Minerva, launched on December 3rd 2016, at Royal IHC’s shipyard in Kinderdijk, is the first vessel of this kind in the world. The dual-fuel (diesel
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (October 09. – October 15). Baker Hughes, a GE company, reportedly held talks with the London-based offshore engineering, construction and services player Subsea 7 about a possible acquisition. Accordi
MES Technoservice to maintain egines on MOL LNG carriers
MES Technoservice secured a 20-year deal with MOL LNG Transport (Europe) for the long-term engine maintenance on LNG carriers managed by MOL LNG.
Seamec Wins Short-Term Charter with IGOPL Offshore
India’s provider of diver support vessel-based diving services Seamec has entered into a contract for charter hire of the vessel ‘SEAMEC III’ with a subsea solutions company IGOPL Offshore. The tenure of the contract, for undertaking a job in Mumbai Offshore, is for about 10 days with option for ext
GPA’s Lynch Announces New Investments
During his annual State of the Port Address, Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch announced record cargo volumes, infrastructure development and two new customers bringing a combined 1 million square feet of additional distribution center space to Savannah. GPA Executive Director d
Cue Energy delays work program on Australian permit
Australian oil and gas company Cue Energy Resources has received approval for a suspension of the Year 4 work program commitment on the WA-389-P permit offshore Australia. Cue Energy said on Thursday that the approval was awarded by the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA). Namel
FLNG Hilli Episeyo leaves Singapore early
LNG shipping company Golar LNG has informed that the FLNG Hilli Episeyo departed Singapore at 10:00 local time on Thursday, October 12. Initially, the vessel was expected to leave Singapore between October 15 and October 20. Golar LNG said that the departure was earlier than anticipated departure du
Aker BP gains nod for Tambar modifications
The Norwegian safety body, the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), has given consent to Aker BP for modifications relating to gas lift at the Tambar field, in the North Sea. The modifications on the Aker BP-operated Tambar are related to a redevelopment project that was approved in March. The redevelo
Kvaerner to install Husky’s West White Rose CGS
Canada’s Husky Energy has awarded engineering and construction services company Kvaerner a contract to tow and install the concrete gravity structure (CGS) for the West White Rose Project offshore Canada. Husky said that the West White Rose CGS installation is scheduled for the second quarter of 202