Project & Tenders
HAM 316 Kicks Off Annual Lincshore Scheme
The Environment Agency announced last Friday (May 6) that a major annual scheme to replenish Lincolnshire beaches is underway now at Boygrift. Over the next 6 weeks, beaches at Sutton on Sea, Trusthorpe, Mablethorpe, Ingoldmells, Trunch Lane, Walla Bank, Chapel Six Marshes and Huttoft will be replen
Bibby Offshore Scoops North Sea Subsea Gig
Bibby Offshore secured a contract with an undisclosed energy company to provide first gas and construction support on its assets in the Southern North Sea. The contract, due to be executed between Q3 and Q4 2016, will see Bibby Offshore’s construction support vessel Olympic Ares, and its diving supp
Vard Could Be Stuck with Harkand’s Newbuild
Following the financial crash of Harkand Group, that saw four charter deals terminated and over 170 jobs lost, it remains to be seen what the future holds for the newbuild DP3 dive support vessel the Harkand Haldane, which was scheduled for delivery in Q2 2016. Namely, the vessel is in an advanced s
Wartsila wins propulsion packages order for CMAL’s dual-fuel vessels
Wärtsilä on Monday said it has been selected to provide its propulsion machinery packages for two dual-fuel ro-ro passenger ferries being built for Caledonian Maritime Assets of Scotland.
Siem Cancels Harkand Vessel Deal
Norwegian shipowner Siem Offshore has terminated the charter party for the offshore subsea construction vessel (OSCV) Siem Spearfish, due to non-performance of the charterer’s obligation, the company said on Monday. In November 2013, Harkand had entered into a charter agreement with Siem Offshore fo
Reach Subsea Gets MarMine Contract in Norway
Reach Subsea has entered into a firm contract with Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) for the MarMine project, the first project in Norway focused on the resource potential and technological aspects related to seabed minerals and mining. Reach has been tasked to complete a scienti
Sterling completes Ambilobe block exit (Madagascar)
Sterling Energy plc has completed its withdrawal from the Ambilobe block, offshore Madagascar. To remind, the AIM listed oil and gas exploration company on April 28, 2016, said its wholly owned subsidiary, Sterling Energy (UK) Limited would exit the block, to focus on shorter cycle revenue generatin
Noble Energy’s Tamar field drilling passes DNV GL safety test
Houston-based oil and gas company Noble Energy has received a certificate of compliance to the SEMS (Safety and Environmental Systems) standard from DNV GL’s Business Assurance USA for Noble’s offshore drilling operations in Israel. The compliance certification which sets criteria for safe operation
Forum Subsea Expands Rental Portfolio
Forum Subsea Rentals, a subsidiary of Forum Energy Technologies, has placed a rental equipment order with subsea technology provider, Sonardyne International. According to Forum, some of the equipment will deployed within its global rental pool, however the majority is committed to secured field dev
Entek Energy exits U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Sells assets to Peregrine
Entek Energy is selling its Gulf of Mexico portfolio citing challenging market conditions. The company on Monday said it would sell its entire Gulf of Mexico portfolio to Peregrine Oil and Gas. These portfolio comprises Entek’s respective 38% and 25% interests in the GA A133 and PN 975 blocks, and i
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (May 2 – May 8, 2016). TSHD Inai Kenanga Electrical Installations Completed Bakker Sliedrecht has just completed the electrical installations works on the trailing suction hopper dredger Inai Kenanga. HKIA Land
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (May 02 – May 08). IMR and light construction player Harkand has entered into administration after it, earlier this year, defaulted on the payment of its senior secured bond issue and interest, due to
Harkand North America and Africa to Relaunch as Ethos Offshore
A team led by AJ Jain, Harkand North America managing director, has agreed to a management buyout (MBO) of Harkand’s North American and African business. The new company, to be named Ethos Offshore Ltd, will continue to provide subsea engineering and construction services to Harkand’s existing US, M
Gardline Geosurvey and Neptune Join Forces
Gardline Geosurvey and Neptune have joined forces to bring a new integrated vessel and ROV package to market. The strategic partnership between the companies will see Gardline’s DP2 multi-role survey vessel, the MV Kommandor, enhanced with the permanent installation of Neptune’s Explorer 06 100HP RO