Subsea
Chariot Secures New Licences Offshore Namibia
Chariot Oil & Gas Limited announces an update on its Namibian portfolio, its repositioning in the region and forward work programmes across these licences. These steps improve Chariot’s negotiating position in partnering discussions and provide further commercial optionality. The move also aligns th
PHOTO: Innovative Suction Bucket Jacket Foundation Hits Seabed Off Germany
Offshore wind foundations of the future face many challenges. Projects will be built further from shore, in deeper water, with the ability to be installed without exceeding strict regulatory requirements on underwater noise. The innovative design of the suction bucket jacket, developed by DONG Energ
Rosneft Restores Meteorological Observations System Through Kara Summer Expedition
As part of a large-scale summer Arctic research expedition “Kara-Summer – 2014” a meteorological station was installed that meets the latest modern requirements for such equipment, on the island of Uedinenie. Thus, the expedition organized by the “Arctic Research and Development Center” (a joint ven
EOC Appoints New Company Director
EOC Limited wishes to announce that Captain Adarash Kumar A/L Chranji Lal Amarnath (“Captain Kumar”) has been appointed as a Director of the Company with effect from 26 August 2014. Captain Kumar has over 35 years of experience in the marine industry. Captain Kumar started his career with Malaysian
Harkand’s HOS Mystique Completes Jumpers Installation in GoM
HARKAND has completed the transportation and installation of two large jumpers in the Gulf of Mexico utilising the HOS Mystique. The global subsea inspection, repair, maintenance, and light construction company has provided a cost effective vessel for light subsea construction in 2000ft. (610m) wate
Norshore Atlantic Ready to Work for Shell in Malaysia
Norshore Atlantic, Norshore’s first versatile drilling vessel, is now ready to start operation for Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Ltd on the Malikai field in Malaysia. After finalising the previous contract with Blue Sky in Indonesia on 13 July, the vessel has been in Batam where preparation for the
Pacific Sharav Begins Gulf of Mexico Contract
Pacific Drilling S.A. announced that its ultra-deepwater drillship the Pacific Sharav commenced its drilling contract in U.S. Gulf of Mexico yesterday. Pacific Sharav will work for California-based oil major Chevron under a five-year contract. Pacific Sharav was delivered in May 2014 from Samsung
Derelict Fishing Traps Pose Threat to Marine Habitat, NOAA Study Shows
Thousands of fishing traps are lost or abandoned each year in U.S. waters and become what are known as derelict traps, which continue to catch fish, crabs, and other species such as turtles. These traps result in losses to habitat, fisheries, and the watermen who depend on the resources — losses tha
Teledyne RESON Acquires ATLAS HYDROGRAPHIC Assets
Teledyne RESON A/S announce that its subsidiary, Teledyne RESON GmbH, has acquired assets of ATLAS HYDROGRAPHIC GmbH and that the business, product lines and a number of employees from ATLAS HYDROGRAPHIC GmbH are now part of the Teledyne Marine Acoustics Imaging group. ATLAS HYDROGRAPHIC specializes
HMS Enterprise Takes Over HMS Echo’s Scientific Mission in Middle East
Two of the Royal Navy’s survey ships have traded places as the 18-month scientific mission of HMS Echo draws to a close while HMS Enterprise’s begins. The sister ships spent five days in Catania in Sicily for an official handover of duties allowing HMS Enterprise to go east of Suez and continue Echo
Technip Fined by Perth Magistrates Court for Diving Incident
Recently, Technip Oceania Pty Ltd (Technip) was convicted and fined $70,000 by the Perth Magistrates Court for specific breaches of Schedule 3 of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (OPGGS Act). On 27 May 2014, Technip pleaded guilty to two charges for failing as an employer t
Cairn Confirms Oil Presence in FAN-1 Well Offshore Senegal
Oil samples have been recovered in the FAN-1 exploration well being drilled offshore Senegal by FAR Ltd and its joint venture partners Cairn Energy PLC (Operator), ConocoPhillips and Petrosen – the Senegalese national oil company. Elevated gas and fluorescence were encountered in a shallow secondary
Mojo Maritime’s HF4 Shows Stunning DP Performance
Mojo Maritime’s HF4 has demonstrated stunning DP (Dynamic Positioning) performance and manoeuvring characteristics based on results of simulations recently undertaken. Mojo Maritime has concluded the design of the advanced DP system in collaboration with GE and Voith Turbo and it has been tested in
Bibby Offshore’s New Office in Norway to Boost Its International Presence
Bibby Offshore, a leading provider of subsea installation, inspection, repair and maintenance services to the offshore oil and gas industry, announces its continued international expansion with the opening of an office in Stavanger, Norway. The Norwegian office for Bibby Offshore will be headed by A