Subsea
Dana Petroleum Finds Oil in Liberator Prospect
Dana Petroleum has made an oil discovery in the Moray Firth following the drilling of the Liberator exploration well. Dana drilled 13/23d-8 on the Liberator Prospect in Licence P1987 as Operator and discovered hydrocarbons in a Lower Cretaceous Captain Sandstone reservoir. Detailed evaluation of the
Harkand Charters OSCV Siem Spearfish from Siem Offshore
Siem Offshore and the Harkand have entered into a charter agreement for the Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel (“OSCV”) “Siem Spearfish”, which is under construction in Norway. The agreement is made at market terms and is for a firm period of five years with three yearly options. The charter shall
Aker Solutions Bags Two-Year Option Extension from Statoil
Aker Solutions ASA secured a two-year option agreement extension valued at NOK 3 billion from Statoil ASA to provide maintenance and modifications work offshore Norway. The option is part of a 2010 framework agreement to provide maintenance and modifications work on the Statoil-operated offshore ins
27 MCZs Represent Milestone for Marine Conservation in English Seas
MCS has welcomed announcement by Government of 27 Marine Conservation Zones as a significant milestone for marine conservation in English seas. But says a commitment to managing the sites properly, and to designating more sites in future, is essential to ensure that a full network is achieved. MCS s
UNITe and Siemens to Jointly Develop Tidal Power in France
UNITe and Siemens have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide a joint response to the French Government call for expressions of interest to install pilot tidal energy plants off the French coast at Cotentin and Finistère zones. This memorandum of understanding is a formal agreement between
COSCO Zhoushan Delivers FPSO Forebody
On November 11, COSCO (Zhoushan) successfully delivered a FPSO forebody, which was then being shipped by a COSCO Shipping-owned semi-submersible vessel, MV “Xiang Rui Kou”, to its overseas owner. Thanks to the great operational and technical support from COSCO (Shanghai), and the comprehensive plann
L-3 Klein Appoints New Vice President and General Manager
L-3 Klein Associates, Inc. announced today the promotion of Frank Cobis to vice president and general manager. Mr. Cobis replaces John Cotumaccio, who has retired from L-3 Klein after seven years of service. “Frank has a strong background in program execution, engineering and operational management,
Incat Crowther Opens Office in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Incat Crowther announces the opening of an office in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The office has been created to meet the growing demand for Incat Crowther’s products and services in South America and puts Incat Crowther at the centre of the South American Offshore Oilfield industry. The Incat Crowther G
McDermott Names New Non-Executive Chairman of Board of Directors
McDermott International, Inc. (“McDermott” or the “Company”) has named D. Bradley McWilliams as its non-executive Chairman of McDermott’s Board of Directors effective upon the retirement of Stephen M. Johnson as McDermott’s Chairman of the Board on December 31, 2013. Mr. McWilliams will serve as non
DeepOcean Gets Key Supplier Strategic Award 2013 from BP
DeepOcean Group Holding BV announces that DeepOcean’s safety performance has been recognised by BP, at its annual Strategic Supplier Forum in Aberdeen. Representatives of approximately 70 companies attended the forum. DeepOcean was one of five companies selected by BP to receive an award. “DeepOcean
Osiris Projects Launches New Coastal Survey Vessel MV Proteus
Designed to provide an excellent working platform for coastal survey operations, MV Proteus can work up to 60 miles from a safe haven under MCA Category 2 and has a maximum speed of 24 knots. The vessel benefits from a shallow draft of just 1.0m making her ideal for inshore operations, while the hul
Government of Canada Supports Tidal Energy Study
The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), announced federal support for a study to assess the potential economic impact of the tidal energy sector in Atlantic Canada. Marine renewable energy represents a significant emerging global market, and it is estimate
DOF Subsea Clinches USD 65 Mln Worth of Contracts
DOF Subsea AS, a subsidiary of DOF ASA has been awarded several contracts, with a total value of approx. NOK 400 million (USD 65 million). In the Brazil region DOF Subsea has been awarded an RSV contract with Petrobras. The contract has a firm period of 18 months and mobilization will commence early
SPX Bags Contract for EnQuest’s Kraken Field (UK)
SPX Corporation today announced that it was awarded a contract in Q3 worth approximately $22 million for oil well production pumps. The pumps will be utilized for key artificial lift service on EnQuest’s new offshore subsea heavy oil field project, currently being developed in the UK North Sea. Spec