Solstad Offshore ASA (SOFF) has been awarded a contract with Gwynt Y Mor Offshore Wind Farm ltd (60% RWE Innogy GmbH, 30% Stadwerke München Gmbh and 10% Siemens AG) for the CSV “Normand Tonjer”. The duration of the contract is approx. 17 months firm with additional options. The new contract will com
Noble Corporation today reported that it has entered into two separate Definitive Agreements for the sale of two standard jackup drilling units. The first agreement, for the 300-foot water depth capable jackup Noble Lewis Dugger, is with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goimar S.A. de C.V., a private co
Total Energy USA recognized Shell Oil with the Chairman’s Innovation Award and Helix Power Generators, Inc. was awarded runner-up with Honorable Mention at the Total Energy USA Conference and Exposition held in Houston. The Chairman’s Innovation Award showcases newly developed concepts and products
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced that it has secured a comprehensive US$15 million project management and integrated propulsion and control systems package with Jackson Offshore Operators, for two highly advanced offshore support vessels. The two Guido Perla designed GP
The Dutch coast guard has called off the search for missing crew members from car carrier Baltic Ace, which sank last week after collision with containership Corvus J near the entrance to the Rotterdam’s port. Since the accident happened outside the Netherlands’ territorial waters the Dutch police h
Sembcorp Marine’s wholly-owned subsidiary Sembawang Shipyard has been awarded the Favoured Customer Contract (FCC) from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL), USA, to provide ship-repair, revitalisation, upgrading and related marine services for its fleet of 41 cruise ships. Royal Caribbean is a global
Gibdock has completed its first project for DEME, one of the world’s leading dredging companies. The Belgian group commissioned alongside maintenance and repairs to its rock cutter suction dredger, Ambiorix, which was delivered by IHC Dredgers in May 2012 and is among the most powerful vessels of it
Malaysia’s Nam Cheong Dockyard Sdn Bhd launched the NC800, the country’s first diesel electric multi-purpose platform support vessel (MPSV), Bernama reports. The Wartsila designed vessel, which will bear the name Armada Tuah 300, is commissioned by Bumi Armada and it will support the deep-water Gumu
Nam Cheong Limited, SGX Main Board-listed leading global offshore marine player and Malaysia’s largest Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) builder, launched on December 8 the first diesel electric multi-purpose platform support vessel (MPSV) ever built in Malaysia, the NC800, commissioned by Bumi Armada i
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced that it has secured a comprehensive US$15 million project management and integrated propulsion and control systems package with Jackson Offshore Operators, for two highly advanced offshore support vessels. The two Guido Perla designed GP
For the last 12 weeks, six delegates from the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA) have been engaged in a Maritime Safety Exchange Program with AMSA. This exchange program has been made possible through a Memorandum of Understanding AMSA signed with China MSA in 2008. In their time with
January 1st 2013 is the date when all mariners are to be aware of the revised garbage disposal requirements dictated by MARPOL Annex V. Marine Management companies have in general been quick to ensure their crews are aware of the new requirements. They have worked through their revised garbage manag
ConocoPhillips has announced a 2013 capital budget of $15.8 billion (including contributions to the FCCL joint venture), which is approximately flat to expected 2012 capital program spending. Investments during 2013 will target the company’s diverse portfolio of global opportunities, with approximat
Independent oil and gas service company QTEC International has moved offices in Aberdeen and increased its shore-based workforce with the appointment of two new staff members. The firm has agreed a two-year lease of 1,500 square feet of office space at Bridge House on Riverside Drive to accommodate
