FOGL, the oil and gas exploration company focused on its extensive licence areas to the South and East of the Falkland Islands, announces the results of the Scotia exploration well. FOGL is the operator of the well, holding a 40% interest, whilst Noble Energy Inc. holds a 35% interest and Edison Int
Faced with a landfill nearing capacity, the Delaware Solid Waste Authority awarded a contract to Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc. of Niagara Falls to construct a mechanically stabilized earth berm that is being recognized for its innovative design. Sevenson was the prime contractor on the Cherr
The Department of Energy announced a series of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA). In the area of Wind Power development, the Department seeks to award funding for the development of a met-ocean package for offshore wind. Awarded under Topic 10a, this f
Navantia, Reganosa and Gas Natural Comercializadora have signed a framework agreement to offer a comprehensive service that completes the repair cycle of gas carrier ships to bring them into operation, guaranteeing an even more attractive and competitive product for the operators of the ships, as we
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) AMB took home the Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Award for Ships Agency services for the third year in a row at an awards ceremony on Monday evening (26 November) in Dubai. Nikolai Norman, Sales Director AMB, who received the award on behalf of WSS, said: “
Canadian and Chilean rescuers have been presented with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea 2012, during a special ceremony held on 26 November 2012 at IMO Headquarters in London. Sergeant Janick Gilbert (posthumously), Master Corporal Max Lahaye-Lemay a
An Australia-based consortium, AG&P ALE Ventures Pty Ltd., harnessing the combined expertise of both ALE and AG&P in an equal partnership, has developed through its own R&D and capital the offshore innovation, the Hydro Deck, to support major projects being executed by its clients around the world.
National Ports Authority of Liberia has embarked on an ambitious planning process by preparing a National Ports Master Plan. The plan will outline the framework for development of the port sector in Liberia for the next 25 years. The National Port Authority of Liberia is under a great deal of pressu
SeaBird Exploration Plc announced that contract for M/V Hawk Explorer has been extended by Spectrum ASA for an estimated 45 days and will work under the new Framework Agreement. SeaBird is a global provider of marine acquisition for 2D/3D and 4D seismic data, and associated products and services to
Reaffirming its sustained commitment to health and safety across its offshore and workplace operations, Aquaterra Energy, the specialist offshore engineering solutions company, has achieved an outstanding seven years with no Lost Time Incidents (LTIs). Through its continued dedication to minimising
Paramarine software, developed by QinetiQ GRC, has been selected by Rolls-Royce who is broadening its ship design capabilities. Paramarine will be Rolls-Royce’s marine design software tool of choice in support of their newly formed team dedicated to the development of naval ship designs. Rolls-Royce
Nevsky Shipyard has delivered self-propelled dry-cargo vessel of project RSD49 named NEVA-LEADER 1 (deadweight 7150 tons) to North-Western Shipping Company, JSC. Marine Engineering Bureau-Design-SPb, JSC. is responsible for the design of the vessel. Vessels of the series can be operated for transpor
NOAA Fisheries will begin a review of the status of a population of killer whales that is currently listed under the Endangered Species Act… [mappress] Source: NOAA, November 27, 2012
During the period 2001 – 2011, there was a clear reduction in the number of acute crude oil spills to sea on the Norwegian shelf. Leaks in and damage to flexible risers continues to be an unresolved problem area, which will require attention from the industry in coming years. The Petroleum Safety Au
