On 8 September 2012, the SIGMA Class Frigate, Allal Ben Abdellah, built by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) in Vlissingen, was transferred to the Royal Moroccan Navy. For this occasion DSNS had the unique opportunity to let the ceremony take place in Rotterdam, during the 35th edition of the
Bahamas Petroleum announces that, following the recent general election in the Bahamas, it has received written confirmation from The Government of The Bahamas (the “Government”) regarding its existing licences on 7 September 2012. The Company has been notified that it is, and has been, in full comp
16 visitors came to Oceanlab for the afternoon of Wednesday, 5th September to learn about deep-sea life. They viewed the research facilities at Oceanlab including the workshop and test laboratory for deep ocean unmanned lander vehicles capable of descending to over 10km beneath the sea surface. They
Chariot Oil & Gas Limited, the Africa focused oil and gas exploration company, confirms that the Kabeljou (2714/6-1) exploration well in Southern Block 2714A in the Orange basin offshore Namibia has reached a total depth of 3,150 metres TVDss and logging operations were conducted over the weekend. T
Fugro (Mexico) in conjunction with long-time associates, Constructora Subacuatica Diavaz, S.A. de C.V., has been awarded a large offshore multi-site high resolution geophysical and geotechnical survey. Fugro was awarded the contract by Mexico’s national oil company PEMEX. Overall value of the contra
APM Terminals is now entering the attractive Russian market in a strategic partnership with the leading Russian transportation group, N-Trans. By acquiring 37.5 pct. of the public company Global Ports, APM Terminals becomes an equal controlling partner in the leading operator of container terminals
On August 29, CCCC held a release conference 2012 Interim Report. Chairman Zhou Jichang, and Chief Economic Engineer and Board Secretary Liu Wensheng were present. At the conference, CCCC elaborated on its business performance in the first half of 2012 to investors, and forecasted the development of
TGS in partnership with PGS have started a new 20,000 km multi-client 2D survey over the Northeast Newfoundland Shelf. The seismic data is being acquired by the M/V Sanco Spirit and utilizes PGS GeoStreamer® technology. Data acquisition will continue into early Q4 2012 and the vessel will return in
TGS in partnership with PGS have commenced a new 20,000 km multi-client 2D survey over the Northeast Newfoundland Shelf. The seismic data is being acquired by the M/V Sanco Spirit and utilizes PGS GeoStreamer® technology. Data acquisition will continue into early Q4 2012 and the vessel will return i
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a contract to improve interior drainage for Trapp Canal on the west bank of Jefferson Parish. The project, which is part of the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Damage Reduction Project (SELA), will reduce the risk of damages from a rainfall event tha
The exhibitors were satisfied, and there were streams of trade visitors from all parts of the world – SMM impressively confirmed its position again, as the number one stimulus event for the maritime industry in 2012. The 25th shipbuilding, machinery & marine technology international trade fair hambu
Transocean Ltd. announced today that the company has reached definitive agreements to sell 38 shallow water drilling rigs to Shelf Drilling International Holdings, Ltd. (“Shelf Drilling”) for approximately $1.05 billion. Shelf Drilling is a newly formed company sponsored equally by Castle Harlan, In
Jumbo has successfully completed the TP-installation (Transition Pieces) for the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm, off the Danish coast. Jumbo’s DP2 Heavy Lift Vessel Jumbo Javelin installed the 111 TP’s with a record-breaking installation rate of 3 TP’s per day. The transport, installation, access to the
The Norwegian authorities on Friday received all the applications for Awards in Predefined Areas 2012 (APA 2012). A preliminary count indicates that 47 companies have applied for acreage. This result shows that there is still considerable interest in new acreage and previously awarded and explored a
