China’s oil and gas exploration and production company, CNOOC, today announced it has made a new discovery Luda(LD)21-2 in Bohai sea, offshore China. LD 21-2 is situated in south Liaodong Bay, with its south part adjacent to LD 27-2 oilfield. The average water depth is 20 meters. The discovery well
In May 2012, the two 23m DOT tugs commissioned by Poet, Singapore, completed their trials. The tugs, designed by the Macduff Ship Design, are the largest so far specifically designed around the Mampaey DOT system. The Mampaey Dynamic Oval Towing (DOT) system is a 360 degree all around towing system.
Aberdeen-based Hydro Group, a designer and manufacturer of underwater cables and connectors for global subsea, topside and onshore applications, has been awarded £1million in financial support from the European Commission’s Research Executive Agency (REA). The company predicts a 20% increase in turn
Aberdeen-based Hydro Group, a designer and manufacturer of underwater cables and connectors for global subsea, topside and onshore applications, has been awarded £1million in financial support from the European Commission’s Research Executive Agency (REA). The company predicts a 20% increase in turn
Iberdrola is committed to promoting offshore wind power as one of the basic pillars in its future growth. It is determined to spearhead the development of this technology, which it considers to be the second revolution in renewable energies, just as it did in the case of onshore wind power, where it
Aubin, a leading independent supplier of specialist chemicals to the energy industry, is launching a new installation system for the renewables market at this year’s All Energy exhibition. The new Hybrid Gel system, which can be seen in action at stand AB7 in the Aberdeen City & Shire Pavilion at Al
MODU GSP Prometeu provides offshore light workover, support for well services and accommodation services under a new contract with OMV – Petrom. The offshore drilling rig operates on the Romanian Black Sea continental shelf. GSP Prometeu will operate under the current contract until October 2012. GS
For the second year in a row Bluestream has been awarded the yearly inspection, repair and maintenance program of 21 platforms and 10 subsea domes in the Dutch sector of Total E&P Nederland B.V.. This yearly campaign consists of 3 major phases. All work will be conducted from DSV VOS Shelter. The VO
For the second consecutive year Bluestream has been awarded the yearly inspection program of 21 platforms and 10 subsea domes in the Dutch sector of Total E&P Nederland B.V. This yearly campaign consists of 3 major phases. All work will be conducted from DSV VOS Shelter. The VOS Shelter was mobilize
Cairn Energy India Pty Ltd., the Operator of the Offshore Ravva block located off the east coast of India has announced that two of its platforms in the field need blasting and painting. The company has called experienced contractors to file their Expression Of Interests for the job that is expected
QinetiQ’s Ocean Basin provides the perfect platform for the successful testing and commercial demonstration of an innovative semi-submersible. QinetiQ, a world leading provider of a range of maritime services, has provided test and demonstration facilities for MSV Explorer, an innovative sea going s
On May 22, 2012 Qingdao Hyundai Shipbuilding organized launching and naming ceremony for the multipurpose dry cargo vessel Yashma (Jasper). The 5,039 DWT ship of DCV36 Project is the final vessel of ten newbuilds ordered by VBTH. Unlike previous dry cargo vessels series (RSD44 and RSD49 projects) bu
Drydocks World, the established international player in ship repair, conversion, new building and offshore construction, announced that Shell’s pioneering Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility – the world’s first – was initiated with a Steel Cutting ceremony of its Turret, the world
Evergreen Line will launch a new South India – Persian Gulf Express Service(SGE) in June. In addition to the regional transportation service covered by the port rotation, the new string will provide an efficient link to Evergreen Line’s global service network via the transhipment hub in Colombo. Two
