The Hamburg-based ship managers E.R. Schiffahrt and E.R. Offshore have joined the United Nations Global Compact. By signing up to the initiative, they pledge to align social, ecological and economic aspects and publish their activities in an annual progress report. This voluntary commitment to respo
On March 30, 2012 PJSC Kherson Shipyard before time completed the construction of 6 pcs. offshore Structures of Suction Anchors (Hull No.18027) for Italian Offshore Saipem Company, designed to secure the underwater pipeline in the Caspian Region. The overall dimensions of each structure are as follo
Bluefin Robotics, a leader in the design and manufacturing of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) announces that the company has named Mr. Jeffrey M. Smith as its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Smith joined Bluefin in May of 2008 as the Director of Programs. He is a Mechanical Engineer by training a
Yeasterday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held a technical workshop with industry operators to discuss BOEM’s heightened standards for offshore oil and gas exploration and development plans, share best practices and obtain industry feedback regarding the plan review process. The goals
Schlumberger announced that it has acquired GEDCO, a Calgary-based provider of integrated geophysical survey design software and services. The group will become part of the WesternGeco business unit. GEDCO has developed OMNI 3D*, the industry’s standard for seismic survey design and modeling, and VI
The third Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) is taking shape on the waterfront in Mobile, Alabama. The first of 43 modules for JHSV 3 have been successfully transported from the Module Manufacturing Facility (MMF) and erected in the final assembly bay on the waterfront. The most recent module transporte
FMC Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has completed the transaction to acquire the remaining 55% of the outstanding shares of Schilling Robotics LLC (“Schilling”). FMC had previously announced on January 3, 2012, its intention to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of Schilling and in
All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) delivered the research vessel Sea Scout to C & C Technologies, Inc. (C & C) of Lafayette, La. The 134’ x 37’ aluminum vessel is believed to be the first catamaran featuring quad propeller propulsion and was custom designed to significantly increase C & C’s surveying c
Mutual insurance provider The Shipowners’ Club, has produced a comprehensive handbook ‘Fishing vessel safety’ highlighting areas in which crew members can become more safety aware, while assisting crew and owners alike to recognise potential dangers and operating hazards. Fishing is the most dangero
OGX Petróleo e Gás Participações S.A. (“OGX”) , the Brazilian oil and gas company responsible for the largest private-sector exploratory campaign in Brazil, announced yesterday that it had presented to the National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANP) a Declaration of Commerciality for t
FMC Technologies, Inc. announced that it has completed the transaction to acquire the remaining 55% of the outstanding shares of Schilling Robotics LLC (“Schilling”). FMC had previously announced on January 3, 2012, its intention to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of Schilling and increase
Global Maritime announced the opening of a new branch to their global network in Hamburg, Germany. Headed up by Country Manager Capt. Ekkehard Stade, the office in Ballindamm will serve alongside the 14 other offices in the GM Group, offering expertise in areas of Consultancy, Assurance, Design and
Responding to evidence from The Trump Organization and Communities Against Turbines Scotland to the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee, Niall Stuart, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables said: “Tackling climate change and creating meaningful and sustainable jobs are the two key challenges for t
ZNT Yard yesterday, on April 24th, conducted the launching ceremony for the eighth Diving Support Vessel of Project A160 (yard No. 809) named Vodoloaz Sazonov. The project is made by ZNT-yard together with “Agat Design Bureau” Ltd. The vessels of Project A160, funded through the federal target progr
