DNO International ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas company, announced today that it has signed an amended concession agreement with the Government of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, RAK Gas LLC and Dahan Petroleum Ltd (“Dahan”) granting Dahan exploration rights to certain outlying areas of the Saleh co
Proposed Inchcape offshore wind farm faced discussion between the companies , engaged in project development,and the public, especially landowners and farmers in Angus area. A week ago, cable connecting to the grid worried local residents. However, according to the latest developments it appears tha
The first dedicated set of rules for stern-first ice-class ships has just been published by Lloyd’s Register, answering demand for technical support as industry continues to explore the potential of polar transportation routes and the new energy reserves in the far north. The timely release of the r
S.D. Standard Drilling Plc (“Standard” or “Standard Drilling”) (Oslo: SDSD), a pure play jackup company, today announced the appointment of Johnathan P. Roberts as Operations Manager. In this newly established role, Mr. Roberts will oversee the commissioning, testing and documentation of equipment c
Yesterday Gazprom Management Committee Chairman Alexey Miller reported to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on the completion of the Nord Stream gas pipeline’s second string laying. “We have initiated startup and adjustment operations. In September the second string will be filled with buffer ga
Drydocks World, the established player is ship repair, conversion and new building participated in the Sea Japan exhibition that was organised at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center from 18-20 April 2012. Nearly a tenth of the vessels received by Drydocks World belong to Japanese owners and most o
Yesterday, Gazprom Management Committee Chairman Alexey Miller reported to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on the completion of the Nord Stream gas pipeline’s second string laying. “We have initiated startup and adjustment operations. In September the second string will be filled with buffer g
Kleven Maritime, a Norwegian shipbuilder, today announced that the LNG-powered Vessel Viking Princess will be launched from a slipway at Kleven at 12:00 on Saturday, April 21 The Multipurpose Offshore Support Vessel Viking Princess is a sister ship to Viking Prince, which was delivered to the shippi
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Limited officially denies the false report of “Vale declined to receive three VLOCs built by Rongsheng Heavy Industries” distributed by Jinji Cankao Bao today.For the best benefits to the shareholders, ship-owners, the Group always takes swift and nece
The benefits of remotely operated hydrographic surveying with the Oceanscience Z-Boat 1800 were exploited to great effect by surveyors from Safer, Kline and Warren during cable route surveys in Ohio. The survey locations were inaccessible by a manned boat, and water velocities were too high to have
Due to increasing commercial relationships between Dubai, India and Singapore, leading classification society ABS is reorganizing its divisional responsibilities to improve service delivery. The Middle East Region, headquartered in Dubai and responsible for the society’s activities in the area will
Wärtsilä, a Finland-based company that manufactures and services power sources and other equipment in the marine and energy markets today, issued financial results for the first quarter 2012. Highlights for the period January-March 2012 Order intake increased 13% to EUR 1,109 million (979) Book-to-b
NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is seeking public comment to guide a review of the sanctuary’s marine zones — areas set aside for… [mappress] Source: NOAA , April 20, 2012; Image: NOAA
Hampshire Police Authority Marine Unit has ordered a new LOCHIN 367 POLICE LAUNCH purpose designed to fulfil expected changes in their operational status in Southampton. The new vessel is expected to service the Solent and adjacent sea areas, hence their choice of the Lochin as a capable ‘offshore’
