Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. yesterday announced that it has taken delivery of the Symi, a 6,270 dwt double-hull bunkering tanker newbuild from Qingdao Hyundai Shipyard in China. The Symi, which is expected to be deployed to the Company’s market in West Africa, represents the final vessel un
Oceaneering International, Inc. announced it has secured a contract from Petroleo Brasileiro S.A., Petrobras, to supply approximately 135 kilometers, or 85 miles, of thermoplastic production control umbilicals for the Whales Park (Parque das Baleias) field development project offshore Brazil in the
Seadrill, one of the world’s largest drilling contractors, has placed an order for a new tender rig at the COSCO Nantong Shipyard in China. The new unit, T18, is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter 2013. Total project price is estimated at US$135 million, including project management, drill
Dolphin Geophysical have signed a new Agreement with the Government of Senegal, Petrosen, for the acquisition, processing and marketing of a new 3D Multi-Client survey over designated Deep-Water acreage where additional equity is potentially available. The 3D survey is substantially pre-funded. Thes
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has secured a contract to supply power and propulsion systems for the two latest vessels in the U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programme. Designed to operate in combat zones close to the shore (littoral waters), each LCS will be equipped with tw
Technip has been awarded a subsea contract by Chevron Australia Pty Ltd for the Wheatstone Project, one of Australia’s largest resource projects. The contract, valued at approximately €245 million (USD 321 million), covers the development of the Wheatstone and Iago fields, located in the Carnarvon B
Technip has been awarded a subsea contract by Chevron Australia Pty Ltd for the Wheatstone Project, one of Australia’s largest resource projects. The contract, valued at approximately €245 million, covers the development of the Wheatstone and Iago fields, located in the Carnarvon Basin, offshore Nor
GE Energy’s Power Conversion business was the successful tenderer for the supply of the major elements of power, control and automation equipment in the mid-life upgrade of a Morris container handling ship-to-shore crane at the port of Felixstowe. Strategically located in south east England, Felixst
The Directors of Providence Resources P.l.c. (“Providence”), the London (AIM) and Dublin (ESM) quoted oil and gas exploration and production company announce that Mr. Philip O’Quigley has accepted an offer to become Chief Executive of Falcon Oil and Gas Ltd, a Canadian listed oil and gas exploration
FSL Trust Management Pte. Ltd. , as trustee-manager of First Ship Lease Trust refers to the announcement made on 4 April 20121 by TORM A/S (“TORM”). FSL Trust currently leases two product tankers, namely, TORM Margrethe and TORM Marie, to a wholly-owned subsidiary of TORM. The Vessels are leased on
The UK Government announced allocation of £20m to engineering and environmental companies for projects aimed at development of tidal and wind energy, EDP 24 published. Apart from mere production of power, these include projects targeted at design and manufacture of indispensable technology in additi
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. has entered into an agreement with Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB) to purchase its Wilson distribution business segment. Terms of the all-cash transaction, which remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval, were not disclosed. Pete Mil
The first Danish study into how one of the worlds largest wind farms affects marine life is now completed. It shows that the wind turbines and the fish live quite happily together. Indeed some species of fish have actually increased in number. As work is just beginning on Denmark’s newest and so far
CGGVeritas provides its vessel utilization and its fleet allocation updates for the first quarter of 2012. Vessel utilization for the first quarter 2012: * The vessel availability rate was 84% including 6% associated with the on-going upgrade of the Oceanic Champion which was finished on March 31st
