Dr Richard Yemm, inventor of the Pelamis wave energy device has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the development of the marine renewables sector. The iconic red ‘sea-snake’ wave energy converter has gained international recognition since Dr Yemm founded Pelamis Wave Power in Edinbur
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with returning customer, Floatel International Ltd (Floatel), to build a new generation harsh environment accommodation semisubmersible (semi) worth US$315 million for delivery in July 2014. A further announcement will be ma
This will be Floatel’s fourth accommodation semi with Keppel FELS after the delivery of Floatel Superior and Floatel Reliance in 2010 and the order of Floatel Victory in 2011.
Barrie Horsburgh has joined engineering firm Jee as Principal Subsea Controls Engineer. Barrie brings with him considerable subsea controls and Intervention Workover Control Systems (IWOCS) experience gained across different continents and through a range of high-profile subsea projects. He is a ski
On 25 March, Total reported that a gas leak following a well operation occurred on the same day at the wellhead platform on the Elgin gas field which is located in the UK North Sea approximately 240 km east of Aberdeen. Total immediately launched internal emergency procedures and Crisis Management T
At the Brodosplit shipyard, on March 26th 2012, the steel cutting ceremony for Newbuilding 473 was successfully held. It is a heavy lifter for transportation of heavy or large size cargo, contracted for the Dutch heavy lift Shipping Company Jumbo Shipping. Jumbo Shipping is one of the world’s leadin
CMA CGM announced a new cooperation with MSC and CSAV, replacing existing cooperation with Hamburg Sud and Hapag Lloyd. As from the 11th April 2012, at Rotterdam, CMA CGM will start a new cooperation with MSC and CSAV, on the North Europe East Coast – South America trade. This new cooperation will a
On Tuesday, March 20, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Water Power Program notified potential future applicants of an upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement tentatively titled, “In-Water Wave Energy Conversion (WEC) Device Testing Support.” DOE intends to fund one industry-led project that wil
Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics has announced a further expansion of its Norwegian West Coast Service, which provides a connection between the Norwegian West Coast and the Port of Rotterdam in Northwest Europe. With immediate effect Samskip will add the new port of call Flekkefjord to the Nor
Bergen Group Hanøytangen is awarded contract for a yard stay for the accommodation rig Safe Scandinavia in April this year. The contract value for Bergen Group Hanøytangen is estimated to NOK 15-20 million. The contract also includes an option for a shorter yard stay during summer 2012. Safe Scandin
Emerson Process Management has released Roxar RMS 2012, the latest version of its reservoir modelling software. The launch sees the continued expansion of Roxar RMS into the geophysics domain through a completely integrated reservoir modelling workflow which includes seismic interpretation, reservoi
Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by A/S Norske Shell, to deliver subsea connection systems for the Draugen field on the Norwegian continental shelf. Contract value is approximately NOK 105 million. Scope of work includes the delivery of complete tie-in connection systems for production flo
The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) accepted delivery of a Supramax Bulk carrier, “m.v. Vishva Vikas” yesterday, March 26th 2012. The vessel is the fifth vessel of SCI’s six Supramax bulk carriers ordered at STX (Dalian) Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., China, which is part of the world renowned STX
Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by A/S Norske Shell, to deliver subsea connection systems for the Draugen field on the Norwegian continental shelf. Contract value is approximately NOK 105 million. Scope of work includes the delivery of complete tie-in connection systems for production flo
