L-3 Klein Associates, Inc. has introduced a new lightweight, rapidly deployable side scan sonar (SSS) for search and recovery (SAR) applications. The state-of-the-art HydroScan® implements advanced technologies not previously available in side scan sonars, resulting in a highly compact profile that
Pacific Drilling S.A. announced today that one of its subsidiaries has reached an agreement with Samsung Heavy Industries to extend an option to construct a seventh ultra-deepwater drillship until March 2, 2012, on the same commercial terms including a delivery date of May 17, 2014. Pacific Drilling
In connection with Noreco’s drilling scope at the Luna-1 site (license 1/11) in the Danish North Sea sector, Blue Water Shipping has been awarded the offshore base contract in Esbjerg. “We are very proud to have been awarded this contract. Currently, we are performing all base activities, handling a
Genesis was awarded an Enterprise Framework Agreement by Shell Global Solutions International B.V., covering Subsea Umbilical Risers and Flowlines (SURF), Engineering and Project Management Services. The contract duration is 5 years, with the option to extend for an additional 5 years and will cover
Pacific Drilling S.A. has reached an agreement with with South Korea’s shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries to extend an option to construct a seventh ultra-deepwater drillship until March 2, 2012, on the same commercial terms including a delivery date of May 17, 2014. Pacific Drilling is a growing
Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) announces that it is the preferred bidder for the Royal Navy’s MARS (Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability) Tanker. DSME and partners will provide the specialised design and build of four new logistic support vessels, to be operated by the Royal F
Genesis has been awarded an Enterprise Framework Agreement by Shell Global Solutions International B.V., covering Subsea Umbilical Risers and Flowlines (SURF), Engineering and Project Management Services. The contract duration is 5 years, with the option to extend for an additional 5 years and will
The underwater electricity cable for six islands in Seribu Island, Harapan, Pramuka, Panggang, Kelapa, Kelapa Dua, and Karya, has been set by the Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo. At the inauguration ceremony in Panggang Island, Governor Fauzi said that he hopes the residents will be able to use the elec
Neptune Marine Services Limited has reported a net profit after tax from operations of $1.3 million for the first half ended 31 December 2011. The Company reported an EBITDA for the half of $3.7 million. Revenue increased by 5.6 per cent on the previous corresponding period to $60.5 million. The Com
Solstad Offshore won the Environmental award at the Annual Offshore Support Journal (OSJ) 2012 event. The company won the prize for its Green Operations initiative, which has seen the company work with the Rainforest Foundation Norway to reduce emissions and provide funds towards protecting the rain
Rosatomflot has revealed its plans to construct an LK60, the largest and most powerful nuclear icebreaker ever built, that will be deployed in the Northern Sea Route. Vyacheslav Ruksha, General Director of Rosatomflot, says to BarentsObserver that the estimated cost for a new icebreaker is € 1.1 bil
Sasaki Shipbuilding, located on the island of Kinoe, few days ago held launching ceremony for newbuild vessel JYOHOUMARU. The vessel is an oil/ chemical tanker with the capacity of 6,316cbm build in accordance with the latest environmental standards. The vessel was launched safely on a beautiful sno
Clipper has taken delivery of the newbuilding Clipper New York. The vessel is the last in a series of four 17,000 dwt, multi-purpose vessels ordered from Tongfang Shipyard, China. The delivery of the vessel is in line with Clipper Projects’ strategic goal to renew the fleet. On her maiden voyage the
Strong growth makes the Ramboll Oil & Gas headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark expand with 2,500 square meters of rental office facilities located close to the harbour. For a long time Ramboll in Esbjerg has held a wish to unify all activities at one address. However, plans for a new building next to th
