Unique Maritime Group announces the introduction of the Kongsberg cNODE family of transponders to their rental pool inventory. The cNODE transponders are for underwater acoustic positioning and data link that can use both the traditional frequency shift (FSK) modulation technique and the new Cymbal
Afren today announces that Eni Ghana exploration and production Ltd. (“Eni”), operator of the Keta block which is located in the Volta River Basin offshore Eastern Ghana, has commenced drilling of the Nunya-1X (formerly named Cuda-2) exploration well with the Marianas semi-submersible drilling rig.
A Norwegian-Bermudan drilling contractor, Seadrill, has secured new contracts for the three jack-up rigs Offshore Mischief, Offshore Defender, and West Leda. The aggregated revenue potential is estimated at US$311 million inclusive of mobilization fees and assignment specific rig modifications. Offs
Unique Maritime Group introduced the Kongsberg cNODE family of transponders to their rental pool inventory. The cNODE transponders are for underwater acoustic positioning and data link that can use both the traditional frequency shift (FSK) modulation technique and the new Cymbal acoustic protocol w
The Premier-operated East Fyne Appraisal well, 21/28a-11, has drilled to a total depth of 5,020 feet. The well encountered 11 feet of gas bearing sand within the Upper Tay formation and 8 feet of oil bearing sand within the Middle Main Tay. The thickness of the oil bearing sand is at the lower end o
The shortlist for the Offshore Achievement Awards has been announced recently, recognising the top individuals and companies in the energy industry. The awards, re-launched in October by the Society of Petroleum Engineers with the support of main sponsor TAQA Bratani, will celebrate the finest talen
Last month the application of Ecospeed on the two floaters of the semi-submersible mobile spacecraft launch platform Odyssey started in Malaysia. The vessel was converted from a mobile drilling rig in 1997 and is used for equatorial Pacific Ocean satellite launches. She is stationed in the Port of L
Technip was awarded by Tullow Ghana Limited two contracts, worth approximately €100 million, for the Phase 1A of the Jubilee project. The Jubilee field is located offshore Ghana at a water depth of 1,300 meters. These contracts cover full project management, engineering, fabrication and installation
Technip was awarded by Tullow Ghana Limited two contracts, worth approximately €100 million, for the Phase 1A of the Jubilee project. The Jubilee field is located offshore Ghana at a water depth of 1,300 meters. These contracts cover full project management, engineering, fabrication and installation
Global container carrier APL has been named the most environmentally responsible shipping line at the Port of Seattle. The Singapore-based line topped all applicants in the port’s Green Gateway Partners Award program. The honor, to be presented later this month, is the second in two years for APL. “
Swiber Holdings Limited, a world class integrated construction and support services provider to the offshore industry, announced that it has secured a string of contract wins totaling approximately US$216 million at the beginning of the year, for offshore construction projects and vessel chartering
M/V Ore Fabrica, which belongs to Seamar Shipping Corporation with a overall length 322 meters, breadth 56 meters and a deadweight of 28,0815 tons, successfully sailed out from Jiangsu Xinrong Shipyard after upgrading from bulk carrier to self-unloading ship. The major work included: loading system
Last month the application of Ecospeed on the two floaters of the semi-submersible mobile spacecraft launch platform Odyssey started in Malaysia. The vessel was converted from a mobile drilling rig in 1997 and is used for equatorial Pacific Ocean satellite launches. She is stationed in the Port of L
One of the most dangerous faults in North America is the Pacific Northwest’s Cascadia fault – an offshore, subduction zone fault capable of producing a magnitude 9 earthquake that would damage Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, and Victoria, British Columbia, and generate a large tsunami. Yet there are curr
