Tullow and Shell have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to partner for new frontier exploration in select basins and geological plays around the Atlantic Basin. Both companies will pursue and evaluate transformational geological plays in underexplored frontier basins together. This pa
DOF has signed a new contract for Skandi Waveney with Peterson Den Helder B.V. for operations in Dutch sector. The contract duration is 1 year firm with 2 x 1 year options. The contract will commence in January 2012. Skandi Waveney is a medium sized PSV built in 2001. Platform supply vessel (PSV) is
Damen Shipyards will shortly deliver three tugboats to INEA (Instituto Nacional de los Espacios Acuaticos, the Venezuelan Aquatic Authority). This repeat-order follows a previous order for two Damen Stan Tugs purchased by INEA in 2009. The tugs will be used in the Venezuelan ports of Puerto Cabello
Fugro Survey (Middle East) Ltd has become the latest offshore company to endorse Applied Acoustics’ S-Boom sub bottom profiling system, after purchasing the equipment for their geophysical survey operations based out of Abu Dhabi. Developed for shallow water, ultra-high resolution surveys, the S-Boo
AGR confirms it has been awarded a frame agreement which includes the possibility for Total Well Management services with Statoil worth approximately 100 – 130 million NOK per year (17-21 MUSD/year). The contract period is for two years with the possibility for an additional two plus two years exten
AGR confirms it has been awarded a frame agreement which includes the possibility for Total Well Management services with Statoil worth approximately 100 – 130 million NOK per year (17-21 million USD per year). The contract period is for two years with the possibility for an additional two plus two
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. recently launched the Bulk Patagonia bulk carrier for Forever Shipping S.A. at its Kobe Works. This 197-metre-long vessel (Kawasaki hull No. 1648) is the 13th state-of-the-art bulk carrier with a capacity of 58,000 DWT to be developed by Kawasaki. After it is outfitte
On January 14, 2012 the vessel for DA SIN built by Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry bearing Hull No.HT070 reached the condition of delivery. The vessel has been Class approved by BV . Mr.Pan Xuejun-Vice manager signed the delivery document with ship owner representatives in the Wen Jing Internati
Officials from the Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water have signed a contract extension with Spectrum for the licensing of the highly successful “LEB-02” and “EMED-00” Multi-Client seismic datasets offshore Lebanon. The signing ceremony was attended by leading figures in the Ministry including the
Officials from the Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water have signed a contract extension with Spectrum for the licensing of the highly successful “LEB-02” and “EMED-00” Multi-Client seismic datasets offshore Lebanon. Spectrum’s comprehensive suite of East Mediterranean products is comprised of four
This South Catamaran 16m vessel is the fifth of a five boat order from Turbine Transfers Ltd. for the 16m to be delivered. This vessel compliments the twenty six wind farm vessels already built or in build for Turbine Transfers Ltd. by South Boats. The ‘Porth Cadlan’ has an LOA of 16.8m, Beam of 6.3
Lundin Petroleum has been awarded 10 exploration licence interests in the 2011 Norwegian Licensing Round, (Awards in Predefined Areas, APA). Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe described APA 2011 as the most extensive licensing round ever undertaken on the Norwegian continental shelf. T
Osiris Projects are confirmed to exhibit at Oceanology International 2012 at ExCeL, London. The company will be showcasing their expertise within the field of ultra-high resolution shallow water survey and, subject to work schedules, demonstrating their 27.5m semi-SWATH specialist coastal survey ves
The UKHO has once again successfully delivered another of its internationally accredited marine cartography courses to six overseas hydrographic officers. The six delegates from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mexico, Oman, Pakistan and Philippines completed the 15 week marine cartography course in December,
