Olympic Shipping announced that the naming ceremony of their new vessel Olympic Commander was held on Saturday in Alesund, Norway After the ceremony the vessel was open to the public and several hundred used the opportunity to take a look inside. Olympic Commander is a MT6015 design, and the first o
Specialist Subsea Services (S3) has seen off tough competition to be named as finalists in an impressive two categories at the prestigious Subsea UK Awards. S3, the only company to reach the final in more than one category, is in the running for both the New Enterprise and Global Export awards. Grae
Unique Maritime Group, one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers, sets “Strength in Depth” as its new regional and international vision during a media round table, held at UMG’s head offices in Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah. The international presence of th
Aquaterra Energy, the leading provider of technically-advanced offshore drilling equipment and support services, is delighted to announce that Patrick Phelan will join the company as Managing Director on 16th January 2012. Patrick joins from JDR Cable Systems Limited, where he was Managing Director
Global marine technology developer Kongsberg Maritime will lead a new research project called ‘Situation Awareness and Decision Support Tools for demanding marine operations’ (SITAWARE), which begins on February 2nd 2012. Part-funded by the Norwegian Research Council and undertaken in collaboratio
The General Organisation of Sea Ports Maritime Education Fund (MEF) Advisory Committee has commenced seeking means of cooperation in order to start its outreach to young Bahrainis interested in maritime scholarships. At its third meeting, the MEF Advisory Committee met with Dr Cynthia Gessling, USA
Concerns about protecting the environment during exploration and mining for deep seabed minerals will not be addressed by a ‘one size fits all’ solution. Dr Malcolm Clark, Principal Scientist (Deepwater Fisheries) at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) Wellington, New Zea
Raytheon Canada Limited has been awarded a Technology Demonstration Program for its Next Generation High Frequency Surface Wave Radar (HFSWR) by the Canadian Department of National Defence, Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC). A system will now be installed at Hartlen Point, Nova Scotia,
Octanex N.L. announces that the Rissa 3D seismic survey, located within the WA-422-P permit, has been completed. The Rissa survey is the first of three new 3D seismic surveys currently being acquired in the Company’s Southern Bonaparte Basin permits. The 3D seismic surveys are being acquired within
Octanex N.L. announced today that the Rissa 3D seismic survey, located within the WA-422-P permit, has been completed. The Rissa survey is the first of three new 3D seismic surveys currently being acquired in the Company’s Southern Bonaparte Basin permits. The 3D seismic surveys are being acquired w
On January 12th, the MV Diamant was delivered to C.V. SO Diamant Delfzijl. This I-box type 5200 1A was built at Leda Shipyard in Korcula, Croatia and completed by Peters Shipyards B.V. in Kampen. The I-box is characterized by a nearly 62 metre long hatch-opening and a hold equal in size. The complet
Greatship Global Offshore Services Pte. Ltd (GGOS), a Singapore incorporated subsidiary of the Company’s subsidiary – Greatship (India) Limited (GIL), had signed contracts for two new building Multipurpose Support Vessels (Builder’s Yard No. 26775 and 26784) with Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai in Sept
Next generation solutions to focus on maximising operational performance and safety through user-centred design and simplification. Global marine technology developer Kongsberg Maritime will lead a new research project called ‘Situation Awareness and Decision Support Tools for demanding marine opera
Jacka Resources Limited has closed the transaction with Providence Resources Pic (“Providence”) for the acquisition of a direct equity interest in the OML 113 licence offshore Nigeria, which includes the Aje oil and gas field. Jacka has made the required US$10 million payment (including deposit of U
