Clipper has taken delivery of the newbuilding Clipper Newhaven. The vessel is the third in a series of four 17,000 dwt multi-purpose vessels ordered from Tongfang Shipyard in China. The delivery of the vessel is in line with Clipper Projects’ strategic goal to renew the fleet. On the maiden voyage t
Singapore based, Equinox Offshore Accommodation Limited has been awarded a letter of intent (LOI) from Petrobras for the provision of an accommodation and repair vessel (ARV). According to the LOI the vessel will support Petrobras’ works offshore Brazil under a 5 years firm contract. Upon the expiry
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and the University of Bergen have acquired geological material from steep parts of the seabed on the Jan Mayen Ridge. The new knowledge reinforces the belief that there could be petroleum in the area. ”The samples from the seabed at Jan Mayen are remarkable;
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and the University of Bergen have acquired geological material from steep parts of the seabed on the Jan Mayen Ridge. The new knowledge reinforces the belief that there could be petroleum in the area. ”The samples from the seabed at Jan Mayen are remarkable;
Sixty vessels owned by the Seattle-based Foss Maritime Company are being recognized by a major maritime organization for their standout environmental records. The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) announced the awards honoring Foss’ environmental achievements Thursday, November 17 in Washington,
BlueView Technologies the world leader in compact acoustic imaging and measurement technology has answered the call for a long range imaging sonar with a wide field-of-view – the all new P450 Series now with S2 electronics is available in five new models including two deepwater options. Each model h
Safmarine, regional shipping specialist, says that its investment in six new multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) is a clear indication of the company’s long term commitment to the breakbulk and project cargo market. The company’s six new, modern, 18 000 dwt vessels have a lift capacity of 150 tons, more th
A working was held yesterday in Saint Petersburg meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee (right) and Helge Lund, President and Chief Executive Officer of Statoil(Left). The parties tackled the main issues of colaboration in the gas sector and exchanged views on th
On November 22, Suigo, a new 174,000 DWT class bulk carrier built by Namura Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., was delivered to NYK. At the naming and delivery ceremony held at the Imari Shipyard & Works of Namura Shipbuilding, Katsuyoshi Iwata, managing executive officer of Sumitomo Metals Industries Ltd., and
Dong E&P Norge AS, operator of production licence 518, is about to complete the drilling of wildcat well 7121/9-1. The well is dry. The well was drilled about 100 kilometres northwest of Hammerfest and about 20 kilometres west of the Goliat field in the southwestern part of the Barents Sea. The obje
Oceaneering International, Inc. announced that M. Kevin McEvoy, President and Chief Executive Officer, will deliver a presentation at the Jefferies 2011 Global Energy Conference in Houston, TX on Thursday, December 1, 2011. The conference slides will be accessible after the close of the market on Tu
Incat Crowther announces the launch of two 30m monohull crew boats by Veecraft Marine in South Africa. Perez and Deborah are the first Incat Crowther-designed vessels to be built by Veecraft, and mark a fast-growing relationship between the yard and designer. Incat Crowther has developed a strong re
On the morning of Nov.14, the naming ceremony of J0020 176,000 DWT bulk carrier from ZOSCO was held in Jinhai Heavy Industry under flying red flag and fireworks. The leader from ZOSCO, surveyor from ABS, representative from some bank and company cadres and staff attended the ceremony. The ship was n
Incat Crowther announced the launch of two 30m monohull crew boats by Veecraft Marine in South Africa. Perez and Deborah are the first Incat Crowther-designed vessels to be built by Veecraft. The vessels will be delivered to C&I Leasing in Nigeria, where they will operate in support of offshore ener
