The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 16/2-9 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations. Well 16/2-9 S will be drilled from the Transocean Leader drilling facility at position 58°54’46.39’’N 02°26’22.80’’E following completion of
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a sources sought survey to gauge business interest in dive-related, underwater ship repair work… (guambuildupnews) [mappress] Source: guambuildupnews, August 18, 2011;
In August 2011, Macduff received an order from the Russian Leningrad shipyard “Pella” to produce a concept design for a new 46m autoliner. The design will be based on previous autoliner designs produced by the company but incorporating the latest trends in hull design. This order represents the firs
BlueView Technologies, the world leader in compact acoustic imaging and measurement technology, is delivering its 2D Deepwater Imaging Sonar systems for integration onto EMAS’ new work-class ROVs. The 4,000 meter deepwater systems utilize BlueView’s new S2 oil compensated electronics to deliver cris
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won an order to design and equip two UT 735 SE offshore supply vessels for Brasil Supply. The order is worth £15 million to Rolls-Royce. The contract includes vessel design and an integrated Rolls-Royce equipment system including propulsion, deck ma
The Jamaica Ship Registry (JSR) announces it has appointed Mr Tang Shu Jia of the Isthmus Bureau of Shipping (IBS) China, to be its Representative in Northern and Southern China and Taiwan. Mr Tang, who has many years of ship registration experience, is supported by Jessie Zou and Elaine Yu who both
DOF today announced second quarter 2011 results. Group income for Q2 totalled NOK 1,581 million (NOK 1,521 million), with an operating result before depreciation (EBITDA) of NOK 495 million (NOK 485 million). Utilization rate for the subsea fleet in Q2 was 91%, with 92% for the supply fleet. The Gro
With a $30-billion national shipyard contract decision coming in September, CBC News has learned that if needed, any Irving shipyard… (cbc) [mappress] Source: cbc, August 18, 2011;
Pacific Drilling S.A. announced today that its ultra-deepwater drillship the Pacific Mistral has been awarded a three-year contract by Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) for operations in Brazil. The contract is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2011, and estimated maximum contract rev
On August 10th 2011, MV “SENDA J” was taken over from the shipyard and charter employment was commenced under the charter name MV “INDUSTRIAL FAITH”. Herm Jüngerhans traveled to China in order to accept the delivery and receive the necessary documents and certificates. He praised the high quality of
SBM Offshore today announced half-year results for 2011. Financial Highlights Turnover of US$ 1,461 million (US$ 1,378 million in H1 2010); EBITDA of US$ 359.7 million (EBITDA of US$ 293.5 million in H1 2010); US$ 450 million impairment charge booked in H1 2011, as already announced on 28 July 2011;
Transocean Ltd. announced today the following management appointments, effective immediately. Ricardo H. Rosa has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to being named to his current position, Mr. Rosa served as Senior Vice President and CFO. Arnaud A.Y. Bobillier has
DOF today announced second quarter 2011 results. Group income for Q2 totalled NOK 1,581 million (NOK 1,521 million), with an operating result before depreciation (EBITDA) of NOK 495 million (NOK 485 million). Utilization rate for the subsea fleet in Q2 was 91%, with 92% for the supply fleet. The Gro
Pacific Drilling S.A. announced today that its ultra-deepwater drillship the Pacific Mistral has been awarded a three-year contract by Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) for operations in Brazil. The contract is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2011, and estimated maximum contract rev
