ABS, a provider of classification services to the global offshore industry, has been selected to class the Remora HiLoad dynamic positioning (DP) BR loading unit, a second generation of the HiLoad DP system that connects to and keeps conventional tankers in position during crude oil offloading from
ABS, the leading provider of classification services to the global offshore industry, has been selected to class the Remora HiLoad dynamic positioning (DP) BR loading unit, a second generation of the HiLoad DP system that connects to and keeps conventional tankers in position during crude oil offloa
HR Wallingford has scheduled its “Introduction to Coastal Processes and Management” event for 9-10 September, 2014, in Wallingford, UK. This two-day course will introduce methods used in designing and planning coastal engineering and management schemes. The risks of coastal flooding and erosion, bot
Following previous investments in the Beverdonk Container Terminal at Grobbendonk, now DP World takes over all shares owned by Euroports in Trilogiport (Liège container terminal). With this, the international terminal operator takes full responsibility for the development of Trilogiport. DP World th
Hibiscus Petroleum has skipped another hurdle towards acquiring a stake in the Kitan oil field, located in the Timor Sea, from Talisman Energy.
Offshore fire risk requires a deep understanding and improved safety management on offshore vessels and installations, and ocean-going vessels. The new Lloyd’s Register Energy Guidance Notes, launched today at ONS 2014, assist designers, owners and operators of oil and gas equipment on how to assess
In a refurbishment program to upgrade lifeboats on offshore platforms, Ampelmann completed a second successful re-installation using its full motion compensation technology.
NOV Elmar, company which designs and manufactures wireline intervention equipment, has expanded its presence in Norway with a move into larger premises to meet increasing work levels.
Ulstein Group has reported that due to company’s latest ship design contract for Wuchang Shipbuilding and Otto Offshore, the total number of PX121 PSV designs have reached 30. The first vessels of this design started operations in 2012. The vessels are medium-sized platform supply vessels (PSVs), an
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Material Handling Systems Co., Ltd. and Yorigami Maritime Construction Co., Ltd. have developed design of a hybrid grab dredger that features Energy Fuel saving and Fully-Automatic Operation Systems. Their product recently received the 2014 Infrastructure Technology Develop
Offshore specialist company Ampelmann has reported that the latest innovation of the Ampelmann fleet, the Cargo Transfer System (CTS), has been successfully tested.
Ulstein Design & Solutions has entered into an extensive contract with Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd, China, on the delivery of ship design & equipment to four PX121 type platform supply vessels. Ship owner is the Singapore based Otto Offshore Ltd., who will receive all vessels in 2016. The
Hallin Marine, a Superior Energy Services company, has announced the highly successful outcome of a unique project for COOEC Subsea Technology, a wholly-own subsidiary of COOEC (China Offshore Oil Engineering Company). This assignment involved the replacement of nine mooring lines beneath the floati
Tekmar Energy, the leading cable protection specialist based in the North East of England has been awarded a multi-million pound project with Statoil and Statkraft on the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm for the supply of its patented technology TekLink®. As part of the cable contract VSMC will be procuri
