New Zealand’s Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has launched Block Offer 2015, the annual tender for oil and gas exploration permits. “In 2012 the Government introduced the Block Offer regime which provides an efficient and transparent process for oil and gas permitting, and each year has
Vroon has announced that one of its newest vessels, VOS Faithful, is ready to start its first long-term charter. According to Vroon, following its arrival in Aberdeen last week, the vessel has now finalized preparations for ERRV duties. The vessel was named in November 2014 in China, and headed to N
DOF Subsea has supported the international ROV competition MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) aimed at encouraging young people to pursue careers in the subsea and maritime sector. The competition, which is now in its 13th year of running, challenges teams of pupils and students from across
OMV Aktiengesellschaft appointed Rainer Seele as the new Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of the company.
OMV Aktiengesellschaft appointed Rainer Seele as the new Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of the company.
Floaters ‒ Game Changers for Offshore Wind? At least nine floating projects are likely to come online by 2020, claims Douglas-Westwood. Danes Eye Floating Wind Projects Off Hawaii The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has received unsolicited lease requests for proposed floating wind projects
Tidal Energy Today Staff has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from March 23 – 29, 2015. Seabased wave farm now in full swing Seabased, a Swedish wave developer, has deployed the first phase of the wave power farm, developed in cooperation with Fortum and the Swedish Energy A
DSME: Petronas first FLNG nearing completion Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) said it has completed lifting and installation of all 21 topside modules for Petronas’ first floating LNG (FLNG) production unit. LNG Limited: Magnolia project on track Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engin
DSME: Petronas first FLNG nearing completion Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) said it has completed lifting and installation of all 21 topside modules for Petronas’ first floating LNG (FLNG) production unit. LNG Limited: Magnolia project on track Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engin
The most popular article from the last week was about a rig that caught fire offshore Egypt, spurring a crew evacuation. It was followed by a story about what is going to be the world’s first Floating LNG unit in operation, scheduled for completion by the end of the year. Next up, a video taken by [
South Boats IOW has launched its second wind farm support vessel named ‘Iceni Vengence’ for Iceni Marine Services Ltd. The all new 23m South Catamaran design is a sister vessel to recently launched Iceni Venture. The two vessels, which will each carry 12 technicians alongside three crew members to a
The Russian Federation has proposed its first candidate for the position of the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Namely, in a letter sent to the IMO, Russia nominated the Deputy Director of the Department of State Policy for Maritime and River Transport of Russian
Proper risk assessments and consultation have not taken place and the new rotas will have an adverse impact on member’s safety, health and quality time, says GMB, UK’s general trade union. Members have voted overwhelmingly in consultative ballot to ask GMB Scotland Committee to give the go-ahead for
Severn Offshore Services is holding a naming ceremony for its Damen 2610 twin axe “Severn Provider” today. It is company’s first vessels specifically designed to meet the needs of the offshore energy industry. The ceremony is being held at Damen Shipyards in Gorinchem. Ryan Hopkins Managing Director
