For an approval from Ukraine competition authorities Aker Yards has not yet received confirmation from FLC West that they have received approval from Ukraine competition authorities for FLC’s acquisition from Aker Yards of 70 percent of the shares in the subsidiary Aker Yards Ukraine Holding. Under
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Technip has landed a new deal to install a pipeline in the US Gulf of Mexico deepwater sector for Callon Petroleum’s Entrada oil project. Technip will be responsible for installation of two 6.5-mile steel flowlines in a water depth of 1,364 m (4,475 ft) connected to two subse
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Seadrill’s newbuild rig, West Phoenix, has been cleared to operate on the Norwegian Continental Shelf after receiving an acknowledgement of compliance (AoC) from the Petroleum Safety Authority. The rig is the first in a series of brand new mobile units which are due to be use
Friday, June 20, 2008 Hamburg-based RWE-Dea has taken a licence stake in Mauritania after signing over two onshore blocks originally held by Repsol YPF. Germany’s RWE has taken over block TA09 and ta010 in the Taoudini Basin area 800 km (500 miles) from the Atlantic coast and 200 km (125 miles) from
Dredger inducted into Pakistani Navy New Vessels – June 20, 2008 The Pakistani Navy has reportedly acquired a new dredger from China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSC), in order to enhance its dredging capabilities. The dredger, Behr Kusha, was handed over to Pakistani Navy at a ceremony held at the Sha
MP demands investigation into effects of aggregates dredging News – June 20, 2008 EDP 24 reports that a Norfolk MP has called for a full investigation into the system of allowing offshore dredging because of his concerns about coastal erosion. Earlier this month, EDP reported that environmental pres
News – June 20, 2008 The Lake Carriers’ Association says shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 4.2 million net tons in May, a decrease of 3.4 per cent compared to a year ago. However, May stone cargos were nearly 11 per cent off the month’s five-year average. “While demand remains sluggi
The ten-part documentary series featuring Clipper 07-08 produced by Sunset + Vine I APP will be shown across the globe over the coming weeks bringing the unique story of the Clipper Race and the 400 crew taking part to millions of viewers as the racing draws to a close in Liverpool. The character-dr
Contracts & Tenders – June 19, 2008 Solicitation Number: W911KB-08-B-0006 Agency: Department of the Army Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Location: US Army Corp of Engineers – Alaska Notice Type: Solicitation Original Posted Date: April 14, 2008 Posted Date: June 17, 2008 Response Date: June 12,
News – June 19, 2008 The Pacific Island News Agency Service reports that the European Union (EU) will provide Euros 2.2 million (US$3.38 million) to support sustainable dredging in Kiribati. A Contribution Agreement for the Tarawa Aggregate Mining Project was signed by Pacific Islands Applied Geosci
Aker Solutions has landed a deal to supply a drilling system for another deepwater rig under construction in the Far East. Marking its seventh drilling equipment contract from South Korea’s Jurong shipyard, Aker Solutions said the deal is worth US $209 m. The award covers a complete drilling package
Century North Sea explorer Century Exploration has signalled its intent to drill a new exploration well on a prospect called Dolphin in block 19/2 B in the Central North Sea which is scheduled to get underway in September this year. Century plans to drill with the Byford Dolphin semi-submersible, ta
Two Celtic Sea oil fields off southern Ireland are due to be targeted during a new appraisal drilling programme which is due to kick off later this year operated by Providence Resources using the Global Santa Fe Arctic II semi-submersible. Both wells will seek to test the delivery potential and area
Team Russia put the seal to a weekend of celebrations in an official naming ceremony of its Volvo Open 70 yacht Kosatka, (Russian for Orca/Killer Whale) in a christening at Gunwharf Quays Marina, Portsmouth (UK) on Monday 16 June. Birgitta Westerberg, co-founder with Oleg Zherebtsov of the Solntse F
