Gulf Marine Services News


ADNOC Drilling Posts Record First-Quarter Results with 5% Revenue Rise

May 11, 2026

ADNOC Drilling has reported its strongest-ever first-quarter performance, supported by high fleet utilization, growth in integrated drilling services and long-term contract coverage across its operations.The UAE-based drilling contractor posted first-quarter revenue of $1…

Vicinay Marine, Tecnalia Develop Remote Offshore Mooring Corrosion Sensor

May 11, 2026

Vicinay Marine and Spanish applied research center Tecnalia have jointly developed a sensor designed to remotely monitor corrosion on offshore mooring lines, aiming to improve the safety, reliability and service life of offshore systems.The…

Shell Selects New Wave Offshore for Orca Project in Santos Basin

May 11, 2026

New Wave Offshore Energy has been selected by Shell to provide marine warranty survey services for the Orca project in Brazil’s pre-salt Santos Basin.The contract covers marine warranty and assurance services for the offshore development, which…

TGS to Embark on OBN Survey Job in Gulf of America

May 11, 2026

Energy data and intelligence firm TGS has secured an ultra-high resolution OBN contract in the Gulf of America.A deep-water crew is scheduled to mobilize early June 2026, according to the company.'We are very pleased to secure this ultra-high resolution OBN contract…

TSS Cruiser CSOV Ready to Support Taiwan's Offshore Wind Projects

May 08, 2026

Ta San Shang Marine (TSSM), a joint venture between Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Taiwan’s Ta Tong Marine, has taken delivery of a new commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV), the TSS Cruiser, which is now ready to support offshore wind farm operations in Taiwan…

UTC Overseas, Transoceanic Launch US Gulf Coast Logistics Joint Venture

May 08, 2026

UTC Overseas and Transoceanic Development have launched UTC Transoceanic (UTC Transo), a joint venture aimed at supporting the growing logistics needs of energy, power and industrial infrastructure projects along the U.S. Gulf Coast.Headquartered in New Orleans…

Gulf Marine Services Profit Plunges After Gulf Vessel Evacuations

May 08, 2026

Gulf Marine Services on Friday reported a 24% fall in first-quarter profit after the UAE-based firm was instructed to evacuate four vessels from a Gulf Cooperation Council country in March as a precautionary measure due to the Iran War.U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran…

Philippines Accuses China of Illegal Marine Research Near Gas-Rich Reed Bank

May 07, 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard has accused China of conducting illegal marine scientific research near the oil and gas-rich Reed bank within Manila's exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, according to a statement on Thursday.'We will continue…

NOAA Awards $21.6m for Uncrewed Systems Supporting Mapping, Charting

May 07, 2026

NOAA has announced a $21,600,909 million award for the purchase of uncrewed marine systems to be used on new charting and mapping vessels being built for the agency. This will support NOAA’s mission to deliver tools and information to help mariners safely transport the $2…

Harbour Energy Tweaks Production Outlook After Strong First Quarter

May 07, 2026

Harbour Energy on Thursday narrowed its annual production forecast upward after a strong first-quarter performance, helped by newly acquired assets in the face of disruptions in energy prices and supply due to the Middle East war.The London-listed firm has increasingly diversified beyond the UK…

EnerMech to Support Subsea7 on Mexico’s Trion Oil Project

May 06, 2026

EnerMech has been awarded a subsea pre-commissioning contract by Subsea7 for the Trion ultra-deepwater oil development offshore Mexico.The Trion project, located about 180 kilometers offshore in the Perdido Fold Belt at water depths of 2,500-2…

ADNOC Drilling Finalizes MB Petroleum JV, Expands Regional Fleet

May 05, 2026

ADNOC Drilling has completed its acquisition of an 80% stake in MB Petroleum Services (MBPS), forming a joint venture that expands its presence across Gulf markets and increases its total fleet to 170 rigs.The transaction, completed ahead of schedule…

Gulf Marine Services Enters Africa, Latin America with New Contracts

May 05, 2026

Gulf Marine Services (GMS), a provider of jack-up support vessels to the offshore energy industry, has secured two contracts, marking its entry into Africa and Latin America and expansion of its footprint into new offshore energy markets.The…

DOF Secures APAC Subsea Services Job for Skandi Inventor Vessel

May 05, 2026

Norwegian offshore vessel owner and subsea services provider DOF Group said it has secured a contract for subsea commissioning support services in the Asia-Pacific region, with offshore operations planned in North Australian waters.The company…

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