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Advances in Jack-up Safety

Sep 08, 2011

Those commissioning maritime construction projects will soon be able to assure themselves that their jack-up operators are competent and safe.The International Jack-Up Barge Owners Association (IJUBOA) has published its Code of Practice…

Gulfstream Services Launches Wireless Product to UK Market

Sep 08, 2011

Gulfstream Services International (Gulfstream), provider of cutting edge equipment to the international oil and gas industry, is launching a world-first fully-automated wireless cement head to the UK market at Offshore Europe today.Gulfstream…

WISTA at Seattle Maritime Academy: Sept. 23

Sep 08, 2011

Women’s Maritime Shipping Group Meets at Seattle Maritime Academy: Sept. 23; WISTA USA Pacific Northwest Visits Training Vessel E.L. Bartlett.The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) USA Pacific Northwest Chapter…

Steve Miles to Lead David Evans’ Federal Group

Sep 07, 2011

Retired Col. Steve Miles to lead David Evans’ federal group.PORTLAND, Ore. – Sept. 7, 2011 – Steve Miles has joined David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) as vice president and federal market team leader. Miles recently capped a distinguished 26-year career with the Army…

Corvus Battery Gains LR Type Approval

Sep 07, 2011

Corvus Energy's 6.5 kWh lithium-polymer batteries passed the requirements of Lloyd’s Register Type Approval certification tests. Lloyd’s Register North America, Inc., a leader in assessing business processes and products to internationally recognized standards…

U.S. DOT Honors Service of Merchant Mariners on 9/11

Sep 07, 2011

The heroism of merchant mariners who evacuated hundreds of thousands of people from Lower Manhattan after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is featured in a new video released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration…

LR Wins Deal with Maersk Oil

Sep 07, 2011

Lloyd's Register (LR) won a contract to provide Maersk Oil with a comprehensive suite of risk-management services to support the offshore operator’s commitment to meet global demand for energy in an efficient, safe and environmentally responsible manner…

Initiative Launched to Reduce Costs of Offshore Wind Parks

Sep 07, 2011

Achieving the Finnish windpower target by 2020 (6 TWh, approx. 2500 MW installed capacity) requires the implementation of several major offshore wind parks. The recently approved production tariff is not sufficient for implementation of offshore wind parks at the present cost level…

Report: Ship Scrapping Growth Could be Good News

Sep 07, 2011

Braemar Seascope’s demolition brokers are working extra hard this year, which may be good newsfor everyone. Dry cargo demand growth is running at strong levels due to the twin processes of industrialization and urbanization in emerging markets…

Paltzo Named MD at Atlas Elektronik

Sep 07, 2011

Volker Paltzo has been appointed to the Management Board of Atlas Elektronik. Effective October 1, Paltzo will succeed Kai Horten, who leaves after five years as Managing Director of ATLAS to become CEO and President of the aircraft manufacturing supplier Premium Aerotec GmbH…

Kiel Port Opens New Viewing Terrace

Sep 07, 2011

The new panoramic viewing terrace at Kiel’s new Schwedenkai Terminal has been officially opened to visitors and the public. Dr Dirk Claus, Managing Director of the Port of Kiel (SEEHAFEN KIEL GmbH & Co. KG) and Peter Todeskino, Kiel Lord Mayor…

KOGT, IDS Team on Rig Data System

Sep 07, 2011

Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies (KOGT) is cooperating closely with Independent Data Services (IDS) to provide Oil and Gas operators with the first reporting platform that merges real-time and offline data for delivery via the web to a common interface…

Rolls-Royce Wins PSV Contract

Sep 07, 2011

Rolls-Royce won an order from Norwegian ship builder Simek AS to design and equip a UT755 LC platform supply vessel. The contract includes a fully integrated Rolls-Royce power and propulsion system including main engines, propellers and tunnel thrusters…

HB Rentals Launches New Range of Safety Modules for North Sea

Sep 07, 2011

HB Rentals, the global provider of temporary offshore living quarters and well service cabins to the oil and gas industry, announces the introduction of the first ATEX Zone one pressurised A60 rental cabins to the UK Continental Shelf.  The introduction of the cabins…

Oil and Gas Professionals Upbeat About North Sea Ops

Sep 07, 2011

Oil and gas professionals are upbeat about the future of North Sea operations, Offshore Europe poll reveals.57% of delegates at Offshore Europe expect investment in the North Sea oil and gas industry to increase in 2012, according to Economist…

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