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ClassNK Grants AIP for Offshore Wind Vessel Conversion

Apr 14, 2023

Classification society ClassNK announced it has issued an approval in principle (AIP) for the conversion plan of the medium-sized self-elevating platform (SEP) vessel for the installation of large wind turbine generator (WTG) on a semi-sub floater in port jointly developed by TOA Corporation (TOA)…

Tiny Baltic Isand Finds Itself 'a pawn' in Nord Stream Gas Drama

Mar 13, 2023

Inhabitants of the tiny island of Christiansö in the Baltic Sea found themselves in the glare of global media attention this week after reports alleging a boat moored off the rocky outcrop was used to blow up the Nord Stream gas pipelines. 'Practically…

Helix Books Siem Topaz AHTS for Offshore Wind Work in Taiwan

Mar 09, 2023

Norwegian offshore vessel owner Siem Offshore has secured a medium-term contract for the AHTS Siem Topaz for client Helix Robotics Solutions Inc. in Taiwan. The contract will start during March 2023. The contract has a firm period reaching into the fourth quarter of 2023…

New Intelligence Points to Pro-Ukraine Group in Nord Stream Attack

Mar 07, 2023

New intelligence reviewed by U.S. officials suggests that a pro-Ukraine group - likely comprised of Ukrainians or Russians - attacked the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September, but there are no firm conclusions, the New York Times reported on Tuesday…

NKT to Provide Technical Support for Taiwan's First Subsea Power Cable Factory

Feb 24, 2023

NKT, a Denmark-based company specializing in power cable making and installation, said Friday it would sign a joint venture deal with Taiwanese cable company, Walsin Lihwa, to provide technical support for the construction of the first subsea power cable factory in Taiwan…

Drydocks, Aker Solutions JV Pens Deal to Upgrade FPSO for Equinor's Rosebank Field

Feb 03, 2023

Dubai's shipbuilding and shiprepair company Drydocks World and Norwegian offshore engineering and construction firm Aker Solutions have established a joint venture to upgrade the Petrojarl Knarr FPSO for Equinor's Rosebank offshore oil and gas field in the UK…

Atlantica Shipping Adds Fourth PSV to Fleet

Jan 24, 2023

Oslo-based offshore vessel owner Atlantica Shipping has taken delivery of its fourth platform supply vessel.The company said in a social media post that it had expanded its fleet with the 2005 built UT 755L Atlantica Server.The vessel, previously…

Report: Iranian Oil Workers Protest for Higher Wages

Dec 19, 2022

Groups of oil workers held protests in southern Iran on Saturday, demanding higher wages and retirement bonuses, according to videos and reports posted on social media.The reported oil workers’ protests, which Reuters could not verify, come…

Report: Offshore Oil Worker Kills Colleague on a Rig in Qatar

Dec 15, 2022

A British offshore oil worker in Qatar murdered a coworker on an offshore oil rig, hid the body, and tried to kill another coworker on Monday, the British media reported.The Mirror initially reported that all three workers are from Scotland and employees of Stapem Offshore…

Petrobras' CEO Diagnosed with Cancer -Local Media

Sep 16, 2022

Brazilian oil company Petrobras' Chief Executive Caio Paes de Andrade has been diagnosed with cancer, local media reported.The executive has started treatment to fight a head and neck carcinoma, according to the reports, citing a Petrobras internal statement…

Lukoil Chairman Dies after Falling from Hospital Window, Reuters Reports

Sep 01, 2022

Two sources say oil boss fell to his death from windowCompany says he died after serious illnessLatest in series of sudden unexplained deathsThis content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine…

St. Johns Ship Building Starts Building CTV for US Offshore Wind Farm

Jul 22, 2022

Florida-based St. Johns Ship Building has started construction of a Jones Act-compliant crew transfer vessel which will serve the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm in the U.S. Atlantic.The shipyard informed of the keel laying ceremony for the…

Guyana's Economy has Recovered, but Needs to Watch Oil Dependence - IMF

Jun 03, 2022

The Guyanese economy has recovered well after the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to an oil boom, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday, but the country must be wary of over-dependence on oil income.The tiny South American nation has…

World's First 8th Generation Drillship Named in Singapore

May 18, 2022

Deepwater Atlas, the world's first 8th generation drillship, was recently named at a ceremony in Singapore. The news of the naming ceremony, held late in April, was shared by Transocean, a drilling contractor that owns the vessel, via social media this week…

BP Wins Shareholder Support for Climate Strategy

May 13, 2022

BP shareholders on Thursday backed the energy company's climate strategy, while fewer investors than last year supported a resolution filed by an activist group urging faster action to battle climate change.The vote at BP's annual general meeting…

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