Offshore News


GC Rieber: Carefully Conquering the Extremes

Jun 03, 2013

From harvesting Canadian sealskins to breaking through Antarctic Ice, GC Rieber has always been at home in the world’s extreme environments. The business has now diversified into three key segments (ice support, seismic and subsea) and is focused…

GulfMark Offshore Appoints CFO

Jun 03, 2013

GulfMark Offshore, Inc. announced that it has appointed James (Jay) M. Mitchell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Mitchell replaces Quintin Kneen who, as previously announced, will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on June 4…

DP-capable Crew Boat Delivered by Gulf Craft

Jun 03, 2013

Incat Crowther designed 'CrewZer Class' 58m Catamaran Crew boat, 'SEACOR Lynx', is the first of two to be constructed in the Louisiana shipyard.SEACOR Marine pioneered the use of large, fast catamarans in the offshore industry with the commissioning…

Deepwater Jack-up Rig Contract for PPL Shipyard, Singapore

May 31, 2013

Sembcorp Marine's PPL Shipyard secures US$220.5-million contract to construct a jack-up rig for Bot Lease Co.BOT Lease Co., Ltd. is a leasing company of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ which is under the umbrella of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group…

Eni Directors Approve Bond Issue

May 30, 2013

The Board of Directors of Italy-based global energy corporation Eni has approved possible one or more bonds issues.The issue of the bonds is to be placed with institutional investors, with a value of up to a maximum amount of 3 billion euro…

Diamond Offshore Order New Rig, Charter it Out

May 30, 2013

Diamond Offshore Drilling order Moss CS60E design harsh environment semi-submersible drilling rig from Hyundai Heavy Industries, & charter it out to BP subsidiary.The 10,000 ft. dynamically positioned rig is expected to be delivered after November 2015…

Offshore Turbine Services Order More CTruk Boats

May 29, 2013

Offshore Turbine Services (OTS) has ordered two more CTruk 20T MPCs for delivery in spring 2014. The inking of this latest order comes as the company prepare to name their fifth CTruk multi-purpose cat in Brightlingsea this week, the Commodore P…

Baker Hughes Name New Corporate Treasurer

May 29, 2013

Mike Sumruld has been named Vice President and Treasurer of the giant oil-field services provider.'Mike brings more than 20 years of diversified financial expertise, international experience and a record of solid performance within Baker Hughes to his new role as Treasurer…

First Minister Launches Bibby Offshore New HQ

May 29, 2013

First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, officially opened subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore’s new purpose-built headquarters, Atmosphere One.The company recently relocated from Aberdeen Harbour to the new office facility at Prospect Park…

Seadrill Record Best-ever Quarterly Result

May 28, 2013

Seadrill announces favourable first quarter 2013 financial results. Highlights    •    Seadrill records its best operating quarterly result ever and generates first quarter 2013 EBITDA*) of US$713 million    •    First quarter 2013 net income of US$440 million and earnings per share of US$0…

WTS & Roccheggiani Sign HVAC Supply Agreement

May 28, 2013

Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) agree with Italy's Roccheggiani to supply Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems to the offshore market.The HVAC and air handling specialists join forces to offer improved solutions to shipyards for newbuilding and after sales projects…

North Sea, UK Sector, Contracts for KCS Deutag

May 28, 2013

KCA Deutag has won significant subsea drilling operation & maintenance contracts from core clients Total E&P UK, EnQuest & CNR International (CNRI).The company was awarded a contract with Total E&P UK to provide drilling operations and maintenance services on the Alwyn North and Dunbar platforms…

Classification Society LR Joins ITF

May 27, 2013

ITF (Industry Technology Facilitator) welcomes to its ranks Lloyds Register, the world's oldest certification authority.ITF, the technology facilitator for the global oil and gas industry, is a not-for-profit organisation owned by 30 international oil and gas operator and service companies…

Singapore's Jaya Group Holds Seagoing Officers' Conference

May 27, 2013

The offshore vessel operator and builder, held its first ever officers’ conference in India, to be followed by similar gatherings in other countries.The inaugural event, at the Hyatt Hotel in New Delhi, was attended by more than 100 Merchant…

DNV Gets US Offshore SEMS Auditing Approval

May 27, 2013

DNV Business Assurance receives approval to begin Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) audits of oil and gas drilling operators in the Gulf of Mexico & US Outer Continental Shelf.SEMS is the Safety and Environmental Management…

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