The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published “Guidance on RADius Relative Positioning System” (IMCA M 224) describing the RADius microwave radar system.The development of dynamic positioning (DP) systems has grown over the past 35 years…
IMA has completed an in-depth analysis of the floating production sector – including a forecast of orders for additional floating production systems between 2013 and 2017. Highlighted below are some key findings in Floating Production Systems: assessment of the outlook for FPSOs…
The GL Garrad Hassan PhD Award has been presented to Iñigo Martínez de Alegría of the University of the Basque Country in Bilbao, Spain, for his thesis “Study on Full Direct Current Offshore Wind Farm.”Dr Andrew Garrad, Non-Executive Chairman of GL Garrad Hassan…
Singapore headquartered Otto Marine to build two Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels for an Indonesian operator. The new shipbuilding contracts, with a total value of US$27.8 million are for constructing two identical units of 5,150 bhp Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels (or AHTS)…
New office in Vietnam at the port of Vung Tau announced at Maritime VietnamLondon Offshore Consultants (LOC) announced further expansion in Asia Pacific with the opening of a new office in Vietnam. The new office in the port of Vung Tau…
Plans for a giant wind farm off the coast near Brighton advance as developer E.ON submits initial planning application to the Government.The energy giant, which was granted the rights to the Hastings Round 3 offshore wind development zone back in 2010…
Decmil Group wins $25-million Shell Australia contract in support of the Prelude Floating LNG facility in the Northern Territory. Decmil has been engaged by Shell as the principal contractor for construction of the Darwin Onshore Supply Base to support the Prelude Floating LNG Facility…
ABB signs a $260 million service contract with A/S Norske Shell for operations at the Draugen and Ormen Lange oil & gas fields.The contract is for a period of 9 years and requires ABB to provide integrated service and support solutions for…
Experts explore future of wind energy research in two-day symposium at the University of Delaware Energy Institute (UDEI).How would wind turbines in the ocean alter the wind flow? Is wind energy a practical solution for powering electrical grids…
UK's James Fisher & Sons plc announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2012.Highlights:· Revenue increased by 18%, underlying operating profit by 14% and underlying earnings per share 15%· Strong performance resulting…
Offshore Solutions expand its Offshore Access System (OAS) operations in Qatar with another contract.Offshore Solutions BV (OSBV), the joint venture between AMEC and Cofely Nederland NV, continues to build on recent successes in The Gulf,…
Shipbuilders & designers STX OSV adopt new brand name following sale of STX Europe’s majority stake in the company to Fincantieri Oil & Gas.Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of VARD, Roy Reite, said, “I am excited to announce that VARD will be our new name…
Marine and engineering consultancy, London Offshore Consultants (LOC) open new Vung Tau office managed by Kenny Ong.The new office will formally begin operations in May, managed by Kenny Ong, who is highly experienced in major offshore oil and gas projects across Asia…
Sinopacific's Dayang shipyard in China, contracted to build four advanced specification Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels for Femco Group.The four AHTS’ will have 12240 bhp and 150 tons bollard pull, and are of Sinopacific’s own SPA-150 design to BV class…
The agreement between the government and BP allows HM Coasguard to call on a BP-chartered vessel in the event of a pollution incident.An operational and commercial model has been brokered with the oil industry allowing HM Coastguard to call on a BP-chartered vessel…