Offshore News


Alaska Drill Rig Refit Contract Terminated

Dec 23, 2012

Buccaneer Energy contextualizes termination of its contract with Archer Drilling as project manager of work on one of its jack-up rigs.The contract was for Archer Drilling to act as project manager of modifications and repairs to the Endeavour…

Drilling Rig Status Update from Rowan

Dec 23, 2012

Rowan Companies plc gives an update on notable events. EXL I:  Changed day rate to mid $220s (previously mid $210s) due to amortization adjustment. J.P. Bussell:  Rig is expected to be off rate for five days in 1Q 2013. Scooter…

COSCO China Shipyard to Build Four PSV's

Dec 23, 2012

COSCO Singapore subsidiary COSCO Zhoushan contracted with further opetion to build four Rolls Royce design Platform Supply Vessels (PSV's).The value of the contract with a Hong Kong shipowner, is about US$119.2 million in total, and deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2014…

Arctic Shipping Future: ICS Sets Out Its Position

Dec 21, 2012

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing + 80% of the world merchant fleet, issues a new position paper on Arctic shipping.As the Arctic becomes more accessible, ICS has set out some key principles with regard to the future governance of Arctic waters…

Deepwater Drillship Package Order for Aker

Dec 21, 2012

Aker Solutions to supply a complete drilling equipment package for a deepwater drillship Jurong Shipyard is building for the Brazilian market.On 25 August 2012 Aker Solutions announced a contract to supply six drilling equipment packages to Jurong Shipyard…

Atwood Gets Jack-up Rig Contract Extension

Dec 21, 2012

An Atwood Oceanics, Inc. subsidiary awarded year's contract extension by Salamander Energy for the jackup 'Atwood Mako'.The extension is priced at a day rate of $155,000 and begins September 9, 2013. The Atwood Mako commenced its initial…

Island Offshore Opts for Ulstein Vessel

Dec 21, 2012

Ulstein contracts with Island Offshore & their American partner Edison Chouest Offshore for delivery of a multifunctional OSV.The offshore vessel is based on ULSTEIN’s SX121 design, prepared and tailored for the well intervention, IMR and SURF segments…

Iraqi Navy Receives Two US Navy OSV's

Dec 20, 2012

The Iraqi navy and the U.S. Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command mark delivery of two 60-meter Offshore Support Vessels (OSV's).The delivery ceremony was held recently at the Umm Qasr naval facility in Iraq.The two OSVs, procured as part U…

German Offshore Wind Farm: Iberdrola Chooses Areva Turbines

Dec 20, 2012

Iberdrola chooses Areva Wind as preferred supplier for its Wikinger Offshore Wind Farm in German waters.Under the terms of the agreement, with construction scheduled for 2016 and 2017, Areva Wind will support Iberdrola on foundation and tower design optimization…

Fendercare Marine Equipment and Lifting Services Launches

Dec 20, 2012

On Wednesday 2 January 2013, Fendercare Marine will launch a new division, Fendercare Marine Equipment and Lifting Services, located at their Great Yarmouth base. Fendercare Marine opened its energy support base in Great Yarmouth in July 2012…

BOEM: Potential Research Lease Offshore Virginia

Dec 20, 2012

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) received an unsolicited request for a research lease in the Wind Energy Area (WEA) off Virginia identified for commercial wind leasing. The research would inform future renewable energy production within and around the WEA off Virginia…

Shipping Confidence on the Rise in 2013

Dec 20, 2012

Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry recovered slightly from their lowest level for over four years in the three months ended November 2012, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens…

Offshore Cable Turntable Order for Jan De Nul

Dec 20, 2012

Jan De Nul Group to supply a 5,400 tonnes capacity cable turntable to offshore handling systems specialist Caley Ocean Systems. The turntable, including a 5 tonnes and 10 tonnes deck tensioner, is destined for the vessel Willem de Vlamingh…

Offshore Accommodation Rig Order for COSCO

Dec 19, 2012

COSCO Corp. (Singapore} subsidiary COSCO Qidong Offshore Co to build the accommodation rig for European joint venture company.The contract, valued at US$200-million.is for the construction of a harsh environment semi-submersible accommodation rig for Axis Offshore…

OSEC to Hold Sixth Public Meeting

Dec 19, 2012

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director Jim Watson has announced that the Ocean Energy Safety Advisory Committee (OESC) will hold its sixth public meeting on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 and Thursday, January 10, 2013 in Washington…

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