Offshore News


KPI Bridge Oil Appoints new Managing Director

Dec 11, 2012

KPI Bridge Oil, a global broker and trader in marine bunkers,  marine lubricants and risk management products, has appointed Mr. Andrew Cheah as Managing Director of its Singapore operations, KPI Bridge Oil Singapore Pte Ltd.Andrew has more…

Oil Explorers Update on Thailand Assets

Dec 11, 2012

US-based Coastal Energy Company updates progress on Thailand rig location and pilot offshore facturing program.Second Rig Arrives on LocationThe Atwood Manta has arrived on location at the Bua Ban North B field and is currently rigging up…

Aberdeen Harbour Steps Expansion Plan Forward

Dec 10, 2012

Scotland's Aberdeen Harbour Board submits its 'Directions for Growth' document to the National Planning Framework.In response to a call for candidate developments the document outlines the findings from an ongoing feasibility study, which…

Expro Appoints Jim Renfroe

Dec 10, 2012

Expro International Group Holdings Ltd (Expro) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Renfroe, as a Non-Executive Director.   A graduate of Harvard's Advanced Management Program, Mr Renfroe brings a wealth of experience in his 39 years working in oilfield services…

Chinese Shipyard Notified to Halt on Rig Jack-up System

Dec 10, 2012

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore has been notified by Friede & Goldman Marketing BV (F&G) to temporarily suspend construction of its rig jacking systems.Arising from the recent accident during the construction of a similar rig at the Jurong Shipyard in Singapore…

Fendercare Marine IMCA Acredited

Dec 10, 2012

Following a recent audit, Fendercare Marine receives International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) accreditation.MCA is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies.  It is a respected voice around the world promoting good practice…

Wärtsilä Integrated LNG Propulsion System for Harvey Gulf PSV

Dec 09, 2012

Wärtsilä contracted for a complete (LNG) package, including propulsion, auxiliaries & controls, for a new OSV designed by STX Marine.The ship has been ordered by Harvey Gulf International Marine as a part of the company’s ‘Going Green’ initiative…

Singapore's PPL Shipyard Gets Jack-up Rig Orders

Dec 07, 2012

Sembcorp Marine's PPL Shipyard secures rig orders worth US$434-million to build two jack-up rigs for the Mexican market.PPL Shipyard has secured two turnkey contracts with a combined value of US$434 million for the construction of two units…

US Offshore Wind WORKS Campaign Supports PTC, ITC

Dec 06, 2012

Managers of the campaign, Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) submit letter to key Congressional committee leaders.The letter is in support of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC), federal policies that are crucial for sustained clean energy development…

World's Longest HV Subsea Cable Contract

Dec 06, 2012

ABB wins US$ 170-million contract to supply Martin Linge oil & gas field in the North Sea with mainland power from Norwegian grid.The contract from Subsea 7, requires ABB to build a power link between a new oil and gas field being developed by Total E&P Norge AS…

Jumbo Wins EnQuest Offshore Contract

Dec 06, 2012

Jumbo has been awarded a North Sea FPSO mooring, installation and hook-up contract by EnQuest.EnQuest is redeveloping the Ardmore and Duncan fields as Alma and Galia respectively. The project scope is the mooring spread installation and FPSO tow out and hook up…

Ocean Offshore's 'Island Pioneer' Chartered

Dec 06, 2012

Island Offshore has agreed a new 2-year contract for the SCV Island Pioneer with Ocean Mexicana SA de CV.The sub-sea construction vessel (SCV) has been working for OM since delivery in April 2006 and the new contract will run in direct continuation with the current contract…

Important Offshore Contract for Technip

Dec 06, 2012

Technip awarded an important EPCI contract for the G1200 to develop the Starfish field in Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.Technip wins a lump sum engineering, procurement, commissioning and installation (EPCI) contract with BG International…

Petrobas Strike Deepwater Oil Offshore Brazil

Dec 05, 2012

Petrobras discover a new light hydrocarbon accumulation in ultra deepwaters of the Sergipe-Alagoas Basin (see map).The well is 85 km off the Aracaju coast, state of Sergipe, at a 2,583 meter water depth. Drilling was completed at 5,347 meter depth…

BAE Systems to Build PSV's for Jackson Offshore

Dec 05, 2012

Jackson Offshore Operators contracts BAE Systems’ shipyard in Jacksonville, Florida, to build 2 platform supply vessels (PSVs).The contract reflects continued growth in U.S. commercial shipbuilding for BAE Systems and is another major step…

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