Offshore News


Marsol International Launches O&G Subsidiary

Apr 29, 2015

Marsol International Ltd, a Dubai-based global marine solutions provider focused on the offshore oil terminal market and related infrastructure, has announced the registration of its new subsidiary, Marsol Oil & Gas Services LLC, which will…

Cairn Energy Appoints Two Directors

Apr 29, 2015

The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of two new independent non-executive directors, Keith Lough and Peter Kallos, to the Board of Cairn Energy PLC.Keith Lough will be appointed immediately following the Company’s AGM on…

MacGregor Delivers Major Winch for Korean Heavy Lift Barge

Apr 29, 2015

Following an order announced in October 2013, MacGregor, part of Cargotec delivered and commissioned 45 variable frequency drive (VFD) winches and a full control system for the recently completed heavy-lift crane barge Hyundai HLV-10000, one of the largest heavy lift vessels in the world…

DNV GL Issues Design Guidelines for DP Operations

Apr 28, 2015

Advanced dynamic positioning (DP) vessels can now meet critical safety regulations while gaining operational flexibility, efficiency and cost savings through new design and monitoring methods.More and more operators are asking their drilling…

CEVA Appoint Two Sr Executive

Apr 28, 2015

Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, 27 April, 2015 – CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, today announced the appointment of two senior executives with deep sector-specific operations expertise to further drive its customer-focused Contract Logistics strategy…

Floating LNG Regasification is Used in Smaller Markets

Apr 28, 2015

According to the latest research from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), floating LNG (FLNG) regasification is being used to meet rising natural gas demand in smaller markets. Floating regasification is a flexible, cost-effective way to receive and process shipments of LNG…

MPHRP at Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy

Apr 27, 2015

Chirag Bahri, MPHRP Regional Director for South Asia was invited by Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy in Karjat, India, to interact with the cadets undergoing pre sea training at the prestigious nautical college.During the presentation,…

Drydocks World Wins Dubai Chamber CSR Label

Apr 27, 2015

Drydocks World group the leading provider of maritime and offshore services to the shipping, oil, gas and energy sectors has received the Dubai Chamber Corporate Social Responsibility Label in recognition of their efforts and contribution to excellence in various areas of social responsibility…

Royal IHC Congratulates the King in a Special Way

Apr 27, 2015

Royal IHC is very honored to be part of the program on the King’s Birthday. Among other activities, the King and his family will be viewing a ‘Grande Maritime Parade’ in Dordrecht. The last ship in this spectacular show is the offshore vessel…

Arctic Nations to Fight Climate Change Despite Russia Tensions

Apr 25, 2015

The eight Arctic Council nations pledged on Friday to do more to combat climate change that is shrinking the vast frigid region, with countries trying to put aside disputes over issues like Russia's intervention in Ukraine.Meeting in the Canadian town of Iqaluit…

Salvage and Wreck Removal Conference

Apr 24, 2015

HINODE Events and Services Pvt Ltd., have announced the 4th Annual Conference on Salvage and Wreck Removal in India to be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Visakhapatnam on India's East Coast.This conference is being held for the first time in Visakhapatnam…

Huat Retires as Non-Ex Dir. of ST Engineering

Apr 24, 2015

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced the retirement of Mr Quek Poh Huat as non-executive Director of the Company at its Annual General Meeting on 23 April 2015.  Mr Quek has decided not to seek re-election…

Shell to Lay Off Staff, Contractors in Norway

Apr 23, 2015

Oil producer Royal Dutch Shell will lay off 120 of its 900 workers in Norway and reduce its contractor force by 140 from 350, as low oil prices force it to cut costs, it said on Thursday. Shell said 100 of the staff cuts would be at its…

Abu Dhabi to Invest $25 Billion Offshore to 2020

Apr 23, 2015

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) plans to invest around US$25bn over the next five years in a bid to boost oil production from offshore fields. The investment is part of the UAE's strategy to increase its crude oil output potential from its current production of 2…

Fugro Drills Record 2,923 mtr in GoM

Apr 23, 2015

Fugro has set a new seafloor drill water depth record of 2,923 metres in the Gulf of Mexico.The new water depth record of 2,923 metres (9,589 feet) was set while completing a combined sampling and piezocone penetration testing (PCPT) borehole to 62 metres (203 feet) below the seafloor…

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