Offshore News


Caterpillar Forms New Analytics & Innovation Division

Apr 12, 2015

To better capitalize on the growing importance and excitement of data analytics and to drive innovation to support customers, Caterpillar Inc. today announced the formation of a new division, Analytics & Innovation (AI), which will be led by Caterpillar Vice President Greg Folley…

Six Greenpeace Activists Leave Arctic-bound Oil Rig

Apr 12, 2015

Six Greenpeace activists rappelled down from an oil rig in the Pacific Ocean on Saturday after spending six days living on the structure to protest against drilling in the Arctic, the environmental organization said.The multinational team climbed aboard Polar Pioneer…

U.S. Offshore Oil Drilling Rule Planned

Apr 12, 2015

The United States is planning to impose a major new regulation on offshore oil and gas drilling to try to prevent the kind of explosions that caused the catastrophic BP Plc oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the New York Times reported on Friday…

Norwegian Shipowners See Challenges Ahead

Apr 10, 2015

Falling oil prices, heightened geopolitical tensions and sluggish, uncertain growth in the global economy are directly impacting the maritime industry, causing Norwegian shipowners to be less optimistic than last year regarding both turnover and profitability…

Berg appointed CEO of Viking Supply Ships

Apr 10, 2015

The Board of Viking Supply Ships AB (under name change from Rederi AB Transatlantic) has decided to appoint Christian W. Berg as CEO of the company with immediate effect. Christian will in parallel continue as head of the Viking Supply Ships business area just as today…

API: Offshore Operations Safer than Ever

Apr 09, 2015

Advances in technology, standards and practices in the last five years have made America’s offshore oil and natural gas industry safer than ever, API President and CEO Jack Gerard told reporters on a press conference call today. “Our goal is zero accidents and zero spills…

Survivex Secures Hercules Offshore Contract

Apr 08, 2015

Survivex has signed a contract with Hercules Offshore for the provision of a fully outsourced Training Management Service (TMS).The contract, estimated to be worth in excess of $747,500 annually, is the first to be secured by the newly established Survivex TMS department…

Ampelmann Names New CEO

Apr 06, 2015

Developer of motion compensation solutions Ampelmann announced that its supervisory board has appointed Jim Craig as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Craig brings more than 25 years of energy industry experience to the role…

Coutts Joins ATP Instone Sales Team

Apr 06, 2015

ATP Instone, part of the ATPI Group, a specialist division dedicated to powering travel management for the offshore and energy sectors, has appointed Lynn Coutts as head of energy sales for Aberdeen.  Coutts has been part of the ATPI Group for two and a half years…

Otto Marine Appoints Michael See as CEO

Apr 02, 2015

Offshore marine company Otto Marine Limited announced today the appointment of executive director Michael See Kian Heng as new chief executive officer. “I would like to extend my appreciation to the Board of Directors for their recognition and continual support of me…

ROVOP Announces Houston, Senior Appointments

Apr 02, 2015

Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) services provider, ROVOP, has established a Western Hemisphere headquarters and support base in Houston as well as appointed three highly-regarded ROV industry professionals to lead the business.  Scott Wagner…

PETRONAS, OPITO Deliver on Skills Agenda for Malaysia

Apr 02, 2015

Region is Home to World’s first OPITO-Approved Oil & Gas Technical Qualification Centre.Oil and gas workers and those seeking to enter the industry in Malaysia now have access to globally recognized qualifications and training thanks to a ground-breaking agreement between OPITO and PETRONAS…

Manuplas Appoints New Head of Sales

Apr 01, 2015

Plymouth-based Manuplas has appointed Guy Downie as head of sales for its buoyancy products. Guy joins the Advanced Insulation group of companies – a leading manufacturer of technical and insulation materials for the upstream oil and gas…

Underwater Center Names ROV Op'ns Manager

Apr 01, 2015

New role created to develop ROV training and trials portfolio.The Underwater Centre, has appointed Steve Cullen to the newly created role of ROV Operations Manager, where he will lead the development of the Centre’s ROV training and trials activities…

Chevron's Kirkland to Retire

Apr 01, 2015

Chevron Corporation confirmed that George L. Kirkland, vice chairman and executive vice president, Upstream, will retire from the company, effective June 15. He will be succeeded by James W. (Jay) Johnson, as executive vice president, Upstream…

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