The recent Offshore Support Vessel World Forum meeting in Shanghai believes that optimism is returning to global offshore markets.The forum is a platform for oil and gas producers, designers, builders, OSV owners, operators, contractors…
Well Abandoment in the Spotlight at ICoTA EventThe challenges facing well abandonment in a mature province will be the focus of the latest lunch and learn session hosted by leading oil and gas industry body ICoTA European Chapter in Aberdeen on Tuesday…
Shane Guidry and Harvey Gulf team up with leading industry naval architects, engine suppliers, classification societies, regulatory bodies and a host of others to bring U.S. Gulf of Mexico offshore energy into the 21st Century – and beyond. Often out in front of the competition in many ways…
Over 4,300 people queue for mass screening hoping for an appointment card leading to life changing surgery aboard 'African Mercy'.In drizzling rain several hundred people joined the queue, and by daybreak they started to come in their thousands…
Søren Skou, CEO of container shipping giant Maersk Line is keynote speaker at the 4th Cool Logistics Global conference, 24-26 September in Antwerp, Belgium.Mr. Skou will outline Maersk’s position on the critical actions now needed to sustain the future of global refrigerated transport…
A drill-bit from 'Noble Discoverer' touched sea floor in the US Chukchi Sea, but drilling soon had to cease as sea ice began to encroach.Shell inform:As a precautionary measure and in accordance with our approved Chukchi Sea Ice Management Plan…
Hyundai Heavy Industries & Cummins announce a J/V to build mid-range engines in Korea.The engines will extend from 150 hp to 300 hp (112-224 kW) output for application in a wide range of Hyundai construction and industrial equipment. The…
APM Terminals is entering the Russian market in a strategic partnership with the leading Russian transportation group, N-Trans. By acquiring 37.5 pct. of the public company Global Ports, APM Terminals becomes an equal controlling partner in the leading operator of container terminals in Russia…
British aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious is due to retire in 2014 & Defence seek proposals from organisations interested in preserving the warship.HMS Invincible, HMS Illustrious and HMS Ark Royal came into service in the early 1980s and…
20 Mayors to discuss severe weather implications for Mississippi River sustainability & need for regional co-operation.Spurred by the severe drought and Hurricane Isaac, Mayors from towns and cities along the Mississippi River will participate…
US-based Yale Cordage, a custom and specialty rope manufacturer, announce that Bill Putnam has been named president of the company.Saco, Maine-based Yale Cordage is a custom and specialty rope manufacturer that designs a wide variety of application-specific ropes…
Crystal Cruises unveils the world's first self-contained, free-standing 'living wall' at sea, with indoor plants depicting a world map.A living wall is a vertical garden that is pre-planted in panels and then attached to the wall or facade of a building…
Shell accepts US$560-million offer from Plains Exploration & Production (PXP for working interest in Gulf of Mexico Holstein asset.Shell received an unsolicited offer from PXP for Shell’s working interest. The transaction is effective October 1…
Transas Marine launches its Port Management Information Systems (PMIS), a comprehensive solution for real-time port management.Developed in accordance with the port industry best practice, the Port Management Information System (PMIS) from…
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. announce the upcoming retirement of its Vice President Central Division, Larry Vauclin.Vauclin’s retirement was announced by Bollinger Executive Vice President, Ben Bordelon, who said, 'Larry has been a critical part of the growth of Bollinger over the past 16 years…