'Noble Discoverer', the massive drillship that is an integral part of Royal Dutch Shell's Arctic oil drilling ambitions, is getting a lift to Asia. The drill rig has been loaded onto the cargo deck of another vessel, the 708-foot Chinese-flagged heavy lift ship Xiang Yun Kou…
The Coast Guard found serious safety & environmental violations on 'Noble Discoverer' used in Arctic waters off Alaska.The Coast Guard found 16 violations on the Noble Discoverer, one of Shell’s two drilling rigs for Alaska’s Arctic waters…
The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) has recognized Mike Hoyle, one of GL Noble Denton's leading technical authorities for offshore oil and gas structures, for his contribution to new ISO Standards for the site-specific assessment of mobile offshore units…
The Noble Maritime Collection is set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Staten Island seaman artist.John A. NobleFrom 1928 until 1945, Noble worked as a seaman on schooners and in marine salvage. In 1928, while on a schooner that was towing out down the Kill van Kull…
Atlantic Marine Associates Inc. (AMA) a member of the Eagle Ocean Group appoints John S. Poulson to head the new service.Trading as AMA Consulting Services, the new entity is led by John S. Poulson, latterly president of GL Noble Denton, New York…
Shipowners Claims Bureau Inc., American P&I Club managers, make appointments in underwriting and survey, & technical departments.Colin Snell has been recruited to SCB’s underwriting department to support the club’s European and North American business…
The first combined DQS Certificate in the fields of quality, environment, occupational health & safety awarded to GL Group.The GL Group has received a combined certificate of compliance with the BS OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards…
GL Noble Denton expert receives distinguished achievement award for contribution to the DP Industry.In Houston, TexasThe Marine Technology Society (MTS) Dynamic Positioning Committee honors Dr Steven Cargill with its 2012 Distinguished Achievement Award…
The consulting company's Ragna Schmidt-Haupt leads a drive focused on the area's renewable energy services' sector.Ragna’s extensive experience in the solar industry leaves her well positioned to head-up GL Garrad Hassan’s activities in…
GL Noble Denton Launches Marine Casualty Investigation Operations in Seattle. GL Noble Denton has expanded its Marine Casualty Investigation (MCI) practice in North America by launching operations in Seattle, a primary hub for marine insurance…
Andrew Garrad becomes Non-Executive Chairman of GL Group's renewables division. RV Ahilan appointed President of the business segment.Dr Andrew Garrad will hand day-to-day leadership responsibility for the GL Group's renewable energy business segment to Dr RV Ahilan…
An Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) poll reveals industry professionals see Arctic exploration as viable solution for Norway.The Industry Snapshot Poll was conducted at ONS by global independent technical advisor, GL Noble Denton. Senior professionals…
GL launches “GL EmissionManager” - Hamburg Süd is partner in a pilot project.At SMM 2012 classification society Germanischer Lloyd announced the launch of a new product, “GL EmissionManager”, which will allow owners and operators to collect…
GL Noble Denton, the independent technical advisor to the oil and gas industry, has appointed industry veteran Arthur Stoddart to lead its operations in the Americas.Stoddart will become Executive Vice President for the region, based in Houston…
Confidence for improved margins and higher capital investment has returned to the oil and gas industry this year, according to a group of industry leaders. However in the long-term, the energy sector faces unprecedented challenges that could have a lasting impact for years to come…
