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Several Appointments Made Throughout SPEX Group

Jul 24, 2013

SPEX Group, an Aberdeen-headquartered provider of innovative technology solutions and services to the global oil and gas industry, has strengthened its management team with a round of key appointments. Sylvia Halkerston joins the SPEX board of directors…

Gulf of Mexico Jack-up Rig Evacuated

Jul 23, 2013

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) & the U. S. Coast Guard have set up a Command Center in their continued response to the loss of well control event 55 miles offshore Louisiana in 154 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico…

Pulse Hires New U.S. Business Managers

Jul 23, 2013

As Pulse Structural Monitoring (Pulse), an Acteon company, continues to expand, its Houston office has announced the appointment of two new business development managers to drive the growth of its U.S. operations.The company appointed Paul…

HB Rentals Makes Key Appointments

Jul 22, 2013

Offshore accommodation and workspace specialists HB Rentals, part of Superior Energy Services has made two key appointments to its business operations as it continues to grow in the eastern hemisphere. Brad Hirst and Mike Christie have…

Eastern Shipbuilding Delivers HARVEY DEEP-SEA

Jul 19, 2013

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. announced the delivery of the M/V HARVEY DEEP-SEA, the fourth of its Tiger Shark Class Offshore Support Vessels constructed for Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC of New Orleans, LA. The HARVEY DEEP-SEA was delivered July 19…

de Cuir to Lead Virginia Offshore Wind Coalition

Jul 16, 2013

Charles R. de Cuir to lead Coalition’s efforts to develop offshore wind technology in Virginia. Rutherfoord, one of the nation’s most respected risk management and insurance brokerage firms, is proud to announce that Charles R. de Cuir, Director of Rutherfoord’s Maritime Division…

CNOOC, BP Sign Production Sharing Contract

Jul 16, 2013

CNOOC Limited said that its parent company, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has signed production sharing contract (PSC) with BP  for deepwater Block 54/11 in Pearl River Mouth Basin in the South China Sea.Block 54/11 is…

Bibby Offshore’s Management Restructures

Jul 16, 2013

Two new chief operating officers and an offshore support services director have been appointed at Bibby Offshore to support the company’s significant future development plans. Current managing director Fraser Moonie, who has been in the role for three years…

Damen PSV Delivered to World Wide Supply

Jul 01, 2013

Damen Shipyards Galati has delivered the World Diamond, the first of six Platform Supply Vessels for Norwegian offshore owner World Wide Supply, built to an entirely new Damen design. The World Diamond was christened by godmother Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Margarita of Romania on June 28…

Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions Eyes Americas Offshore Opportunities

Jul 01, 2013

The Americas operations of Oslo-headquartered Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions have traditionally focused on two areas; the US cruise sector and the Brazilian offshore market. While its cruise expertise is being maintained, WTS is moving to strengthen its position in offshore and energy…

Offshore Wind Spend to Average $21B per year

Jun 19, 2013

Douglas-Westwood (DW) forecast offshore wind installations averaging 3.2 GW per year over the next ten years with capital expenditure hitting a peak of $24.1B in 2016. The fifth edition of DW’s World Offshore Wind Market Forecast launched today…

New FPSO Heading for Station Offshore Brazil

Jun 19, 2013

Petrobas's FPSO P-63 has left the Quip/Honório Bicalho shipyard in the city of Rio Grande (RS) after the modules were integrated and the platform commissioned.With a capacity to process 140,000 barrels of oil/day and compress one million m3 of gas /day…

DNV Launches New Offshore Safety Training

Jun 18, 2013

DNV is to deliver new courses in offshore safety which aim to advance the critical role of elected safety representatives (ESRs) in minimizing the risk of accidents and improving safety.Following a series of successful pilot courses earlier this year…

Bibby Makes Two Staff Appointments

Jun 18, 2013

Bibby Offshore’s newest division, Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (BRIL) Recently increased its workforce following the creation of two new positions. David Howe joins the firm as project director and Robin Longstaff as survey manager.BRIL…

Offshore Installations: BSEE to Host Hurricane Preparations Forum

Jun 17, 2013

The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) will host a public forum on offshore energy infrastructure hurricane preparedness and response on Thursday, June 27, 2013, as part of its efforts to improve the safety of offshore oil and gas operations…

Logistics News

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Singapore: Container Ship Fire Extinguished

US Navy to Block Ships from Iranian Ports

US Navy to Block Ships from Iranian Ports

Port Tampa Bay Welcomes Container Vessel with Largest Carrying Capacity

Port Tampa Bay Welcomes Container Vessel with Largest Carrying Capacity

Shipping Traffic Near Antwerp Slowed Due to Oil Spill

Shipping Traffic Near Antwerp Slowed Due to Oil Spill

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