The Mærsk Deliverer rig team has initiated seven local acceleration programmes in Angola. The goal is to train and develop local talent to take on increasingly challenging positions on-board the rig. To do so, experienced employees play a key role…
Independent oil producer EnQuest has achieved a safety milestone after recording a total of 11 years without a lost time incident (LTI) across three of its North Sea producing assets.The Heather drilling team achieved eight years without an LTI…
BMT WBM (BMT), a subsidiary of the BMT Group, a leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has partnered with Buckley Vann town planners and the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Queensland…
On 18 August, the Admiral Vladimirsky oceanographic research ship of the Baltic Fleet will leave St. Petersburg and then set sail on an unprecedented round-the-world voyage.'The Russian Navy, after more than 30 years, is returning to round-the-world voyages…
Experts predict the internal combustion engine will not lose its dominant position any time soon, but developing engines to meet ever tighter emission limits is costly. So what role are alternative fuels likely to play in the future? Oskar Levander…
Just three more weeks to take advantage of early-bird discountSHIPPINGInsight 2014 is coming soon, but there’s still time to take advantage of the early-bird registration discount.Attendees registering prior to the Aug. 28 early-bird deadline can receive a discount up to $400 for the event…
Jee Ltd has upgraded its state-of-the-art online training site to enhance its online and blended learning offering to the oil, gas and renewables industries. Jenny Matthew, Head of Courses at Jee said: “The oil and gas industry is calling…
Stevens Institute of Technology has been selected as the lead institution for a new Center of Excellence for Maritime Research (CMR). The selection, announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T)…
Halliburton Veteran Takes Up Key Director Role.EnerMech’s focus on strengthening its Middle East and Caspian business has been underlined with the appointment of oil and gas industry veteran Dave McLeod as Regional Director.The mechanical…
Bruce Tomlinson has been appointed as Chief Executive of HR Wallingford.Tomlinson joins HR Wallingford from U.K.-based Fugro EMU, a marine survey and consultancy, where he was Managing Director.With more than 25 years’ experience in the maritime industry…
ARENA today announced $770,000 funding for Swinburne University of Technology to develop modelling on the performance of wave energy farms.The wave energy industry is emerging world-wide and there are few multiple device installations operating today…
Many shipping companies use independent experts to conduct comprehensive ship energy surveys which are then used by owners, operators and managers to make better maintenance and operations decisions and improve energy and fuel efficiency. These…
From EMGS's website, you now have interactive access to EMGS’s multi-client library. Visit our interactive multi-client maps. Zoom in to the area of interest, see what data is available, request more information about the survey,…
Royal Dutch Shell plc announced the appointment of Harry Brekelmans as Projects & Technology Director with effect from October 1, 2014. In his new role, Harry will become a member of the Executive Committee and will take over from Matthias Bichsel who will be leaving the company after 34 years…
Entry submissions for the first SHIPPINGInsight Award are due Friday, Aug. 1, but organizers said they will continue to accept nominations through following week to provide some extra time.SHIPPINGInsight Award offers an opportunity to be…
