Navy Actions Disrupt Oil Field Access

Thursday, December 13, 2007

StatoilHydro reportedly suspended helicopter flights to some of its main fields in the North Sea due to Russian Navy exercises in nearby international waters, Reuters reported. According to the reports, the disruptions will not affect production levels at the fields, which include the Troll field. According the report, a Russian aircraft carrier and two accompanying vessels were carrying out exercises near the heart of Norway's offshore oil and gas sector in the North Sea.

Escort Tugs in San Francisco Bay

Indian Navy Chose Ullman Seats as New Standard

Shipbuilding Industry Makes a Soft Landing

NGO's Condemn IMO Environmental Implementation Delays

Harkand Set to Acquire Veolia Marine Services

Offshore

Three MacGregor Offshore Cranes Specified for New DSV

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Lankofirst Trials New Fiber Rope Connectors

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Leevac Wins HOS Shipbuilding Contract

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Maritime Security

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Papp Reveals Arctic Strategy

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Transas Updates Ship Security Alert System

Transas Marine launched its latest ship security alert system ShipGuard 4 SSAS, utilizing the SkyWaveIsatData Pro transceiver. The IsatDataPro(IDP) series operates

AdvanFort President Addresses Ransom and Piracy

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