"Oil Spill India 2016" set for Launch in Mumbai in August
The 4th Edition of Oil Spill India (OSI) 2016 is all set to be launched at the JW Marriot Sahar, Mumbai. Keeping with the current trend and the government policy of "Make in India" the theme selected for this two-day event scheduled for 11th and 12th August 2016 is "Commitment, Synergy, Excellence. For the first time Mumbai will play host to this unique major event “OSI 2016”, whereas the first three editions had been successfully hosted in GOA. In year 2011, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC), Directorate of General Shipping and the Indian Coast Guard, in association with iTEN Media recognized a need for an industry forum to deliberate & collaborate on response frameworks for Oil Discharges in the region, as same was on discount.
EBDG to Design DP2 Well Stimulation Vessel
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation of India has contracted with Elliott Bay Design Group to provide consultancy for the design, construction and delivery of a 110m x 19m x 9.25m well stimulation vessel. The function of the vessel is to provide well stimulation services in open ocean environments, primarily in the Arabian Sea offshore India. The overriding requirement is for a ship which can perform advanced offshore well stimulation operations while under redundant Dynamic Positioning (DP Class 2) functions within international regulations, International Association of Classification Society, Indian Registry of Shipping and Directorate of General Shipping certification.
