Harvey Gulf Announces New BoD
Harvey Gulf International Marine’s parent, HGIM Corp., has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors to serve following the company’s emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings.The seven member Board includes two current members remaining on the Board and five new members, each with expertise in individual areas particularly suited to support the company’s operation and development and collectively, creating a leadership platform that will enable Harvey Gulf to adjust and thrive in an ever-changing market. Shane Guidry. Mr. Guidry remains the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for HGIM Corp. Mr. Guidry is the third generation in his family to lead Harvey Gulf. Mr.
Keppel FELS Divests Interest in Rig for $80m
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has transferred its entire 75% interest in ENSCO Enterprises Ltd II (JVC) to ENSCO Offshore International Company (ENSCO) for a cash consideration of US$80 million. The JVC is part of an alliance agreement with ENSCO to build, own and operate a jackup rig, ENSCO 106, valued at around US$105 million. The agreement carries an option for ENSCO to purchase Keppel FELS' entire interest in the rig prior to or upon delivery. The consideration is based on the book value of Keppel FELS’ 75% interest in the JVC.
Keppel FELS Delivers Rig to ENSCO
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) delivered ENSCO 107, a KFELS B Class design jackup drilling rig to ENSCO International Inc (ENSCO) one month ahead of contractual schedule and within budget. Guest-of-Honor, Mr. S. Dhanabalan, chairman of Temasek Holdings Pte Limited and Mr. Lim Chee Onn, executive chairman of Keppel Corporation Limited, were present to witness the christening ceremony, which came one day after Keppel FELS and ENSCO inked a new contract for the construction of a $338 million semisubmersible. The Lady Sponsor for ENSCO 107 was Mrs. Mieke Koenders, wife of Mr. Eisso Koenders, vice president of ENSCO Offshore International and unit manager for the Asia Pacific region.
