Tata Steel Secures Gulf of Mexico Contract
Tata Steel has been awarded a major contract worth more than £100 million to provide pipe for Discovery Producer Services L.L.C. (Discovery) gas pipeline in Keathley Canyon, Gulf of Mexico. Discovery is a 60:40 joint venture between Williams Partners L.P. and DCP Midstream Partners L.P. The company will supply Discovery’s Keathley Canyon ConnectorTM with 214 miles (345km) of 20-inch diameter submerged arc welded linepipe, weighing more than 110,000 metric tonnes.
Expro CaTS Secures New contracts
Leading international oilfield service company Expro has secured $10M of new contracts to supply its cableless telemetry system (CaTS). Expro’s CaTS advanced reservoir testing (ART) service will be utilised by two operators in Brazil to provide high value, accurate and reliable pressure and temperature data from four suspended deepwater subsea exploration / appraisal wells. In addition, the ART service will also be used by operators of two wells in the North Sea…
Swire Oilfield Services Expands in North America
Swire Oilfield Services (Swire), has reinforced its commitment to growth with a significant investment in its North American operations, as part of the company’s…
WRSystems Announces Two Key Appointments
W R Systems, Ltd. (WRSystems) announces two key appointments in its Maritime Technologies Division: Mr Arthur Thomas Senior joins as Vice President – Maritime Business…
DNV Launches new Jack-up Rule Book
The new rule book clearly explains the DNV and international regulations and standards. Adaptations from the traditional Offshore Standards include additional class…
Indian Ferry Sinks in River Storm
The Bangkok Post newspaper reports that around 40 people were dead and 160 missing after an overcrowded passenger ferry with 350 people aboard split into two and…
U.S., Philippines Hold Security Talks
The U.S. says it will help build the Philippines’ sea patrol capability but will not take sides in that nation’s standoff with China at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
Thai Navy Contracts Saab to Upgrade Carrier Electronics
The contract involve upgrading the aircraft carrier with the latest generation of command and control system, 9LV Mk4. Saab will also supply data-link equipment to the ship, which will allow communication between the ship and the Royal Thai Air Force’s Gripen fighter aircraft and the airborne radar system Erieye, carried by the Saab 340 AEW. “Saab will further strengthen its position as supplier…
Container Ship Wreck 'Rena' Update
Svitzer salvors have made good progress in removing containers and cargo from Rena throughout the week. Dive operations to remove smaller pieces of debris and cargo have been undertaken. Divers are cutting into parts of the submerged stern section to gain access to containers for removal. The Braemar recovery team is investigating reports of debris washing ashore on Great Barrier Island. The…
Offshore Accommodation – Edda Builds, Signs Contracts
By entering into these two new contracts, Edda Accommodation has secured the utilization of Edda Fides until the end of 2013. The contracts include general construction, transport and accommodation support for the construction of new offshore oil and gas installations. Including options, the new contracts are worth 150 million US dollars. As a result of the successful experience with Edda Fides…
World's First 'Non Sea Water Ballast Ships' Ordered
Ningbo Dongfang Shipyard has recently won two newbuilding orders for two 6,500dwt tankers and a 4,500dwt pair from Zhejiang Huayun Shipping and Guangdong Zhanjiang Fuda Shipping…
Middle East Port of Aden Invites Consultancy Bids
The Ministry of Transport and Yemen Gulf of Aden Ports Corporation (Port of Aden) invites qualified consultants companies/firms to express their interest in…
US Hospital Ship Deploys to Asia
The San Diego-based Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy is scheduled to deploy Tuesday for a four-month humanitarian mission to four Asian nations, reports San Diego 10News.
RigNet to Present at Jefferies 2012 Global TMT Conference
RigNet, Inc. has announced that Mark Slaughter, Chief Executive Officer and President, will present at the Jefferies 2012 Global TMT Conference in New York on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at 8:00 a.m.
Eidesvik Sells Two OSV's, Buys New One
Eidesvik has entered into sales agreements of US$ 64 million for the two supply vessels Viking Surf (built 2002) and Viking Thaumas (built 2005). Both vessels are employed on contracts in Brazil.
Container Ship Service Marks Half-year of Reliability
'Daily Maersk', the revolutionary service of Maersk Line that promises absolute reliability on the Asia-North Europe trade, has now been running for six months…
West Coast Custom Yachts Name Dealer
Crow's Nest Yachts is the new exclusive dealer for Westcoast Custom Yachts, featuring 62' and 64' Pilothouse models, and a 64' Express Cruiser. Crow’s Nest Yachts…
Boat Race Victims Perhaps Not Seen
Coast Guard investigators working to determine what caused the destruction of the 37-foot sailboat off the Mexican coast, consider that there's a possibility that no eyewitnesses remain.
Missing Fishermen Located in Gulf of Mexico
A Coast Guard flight crew located the two men earlier reported missing between Brownsville, Texas and Tampico, Mexico in the Gulf of Mexico. Missing were Manuel…
Korean Shipbuilders Gain Brunei LNG Carrier Order
Brunei Gas Carriers Sendirian Berhad, BGC has entered into an agreement for the construction of a new LNG Vessel with Hyundai Heavy Industries Limited of the Republic…
