The Brazilian work is flying in these days, as predicted. Latest to benefit is Norway’s Aker Solutions – the company has sealed two deals to supply subsea connection systems for Petrobras’ P-55 platform, which is set to get to work at the Roncador field. Read the rest of this entry
Improving your workforce is important, and knowing the steps to take and the benefits derived are the keys to progress. Greater worker competence, more productive people, fewer risks and fewer injuries, with less downtime. These are the positive changes which drive more efficient projects, and value to clients. They are also the reasons the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) continues to focus on their competence assurance and assessment framework. Read the rest of this entry
The offshore construction/well intervention vessel Sarah is finally set to be delivered at last. Ulstein Group in Norway reports the vessel, which has been alongside at Ulstein Verft since her naming ceremony on July 4th due to financial discussions between shipowner Marine Subsea and their banks is all set for sea. Read the rest of this entry
Ship power system integrator Wärtsilä has signed a ship design contract with Pipavav Shipyard of India for 12 Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs) to be delivered to ONGC – Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, which is the largest oil and gas producer in India. The yard is scheduled to begin production of the first seven vessels (artist’s impression pictured) in the first quarter of 2010. Read the rest of this entry
According to brokers, Ezra Holdings in Singapore has taken advantage of “distressed“ prices to acquire equipment including engines and thrusters from the failed Ice Maiden project. Read the rest of this entry
Offshore drilling contractor Transocean Ltd. has launched its new rig, the Development Driller III, in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico under a seven-year drilling contract for a subsidiary of BP PLC.
PSV Siem Sailor, owned by Siem Offshore has been awarded a one year contract with options with ConocoPhillips Skandinavia. Read the rest of this entry
Subsea 7′s new remotely operated vehicle support vessel (ROVSV) Normand Subsea has started a project for Shell in the Ormen Lange field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. Read the rest of this entry
The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) ‘Common Marine Inspection Document’ (CMID) is now available electronically. Read the rest of this entry
Brazilian federal energy company Petrobras will have three new drill ships in the offshore pre salt area of the Santos basin by the first half of 2010. Read the rest of this entry
