Great Offshore Limited inaugurated their state-of-the-art Offshore Ship & Crane Handling Simulator, considered the first of its kind in Asia, and which is likely to bring about a paradigm shift in offshore training in India.

GC Rieber Shipping’s and its subsidiary Armada Seismic’s charter agreements with Dolphin Group ASA (“Dolphin”) has been turned into firm agreements, following approval of the private placement in Dolphin by the extraordinary general meeting in Dolphin.
Kongsberg Maritime’s Simulation division has recently signed a new contract with Bodin Maritime School for an extensive upgrade of its existing engine room simulator.
The Chinese Ministry of Transport signed a contract with the China State Shipbuilding Corporation to start construction on two new types of all-weather large oceanic salvage ships equipped with a medium-sized rescue helicopter landing platform and hangar.
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. has announced two 15-year time charters with a national oil major for two DP2 Suezmax shuttle tankers with delivery within 2012.

Attorney General Eric Holder on December 15 announced the government is suing British oil giant BP and eight others for the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill earlier this year, seeking unlimited damages.
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Remontowa has entered into a contract with Lewek Shipping Pte Ltd., a subsidiary of Ezra Holdings of Singapore, for the construction and delivery of two Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessels of the MMC 887 CP design.Â
Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply the propulsion equipment for a new, state-of-the-art, research vessel.

Rolls-Royce received from Farstad Shipping the first order for its new wave-piercing offshore vessel.




