Two GPA 675 PSV Newbuilds for Astromaitima
In 2011, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering firm Guido Perla & Associates, Inc. (GPA) signed a contract with Brazilian shipyard EISA. Estaleiro Ilha for two GPA 675 PSV designed specifically to Petrobras requirements (PSV 3000). Both vessels are currently under construction at EISA for the Brazilian offshore operator Astromaritima Navegacao S/A. The vessels are outfitted with a diesel-electric propulsion system comprised of equipment by Berg Propulsion and Caterpillar.
BOEMRE Changes to Improve Permit Review Process
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) Director Michael R. Bromwich announced that the bureau is putting in place significant improvements…
STX Marine Awarded Eastern Shipbuilding Contracts
STX Marine will provide the designs for two new contracts recently secured by Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Panama City, Fla. The first contract is for a 310-ft Multi-Purpose Light Construction Vessel for Harvey Gulf International LLC. The new LCV300, to be named Harver Deep-Sea, will be an enhanced version of the STX Marine’s SV300 currently being constructed for Harvey Gulf Marine at Eastern Shipbuilding and will include accommodation for 71 persons…
BOEMRE Guidelines for Reporting Effects of Hurricanes, Storms
As the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets under way, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) issued its annual guidance to offshore…
B.C., N.S. Lobby for Competing Shipbuilding Bids
According to a report from The Chronicle Herald, the week before last Nova Scotia unveiled a plan to lobby Ottawa on behalf of Irving Shipbuilding Inc.’s Halifax Shipyard…
Statoil to Become U.S. Shale Operator by 2013
Statoil ASA (STO, STL.OS), which built its oil and gas expertise in Norway's offshore waters, is stretching its land legs in the U.S., where it seeks to partake of the shale bounty.
U.S. Officials, Repsol Discuss Cuban Drilling Plans
According to a report from Platts, representatives of the Spanish oil and gas company Repsol pledged in talks with U.S. officials to adhere to U.S. safety and environmental…
LNG Demand Rises, Nuclear Power Shunned
According to a report from The Telegrapch, nuclear power has become a hard sell in many parts of the world since the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan…
Qatar to Hit Full LNG Export Capacity
According to a report from Reuters, LNG exporter Qatar will reach full export capacity of 77 million tons per year by the end of 2011, the head of the state oil marketing company said.
Horizon Eyes HK Float, Needs More Bulk
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Australia oil and gas producer Horizon Oil has considered listing shares in Hong Kong but the company lacks the…
First Woman in Command of U.S. Military Academy
A woman took command of a U.S. military service academy for the first time in history when Rear Adm. Sandra Stosz took over as the superintendant of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Friday, June 3. “We are extremely proud to be the first service with a woman at the helm of our academy,” said U.S. Coast Guard commandant, Adm. Robert J. Papp. Stosz takes over as the school continues to see an increase in minority admissions, growing from 12 percent in 2008 to 24 percent in 2010.
Vinashin Must Clear Debts Despite Difficulties
According to a report from Thanh Nien, Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group is facing difficulties clearing its debts but eventually it will have to pay them all…
IEA Report: Natural Gas’ Potential “Golden Age”
As supply and demand factors increasingly point to a future in which natural gas plays a greater role in the global energy mix, the International Energy Agency (IEA)…
American Salvage Assoc. Relocates to Alexandria, Va.
The American Salvage Association (ASA) has relocated its offices from Arlington, Virginia, to Alexandria, Virginia. The new address is 103 Oronoco Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314 USA.
Petrotechnics Opens Singapore Office
Petrotechnics, the global leader in transforming the efficiency and effectiveness of frontline operations in the oil and gas industry, has announced the opening of its new office in Singapore, a move that has the potential to present more than £150million ($250million) of new business opportunities. Petrotechnics has already secured a joint contract through its channel partnership with Ara Techbis…
Wärtsilä, Versa Power to Develop Fuel Cell Technology
Wärtsilä, the leading provider of power solutions to both the marine and energy markets, and Versa Power Systems (VPS), a leading developer of environmentally friendly…
Yanmars Power Universal’s Water Taxis
The innocent-looking water taxis at Universal Orlando Resort are actually hard-working craft hiding behind their pretty wood finishes, running all day, every day of the year. Nearly constant use has been no problem for the Yanmar 4JH5E diesels powering four of the taxis, two of which have logged more than 12,000 hours each. A new boat using the dependable Yanmar 54 hp engine is also under construction, all supplied by Mastry Engine Center.
Delta RIBs for World Market at Seawork
Delta Power Group (builder of Delta RIBs) announced three recent contracts. Both the 10.80m Phantom daughter craft, modified for Arctic waters and the 9m Irish Coastguard vessels make their debut at this year’s Seawork exhibition (The 10.80m is on E P Barrus’ berth 12 and the 9m Irish Coastguard vessel is on Yamaha’s berth 3). The Severn Area Rescue Association’s new Delta RIB (March 2011 delivery)…
Nanaimo Shipbuilders Want Share of Canadian Shipbuilding
According to a report from The Daily News, Nanaimo is one step closer to sharing in Ottawa's $35b shipbuilding program, now that the province has enthusiastically…
Seoul Shares End Flat, Shipyards Gains
According to a report from Reuters, Seoul shares ended flat on June 3 due to caution ahead of key U.S. data and a holiday here, with falls in technology stocks like LG Electronics weighing…
