Aker Solutions Wins Major Contract in Malaysia
Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Murphy Sabah Oil for the delivery of a subsea production system for the Siakap North - Petai deepwater development. Contract value is undisclosed. The scope of work includes 13 subsea trees, eight manifolds, well jumpers, engineering for topside controls and lifecycle support services. The first hardware delivery is scheduled for Q1 2013. Dave Hutchinson…
Drydocks World Signs MoU with BIG Invest Consult AG
The leading-edge project is based on a unique concept that aims to provide the ultimate leisure experience and opens new horizons in tourism and housing in coastal areas…
Austal Opens W.Australian Marine Facility
Austal opens Marine Support Base in Henderson, Western Australia. To meet the growing demand for its marine services and facilities, Austal has officially announced…
Crowley, Evergreen Ink Charter Agreement
Evergreen Line and Crowley Sign Slot charter Agreemnt for Weekly Service Between Florida, Panama and Costa Rica. Evergreen Line and Crowley Latin America Services…
BSEE's Watson Weighs in at OTC
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Director James A. Watson delivered remarks today at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas. Director Watson discussed recent recruitment incentives, BSEE's offshore safety focus and regulatory priorities. Good morning. Thank you for the opportunity to talk about the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s continued efforts to enhance safety offshore.
COSCO Gets Large Contract for Semi Submersible
COSCO contracted to build US$ 200 million semi-submersible accommodation vessel for Cotemar S.A. The Board of Directors of COSCO Corporation (Singapore) Limited…
Russian-builit Warship Handed Over to Indian Navy
Official handover ceremony of the first of three Project 11356 frigates was held recently at Yantar Shipyard (affiliate of United Shipbuilding Corporation, USC) in Kaliningrad. The up-to-date ship built for Indian Navy under name of INS Teg was developed by Severnoye Design Bureau.According to the contract, Yantar Shipyard are to build three frigates of this project for Indian Navy. Experts say Project 11356 is one of the most effective in its class.
BIMCO's Current Views on Topical Issues
At a recent BIMCO Executive Committee and Board of Directors Meeting in Singapore a number of new elements in BIMCO’s viewpoint and positions on topical and critical issues were agreed.
U.S. Seeks Death Penalty for Three Somali Yacht Hijackers
Federal prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against three Somalis charged with murder in the fatal shooting of four Americans aboard a hijacked yacht last year.
SOR Switches Certified for SIL Environments
SOR® pressure and level switches are certified for use in IEC 61508 SIL applications. SOR announced today that the company’s line of pressure, differential pressure…
Korean Shipbuilder Delivers 'Eco-design' Suezmax to AET
Recognising the ever increasing demand for more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vessels, tanker owner/operator, AET, has taken delivery of the first of four “eco-design” Suezmax tankers.
Technip Wins Key Offshore Engineering Contract
Technip was awarded a front end engineering design (FEED) contract by BP Exploration & Production Inc. This contract covers the design of a Spar* hull and mooring…
Boskalis Wins Large Offshore Contracts
Royal Boskalis Westminster NV wins 3 contracts for offshore projects in Northwest Europe totalling about EUR 110 million. Boskalis has signed a contract with partners…
Asia's Largest Shipbreaking Yard Opposes State Plan
The Japan-backed ambitious $22-million plan of the Gujarat government to upgrade the Alang Ship Recycling Yard, which is the largest in Asia, has run into rough weather with recyclers finding the project environmentally and financially non-viablle, reports 'The Indian Express'. Alang Ship Recyclers Association has made it clear to the Gujarat Maritime Board that they are not in a position to go for the project that involves construction of a dry dock…
Cal Maritime's Website Wins Awards
San Francisco Bay area branding and web design firm, Project6 Design, is featuring an award-winning website they created with a new case study. Located in Vallejo…
Italian Ship Still Held in Indian Port
The Supreme Court warned that an Italian ship involved in the killings of two fishermen would not be allowed to sail off the Kerala coast unless there was an assurance that marines and other staff…
Satellite IP Communications Conference for Prague Venue
iDirect brings its global satellite communications partners together to discuss industry trends and identify key opportunities and growth strategies. VT iDirect, Inc.
Modest U.S. Containerized Import Growth Forecasted
Containerized goods imported into U.S. Driven by a surge in furniture and auto parts shipments to the U.S., containerized imports in Marchrose 7.3% over 2011. This increase to 1…
OSV Sector Wary of Overcrowding
THE offshore support vessel (OSV) segment - touted as the bright spot where other traditional shipping markets are suffering - may entice tanker and bulk-carrier operators to jump ship…
New British Warship Missile Firing Successful
The third of the Royal Navy's cutting-edge Type 45 destroyers blasted a Sea Viper missile out of her silo at three times the speed of sound, obliterating the jet drone target in the sky above. The successful firing of Sea Viper means that HMS Diamond is now ready to take her place as a fully operational warship, capable of deploying anywhere across the world. 'Sea Viper' is a state-of-the-art air defence weapons system which is a combination of Aster missiles…
