http://www.maritimeandenergy.com http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/expro-receives-eighth-safety-award-from-rospa International oilfield services company Expro has once again been recognised for its outstanding safety record globally. /news-international/2012/05/expro-receives-eighth-safety-award-from-rospa Thu, 17 May 2012 09:06:56 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/abs-forms-independent-offshore-technical-committee ABS, the leading provider of classification services to the global offshore industry, continues to cultivate industry expertise for the development and modification of Rules and Guides with the formation of The Offshore Technical Committee of ABS. /news-international/2012/05/abs-forms-independent-offshore-technical-committee Thu, 17 May 2012 08:53:16 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/statoil-transfers-vilje-operatorship-to-marathon The agreement does not involve any change of stakes in the production licence (PL 036D). /news-international/2012/05/statoil-transfers-vilje-operatorship-to-marathon Wed, 16 May 2012 13:06:19 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/aker-solutions-buys-lyngdal-mek-verksted-and-completes-takeover-of-herman-hansen-mek-verksted Aker Solutions is acquiring the mechanical workshop company Lyngdal Mek. Verksted (LMV), thereby increasing its capacity to assemble, test and overhaul drilling equipment especially for the North Sea market. /news-international/2012/05/aker-solutions-buys-lyngdal-mek-verksted-and-completes-takeover-of-herman-hansen-mek-verksted Wed, 16 May 2012 13:02:58 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/dnv-clean-technology-launch-safety-programme-for-the-manufacturing-sector The Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Clean Technology Centre today announced the WDA-DNV Excellence In Safety Training (WEST) programme to raise safety standards and skills for the manufacturing workforce benefitting 80 local workers over the next year. /news-international/2012/05/dnv-clean-technology-launch-safety-programme-for-the-manufacturing-sector Wed, 16 May 2012 13:01:32 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/wartsila-hamworthy-secures-petrobras-flare-gas-recovery-contract Wärtsilä Hamworthy, the global leader in environmental and liquid cargo handling solutions for the marine and oil & gas markets, has won a contract to supply its Flare Gas Recovery packages to four floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units under construction for Petrobras. /news-international/2012/05/wartsila-hamworthy-secures-petrobras-flare-gas-recovery-contract Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:51 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/petrobras-appoints-new-new-engineering-director Petrobras announce that its Board of Directors approved the appointment of José Antônio Figueiredo, currently Executive Manager, to replace Engineering, Technology and Materials Director Richard Olm, who has resigned for personal reasons. /news-international/2012/05/petrobras-appoints-new-new-engineering-director Wed, 16 May 2012 08:04:45 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/shipowners-voice-insurance-concerns Two leading buyers of marine insurance for Greek fleets have suggested there is room for compromise between underwriters' desire for rate rises and the difficult financial position of shipowners. /news-international/2012/05/shipowners-voice-insurance-concerns Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:28 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/“green-makes-sense”-says-wms-president-at-expo-2012 Dag Schjerven, president and CEO Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS), addressed the need for the international maritime industry to adopt a green shipping ethos at yesterday’s EXPO 2012 in Korea. /news-international/2012/05/“green-makes-sense”-says-wms-president-at-expo-2012 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:30:11 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/projectus-makes-strategic-investment-in-aveva-plant AVEVA announced today that PROJECTUS Consultoria LTDA., a Brazilian Engineering company, has significantly invested in AVEVA Plant to implement an Integrated Engineering & Design approach for major capital project execution. /news-international/2012/05/projectus-makes-strategic-investment-in-aveva-plant Tue, 15 May 2012 14:27:50 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/highland-firm-global-energy-group-sets-up-norway-base Highland-based offshore engineering and fabrication firm Global Energy Group is establishing its first permanent base in Norway. /news-international/2012/05/highland-firm-global-energy-group-sets-up-norway-base Tue, 15 May 2012 09:17:15 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/contract-to-tts-energy-division’s-company-in-bergen Through its subsidiary TTS Energy AS, TTS Group ASA’s Energy Division, business area Offshore Handling, has signed a contract worth close to NOK 20 million. /news-international/2012/05/contract-to-tts-energy-division’s-company-in-bergen Tue, 15 May 2012 09:12:44 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/statoil-secures-rig-for-drilling-offshore-newfoundland Statoil has reached an agreement to use Seadrill’s West Aquarius deepwater drilling rig for Statoil’s 2012-2013 exploration activities offshore Newfoundland, Canada. /news-international/2012/05/statoil-secures-rig-for-drilling-offshore-newfoundland Mon, 14 May 2012 13:17:52 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/historic-scotland-and-norwegian-partners-to-capture-development-of-hydro-industry The pioneering role of Scotland and Norway in the development of hydro-electric power is to be celebrated in a new digital partnership between the two nations announced by First Minister Alex Salmond today. /news-international/2012/05/historic-scotland-and-norwegian-partners-to-capture-development-of-hydro-industry Mon, 14 May 2012 12:42:31 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/ulstein-delivers-in-brazil The ULSTEIN designed platform supply vessel ‘CBO Pacifico’ left the Estaleiro Alianca yard on 10 May 2012. The newbuild went straight into contract for Petrobras. The vessel is the second of the PX106 design delivered to CBO this year. /news-international/2012/05/ulstein-delivers-in-brazil Mon, 14 May 2012 12:02:06 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/rolls-royce-to-supply-safety-critical-deck-equipment Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a £15 million contract by STX OSV to supply an extensive deck equipment package for an advanced anchor handling vessel to be operated by Iceman AS. /news-international/2012/05/rolls-royce-to-supply-safety-critical-deck-equipment Mon, 14 May 2012 11:38:06 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/agr-secures-reservoir-services-agreement-from-rwe-dea AGR has been awarded a frame agreement with RWE Dea to provide reservoir services. /news-international/2012/05/agr-secures-reservoir-services-agreement-from-rwe-dea Mon, 14 May 2012 07:56:44 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/imtech-marine-and-seaway-heavy-lifting-conclude-advanced-support-agreements Imtech Marine’s Advanced Support Agreements, which include 24/7 remote Monitoring & Maintenance, are raising interest among ship owners. Recently, Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL) signed a support contract for a second crane vessel. /news-international/2012/05/imtech-marine-and-seaway-heavy-lifting-conclude-advanced-support-agreements Mon, 14 May 2012 06:22:10 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/reservoir-group-to-host-leading-international-ep-firms Reservoir Group member company, Kirk Petrophysics, is hosting an open day at its Core Centre this month, with leading international E&P firms including Tullow Oil and PA Resources on hand to share their knowledge and experiences. /news-international/2012/05/reservoir-group-to-host-leading-international-ep-firms Fri, 11 May 2012 08:00:53 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/tgs-acquires-volant-solutions TGS announced today that its Geological Products division purchased all the outstanding shares of Volant Solutions Inc. /news-international/2012/05/tgs-acquires-volant-solutions Fri, 11 May 2012 07:51:15 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/new-aveva-enterprise-resource-management-product-suite-offers-optimised-project-performance AVEVA announce the release of an exciting new software product family for the marine and EPC market, AVEVA Enterprise Resource Management. /news-international/2012/05/new-aveva-enterprise-resource-management-product-suite-offers-optimised-project-performance Fri, 11 May 2012 07:48:31 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/changes-in-roles-of-cargotec's-executive-board-members Cargotec changes roles of Executive Board members in order to further accelerate the implementation of its strategy. Cargotec aims to grow Marine business in Asia especially in offshore and to accelerate the operational performance improvement of Terminals to enable further growth. /news-international/2012/05/changes-in-roles-of-cargotec's-executive-board-members Fri, 11 May 2012 07:47:06 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/milestones-set-for-major-find The licensees of Norway’s Johan Sverdrup discovery will select a development concept in the fourth quarter of 2013, and aim to start production in the last three months of 2018. /news-international/2012/05/milestones-set-for-major-find Thu, 10 May 2012 08:52:59 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/statoil-launches-ambitious-exploration-campaign-in-the-skrugard-area Statoil ASA, together with partners Eni Norge AS and Petoro AS, has established a plan for further exploration drilling in the Skrugard area. The exploration campaign will comprise four new prospects and is scheduled to commence late 2012. /news-international/2012/05/statoil-launches-ambitious-exploration-campaign-in-the-skrugard-area Thu, 10 May 2012 08:47:18 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/gl-noble-denton-appoints-john-walker-to-lead-americas-marine-casualty Mr John Walker has been appointed as head of GL Noble Denton's growing Marine Casualty Investigation practice for the Americas region. /news-international/2012/05/gl-noble-denton-appoints-john-walker-to-lead-americas-marine-casualty Wed, 09 May 2012 10:31:06 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/eic-connect-oil-gas-2012-set-to-be-the-eic’s-best-event Many of the world’s leading oil & gas operators and contractors will be converging on Manchester this November for what is expected to be the biggest event of the year for the UK’s oil & gas supply chain – the EIC Connect Oil & Gas International Supply Chain Event & Conference 2012. /news-international/2012/05/eic-connect-oil-gas-2012-set-to-be-the-eic’s-best-event Wed, 09 May 2012 08:27:18 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/petrobras-signs-hull-conversion-agreement-for-the-platforms-to-operate-in-the-transfer-of-rights-area Petrobras signed an agreement May 7 for the conversion of four VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) vessels into the hulls of the future P-74, P-75, P-76, and P-77 platforms that will operate in the Transfer of Rights Agreement areas, in the Santos Basin pre-salt. /news-international/2012/05/petrobras-signs-hull-conversion-agreement-for-the-platforms-to-operate-in-the-transfer-of-rights-area Tue, 08 May 2012 18:47:38 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/icota-europe-host-industry-experts-in-stavanger-later-this-month Leading oil and gas industry body, the Intervention & Coiled Tubing Association (ICoTA) European Chapter is set to host industry experts at a one-day seminar of technical presentations in Stavanger later this month. /news-international/2012/05/icota-europe-host-industry-experts-in-stavanger-later-this-month Tue, 08 May 2012 18:31:00 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/ge-energy-to-open-new-oil-gas-training-facility GE Energy announced today that it is investing $10 million in the development of a new Oil & Gas Training Facility to support and advance training and development for its customers and employees. /news-international/2012/05/ge-energy-to-open-new-oil-gas-training-facility Tue, 08 May 2012 18:25:41 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/kvaerner-invests-in-stord-facilities Kvaerner is preparing for a significant growth in its home market and invests approximately NOK 250 million in upgrades of its facilities at Stord. /news-international/2012/05/kvaerner-invests-in-stord-facilities Tue, 08 May 2012 07:32:03 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/aker-solutions-celebrates-opening-of-carbon-capture-plant-at-mongstad Aker Solution today celebrates the official opening of the carbon capture plant at CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad, which forms a basis for further development of its proprietary carbon capture technology. /news-international/2012/05/aker-solutions-celebrates-opening-of-carbon-capture-plant-at-mongstad Mon, 07 May 2012 13:10:27 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/solid-results-and-large-investments-for-kleven-maritime 2011 was a good year for Kleven Maritime: operating profit was 205 million NOK, and pre-tax profit was 203.5 million NOK. /news-international/2012/05/solid-results-and-large-investments-for-kleven-maritime Mon, 07 May 2012 13:08:47 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/the-first-oslo-maritime-week-(omw)-will-take-place-may-30-–-june-1-2012 Planned for the years in-between Nor-Shipping, Oslo Maritime Week will help to maintain and strengthen the links between key Norwegian and international maritime players. /news-international/2012/05/the-first-oslo-maritime-week-(omw)-will-take-place-may-30-–-june-1-2012 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:53:09 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/dnv-has-entered-into-a-strategic-partnership-with-norwegian-storm-geo-group DNV has, as part of a strategic partnership with StormGeo, acquired the right to purchase 22,6 % of StormGeo’s shares through a mutually convertible capital issue, putting their weight behind a world-leading meteorology and risk assessment company. /news-international/2012/05/dnv-has-entered-into-a-strategic-partnership-with-norwegian-storm-geo-group Mon, 07 May 2012 12:39:20 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/aker-solutions-establishes-aalesund-office Aker Solutions is establishing an office in Ålesund, Norway, to connect with the engineering competence in the region and thereby facilitate further growth for the oil services company. /news-international/2012/05/aker-solutions-establishes-aalesund-office Mon, 07 May 2012 07:04:48 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/statoil-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-rosneft “This cooperation agreement is an important milestone in Statoil’s exploration activity in Russia. The agreement secures a long term collaborative position with Rosneft in large, prospective frontier areas in the Barents Sea and the Sea of Okhotsk. By building on both companies’ competence and experience, this agreement is a significant step further in the industrial development of the Northern areas, says Helge Lund, CEO of Statoil. /news-international/2012/05/statoil-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-rosneft Sat, 05 May 2012 18:48:37 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/kleven-maritime-to-build-second-seismic-vessel-for-sanco-shipping Sanco Shipping AS has declared an option for a second seismic vessel to be built at Kleven Maritime’s yard Myklebust Verft in Norway. /news-international/2012/05/kleven-maritime-to-build-second-seismic-vessel-for-sanco-shipping Fri, 04 May 2012 14:13:25 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/dry-well-in-the-southern-part-of-the-north-sea Det norske oljeselskap ASA, operator of production licence 450, is about to complete drilling of wildcat well 7/12-13 S. The well was drilled about 9 km south of the Ula field in the North Sea. /news-international/2012/05/dry-well-in-the-southern-part-of-the-north-sea Fri, 04 May 2012 09:04:11 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/harris-caprock-chosen-for-royal-caribbean-fleet Harris CapRock Communications, a global provider of fully managed communications for remote and harsh environments, has signed a five-year agreement with cruise operator Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to provide communications services onboard its fleet of 34 ships in the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises brands. /news-international/2012/05/harris-caprock-chosen-for-royal-caribbean-fleet Fri, 04 May 2012 07:13:34 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/total-awards-subsea-contract-to-aker-solutions Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Total E&P Angola, to deliver seven new subsea tree systems to the Dalia field located offshore Angola. /news-international/2012/05/total-awards-subsea-contract-to-aker-solutions Fri, 04 May 2012 07:12:25 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/aker-solutions-to-deliver-engineering-and-fabrication-services-to-kvaerner's-edvard-grieg-contract Kvaerner ASA has today announced its intent to use Aker Solutions as a sub-contractor for its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the topside for the Edvard Grieg platform (formerly Luno). /news-international/2012/05/aker-solutions-to-deliver-engineering-and-fabrication-services-to-kvaerner's-edvard-grieg-contract Fri, 04 May 2012 07:11:15 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/kvaerner-awarded-edvard-grieg-topside-epc-contract Kvaerner has received a letter of intent from Lundin Norway AS for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the topside for the Edvard Grieg platform (formerly Luno). /news-international/2012/05/kvaerner-awarded-edvard-grieg-topside-epc-contract Fri, 04 May 2012 07:06:59 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/aveva-opens-new-office-in-wroclaw-poland AVEVA has opened a new office in Wroclaw, Poland. Serving the Polish market, the office will offer sales and support for all of AVEVA’s solutions and consulting services. /news-international/2012/05/aveva-opens-new-office-in-wroclaw-poland Fri, 04 May 2012 07:04:57 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/gl-issues-bew-rules-for-crew-boats Germanischer Lloyd (GL) announces the release of the first comprehensive set of classification rules for Crew Boats and Offshore Wind Farm Service Craft. /news-international/2012/05/gl-issues-bew-rules-for-crew-boats Thu, 03 May 2012 14:59:58 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/shipping-supports-greek-economic-growth At a time when Greece is facing the serious challenge of implementing the structural reforms necessary to re-energise its economy, Posidonia will highlight the contribution that Greek shipping already makes to the national economy and underline its future potential. /news-international/2012/05/shipping-supports-greek-economic-growth Thu, 03 May 2012 14:57:43 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/eic-consult-predicts-minimum-of-us$50-billion-investment-in-iraqi-energy-sector The energy sector in Iraq is predicted to see investment of a minimum of US$50 billion over the next five years amidst a gradually improving security situation. /news-international/2012/05/eic-consult-predicts-minimum-of-us$50-billion-investment-in-iraqi-energy-sector Thu, 03 May 2012 14:53:38 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/delineation-of-the-johan-sverdrup-oil-discovery-in-the-north-sea Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 501, is about to complete the drilling of appraisal wells 16/2-11 and 16/2-11 A. /news-international/2012/05/delineation-of-the-johan-sverdrup-oil-discovery-in-the-north-sea Thu, 03 May 2012 14:51:51 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/ge-to-mark-deepwater-drilling-breakthrough In a milestone for the global oil and gas industry, GE is showcasing its new MaxLift 1800 pump system at the 2012 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). /news-international/2012/05/ge-to-mark-deepwater-drilling-breakthrough Thu, 03 May 2012 14:47:14 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/ge-introduces-deepwater-bop-blind-shear-rams-with-advanced-capabilities GE Oil & Gas is introducing its next-generation technology for shearing and sealing wellbore tubulars at the 2012 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. /news-international/2012/05/ge-introduces-deepwater-bop-blind-shear-rams-with-advanced-capabilities Thu, 03 May 2012 14:38:44 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/23-new-fishery-experts 23 people have been certified as fishery experts on seismic vessels after completing the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and Directorate of Fisheries’ course in mid-March. /news-international/2012/05/23-new-fishery-experts Wed, 02 May 2012 09:37:05 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/industry-poll-reveals-job-satisfaction-in-the-energy-sector In a poll to measure overall job satisfaction, carried out by OilCareers.com over at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, 42 per cent of those who took part claimed to be satisfied with their current positions. /news-international/2012/05/industry-poll-reveals-job-satisfaction-in-the-energy-sector Wed, 02 May 2012 09:33:49 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/impa-london-2012-opens-for-registration The International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA) has opened its flagship event, IMPA London, for pre-registration. The conference and exhibition takes place September 12-13 at the QEII Conference Centre. /news-international/2012/05/impa-london-2012-opens-for-registration Wed, 02 May 2012 09:16:19 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/norwegian-offshore-legacy-honoured-by-industry The three Norwegian offshore innovators Jon Hermstad (Kvaerner), Tor Inge Tjelta (Statoil) and Tom Guttormsen (Statoil) were on 1 May honoured for their groundbreaking achievements in finding technical solutions for securing structures to the seabed in conjunction with the development of the deep water fields in the North Sea. /news-international/2012/05/norwegian-offshore-legacy-honoured-by-industry Wed, 02 May 2012 09:11:36 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/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. /news-international/2012/05/aker-solutions-wins-major-contract-in-malaysia Wed, 02 May 2012 07:22:55 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/enermech-target-us-oil-and-gas-sector Mechanical engineering group, EnerMech, has ring fenced more than $65 million (£40 million) to launch a major expansion in to the USA, as it seeks to replicate massive growth in Europe and the eastern hemisphere. /news-international/2012/05/enermech-target-us-oil-and-gas-sector Wed, 02 May 2012 07:14:11 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/gas-could-replace-oil-as-america´s-primary-energy-source-by-2030 Delegates at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston say that gas will overtake oil to become America’s primary energy source by 2030, according to a poll conducted by GL Noble Denton. /news-international/2012/05/gas-could-replace-oil-as-america´s-primary-energy-source-by-2030 Wed, 02 May 2012 07:11:34 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/tata-steel-secures-another-major-deepwater-pipe-contract-in-gulf-of-mexico 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. /news-international/2012/05/tata-steel-secures-another-major-deepwater-pipe-contract-in-gulf-of-mexico Wed, 02 May 2012 07:07:30 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/cleanup-continuing-at-location-of-crude-oil-spill-by-exxonmobil-pipeline-company The oil from the North Line crude pipeline was contained in the immediate area and recovery efforts began on Sunday. Crews used vacuum trucks to recover the oil. Additional resources will be available on Monday as necessary. /news-international/2012/05/cleanup-continuing-at-location-of-crude-oil-spill-by-exxonmobil-pipeline-company Wed, 02 May 2012 07:05:11 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/rolls-royce-awarded-$30m-contract-by-shell-in-philippines Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a $30 million order from Shell to supply two industrial RB211 gas turbines to boost gas output from the Malampaya deepwater natural gas project in the Philippines. /news-international/2012/05/rolls-royce-awarded-$30m-contract-by-shell-in-philippines Wed, 02 May 2012 06:56:08 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/offshore-solutions-wins-major-industry-accolade The OAS is a 21-metre, hydraulically operated, telescopic gangway, fitted with an active heave compensation system, enabling the safe transfer of personnel from a vessel to an offshore installation. /news-international/2012/05/offshore-solutions-wins-major-industry-accolade Wed, 02 May 2012 06:53:38 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/barclays-says-return-of-industry-confidence-brings-multi-million-dollar-deals-in-uk-us The oil and gas team in the Barclays Corporate Banking division today announced it has been involved in deals providing funding for acquisitions and exploration and production (E&P) amounting to almost US$355million in the first quarter of this year. /news-international/2012/05/barclays-says-return-of-industry-confidence-brings-multi-million-dollar-deals-in-uk-us Wed, 02 May 2012 06:51:43 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/dnv’s-new-jack-up-rule-book-hits-the-street A new dedicated rule book for self-elevating units will guide designers and yards to class their designs and newbuilding projects. The rule book clearly explains the DNV and international regulations and standards. /news-international/2012/05/dnv’s-new-jack-up-rule-book-hits-the-street Wed, 02 May 2012 06:48:49 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/05/ge-receives-$80-million-contract-from-atp-oil-gas GE Oil & Gas will supply ATP Oil & Gas (UK) Limited with subsea production equipment, ancillary systems and related services for ATP’s signature Cheviot oilfield project in the North Sea, under the terms of an $80 million contract. /news-international/2012/05/ge-receives-$80-million-contract-from-atp-oil-gas Wed, 02 May 2012 06:46:59 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/idar-ulstein-passed-away Idar Ulstein, that was CEO and Chairman of the board of ULSTEIN for many years, passed away Sunday night. He has played a huge role for the maritime industry and has been deeply involved in community development. /news-international/2012/04/idar-ulstein-passed-away Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:59:15 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/statoil’s-agreement-to-divest-norwegian-continental-shelf-assets-to-centrica-is-closed The transaction following Statoil’s divestment and exit from several licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) in November last year is now closed. /news-international/2012/04/statoil’s-agreement-to-divest-norwegian-continental-shelf-assets-to-centrica-is-closed Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:53:56 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/cargotec's-new-offshore-service-centre-in-houston-strengthens-regional-service Cargotec's new offshore service centre in Houston supports its global service capabilities for an ever expanding multi-national customer base while also ensuring that it services local market needs /news-international/2012/04/cargotec's-new-offshore-service-centre-in-houston-strengthens-regional-service Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:56:30 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/technip-awarded-a-key-engineering-contract-for-mad-dog-phase-2 This contract covers the design of a Spar* hull and mooring systems for the Mad Dog Phase 2 Project, located near Green Canyon Block 825 in the Gulf of Mexico. /news-international/2012/04/technip-awarded-a-key-engineering-contract-for-mad-dog-phase-2 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:05:26 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/dnv-increases-its-arctic-focus-and-acquires-the-oil-spill-preparedness-company-nps “The acquisition of Norwegian Petro Services (NPS) in Norway and its recognised expertise will play an important role in our activities in this field,” says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, DNV’s COO of the Norway, Russia and Finland division. /news-international/2012/04/dnv-increases-its-arctic-focus-and-acquires-the-oil-spill-preparedness-company-nps Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:00:32 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/changes-to-the-executive-board Petrobras Board of Directors has approved the nomination of José Carlos Cosenza, currently Executive Manager of Refining, to replace Paulo Roberto Costa, currently Downstream Director. /news-international/2012/04/changes-to-the-executive-board Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:00:23 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/geir-arne-veglo-new-ceo-of-umoe-schat-harding-equipment Geir Arne Veglo was appointed the new CEO of Umoe Schat-Harding Equipment AS by the board meeting on April 11. He has been the Acting CEO since January 24, 2012. /news-international/2012/04/geir-arne-veglo-new-ceo-of-umoe-schat-harding-equipment Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:58:03 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/seismic-acquisition-underway The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) started acquiring seismic in the southern part of the Barents Sea yesterday, 26 April, at 17:28 hours. /news-international/2012/04/seismic-acquisition-underway Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:55:35 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/renewable-energy-projects-receive-awards-in-competition-sponsored-by-petrobras Authors from Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will present their papers at the Cleaner Energy Seminar. /news-international/2012/04/renewable-energy-projects-receive-awards-in-competition-sponsored-by-petrobras Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:45:25 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/new-state-owned-company-for-export-financing-–-eksportkreditt-norge-as-(export-credit-norway) The name of a new state-owned export credit company is to be Eksportkreditt Norge AS (Export Credit Norway). The company will be organized as a state-owned limited liability company and is to be established by 1 July 2012. /news-international/2012/04/new-state-owned-company-for-export-financing-–-eksportkreditt-norge-as-(export-credit-norway) Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:41:49 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/leading-japanese-shipyard-signs-oceansaver OceanSaver has entered the Japanese market with a major ballast water treatment contract for four open hatch bulk carriers being built by Japan’s Oshima Shipbuilding Ltd for Gearbulk. /news-international/2012/04/leading-japanese-shipyard-signs-oceansaver Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:38:36 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/dnv-kema-establishes-asia-hq-for-transmission-and-cleaner-energy-sectors-in-beijing “DNV is committed to help China develop a safer, more efficient and reliable energy supply system with improved fossil and renewable power generation to support China’s growth ambitions and development towards a low carbon economy,” said DNV’s Group CEO Henrik O. Madsen at a press conference in Beijing. /news-international/2012/04/dnv-kema-establishes-asia-hq-for-transmission-and-cleaner-energy-sectors-in-beijing Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:35:38 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/reflex-marine-ltd-appointed-as-worldwide-distributor-of-the-revolutionary-deck-motion-monitor-system ShoreConnection, a Norwegian company which specialises in customized monitoring solutions, improving safety and logistics for merchant vessels and offshore installations, has appointed expert in marine personnel transfer Reflex Marine as global distributor of its Deck Motion Monitor (DMM) system. /news-international/2012/04/reflex-marine-ltd-appointed-as-worldwide-distributor-of-the-revolutionary-deck-motion-monitor-system Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:02:04 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/aveva-announces-nordic-region-aveva-world-user-meetings AVEVA, will hold AVEVA World User Meetings for the Nordic region during May. /news-international/2012/04/aveva-announces-nordic-region-aveva-world-user-meetings Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:53:55 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/oslo-maritime-week-is-comming-register-now /news-international/2012/04/oslo-maritime-week-is-comming-register-now Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:52:07 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/demonstrates-progress-in-oil-sands-report-card-for-2011 Today Statoil released the 2011 Oil Sands Report Card, which documents company performance within the Canadian oil sands. /news-international/2012/04/demonstrates-progress-in-oil-sands-report-card-for-2011 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:10:13 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/aker-solutions-secures-umbilical-contract-in-australia Aker Solutions has signed a contract with Woodside Energy Limited for the manufacture and supply of electro-hydraulic steel tube umbilicals (EHU) for the Greater Western Flank (GWF) Phase 1 project on the north-west coast of Australia. /news-international/2012/04/aker-solutions-secures-umbilical-contract-in-australia Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:07:58 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/kvaerner-authorised-for-further-work-on-hebron-gbs Kiewit-Kvaerner Contractors, the 50/50 joint venture between Peter Kiewit Infrastructure and Kvaerner, has been authorised by ExxonMobil Canada Properties (EMCP) to proceed with work on the Hebron Project gravity based structure (GBS) project in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. /news-international/2012/04/kvaerner-authorised-for-further-work-on-hebron-gbs Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:01:06 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/statoil-in-ghana-farm-in Statoil has entered its first acreage in Ghana, farming into a deepwater licence operated by Hess. /news-international/2012/04/statoil-in-ghana-farm-in Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:58:16 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/invitation-to-offshore-wind-operations-2012-bergen-norway The program for Offshore Wind Operation (OWO) is now ready. OWO is an international conference focusing on all operational aspects related to planning, installation and operation of an offshore wind farm. /news-international/2012/04/invitation-to-offshore-wind-operations-2012-bergen-norway Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:56:45 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/petrobras-and-vale-sign-carnallite-lease-renewal-in-sergipe This Monday (April 23), Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff took part in a ceremony to renew the lease on potassium assets and mineral rights in the state of Sergipe. /news-international/2012/04/petrobras-and-vale-sign-carnallite-lease-renewal-in-sergipe Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:55:41 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/kleven-maritime-to-build-construction-vessel-for-rem-offshore Kleven Maritime has signed a contract with ship owner Rem Offshore for the building of an advanced multifunctional subsea support and construction vessel. /news-international/2012/04/kleven-maritime-to-build-construction-vessel-for-rem-offshore Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:48:19 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/acquiring-seismic-in-the-southeastern-barents-sea Starting 26 April, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will acquire 2D seismic in the southeastern part of the Barents Sea. /news-international/2012/04/acquiring-seismic-in-the-southeastern-barents-sea Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:51:02 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/californian-energy-giant-aera-signs-uk-technology-firm Aera Energy LLC, one of California’s largest oil and gas producers, has appointed Amor Group to review and enhance the security of its various process control systems. /news-international/2012/04/californian-energy-giant-aera-signs-uk-technology-firm Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:49:46 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/improved-marine-chemical-offer-from-wss-a-potential-game-changer Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is launching a revised portfolio with Unitor and Nalfleet product brands as the first part of their strengthened chemicals offer today. /news-international/2012/04/improved-marine-chemical-offer-from-wss-a-potential-game-changer Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:24:19 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/jaccar-holdings-moves-from-a-shareholder-to-strategic-partner JACCAR Holdings has now made a move to become a strategic partner instead of shareholder and has sold its shares to Pearlfine Ocean Worldwide, who joins Evergreen Holding Group and Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group in the new shareholding structure. /news-international/2012/04/jaccar-holdings-moves-from-a-shareholder-to-strategic-partner Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:58:00 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/aker-solutions-wins-svalin-umbilical-contract Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Subsea 7 for the design and fabrication of a control umbilical for Statoil's Svalin C project on the Norwegian continental shelf. /news-international/2012/04/aker-solutions-wins-svalin-umbilical-contract Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:05:51 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/kongsberg-maritime-participates-in-wind-turbine-project Kongsberg Maritime is the owner of the ‘Windsense’ project, which aims to develop a new and flexible instrumentation system for wind turbines. The system will help to make wind power more economically competitive. /news-international/2012/04/kongsberg-maritime-participates-in-wind-turbine-project Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:44:22 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/aveva-releases-business-paper-on-sustainable-energy-management AVEVA announce the release of a new business paper entitled Sustainable Energy Management - Putting Information Assets to work in the process industries. /news-international/2012/04/aveva-releases-business-paper-on-sustainable-energy-management Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:46:58 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/gl-noble-denton-to-poll-oil-and-gas-professionals-on-industry-issues GL Noble Denton, the global independent technical advisor to the oil and gas industry, will poll hundreds of industry professionals on issues affecting the Americas market during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), 30 April-3 May 2012. /news-international/2012/04/gl-noble-denton-to-poll-oil-and-gas-professionals-on-industry-issues Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:04:28 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/llmc-increases-ics-supports-imo-agreement The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents all sectors and trades and over 80% of the global shipping industry, and leads shipowner representation at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Legal Committee, has expressed strong support for the agreement reached by IMO this week to increase the limits of liability under the Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims Convention 1996 (LLMC), by 51%. /news-international/2012/04/llmc-increases-ics-supports-imo-agreement Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:02:11 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/justice-for-seafarers A worrying indictment of the plight of seafarers has been delivered by a far-reaching survey of the experiences of seafarers facing criminal charges with seafarers complaining of unfair treatment, intimidation and a lack of legal representation and interpretation services. /news-international/2012/04/justice-for-seafarers Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:59:30 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/eic-monitor-shows-encouraging-signs-of-growth-for-the-global-energy-industry The global energy industry has seen encouraging signs of growth in the first quarter of 2012 according to the EIC Monitor. /news-international/2012/04/eic-monitor-shows-encouraging-signs-of-growth-for-the-global-energy-industry Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:57:23 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/aker-solutions-to-boost-subsea-manufacturing-capacity International oil service group Aker Solutions is preparing for major growth by investing NOK 500 million (USD 87 million) in its subsea business. /news-international/2012/04/aker-solutions-to-boost-subsea-manufacturing-capacity Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:09:31 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/kongsberg-evotec-rov-selected-for-new-forland-shipping-subsea-vessel Kongsberg Evotec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, has been selected to supply its sophisticated new Launch and Recovery System (E-LARS) for Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV), for installation on a new Forland Shipping AS subsea vessel currently under construction at Havyard Leirvik, Norway. /news-international/2012/04/kongsberg-evotec-rov-selected-for-new-forland-shipping-subsea-vessel Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:07:40 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/new-aveva-electrical-offers-marine-market-up-to-30-man-hour-savings AVEVA announce the release of the completely new AVEVA Electrical software application, a feature rich design solution for electrical engineers and designers in the marine environment. /news-international/2012/04/new-aveva-electrical-offers-marine-market-up-to-30-man-hour-savings Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:59:58 GMT http://www.maritimeandenergy.com/news-international/2012/04/marlink-appoints-new-country-manager-for-japan Marlink has announced, at this year’s Sea Japan tradeshow, the appointment of Shinobu Suzuki as its new Japan Country Manager /news-international/2012/04/marlink-appoints-new-country-manager-for-japan Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:58:09 GMT