New Glen Lyon FPSO sets sail for west of Shetland
Dec 14, 2015
BP, on behalf of the Schiehallion co-venturers Shell and OMV, announced that the new Glen Lyon floating production storage and offload (FPSO) vessel has started sea trials as it begins

Otto Marine secures charter for its second unit of new 238-Men DP2 work maintenance vessel
Dec 9, 2015
Otto Marine Limited has secured a long term bareboat charter contract worth $26 million. The charter was for a 238-men, Dynamic Positioning 2 (DP2) Work Maintenance Vessel that

OSD develops new RLWI / IMR vessel for upstream - Austin Offshore
Dec 8, 2015
OSD-IMT, the UK division of Netherlands-based Offshore Ship Designers (OSD), is designing two 120 m IMT9120 Riserless Light Well Intervention / IMR vessels for Austin Offshore Pte Ltd, the shipping arm

PPL Shipyard serves a termination notice on Marco Polo
Dec 2, 2015
PPL Shipyard Pte Ltd (PPLS) has on 1 December 2015 served a termination notice on Marco Polo Drilling (I) Pte Ltd (“MPD”) terminating the contract after MPD failed to pay the 2nd disbursement of 10% of the

Solstad Offshore awarded multiple year agreement for the DLB “Norce Endeavour”
Dec 2, 2015
Solstad Offshore ASA (SOFF) has executed a multiple-year contract with Chevron Offshore (Thailand) Ltd., Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd. and Chevron Pattani, Ltd. (Chevron) in Thailand for its Offshore Installation and Construction program utilizing the Derrick Lay Barge “DLB Norce Endeavour”.

North Star Shipping awarded prestigous health and safety management award
Dec 2, 2015
North Star Shipping has won a prestigious Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council. The company, which has the largest, wholly-owned British fleet engaged in the UK offshore industry, is a division of the

Bibby Offshore- The Depth of Innovation
Dec 1, 2015
In February 2013, Bibby Offshore was awarded a contract by Premier Oil to provide subsea support during the installation phase of its Solan field development project, in Block 205/26a

PPL Shipyard challenges termination of jackup construction contract
Nov 27, 2015
Sembcorp Marine refers to the announcements made by Marco Polo Marine Ltd on 24 November 2015 and 17 November 2015, and the announcement made by Sembcorp Marine

Prosafe, Jurong Shipyard agree on flexible delivery of Safe Zephyrus
Nov 27, 2015
Prosafe and Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd. in Singapore have agreed to a flexible delivery of the Safe Zephyrus to align with Prosafe’s contract portfolio.

New Danish Maritime Forum report: Frontrunners should take the lead
Nov 27, 2015
A new report from the Danish Maritime Forum sets out new ideas to address five of the most important challenges the global maritime industry is facing. The report is a product of the discussions

Moore Stephens says UK Autumn Statement is light on content for offshore maritime sector
Nov 26, 2015
International accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens says the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Statement 2015 is light on content for the offshore maritime sector, other than an unkind reference

Grandweld delivers one dive maintenance & support vessel "TAWAM1" to ADNOC
Nov 25, 2015
Grandweld has successfully delivered one dive maintenance and support vessel “TAWAM1”to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

AHC retrofit to Bibby Hydromap fully operational 3 weeks after order
Nov 25, 2015
In order to fulfill its contractual obligations M/V Bibby Athena had its ROV winch upgraded with Scantrol AHC while in operation. The AHC control system was delivered and tested in only

Sembcorp Marine secures MODEC's FSO construction contract
Nov 20, 2015
Sembcorp Marine Ltd. (SCM) says that its wholly owned subsidiary Sembcorp Marine Rigs and Floaters Pte Ltd. has secured a contract to design and build a new floating,

Dryad Maritime releases Mediterranean Special Advisory
Nov 16, 2015
Dryad Maritime releases their Mediterranean Special Advisory, an in depth report, looking at the complex threats currently facing commercial shipping in the Mediterranean Sea.

The Importance of Marine Growth
Nov 13, 2015
Decommissioning within the offshore environment is rapidly becoming a focused activity for the oil and gas industry. Latest figures from Decom North Sea suggest that there are, approximately, 470 offshore

DNV certification for VSTEP GMDSS Simulators
Nov 13, 2015
Maritime simulator developer VSTEP has received DNV-GL accreditation for their recently introduced new generation of GMDSS Simulators. This certification is the latest addition to VSTEP’s range of

Gulf Marine Services provides operational and trading update
Nov 12, 2015
Gulf Marine Services publishes its Operational and Trading Update for the period 1 July 2015 to 1 November 2015. GMS' robust performance has continued with high utilization across

VARD secures contract for one offshore vessel
Nov 12, 2015
Vard Holdings Limited (VARD) has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one offshore vessel for an undisclosed international customer.

PETRONAS Floating LNG2 takes shape with new construction milestone
Nov 10, 2015
The PETRONAS Floating LNG2 (PFLNG2) takes shape as a construction milestone is achieved with the official keel laying of PETRONAS' second floating liquefaction plant

Liberia launches enhanced web-based liability certificate facility
Nov 10, 2015
The Liberian Registry has demonstrated once again its reputation as the world’s most technologically advanced ship registry by enabling shipowners and managers to apply online for certification

EMGS signs Letter of Award in India
Nov 6, 2015
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has signed a letter of award with a repeat customer in India worth approximately USD 15.3 million.

VSTEP and Poseidon to bring maritime simulator innovation to the Philippines
Nov 6, 2015
Two of the international developers and suppliers of maritime-related educational and operational products, solutions, and services, VSTEP and

Maritime Awards Gala 2015 in Netherlands
Nov 4, 2015
Five of the most important national maritime awards for shipping companies, shipyards, students, designers and suppliers have been presented during the