Oil & Gas

MAY 17, 2012:  Ensco plc has selected ABS as the classification society for its latest advanced-capability, ultra deepwater drillship to be built at the Samsung Heavy Industries, Co. L ...

MAY 16, 2012: ABB has won an order worth $18 million from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering to supply energy efficient propulsion and electrical power systems for two new deep sea pipeline installation vessels that will build oil transportation infrastructure off the coast of Brazil. The order was booked i ...

MAY 16, 2012: Cargotec says that in April it secured new contracts  to deliver MacGregor anchor-handling, mooring and towing solutions for 15 offshore support vessels (OSV) of various types being built in China for Asian customers. The ships are being built in several shipyards in China for delivery throughout 2013 ...

MAY 15, 2012: Following the 2011 acquisition by Lamnalco of Smit's terminal and anchor handling tug supply activities, Smit Lamnalco has been launched as a distinct entity. Daan Koornneef, Smit Lamnalco Chief Executive,says the new identity has been adopted to reflect the extent of the turnkey services offered by the expanded grou ...

Marcon International, Inc., Coupeville, Wash., reports the sale of the U.S. flag oilfield supply boat "Orion Pioneer" (ex-Orion Star, Acoustic Pioneer, September Morn) from WesternGeco Overseas Inc. to private buyers. The vessel was originally built in 1981 by Halter Marine, Inc. as a standard design 180 ft x 40 ft x 14 ft dep ...

Rolls-Royce 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. The package, which is designed to improve operational safety, will include a new anchor handling frame (AHF) and a hydraulic anchor winch, w ...

The second of two Ulstein designed PX 106 platform supply vessels, CBO Pacifico, left Brazil's Estaleiro Alianca shipyard on  May 10, 2012. The newbuild went straight into contract for Petrobras. . "The finish and quality of these vessels are impeccable. We are very pleased with the good cooperation we have had throughout the ...

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE:DO) reports that a subsidiary has entered into a turnkey contract with South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. for construction of a new ultra-deepwater drillship with delivery scheduled in the fourth quarter of 2014. Total cost, including commissioning, spares and ...