Statoil awards contract for arctic drillship concept design

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 — Norway’s Statoil has awarded Oslo based design and engineering house Inocean a contract for the concept design for its new CAT I drillship. Inocean CEO Jon Erik Borgen

Scania showcases Tier 3 16-liter V8

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 — Scania’s 16-liter V8 EPA Tier 3 engine, intended for propulsion and auxiliary use, will be one of two engines showcased at the International Workboat Show in New Orleans,

Noble announces plan to split fleet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 — Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) is planning to spin off its standard specification drilling units into a separate company. David W. Williams: separation will see Noble

Damen offers fuel saving drydocking package

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 — Damen Shiprepair Brest in France has docked the first ship to take advantage of a new “Quick Docking/Fuel Saving” now offered by Damen Shiprepair & Conversion. The package

Maersk Drilling orders harsh environment jack-up at DSME

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 — Maersk Drilling has ordered a new ultra harsh environment jack-up rig, XL Enhanced 4, to be built at the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) shipyard in South

Electric Boat gets $152.4 million more for Virginia work

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 — Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $152,448,187 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-2118) to exercise options for continued lead-yard services and development studies and design

Nordic Yards cuts steel for icebreaking rescue vessels

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 — Germany’s Nordic Yards has started construction of two icebreaking rescue and salvage vessels for the Russian Ministry of Transport. The cutting of the first steel section, which traditionally

BAE San Diego gets $20.6 million mod to LPD 20 contract

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 — BAE San Diego Ship Repair, San Diego, Calif., was awarded a $20,691,196 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-4407) on Sept. 17, 2013 to exercise an option for the

Bibby Ship Management appoints Commercial Director

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 — Bibby Ship Management Group Ltd has appointed Mark Robertshaw as its new Commercial Director. Mr. Robertshaw, who joined the business on yesterday, will also have the role of

Resolve Marine Group adds 152 ton bp ETV to fleet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 — Fort Lauderdale, FL, headquartered Resolve Marine Group has acquired a 152-ton bollard tug, Resolve Monarch, from JP Knight (Lowestoft) Ltd., U.K. Built in 1999, the Resolve Monarch has

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