Feds probe Hercules Offshore, Inc.
In an 8K filed yesterday, offshore drilling contractor Hercules Offshore, Inc. reports that on April 4, 2011, it received a subpoena issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission “requesting the delivery of
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STX OSV books order for MRV trio for DOF ASA
STX OSV Holdings Limited reports that it has secured new contracts for the design and construction of a series of three Multi Role Vessels (MRV) for DOF ASA. Delivery is scheduled for
Lamprell in talks on MIS acquisition
There could be some consolidation ahead in the Arabian Gulf rig building, repair and fabrication business. Lamprell plc issued a stock exchange announcement today that confirmed that it has entered into a
Kleven completes record AHTS contract for Siem Offshoreå
Kleven Maritime has delivered the AHTS Siem Amethyst to Siem Offshore. The delivery completes the largest offshore service vessel contract in Norwegian shipbuilding history. This vessel is the tenth and last in
Maersk orders two drillships at Samsung Heavy Industries
Maersk Drilling has signed a contract with Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea for the construction of two ultra deepwater drillships. The drillships are scheduled for delivery in the third and fourth
Otto Marine sells newbuild PSV to Mermaid Maritime Australia
Within days of selling two newbuild anchor handlers, Singapore-listed Otto Marine Limited has entered into a contract that will see the sale to Mermaid Marine Australia Ltd (MMA) of a newbuild 75
Prospector Offshore exercises options for two more jack-ups
Prospector Offshore Drilling S.A. has exercised two of its three options with China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore Co. Ltd. for the construction of two additional high specification harsh environment JU-2000E jack-up drilling
STX OSV books order for PSV 09
STX OSV Holdings Limited says that it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of a Platform Supply Vessel for an undisclosed customer. The vessel will be of STX
Sartor Offshore orders PSV at Havyard
Bergen, Norway, based Sartor Offshore has placed a NOK 300 million order for a Havyard 832 L platform supply vessel for delivery from the Havyard Leirvik shipyard in Sogn, Norway, in January
Siem Offshore gets into submarine cable installation business
Norway’s SiemOffshore Inc. says it is getting into the business for submarine cable installation, repair and maintenance projects. It has reached an agreement with the shareholders of Leer, Germany, based Five Ocean