Topaz trials “targetless” DP laser sensor
Wärtsilä has successfully completed sea trials of its SceneScan system on the Topaz Citadel, a 72 m platform supply vessel owned by Dubai, UAE, headquartered Topaz Energy and Marine. Developed by Wärtsilä
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Solstad PSV contract wins include two year Shell Brasil charter
Skudeneshavn, Norway, headquartered Solstad Offshore has signed a contract with Shell Brasil Petroleo Ltda (Shell) for the PSV Normand Starling, a 4,000 dwt STX PSV 08 CD delivered by the shipbuilder in
Maersk to retain full ownership of OSV subsidiary
A.P. Moller – Maersk’s Board of Directors has decided to retain full ownership of Maersk Supply Service. This is probably more an indication that no suitable buyer could be found rather than
Harvey Gulf expands global operations
Harvey Gulf International Marine reports that it is continuing its commitment to expanding operations globally with the opening of offices in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico City, Trinidad, and Guyana, and with the
New solution enables remote survey of DP systems
Kongsberg Maritime, Bureau Veritas and offshore services provider Bourbon have successfully tested a new solution for remotely auditing the performance and integrity of DP (Dynamic Positioning) systems Developed by Kongsberg in collaboration
GoM lease sale pulls in $242.2 million in high bids
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management reports that today’s oil and gas Lease Sale 252 generated $244,299,344 in high bids for 227 tracts covering 1,261,133.85 acres in federal waters of the Gulf
Candies IMR vessel features three Schottel propulsion systems
The U.S. built, U.S. flagged Inspection Maintenance Repair (IMR) vessel Paul Candies is equipped with three different Schottel propulsion systems. Owned by Otto Candies, LLC, Des Allemands, La., and built by its
Maersk Supply SSV awarded walk to work contract
Maersk Supply Service reports that it has won its second walk to work contract for Total Denmark. The Stingray class subsea support vessel (SSV) Maersk Involver, has been fixed for 161 days to
World Bank program aims to fast-track offshore wind in developing countries
The World Bank Group has launched a new program to fast-track the adoption of offshore wind energy in developing countries. The World Bank and sister organization IFC (International Finance Corporation) will help
Damen delivers two FCS 2206 Fast Crew Suppliers
Dubai based offshore services specialist Seaways International has taken delivery of two Damen Fast Crew Suppliers (FCS) 2206 in a hand-over ceremony held March 4 at Damen Shipyards Singapore. Seaways International, which