BV grants AIP to production-friendly FPSO hull design

APRIL 18, 2017 — Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has granted Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) Approval in Principle (AIP) for the noah-FPSO Hull and associated design and construction. BV

ABS issues Guidance Notes on jack-up rig foundations

APRIL 14, 2017 – ABS says that its just issued Guidance Notes on Geotechnical Performance of Spudcan Foundations result from multiple targeted jack-up research initiatives. The document is the industry’s first guidance

Edison Chouest in new 30 month agreement with BP

APRIL 10, 2017 — Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies have announced a 30-month alliance agreement with BP. Chouest and BP have enjoyed a business alliance for over eight

Gulf Marine Services books European wind farm contracts

APRIL 10, 2017 — Abu Dhabi headquartered Gulf Marine Services (LSE: GMS), a leading provider of advanced self-propelled self-elevating support vessels (SESVs), reports that it has been awarded two new long-term contracts

$11 million Jones Act penalty is largest ever

APRIL 5, 2017 — Furie Operating Alaska LLC has agreed to pay $10 million to satisfy a civil penalty originally assessed against it by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) for violating

$11 million Jones Act penalty is largest ever

APRIL 5, 2017 — Furie Operating Alaska LLC has agreed to pay $10 million to satisfy a civil penalty originally assessed against it by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) for violating

Clashing views on CBP Jones Act ruling revisions

APRIL 4, 2017 — On January 18, the Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) announced proposed modifications and revocations to around 30 identified rulings, as well as additional unidentified rulings, related to

Seadrill warns of Chapter 11: Share price plummets

APRIL 4, 2017 — Shares in John Fredriken’s Seadrill Limited (NYSE:SDRL) plunged today as the drilling contractor warned that a restructuring plan it is working on “will likely involve schemes of arrangement

ABB teams with Presserv on vessel stacking service

With OSV stacking continuing, ABB’s marine and ports business is partnering with Norway’s Presserv AS to offer maintenance packages for vessels that serve the oil and gas industry and that are laid-up

ABB teams with Presserv on vessel stacking service

With OSV stacking continuing, ABB’s marine and ports business is partnering with Norway’s Presserv AS to offer maintenance packages for vessels that serve the oil and gas industry and that are laid-up

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