Petrobras contracts 23 newbuild OSVs
APRIL 22, 2013 — Petrobras last week signed contracts for 23 offshore support vessels, as part of its third Fleet Renewal Plan for Offshore Support Vessels. The units, type PSV 4500 and
Bella Desgagnés christened at Port of Sept-Îles
APRIL 19, 2013 — Quebec’s Groupe Desgagnés and its Relais Nordik subsidiary held a christening today at the Port of Sept-Îles for the latest newbuild to join the group’s fleet M/V Bella
Damen books big Bahamas contract
APRIL 19, 2013 — The Government of the Bahamas has signed a letter of intent with Damen Shipyards Group, headquartered in Gorinchem, the Netherlands. It covers the acquisition of nine vessels for
Overhaul inspection of ME-GI engine draws U.S. operators
APRIL 19, 2013—Following up on the full scale demonstration of the ME-GI on April 17, Japan’s Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. hosted a group that included ship owners, operators, and naval
Noble gets contracts for newbuild drillships
APRIL 18, 2013 — Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) today reported that it has entered into two three-year term drilling contracts with Plains Exploration & Production Company (NYSE:PXP) for the Noble Sam Croft
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock still committed to ATB dredge
APRIL 18, 2013 — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) announced yesterday that it remains committed to construction of its Articulated Tug & Barge (ATB) Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge. The
SCA announces 2012 Safety Awards
APRIL 18, 2013 — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) announced the winners of its 2012 Safety Awards at its recent General Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C. which was attended by more
SCA announces 2012 Safety Awards
APRIL 18, 2013 — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) announced the winner of its 2012 Safety Awards at its recent General Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C. which was attended by more
GE Power Conversion gets major MSC contract
APRIL 18, 2013 — GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) has signed a contract worth $14 million if all options are exercised with Military Sealift Command (MSC) for a three-year, large electrical
Wärtsilä “cautious” on shipbuilding outlook
APRIL 18, 2013 — “The beginning of 2013 developed according to our expectations. Order intake grew by 22 percent, thanks to good development in both Power Plants and Ship Power, especially in