Damen introduces Twin Axe wind farm support vessel

Damen Shipyards, Gorinchem, Netherlands, is currently finalizing the first “Twin Axe” catamaran designed to provide a wide range of support services tooffshore wind farms in the widest sense. It says that its

SBM Offshore orders DSCV at Keppel Singmarine

Schiedam, Netherlands, based SBM Offshore has awarded a contract to Keppel Singmarine shipyard in Singapore for the detailed design and construction of a multi-purpose Diving Support & Construction Vessel (DSCV). It says

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

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

NJ offshore wind project gets environmental permits

Fishermen’s Energy reports that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJ DEP”) has issued the major environmental permits to build its demonstration-scale six turbine Fishermen’s Atlantic City Windfarm to be located

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 OffshoreƄ

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

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