Island Offshore christens Island Crown

JUNE 3, 2013 — Christened in Oslo today as part of the Nor-Shipping opening events, the Island Crown is the 34th vessel designed by Rolls-Royce to be delivered to Island Offshore, in

Island Offshore wins major contract extension

APRIL 22, 2013 — Island Offshore, in which the Chouest and Ulstein families are partners, has been awarded a major contract extension by BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd. The two-year contract extension

Shell moves to boost U.S. availability of LNG fuel

MARCH 5, 2013 — Shell is moving to bring liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel one step closer for its marine and heavy-duty on-road customers in North America by taking a final investment

Island Offshore PSVs get five-year contracts

JANUARY 21, 2013 — Island Offshore, in which the Chouest and Ulstein families are partners, last week reported that two of its platform supply vessels have been awarded five year contracts. The

Shell Alaska drilling unit grounds after tow is lost

JANUARY 2, 2013 — The Shell mobile conical drilling unit Kulluk is stable after running aground New Year’s Eve near Kodiak, Alaska, following failed attempts to tow the vessel in a fierce

Chouest wins MSC contract worth potential $43.1 million

NOVEMBER 11, 2012 — Edison Chouest Offshore’s Offshore Service Vessels, LLC, Cut Off, La. is being awarded a $7,264,728 firm- fixed-price contract for a 324-calendar day time charter of U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged, contractor-owned

Chouest forms subsea services JV with FMC Technologies

OCTOBER 22, 2012 — FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) reports that it has formed a joint venture with Edison Chouest Offshore LLC. The new company will be based in Houston. Utilizing the