RINA launches new rules, notations and guidance

JUNE 10, 2013 — Genoa, Italy, headquartered classification society RINA has launched new rules for Offshore Support Vessels, new environmental notations covering cargo handling and transhipment operations and a new guide on

Bordelon Marine to use Helm fleet management software

APRIL 30, 2013 — Victoria, B.C. headquartered Edoc Systems Group, developers of Helm Marine Operations Software (Helm), reports that Bordelon Marine, Houma, La., has chosen Helm HSQE Manager and Helm Onboard to

USDOT says Bravante launch shows value of Title XI

APRIL 2, 2013 — With President Obama out beating the drum for more investment in infrastructure and job creation, the U.S. Department of Transportation is pointing to a series of export OSVs

Sinopacific to build AHTS quartet for Russian owner

MARCH 4, 2013 — China’s Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group has secured a contract to build four AHTS offshore support vessels for Russian shipowner, FEMCO. The vessels will be built to Sinopacific’s own SPA150

STX OSV directors to shareholders: Reject Fincantieri offer

FEBRUARY 27, 2013 — The directors of STX OSV – including CEO and Executive Director Roy Reite – have advised shareholders not to accept the Singapore $1.22 per share mandatory cash offer for

Harvey Gulf gets $100 million charter for newbuild

FEBRUARY 11, 2013 — New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine LLC reports that it has signed a $100 million four year charter with DOF Subsea for its 310 ft multipurpose construction

Jaya Holdings takes delivery of multipurpose OSV

FEBRUARY 7, 2012 — Singapore’s Jaya Holdings Limited has delivered a new state-of-the-art multi-purpose offshore support vessel, Jaya Pride, from its Batam, Indonesia, shipyard. Chief Executive Officer Venkatraman Sheshashayee says the vessel

IHC Merwede introduces new OSV series

JANUARY 29, 2013 — IHC Merwede has introduced a new series of Packhorse offshore support vessels that will initially be built through the cooperation agreement established between IHC Merwede and Jaya Holdings.

Fincantieri completes its acquisition of STX OSV

JANUARY 23, 2013 — Fincantieri reports that wholly owned subsidiary Fincantieri Oil & Gas S.p.A., has successfully completed the acquisition of 50.75 percent of STX OSV from STX Europe, at a price

Triyards turns in profit, adds SEU to order book

JANUARY 9, 2013 — Singapore-listed Triyards Holdings Limited has turned in a first quarter FY 2013 net profit of US$6.5 million and landed a new US$60 million order for a self-elevating unit

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