OMSA says report creates framework for OSV use in disaster response

Offshore service vessels may soon be able to assist in disaster response situations without being hampered by overly strict or differing interpretations of U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations. The National Offshore Safety

LNG bunker/feeder based on OSV gets DNV GL approval

A small scale LNG feeder/bunker vessel design based on an offshore supply vessel (OSV) has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification society DNV GL. Developed by Stavanger, Norway, based ShipInox AS,

Maersk to retain full ownership of OSV subsidiary

A.P. Moller – Maersk’s Board of Directors has decided to retain full ownership of Maersk Supply Service. This is probably more an indication that no suitable buyer could be found rather than

Entire Jackson Offshore Operators fleet now has contract coverage

JANUARY 15, 2019 — Jackson Offshore Operators (JOO), New Orleans, reports that it has successfully secured firm, non-cancelable, long-term contract extensions for at least two of its fleet of deepwater Offshore Supply

Navy issues RFP for OSV and conversion to range support vessel

NOVEMBER 8, 2018 — The U.S. Navy is looking to procure a single existing United States built Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) for conversion to a range support vessel at the Atlantic Undersea

Harvey Gulf announces new Board of Directors

AUGUST 2, 2018 — Following the emergence of Harvey Gulf International Marine from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, parent HGIM Corp. has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors. The seven

Hornbeck closes acquisition of Aries OSV quartet

MAY 22, 2018 — In a filing with the the SEC, Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE:HOS) reports that, on May 18, 2018, a wholly-owned subsidiary closed on the purchase of four high-spec

Navy looking to buy used OSV

MAY 3, 2018 — The Navy is looking to buy a used and converted OSV to replace an existing Navy asset for AUTEC (Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center) in the Bahamas.

HOS reports red ink in quarter and deal to buy four OSVs

MAY 3, 2018 — Covington, LA, based Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE:HOS) yesterday reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. And despite reporting losses, HOS disclosed that it

OSV operators start scrapping more vessels

MARCH 27, 2018 — VesselsValue reports that operators of offshore service vessels are beginning to scrap an increasing number of older vessels, with year-to-date scrapping rates increasing by 153 percent on the

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