APRIL 26 2013 — Oslo-listed Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) has unveiled what it says is the “ultimate seismic acquisition platform,” the 24-streamer Ramform Titan which was named today at the MHI shipyard in
APRIL 26 2013 — Spain’s PEVASA Group has ordered a complete propulsion system from MAN Diesel & Turbo for a new tuna vessel. The system is unique in that it comprises a
APRIL 25, 2013 — An order placed by Sølvtrans AS with Spanish shipbuilder Zamakona Yards for the construction of a second 3,200 cu.m live-fish transporter (see earlier story) has meant a repeat
APRIL 24, 2013 — MAN Diesel & Turbo reports the 500th sale of its MAN 48/60 medium-speed engine. The milestone was reached with the order of two common-rail variants of the engine
APRIL 23, 2013 — Japanese media report that Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. and Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. are close to starting talks on integrating their business operations. A merger would create
APRIL 23, 2013 — Vard reports that it has entered into a Letter of Intent with Stavanger, Norway, based Simon Møkster Shipping for the design and construction of a platform supply vessel
APRIL 23, 2013 — Odfjell has entered into a contract for the purchase of MT Bow Engineer, a 30,086 dwt chemical tanker (IMO II) with 28 stainless steel cargo tanks, built in
APRIL 22, 2013 — Kiel, Germany, based navigation system manufacturer Raytheon Anschütz reports a number of contract awards for the delivery of integrated bridge systems to newbuild vessels for offshore operations. Raytheon
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
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
