HOUSTON — Energy and maritime support services company Bisso Marine has expanded its fleet with the purchase of a third pipelay barge. The former G/P 37 was purchased from Global Industries and will be renamed the L/B Warrior Chief. “The L/B Warrior Chief adds depth and capacity to our experienced fleet, allowing us to [...]
HOUSTON — Low oil and gas prices and other economic uncertainties may put a slight damper on the amount of subsea installation activity planned or underway worldwide. At present, 317 subsea projects are known to be underway from now through 2013 and beyond, compared to 321 reported in October 2008. However, according to a [...]
PORT ISABEL – Three oil companies are considering plans to launch offshore oil drilling operations from the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District, Port Director Bob Cornelison said Wednesday. Cornelison said Hess, Shell and Statoil Hydro need trained workers to launch oil exploration operations from the port.
LONDON – Acergy announced today the award of a contract valued at approximately $190 million from MOBIL Producing Nigeria Unlimited, an affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation, for the revamp of three wellhead platforms offshore Nigeria in water depths of up to 35 metres. The contract includes an option, exercisable by MPN, for up to [...]
A father and son diving team from Liverpool believe they have uncovered the wreck of a gold-laden galleon intended for Bonnie Prince Charlie. Veteran diver Joe McCormack, originally from Scotland Road, and son Kevin, are leading an ambitious project to excavate the seabed off Anglesey where it is believed the 18th-century vessel foundered. The [...]
Mike Baker loves a challenge, so despite winning a national motor-racing title, he has got his sights set even higher for next season. The Picton businessman and race-car driver took out the 2008-09 New Zealand Bridgestone Porsche tier-two series title, raced over seven rounds in the North Island, and the NZ Porsche A-class championship. [...]
UK listed subsea services player Hallin Marine has been awarded a $5 million dollar contract extension with Singapore-based Swiber offshoot Kreuz. The extension has been gained by Hallin’s Singapore-based manufacturing division, Hallin Manufacturing Services, and is for additional saturation diving equipment taken up by the offshore support company based in Singapore as options under [...]
By Kristen Hays DALLAS, TEXAS — Oil demand is still down while supply is robust, so those fundamentals don’t support the recent runup in crude prices to $60-plus from under $40 earlier this year, Exxon Mobil Corp. Chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson said Wednesday. The weak dollar and market momentum could be contributing, but [...]
Subsea 7 Inc has announced that it has been awarded an exclusive 3 year frame agreement contract with Nexen Petroleum U.K. Limited for subsea field development works on all its UK assets. The contract includes involvement of Subsea 7 at the front end, in concept development and costing, provision of project management, design engineering, [...]
By Jane Mundy Trail, BC — Tony was a commercial diver for 25 years until a year ago when he was diagnosed with bone necrosis (dysbaric osteonecrosis), a painful disease that is well known as a long term consequence of diving. To help manage the pain, his doctor first prescribed morphine then he started [...]
Hallin Marine’s West Division has been re-structured and a new apointment made. Managing director Mike Arnold said the changes have restructured and increased Hallin’s senior management team in readiness for the next stage of its growth.
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