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DNV approves Kongsberg Maritime Bridge Operation Simulator

DNV has approved the Kongsberg Maritime Bridge Operation Simulator according to the revised standards that became effective on Jan. 1, 2012.

Aker Solutions acquires Sandnessjøen Engineering

Aker Solutions has acquired Norwegian engineering company Sandnessjøen Engineering.

Scantrol focuses on control systems for marine and subsea

Scantrol is a Bergen-based control system specialist developing class-leading solutions for monitoring, control and vision systems.

Drilling contractors ready fleet for upcoming activity

A year can make quite a bit of difference in terms of the number of offshore mobile drilling units (MODU) in the fleet, the number of rigs working, plus rigs under construction.

Weir Group acquires Novatech LLC

The Weir Group has agreed to acquire Novatech LLC for $176 million (£113 million) in cash.

PDO joins ITF Middle East group

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has joined ITF, the UK-based technology facilitator for the global oil and gas industry.

Spring moves for emergency preparedness offshore Norway

Norwegian E&P independent Spring Energy has signed a framework contract under which Acona will become its emergency preparedness services provider.

Court order dismisses Dril-Quip from claims in Deepwater Horizon litigation

Dril-Quip has announced that Judge Carl J. Barbier issued an order on Jan. 20, 2012 granting Dril-Quip's motion for summary judgment and dismissing all claims asserted against Dril-Quip. 

Tenaris, CRC-Evans to package offshore tubular line pipe, welding technologies

Tenaris and CRC-Evans have agreed to offer an integral package of tubular line pipe and welding technologies directed at offshore operations.

Blocks nominated for next Norwegian offshore licensing round

Thirty-seven companies have nominated blocks for inclusion in Norway’s 22nd licensing round.