Rigs & Vessels News

BG records major improvements in deepwater Lula field drilling offshore Brazil

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:16:00 GMT

BG Group (BRGYY.PK:OCQX) says the first permanent FPSO on the Lula field in the Santos basin off Brazil has to date produced 15 MMboe in total from three wells, with a fourth due to be added in 2012.

World Wide Supply adds two PSVs to newbuild order with Damen

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:40:00 GMT

World Wide Supply has ordered two more newbuild platform supply vessels from Damen Shipyards.

ConocoPhillips, Keppel team up for Arctic jackup

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:31:00 GMT

Keppel Offshore & Marine Technology Centre (KOMtech) and ConocoPhillips are jointly designing a jackup capable of drilling in Arctic Sea ice regions.

Talisman expands North Sea support options

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:15:00 GMT

Talisman Energy has contracted North Star Shipping to build two new platform supply vessels to support the company’s North Sea operations.

Seadrill rigs on long-term charters

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:10:00 GMT

Seadrill has secured new contracts for three jackups.

Sete Brasil shipyard wins drillship order

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:16:00 GMT

Estaleiro Jurong Aracruz has won a $792.5 million contract from Guarapari Drilling BV, the Netherlands, to design and build a drillship, based on Jurong Shipyard’s proprietary Jurong Espadon drillship design.

Seven Havila sets diver support record

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:28:00 GMT

The diving support vessel Seven Havila has set what owners Subsea 7 and Havila Shipping say is a world first for number of divers on the seabed at one time.

March start for Caspian jackup transportation

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:51:00 GMT

Blue Water Shipping has won a contract to transport a newbuild jackup to the Caspian Sea for Eurasia Drilling.

Pacific Scirocco at work offshore Nigeria for Total

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Pacific Drilling’s Pacific Scirocco ultra-deepwater drillship has started work offshore Nigeria for Total under a one-year contract.

Petrobras reports spill during well test offshore Santos basin

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:39:00 GMT

Petrobras has detected a production string rupture at the FPWSO Dynamic Producer.

McDermott signs agreement for spool base services in Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:57:00 GMT

McDermott International, Inc. says it has signed a 10-year frame agreement with Helix Subsea Construction, Inc. for spool base services in the Gulf of Mexico.

SeaRose to get service from Harland and Wolff

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:14:00 GMT

Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries Ltd. will perform the drydocking and service on the SeaRose FPSO for Husky Oil.

Deepwater rig for Petrobras gets construction finance support

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:36:00 GMT

Cordiant Capital Inc. is supporting the construction of a deepwater drillship by the Schahin Group.

Anadarko contracts ENSCO 8506 for GoM

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:27:00 GMT

Anadarko Petroleum Corp. has contracted the newbuild ENSCO 8506 ultra-deepwater semisubmersible drilling rig to work in the US Gulf of Mexico for 30 months at a day rate of $530,000, plus adjustments.

Fairstar vessels to transport Golden Eagle structures to North Sea

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:21:00 GMT

Saipem has awarded Fairstar Heavy Transport two contracts to provide marine transportation services for Nexen’s Golden Eagle Project in the UK central North Sea.

Accommodation barges in demand offshore West Africa

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:16:00 GMT

Globestar has contracted Springmarine, a joint venture between Exmar and Springview, to supply an accommodation barge for operations in the Gulf of Guinea.

Seajacks Kraken starts tour of Shell North Sea platforms

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:19:00 GMT

NAM and Shell UK have contracted the self-propelled Seajacks Kraken vessel for a two-year campaign of well repairs and maintenance in the southern North Sea.

Eurasia rigs fully booked for Caspian programs

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:10:00 GMT

Eurasia Drilling Co. (EDC) has updated its drilling activities in the Caspian Sea.

Fairstar fixes date for transport vessel delivery

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:07:00 GMT

Fairstar Heavy Transport expects to take delivery of the newbuild 50,000 dwt semisubmersible transportation vessel Forte on May 23.

Nigeria relief well next step, Chevron suspends search and rescue

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:11:00 GMT

Chevron Nigeria Ltd. is learning more details behind the K.S. Endeavor jackup drilling rig fire.

North Sea FPSO withdrawn following storm impact

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:03:00 GMT

Severe weather in the UK North Sea caused the Banff FPSO to lose its anchors, causing damage to the risers, according to Premier Oil.

Shell extends West Navigator contract

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:58:00 GMT

North Atlantic Drilling has been awarded an 18-month contract extension for the drillship West Navigator by A/S Norske Shell.

Deepwater Philippines drilling on hold

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:29:00 GMT

BHP Billiton has issued a termination notice for Transocean’s Deepwater Expedition rig scheduled to begin drilling in SC 55 offshore Palawan, Philippines.

Chevron continues fighting rig fire offshore Nigeria

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:57:00 GMT

In its latest report, Chevron Nigeria Ltd. continues work to contain a fire on the K.S. Endeavor drilling rig offshore Nigeria. The rig is operated by FODE Drilling Nigeria Ltd.

Noble set to re-enter Israeli well

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:55:00 GMT

The drilling rig Homer Ferrington has arrived at the Leviathan 1 well site in the Rachel license in the deepwater Levantine basin.

Kongsberg Maritime leads research to simplify marine operations

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Kongsberg Maritime will lead a new research project that aims to use a “centered design” approach to simplify the systems and interfaces involved in marine operations from a technology center to a human and task-oriented center.

Athena floater prepares for voyage to UK North Sea

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:30:00 GMT

The FPSO for Ithaca Energy’s Athena oil field development in the UK central North Sea is in the final phase of conversion at Dubai Dry Dock World.

BP orders new semi for west of Shetland wells

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:55:00 GMT

Odfjell Drilling has a pre-contract award from BP to provide a newbuild, semisubmersible rig for drilling west of Shetland in the UK sector.

Multi-purpose construction vessel arrives in Middle East

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:50:00 GMT

Oceanic Marine Contractors (OMC) has taken delivery of the new offshore construction vessel Oceanic 5000.

Songa rigs ready to resume drilling contracts

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:35:00 GMT

Songa Offshore has issued an update on modifications to its drilling fleet.

Maersk vessel to undergo upgrade for Australia subsea work

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:55:00 GMT

Maersk Supply Service has won four contracts with a total value of around $250 million to support programs offshore Brazil and Western Australia.

Iranian offshore rig prepares to start operations

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:25:00 GMT

North Drilling Company’s offshore rig Sahar 1 has entered Iranian waters and is currently moored at Kish Island.

Shell secures support rig for Norwegian Sea program

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:05:00 GMT

Norske Shell has contracted Prosafe’s accommodation support rig Regalia for the Draugen Topside Campaign project in the Norwegian Sea.

Offshore Solutions introduces vessel-to-FPSO transfer system

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:01:00 GMT

Offshore Solutions B.V. (OSBV), the joint venture between AMEC and Cofely Nederland N.V, recently introduced a free-standing version of its Offshore Access System (OAS).

Sand management solution optimizes separator performance

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:42:00 GMT

As reservoirs mature there is an almost inevitable increase in water cut and associated sand production.

New semisubmersible design is a riser-friendly floater

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:36:00 GMT

The wet-tree floater market in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) has been growing, largely due to reservoir properties that favor direct vertical wells, which leads to subsea production; and increased water depth, which makes steel catenary riser (SCR) design easier and top tension riser design more difficult.

Decommissioning challenges get more complex

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:14:00 GMT

Offshore decommissioning is growing more complex and challenging.

Offshore pioneer 'Doc' Laborde reminisces on early offshore technology development

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:05:00 GMT

Alden J. "Doc" Laborde, a graduate of the US Naval Academy and World War II veteran, left his job with Kerr-McGee in 1950 to found the Ocean Drilling and Exploration Co.

Shell, Noble introduce Noble Bully 1 to GoM

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:08:00 GMT

Shell and Noble Corp. have brought the Noble Bully 1 drillship into the Gulf of Mexico from Singapore to complete commissioning and acceptance testing.

Scarabeo 6 to undergo overhaul in Rotterdam

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:01:00 GMT

Saipem has contracted Keppel Verolme for an upgrade/maintenance program for the semisumersible Scarabeo 6.

COSCO to convert tanker into FPSO for Cernambi-Sul offshore Brazil

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:10:00 GMT

COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard Co. Ltd. has won a contract to convert the large crude tanker Sunrise Jewel into an FPSO to be stationed offshore Brazil.

Fjell booked for West Africa rig delivery

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:50:00 GMT

Seadrill, SapuraCrest consider joint venture to supply vessels for Petrobras

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:40:00 GMT

Seadrill Ltd and SapuraCrest Petroleum Bhd are considering an agreement whereby they would form a subsidiary company to build and charter pipelay support vessels to Petrobras.

Pacific Drilling takes delivery of ultra-deepwater drillship

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:00:00 GMT

Pacific Drilling SA has taken delivery of the drillship Pacific Santa Ana.

Wärtsilä propulsion to drive Petrobras pipelayers

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:10:00 GMT

Wärtsilä is to supply the design and propulsors/positioning system for two new flexible pipe laying vessels (PLVs) contracted for a long-term charter off Brazil for Petrobras.

Converted accommodation vessel to serve offshore Brazil

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:36:00 GMT

Equinox Offshore Accommodation has contracted Sembawang Shipyard to convert a ropax vessel to a DP-2 accommodation and repair vessel.

Norwegian ship owners to research PSV energy efficiency

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:20:00 GMT

A Norwegian consortium has established a project to identify energy efficiency and fuel saving initiatives for the offshore shipping industry.

Fjell inked in for trans-Europe rig delivery

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:55:00 GMT

Northern Offshore has contracted Fairstar Heavy Transport to deliver the jackup Energy Exeter from Malta to northern Europe.

Fred. Olsen declines option for second drillship

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:45:00 GMT

Fred. Olsen Energy ASA has decided not to declare the option for a second drillship at Hyundai Heavy Industries.

Gibraltar yard open to rig repairs

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:50:00 GMT

The 22,604-ton semisubmersible drilling rig Etesco Millennium, built in 1976 by Marathon Le Tourneau and upgraded in 2006, is undergoing an overhaul at the Gibdock shipyard.

Jurong to build harsh-environment accommodation semi

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:21:00 GMT

Prosafe has awarded Jurong Shipyard a $291.6-million turnkey contract to construct a semisubmersible accommodation rig in Singapore.

Maersk orders replacement support vessels for offshore Canada

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:05:00 GMT

Maersk Supply Service has contracted Chilean shipyard Asenav to build two new offshore vessels, with an option for up to four more.

Maersk orders drill floor simulators

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:45:00 GMT

Kongsberg Maritime simulators have been ordered for the new MOSAIC 2 facility (Maersk Offshore Simulation and Innovation Centre) at Maersk Training in Svendborg.

Statoil awaits third LWI vessel for Norwegian continental shelf work

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:20:00 GMT

Statoil is set to implement its plans to enhance recovery using light well intervention (LWI) vessels.

Shell, Noble introduce Noble Bully 1 ultra-deepwater drillship to GoM

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:51:00 GMT

Shell and Noble Corp. have brought the Noble Bully 1 drillship into the Gulf of Mexico from Singapore to complete commissioning and acceptance testing.

ExxonMobil subsidiary orders North Sea shuttle

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:40:00 GMT

Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers has entered into a 10-year charter contract with Standard Marine Tønsberg.

Cathelco Seafresh supplying desalinators for Singapore shipyard projects

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:50:00 GMT

Cathelco Seafresh is supplying reverse osmosis desalinators for the Khannur, an LNG carrier owned by Golar LNG of Norway.

Dockwise to manage COOEC newbuild transport vessel

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:25:00 GMT

Dockwise Ltd. says it has agreed with China Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd. to manage COOEC’s newbuild Type-1 marine transport vessel for all third party projects.

DNV to class Dockwise heavy-lift vessel under new rules

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:50:10 GMT

DNV reports the Dockwise Vanguard heavy-lift vessel will be the first such semisubmersible vessel built under DNV's new class rules for this type of ship.

Nord Stream completes world's longest subsea pipeline

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:17:00 GMT

With the completion of Line 1, developers of the €7.4-billion ($10-billion) Nord Stream pipeline project have realized the ambitious goal of moving Russian gas to European markets directly through the Baltic Sea.

Remedial design restores cathodic protection to corrosion-damaged hull

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:05:10 GMT

Vessels are a crucial part of the offshore oil and gas industry and provide a means for delivering vital services such as IRM (inspection, repair, and maintenance).

Caterpillar to power Harvey Gulf newbuild MPSV

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:55:00 GMT

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has been selected to provide four Cat 3516C Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP) generator sets for the SV-310 multi-purpose offshore construction and supply vessel (MPSV) for Harvey Gulf International.

No let-up in demand for ultra-deepwater rigs, says Seadrill

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:10:00 GMT

Seadrill’s newbuild semi-tender rig West Jaya was due to start work for BP late this month.

Groen orders two newbuild seismic support vessels from Maaskant

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:35:00 GMT

Groen has ordered two newbuild seismic research and support vessels from Maaskant Shipyards.

Bibby agrees to charter for North Sea DSV

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:21:00 GMT

Bibby Offshore is taking the DP3 DSV Toisa Polaris on a two-year charter in January, with options to extend.

Newbuild drillship ready for duty offshore Brazil

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Deep Sea Metro has taken delivery of the drillship Deepsea Metro II from Hyundai Heavy Industries.

Newbuild PSV driven by innovative power system

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:10:00 GMT

ABB is to equip a new platform supply vessel (PSV) with its Onboard DC Grid system.

Yme, Deep Panuke platforms approaching start-up

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:40:00 GMT

SBM Offshore says offshore works on both its newly delivered MOPU jackup platforms continues.

Technip/OOG venture to supply newbuild pipelay vessels to Petrobras

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:50:00 GMT

A Technip/Odebrecht Oil & Gas joint venture has a $1 billion letter of award from Petróleo Brasileiro SA for a five-year charter and operation of two identical flexible pipelay vessels.

Hornbeck contracts 16 newbuild OSVs

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:20:00 GMT

Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc. has signed contracts for construction of 16 high-specification offshore supply vessels following the recent announcement of its $720-million newbuild program.

DNV to class Dockwise heavy-lift vessel under new rules

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:11:00 GMT

DNV reports the Dockwise Vanguard heavy-lift vessel will be the first such semisubmersible vessel built under DNV’s new class rules for this type of ship.

Reef charters two vessels from Neptune

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:16:00 GMT

Reef Subsea AS has signed two five-year charter agreements on two newbuild subsea construction vessels from Neptune Offshore AS.

Subsea 7 gets Petrobras contract, orders newbuild pipelay vessel

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:35:00 GMT

Petrobras has awarded Subsea 7 SA a five-year contract to provide a dedicated deepwater flexible pipelay vessel for use offshore Brazil.

Heerema orders tugs from Spanish shipyard

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:01:00 GMT

Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has signed a letter of intent with Astilleros Armon, in Vigo, northern Spain, for construction of two new anchor handling tugs.

COSCO delivers newbuild heavy-lift vessel

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:50:00 GMT

COSCO Corp. (Singapore) Ltd. subsidiary COSCO Dalian Shipyard Co. Ltd. has delivered a newbuild heavy-lift carrier vessel.

Triple Middle East vessel award for HB Rentals

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:55:00 GMT

Accommodation specialist HB Rentals has been awarded three contracts in the UAE, following the opening of its first Middle East base in the region last year.

Hornbeck plans 16-vesssel newbuild program

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:20:00 GMT

Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc. says its board of directors has approved plans to build 16 new U.S.-flagged 300 Class DP-2 offshore supply vessels.

SeaHold GeoShips expands vessel fleet

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:20:00 GMT

SeaHold GeoShips has expanded its fleet of multi-purpose offshore vessels.

Lamprell wins rig construction contract

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:30:00 GMT

Jindal Pipes (Singapore) has contracted Lamprell to construct and deliver a fully outfitted newbuild jackup drilling rig.

Damen to unveil new PSV design family

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:45:00 GMT

Damen Shipyards says it will unveil a new platform supply vessel design and launch a range of vessels using the design.

Finance secured for Middle East vessel operator

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:25:00 GMT

Topaz Energy and Marine, a subsidiary of Renaissance Services, has secured a $380 million financing initiative, led by Standard Chartered Bank and DVB Bank.

Lewek EMAS FPSO receives first oil from the Chim Sáo project

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:20:10 GMT

EMAS say that its Lewek EMAS FPSO has received first oil from the Chim Sáo project offshore Vietnam.

Safety, offloading issues impact FLNG vessel size and layout

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:50:40 GMT

D2M is transferring its experience in the design of large ships and marine structures to floating liquid natural gas (FLNG) units.

Frontier seismic work can require site-specific programs

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:15:50 GMT

The need to discover new hydrocarbon reserves is pushing frontier exploration into the world's more remote and challenging regions.

Eastproject maturing Caspian pipelay, drilling/construction concepts

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:55:20 GMT

A pipelay barge purpose-built for operations in up to 100 m (328 ft) water depth in the Caspian Sea has completed its first full season in the Turkmen sector.

Pipelay vessel fleet shows some growth

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:40:30 GMT

The result of Offshore's 2011 survey of pipelay vessels indicates that only a handful of new pipelay vessels were added to the worldwide fleet during the two years since the previous survey.

Fjord booked for trans-Atlantic rig delivery

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:05:00 GMT

Oando Energy Services has contracted Fairstar Heavy Transport to deliver the drilling rig Respect from Lagos, Nigeria to Galveston, Texas under a $3.05-million contract.

Mobil orders FSO for Cepu block offshore Indonesia

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:30:00 GMT

Sembawang Shipyard reports a $300-million contract for an FSO tanker conversion for Mobil Cepu Ltd.

Fjell assigned dual transportation to Pascagoula

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Nabors Drilling has contracted Fairstar Heavy Transport for trans-Atlantic delivery of the construction vessel DB 301.

COSCO delivers FPSO conversion

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

COSCO Corp. (Singapore) Ltd. has delivered the converted FPSO Radiant Jewel to its Japanese owner.

Veripos to supply Alphatron with DP vessels positioning units

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Veripos reports orders from Alphatron Marine BV for 20 LD3 modular integrated mobile positioning units.

Dolphin charters newbuild Sanco Swift seismic vessel

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:10:00 GMT

Dolphin Group ASA has agreed with Sanco Shipping on a five-year charter on the Sanco Swift 16-streamer seismic vessel under construction at Kleven Maritime.

Fred. Olsen gets drillship option extension

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Fred. Olsen Energy reports it has agreed with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. to extend the time limit on Olsen’s option for construction of a second drillship.

Two more jackups destined for Abu Dhabi

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:51:00 GMT

National Drilling Company (NDC) of Abu Dhabi has exercised options with fabricator Lamprell for two jackups, both of which will be built in Hamriyah.

FPSO OSX-1 arrives in Rio de Janeiro

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:01:00 GMT

FPSO OSX-1, the first floating production, storage and offloading unit in OSX’s fleet, has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, successfully completing its journey from Singapore to Brazil.

Vanguard to deliver Goliat FPSO

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:15:00 GMT

Dockwise has clinched a second assignment for its newbuild transportation vessel Dockwise Vanguard.

Aker Solutions to supply Pusnes systems to 10 shuttle tankers

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:45:00 GMT

Aker Solutions has been awarded contracts for the supply of Pusnes offshore loading systems for 10 shuttle tankers that will operate in Brazil and Norway.

DOT 2011: EMAS notes contribution to Chim Sáo first oil

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:30:20 GMT

EMAS has announced its Lewek EMAS FPSO has received first oil from the Chim Sáo project offshore Vietnam.

TSC Group secures jackup rig package

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:06:00 GMT

TSC Group has secured a $29.2 million contract for a Super M2 jackup rig package from CIMC Raffles Shipyard.

Archer to operate Cook Inlet jackup for Buccaneer

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:55:00 GMT

Buccaneer Energy Ltd. has selected Archer Drilling LLC to operate the Adriatic XI jackup.