Report shows enormity of GoM decommissioning market
It may come as a surprise, but for some Port Fourchon companies one of the hottest markets in the Gulf of Mexico these days has nothing to do with ...
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Storms, deepwater combine to make inspections healthy business in Port Fourchon
Add a few hurricanes to the intrinsic nature of the deepwater and you have the ideal scenario for companies specializing in checking the integrity ...
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New lock keeps bayou cargo flowing; LA 1 again seeks funding
A waterway that some contend is as vital to the offshore as its more popularized overland counterpart received a major boost late last year with th...
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Yes, they have no bananas
Determined to corner the lucrative banana trade, Louisiana Gov. Jimmie Davis on July 7, 1960, put his signature to Act 222 that created the Greater...
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HOS Centerline gives new meaning to multi-purpose vessel
When Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc. introduced its 370-ft (113-m) HOS Centerline last year, it not only gave the Gulf of Mexico the world’s ...
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HiLoad system to stabilize drillship in Arctic waters
As Remora’s first HiLoad unit prepares for sea trials, the contractor already is planning a second under an EPC contract awarded by Stena Dri...
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Frigg jacket removed to shore via novel re-float method
Buoyancy tanks guide heavy structure to Stord
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Innovation Park to showcase Norwegian technologies
For the first time, Norway’s presence at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston May 4-7 will feature an Innovation Park, where 11 comp...
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ROV winches with AHC engineered for harsh environments
Rapp Hydema has introduced ROV winches with active heave compensation (AHC) for extreme conditions such as ultra deepwater and arctic areas.
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High-capacity pumps boost Gjøa fire protection capability
Bergen-based Frank Mohn is supplying StatoilHydro’s Gjøa platform in the North Sea with what it says are the world’s largest fir...
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Mooring group sees signs of recovery
Anchor chain manufacturer Ramnäs has landed its biggest order ever. The order is to supply chain to Hyundai Heavy Industries for mooring Total...
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Stabilized antenna expected to improve satellite coverage on seismic vessel
Maritime communications specialist C2SAT has sold its first VSAT antenna for use on a seismic ship, Wavefield Inseis’ Malene Ostervold.
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Supply vessel specialist building expertise in ice operations
Transatlantic, the only Swedish shipowner operating offshore supply vessels, is gearing up to be a player in the arctic offshore market, according ...
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Micro-seismics technique sheds light on fracturing operations
A technique to visualize hydraulic fracturing operations has been developed by Guideline Oil Drilling Technology.
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Higher capacity, smoother discharge improve supply vessel cargo handling
Hopper and blow-pump bulk handling systems from MacGregor Selfunloaders increase storage capacity for offshore supply vessels (OSVs).
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Heerema orders record-size underwater pile driverHeerema Marine Contractors has ordered what will be the world’s largest, heaviest hydraulic underwater pile-driving hammer from Menck. |
Total adopts SKUA as stand-alone applicationTotal has adopted Paradigm’s SKUA 3D modeling as a stand-alone application. |
Schlumberger introduces PowerDrive ArcherSchlumberger has released PowerDrive Archer, a high build rate rotary steerable system. |
Fairstar signs loan agreement with Fortis Bank
Fairstar Heavy Transport NV (FAIR) has signed a loan agreement with Fortis Bank Nederland for a $15-million, four-year facility secured by a second...
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GAC Netherlands opens logistics, maritime service centerGAC Netherlands has opened a logistics and maritime service center in Pernis, the Netherlands. |
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