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  • Volume 85, Issue 4, July/August 2025

    Top 10 Drillers List; Rig Market Update; Executive Q&A; Safety Systems & PPE Special Report

    More content from Volume 85, Issue 4, July/August 2025

    Courtesy Elcome International
    An AI-generated image depicts an offshore crew member video chatting with family.
    Courtesy Nortrans
    Temis vessel in operation
    By adopting real-time tracking, automated mustering and integrated control systems, offshore operations are becoming more resilient and responsive.
    July 11, 2025
    ID 182563684 © Natallia Pershaj | Dreamstime.com
    LNG tanker and FLNG terminal in port.
    Wood Mackenzie analysts told Offshore there is potential for new exploration activities offshore Indonesia and that year-round shortages of gas in Australia will become increasingly...
    July 10, 2025
    ID 96208876 © Sedi78 | Dreamstime.com
    FLNG designs evolve to meet market needs
    Designs now focus on smaller vessels, modular liquefaction systems.
    July 10, 2025
    Courtesy Zelim
    ZOE intelligent detection and tracking platform
    Zelim's technology combines visual hardware with AI software to automatically detect when a person falls overboard and tracks their position in real time.
    July 10, 2025
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    Cooperative, coordinated strategy may be best approach to D&A challenges
    Industry participants should share resources to address the problem of end-of-life facilities in the US Gulf.
    July 9, 2025
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    FPSO hull dimensions and deadweight
    Key data points will include topsides weight, storage capacity, and layout requirements.
    July 9, 2025
    ID 193294057 © Arild Lilleboe | Dreamstime.com
    North Sea outlook: Activity gap between Norway and UK set to grow
    Out to 2030, Norway is expected to attract $43 billion in E&P investment, while the UK is expected to bring in $11.3 billion.
    July 8, 2025
    Courtesy SLB OneSubsea
    Illustration of raw water injection system.
    This case study examines the drivers, implementation and potential longer-term implications of a broader roll-out of subsea injection systems.
    July 8, 2025
    Courtesy Velesto Energy Berhad
    NAGA 5 rig
    Malaysian company Velesto Energy Berhad is focusing on offline tasks, predictive maintenance and digital monitoring.
    July 8, 2025
    ID 16807291 © Sculpies | Dreamstime.com
    Sixth-generation semisubs face declining rig values
    An aging fleet, high reactivation costs, and declining demand have rig owners facing tough choices.
    July 8, 2025
    Courtesy COSL
    COSLProspector semi-submersible drilling rig
    Led by COSL, top contractors now claim 51% of the market.
    July 7, 2025
    ID 120395170 © Witoon Muenhong | Dreamstime.com
    Personnel basket transfer from supply boat to offshore oil and gas rig.
    Offshore polled more than 100 of its readers, and 38% voted for better safety culture and leadership engagement as the greatest opportunity for improving safety in offshore oil...
    July 7, 2025
    Courtesy DNV, Jason Steanos
    Offshore industry seeks to improve safety standards amid aging fleets.
    The offshore industry must act decisively to improve safety standards amid an aging fleet.
    July 3, 2025
    Courtesy Salunda
    Simulation of workers being monitored while operating in a red zone.
    Digital "red zone" monitoring tools and wearable technologies are having a transformative impact on crew well-being and offshore safety culture.
    June 27, 2025
    Courtesy viAct
    AI device alerts that a worker is not wearing a safety mask.
    Traditional monitoring methods often leave gaps in surveillance, leading to delayed emergency response and compliance issues.
    June 27, 2025
    ID 355735726 © Tatsiana Kuryanovich | Dreamstime.com
    AI-generated image of an offshore rig on fire.
    Effective corrosion management of offshore steel infrastructures results in a reduction of fire hazards and extends an asset's lifespan.
    June 23, 2025
    Courtesy Fennex
    Reviewing safety programs for the Noble Intrepid
    A five-year partnership between Fennex and Noble Corp. has led to the development of AI-powered predictive safety technology that is now fully implemented across Noble's offshore...
    May 15, 2025