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First Damen Twin Axe for Offshore O&G

May 27, 2015

To develop its large fleet, Groen Offshore, Guard & Support has selected the first Damen Twin Axe Fast Crew Supplier 2610 to be customised with Offshore Oil & Gas standby capabilities. The Netherlands-based company will deploy the new vessel…

ABS Selects Board of Directors, Advisory Council & Members

May 04, 2015

At the 152nd Annual Meeting of the Members of ABS, industry leaders were elected to serve on a number of bodies that contribute to the operation of the classification society as it fulfills its mission of promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environment…

JSMEA Offers Access to Japan’s Offshore Suppliers

Apr 29, 2015

New website and brochure provide a comprehensive list of Japanese suppliers to the offshore industry The Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association (JSMEA) has compiled a list of Japanese-made ship machinery and equipment products for offshore units…

ABS Executive Chairs Forum at Sea Asia

Apr 20, 2015

ABS Executive Vice President of Corporate Energy Development Ken Richardson says managing Big Data is critical to the future of offshore.(Singapore) ABS, the leading provider of classification services to the global marine and offshore industries…

NOIA: Safety is First Priority Offshore

Apr 09, 2015

National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) president Randall Luthi joined American Petroleum Institute (API) president and CEO Jack Gerard and International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) president and CEO Stephen Coleville this…

OTC Names Technology Award Winners

Mar 06, 2015

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), which takes place May 4-7 in Houston, has announced 17 technologies that will receive the Spotlight on New Technology SM Award. The 2015 awards will be presented May 4, in the NRG Center Rotunda Lobby…

Barril Appointed COO of SBM Offshore

Feb 01, 2015

SBM Offshore is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Barril as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective March 1, 2015.  Philippe's appointment as a member of the Management Board is subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 15…

The Deepwater Sector's Perfect Storm

Jan 20, 2015

Impact of $50 oil and Petrobras implosion on contracting in the floating production sector  The drop in oil/gas prices and ongoing implosion in Petrobras have combined to create a perfect storm in the deepwater sector. More than 170 projects…

SBM Offshore Cutting 1,200 Jobs Worldwide

Dec 11, 2014

Dutch oil platform leasing company SBM Offshore is cutting 1,200 jobs, or slightly more than 11 percent of its global workforce, as part of a cost-saving programme.The company, which settled a bribery case with Dutch prosecutors for a record $200 million payment last month…

DSCV SBM Installer Sold to OS Installer

Dec 01, 2014

SBM Offshore has entered into an agreement to sell the DSCV SBM Installer, a Diving Support and Construction Vessel (DSCV), to OS Installer AS for US$150 million in cash.OS Installer AS is a newly established joint venture between Ocean Yield ASA (75%) and SBM Offshore (25%)…

FPSO Cidade de Ilhabela Formally on Hire

Nov 24, 2014

SBM Offshore is pleased to announce FPSO Cidade de Ilhabela is formally on hire after achieving first oil and completing a 72 hour continuous production test leading to Production Acceptance Notice (PAN).  The FPSO will operate under a twenty year charter and operate contract with Petrobras S…

Petrobras Clarification on Bribe Payment Allegation

Nov 16, 2014

With regards news reports involving SBM Offshore, Petrobras wishes to clarify the following:The company established an Internal Investigation Commission on February 13, 2014, the same day it became aware of the news about the alleged payment of bribes by SBM to Petrobras employees…

SBM Offshore Reaches Out-of-court Settlement

Nov 12, 2014

SBM Offshore today reached an out-of-court settlement ex Article 74 of the Dutch Criminal Code with the Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office (Openbaar Ministerie) over the inquiry into alleged improper payments.  Furthermore, the United States…

Billings Assumes OMSA Leadership

Dec 02, 2013

The Offshore Marine Service Association announced that Ben Billings has officially assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer.  Billings comes to OMSA from Washington, D.C. where he has worked for the past nine years on maritime issues in the U…

New Maritime Bank Targets 2Q 2014 Operations

Oct 04, 2013

Maritime & Merchant - A new maritime bank aims to bridge funding gap in maritime finance marketAn experienced team of shipping, offshore and finance professionals are pleased to announce the intention to establish Maritime & Merchant Bank…

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