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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Petrobas scores again in Santos Basin
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Petrobas scores again in Santos Basin

Petrobras today announced the discovery of a new accumulation of good quality oil (26º API) in the Santos Basin pre-salt reservoirs. The discovery resulted

February 16, 2011
Total Views: 118

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Lawsuit: BP Vice President Resigned Before Spill Over Safety Concerns
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Lawsuit: BP Vice President Resigned Before Spill Over Safety Concerns

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- A BP PLC (BP, BP.LN) vice president in charge of drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico resigned over safety concerns just months

February 15, 2011
Total Views: 129

Defense

2012 Budget includes $358.4 million for BOEMRE reorganization and Reform

WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama today announced his request for $358.4 million to fund the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and

February 15, 2011
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Obama’s Budget Would Charge Oil and Gas Drillers New Fees
Defense

Obama’s Budget Would Charge Oil and Gas Drillers New Fees

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Oil and gas drillers would be charged new fees and royalty rates under President Barack Obama’s 2012 spending plan announced

February 15, 2011
Total Views: 24

News

Bureau Veritas speeds deepwater development with Brazilian university

International classification society Bureau Veritas has agreed a technical co-operation deal with COPPE/UFRJ, the Ocean Engineering department of the

February 15, 2011
Total Views: 60

Maersk places $1.2b jack-up order with Keppel
Engineering News

Maersk places $1.2b jack-up order with Keppel

Maersk Drilling, an entity within the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group, has signed a contract with Keppel FELS Limited in Singapore for the construction of two

February 15, 2011
Total Views: 130

ABS announces new CEO
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ABS announces new CEO

ABS Announces Christopher J. Wiernicki to Become CEO, Robert D. Somerville Remains as Chairman (Houston, TX—)  ABS President and Chief Operating Officer

February 15, 2011
Total Views: 77

Monday, February 14, 2011
HHI delivers 5,000th HiMSEN Marine Engine
Engineering News

HHI delivers 5,000th HiMSEN Marine Engine

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world largest shipbuilder and marine engine manufacturer, achieved an aggregate 5,000 unit of HiMSEN (Hi-Touch Medium Speed

February 14, 2011
Total Views: 93

Engineering News

Keppel FELS Brasil secures two FPSO topside contracts worth R$500 million

Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), through its subsidiary Keppel FELS Brasil, has secured two contracts totalling R$500 million (approx.

February 14, 2011
Total Views: 76

IMO spells out action needed to tackle piracy
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IMO spells out action needed to tackle piracy

-Via the International Maritime Organization website Failure to implement fully the IMO guidance, including the industry-developed best management practices,

February 14, 2011
Total Views: 95

Military Sealift Command completes annual resupply mission to Antarctica
Defense

Military Sealift Command completes annual resupply mission to Antarctica

Military Sealift Command-chartered container ship MV BBC Ems departed McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Feb. 13 after delivering more than 84,000 square feet of

February 14, 2011
Total Views: 39

News

BOEMRE – Oil Spill Containment Systems Not Ready Yet

HOUSTON (Dow Jones)–Oil companies haven’t been able to show that they can effectively respond to a future oil spill in the deep-water Gulf of

February 14, 2011
Total Views: 100

News

Royal Caribbean signs letter of intent with Meyer Werft for two new generation ships

MIAMI/PAPENBURG: Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. has signed a letter of intent with the Papenburg, Germany-based Royal Carribean International  to build the

February 14, 2011
Total Views: 25

News

Seadrill considers reorganization of its harsh environment activities

Hamilton, Bermuda – Seadrill is currently evaluating the structure of the company’s harsh environment activities which include the six drilling

February 14, 2011
Total Views: 14

Sunday, February 13, 2011
News

Marlink Expands Contract with DOF ASA

Marlink, the global provider of maritime satellite communications, has secured a new three year contract with DOF ASA, a Norwegian based operator of offshore

February 13, 2011
Total Views: 97

Breaking News: Merchant Vessel Hijacking confirmed in Arabian Sea – UPDATE
Maritime Security Incidents

Breaking News: Merchant Vessel Hijacking confirmed in Arabian Sea – UPDATE

Just in from the Office of Naval Intelligence – UPDATE Bulk Carrier M/V SININ has been confirmed hijacked at 1548Z on 12 February in position 201409N

February 13, 2011
Total Views: 55

Saturday, February 12, 2011
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Navy

Swiftships & US Navy Ignore Current Events Announcing Deal With Egypt

Swiftships Shipbuilders of Morgan City, La., is being awarded a $20,221,529 modification to previously awarded contract  for the detail, design and

February 12, 2011
Total Views: 31

Friday, February 11, 2011
Petrobras approves order for 7 deepwater rigs for $4.64B
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Petrobras approves order for 7 deepwater rigs for $4.64B

Petrobras’ board of directors approved the bidding process for the construction, in Brazil, of the first seven of a total of 28 offshore drilling rigs

February 11, 2011
Total Views: 48

MSRC orders $1.3 million oil spill detection system from Rutter
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MSRC orders $1.3 million oil spill detection system from Rutter

St. John’s, NL, Canada: Canadian based Rutter Technologies, a division of Rutter Inc. (TSX: RUT), has entered into an agreement MSRC to provide its Oil

February 11, 2011
Total Views: 37

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Coast Guard Commandant Addresses The Passenger Vessel Association

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp discussed the Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Performance Plan, merchant mariner credentialing and the maritime

February 11, 2011
Total Views: 25