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Apr 19, 2011
Pipavav Shipyard in talks to sell stake to foreign player
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Western India Shipyard bags Rs 60 cr order from Aban Offshore
In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, the company said it has signed the repair order for the jack-up oil rig and the scope of work includes steel renewal, pipe renewal, paint protection, supply of various machinery and equipment.
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Russia's RFC to buy up to 6 shipyards this year
Russian Financial Corporation (RFC) plans to buy up to six shipyards this year, possibly partly financed through a bond issue, but has no plans to float its ship-building business, its chairman said on Tuesday.
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Hyundai Heavy Wins Orders for Drillship, Containerships
Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s biggest shipbuilder, today won an order to build an ultra-deepwater drillship for Fred Olsen Energy. The contract also includes an option the Norwegian company can exercise to purchase a similar second drillship.
The drillship, measuring 229 m long, 36 m wide and with the water depth capacity up to 3,600 meters (12,000 feet), is due for delivery August 2013. With the drillship-specific fuel-efficient and safety-enhancing design, Hyundai Heavy’s drillships improve stability while operating.
Hyundai Heavy has won the most drillship orders in the world this year with six drillships and options for additional three drillships.
In addition, the Ulsan-based company clinched an order to build four containerships that can carry 5,000 units of standard 20-foot shipping container for Container Carrier Corp. This contract also includes an option exercisable by the Greece-based company to order four same class containerships. Including this order, Hyundai Heavy has won orders for 22 containerships this year.
By winning 34 ships, or USD 9.2 billion as of April, Hyundai Heavy achieved 46% of new orders target of USD 19.8 billion in shipbuilding, offshore and plant business.
The drillship, measuring 229 m long, 36 m wide and with the water depth capacity up to 3,600 meters (12,000 feet), is due for delivery August 2013. With the drillship-specific fuel-efficient and safety-enhancing design, Hyundai Heavy’s drillships improve stability while operating.
Hyundai Heavy has won the most drillship orders in the world this year with six drillships and options for additional three drillships.
In addition, the Ulsan-based company clinched an order to build four containerships that can carry 5,000 units of standard 20-foot shipping container for Container Carrier Corp. This contract also includes an option exercisable by the Greece-based company to order four same class containerships. Including this order, Hyundai Heavy has won orders for 22 containerships this year.
By winning 34 ships, or USD 9.2 billion as of April, Hyundai Heavy achieved 46% of new orders target of USD 19.8 billion in shipbuilding, offshore and plant business.
*Photo : Signing Ceremony with Container Carrier Corp. (Mr. Kim Oi-hyun, senior executive vice president and CEO of Hyundai Heavy (fifth from left) and Mr. Gerry Ventouris, CEO of Container Carrier Corp.(seventh from left)
*Photo : Deepwater Champion, the first drillship Hyundai Heavy delivered on November 16, 2010
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Canrig SureGrip™ chosen for prestigious OTC 'Spotlight on Technology' Award
Canrig's SureGrip™ ball-and-pocket gripping technology was recently selected for one of the Offshore Technology Conference's (OTC) prestigious "Spotlight on Technology" awards at the upcoming 2011 show. First Subsea is the exclusive manufacturer and technology partner for SureGrip.Award recipients are recognized for innovative technology with the potential to have a significant impact within the oil and gas industry in coming years. The OTC Spotlight committee chose only 15 winners from hundreds of submissions. Selections were based on the following five criteria: new, innovative, proven, broad interest and significant impact.
"This award is an excellent opportunity to showcase the new SureGrip technology at our industry's leading technology event," said Justin Jarski, SureGrip Project Line Manager. "We're really on to something with the ball-and-pocket gripping technology and think it has the potential to change how pipe is handled in our industry."
"We are delighted that Canrig's SureGrip™ will receive a "Spotlight on Technology" award at this year's OTC show. The tool's innovative gripping technology is already shaping the way people think about pipe handling during casing running," enthused Brian Green, general manager, First Subsea Ltd.
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Statoil secured helicopter services from Stavanger
Statoil has awarded Bristow Norway a new contract for offshore helicopter services running from Stavanger Airport, Norway. The estimated value of the contract is over NOK 1 billion.
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The contract covers the use of two dedicated Sikorsky S92 helicopters.All installations with helicopter flights from Stavanger will be served under this contract. Statoil's helicopter flights from Stavanger go to the Sleipner, Draupner, Volve and Glitne fields in the North Sea.
Bristow currently holds the contract for these flights, using the same type of helicopter.
Both helicopters will be upgraded to the latest standard prior to the commencement of the new contract.
"Statoil has undertaken a large-scale upgrade of our helicopter park in recent years, using the latest proven technological solutions. Well suited for offshore flights this type of helicopter will bring our employees offshore in a safe and secure manner," says Jannicke Hilland, senior vice president of joint operations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) in Statoil.
The contract duration is for five years, coupled with the possibility of three one-year options. Planned start-up is in March 2013.
"There is increasing competition within helicopter service, which we look upon as a very positive development. This deal is based on competition and secures helicopter capacity for Statoil for many years to come," says Gunn Vik, who heads up procurement for operations and maintenance in Statoil.
Statoil has contracts in effect with both Bristow Norway and CHC Norway for helicopter services on the NCS. Helicopter types S92 and Eurocopter EC225 are used for such flights from a total of six helicopter bases located on the Norwegian coast – from Hammerfest in the north to Stavanger in the south.
Source: Statoil
Source: Statoil
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Niko Signs Three New PSCs in Trinidad
Niko Resources Ltd. announced that the Company has signed three new Production Sharing Contracts with the Trinidad and Tobago Government:
- The first block, NCMA2 is located approximately 50 kilometers NNW of the northern coast of Trinidad and will be operated by Niko who will hold a 56% interest. The block covers 251,870 acres and is located in water depths from 150 to 170 metres. - Both the NCMA2 block and the NCMA3 Block discussed below are on trend with the multi TCF Hibiscus and Chaconia gas fields. - The second block, NCMA3 is located approximately 25 kilometers NNW of the northern coast of Trinidad and will be operated by Niko who will hold a 80% interest. The block covers 520,439 acres and is located in water depths from 100 to 150 metres. - The third block, Block 4(b) is located approximately 100 kilometers east of the eastern coast of Trinidad in the Columbus Basin and will be operated by Niko who will hold a 100% interest. The block covers 396,634 acres and is located in water depths ranging from 200 to 700 metres. The block is located directly north of Block 5(c) where to date several gas discoveries have been made. The block contains several undrilled structures with very pronounced seismic amplitude anomalies which suggest the potential presence of hydrocarbons.
Country Summary
When combined with previously announced acreage as summarized below, the company now has an interest in 8 blocks in various proven hydrocarbon basins with potential for oil and/or gas discoveries. All blocks are managed by Production Sharing Contracts.
Source: Niko Resources
Source: Niko Resources
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UK's Centrica inks Trinidad oil/gas production deal
* Trinidad and Tobago looking to boost oil, natgas output (Adds drilling plans by state-owned energy company, paragraph 4)
(Reuters) - Britain's Centrica signed a production sharing contract on Monday with Trinidad and Tobago allowing the company to explore, develop and produce hydrocarbons from one of the country's offshore blocks.
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AVEVA to exhibits field proven marine solutions at NOR-Shipping
Oslo, Norway: AVEVA (LSE:AVV), a leader in engineering design and information management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries, today announced that it will be participating in the Nor-Shipping trade fair, in Oslo from May 24th -27th showcasing its field proven marine solutions.
AVEVA staff will be on hand to discuss the full AVEVA Marine integrated engineering and design portfolio, as well as to discuss AVEVA's information management capabilities and the recently launched Integrated Shipbuilding Strategy.
Demonstrations at the event include:
- AVEVA MARS, a purpose-built shipyard process management system that optimises project control, logistics, materials management, resource and production planning.
- AVEVA NET, a digital asset management solution that enables powerful information access and validation across disciplines, between organisations, and around the world.
- AVEVA Review, a powerful 3D visualisation tool for large, complex marine models. With features such as walk-through, animation, and high-quality photo-realistic images, AVEVA Review lets you analyse designs and communicate complex ideas.
The Integrated Shipbuilding Strategy embraces the business lifecycle of the entire shipyard. Featured in a recent business paper, it explores how shipyards can optimise the design, procurement and production process through improved information management, shortening schedules, increasing productivity and driving down costs.
Helmut Schuller, Senior Vice President of AVEVA East EMEA, comments, "Unique to the marine industry we offer field-proven solutions that integrate key business operations to dramatically enhance productivity and profitability, lower overall production costs, and reduce project cycle times. AVEVA understands the critical success factors and how to deliver the right information, the right resources, and the right material so shipyards can make the right decisions. Nor-Shipping is the ideal place for us to showcase these capabilities."
To learn more about the capabilities of AVEVA technology visit AVEVA on stand C03-02a.
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Hanjin Secures $721M Dollar Investment Plan with Philippines Shipyard Project
Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction plans on starting the construction of the shipyard in Subic by next month so as to complete the project by the year 2016. The Subic shipyard will serve the purpose of a base for foreign operations as intended by Hanjin Heavy. Subic shipyards will be well-equipped with facilities that help in producing liquefied natural gas carriers, plants like steel bridges and other large ships as well. Final dates for submitting bids for this tender will be on 31st Dec 2016.
Project Status: Planning
Project Location: Philippines
Project Value: US$ 721 million
Country: Korea
Estimated Cost: USD 721000000 ( seven hundred and twenty-one million )Source: Newswiretoday
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Wärtsilä provides total propulsion package for Dockwise "0" type vessel
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions integrator, has been awarded the contract to supply a total propulsion package for a new semi-submersible heavy lift vessel. With an overall length of 270 metres, this ship is the largest of its type ever to be built.
The scope of supply for the contract specifies two Wärtsilä 6L38 engines and two Wärtsilä 12V38 engines for the ship’s main propulsion, and one Wärtsilä 6L20 auxiliary engine. Wärtsilä will also supply the reduction gear system, two controllable pitch propellers, two retractable thrusters and one bow thruster. The equipment has been ordered by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd who will build the ship for the owner and operator, Dockwise Shipping BV, the Netherlands-based provider of transportation and logistics services for heavy marine applications. The vessel is scheduled to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2012.
The unique design of the vessel represents a new generation in heavy lift transport ships. It is an entirely fresh concept that is capable of transporting complete Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units for the offshore industry.
In announcing the award of this contract, Arthur Boogaard, General Manager, Business Sales, Wärtsilä Ship Power commented: “This is a major project and a very important vessel that will be operating around the world. It is the largest ship of its type ever built with a unique and new design, and it is, therefore, a great honour for Wärtsilä to have been selected to supply the entire propulsion solution and other equipment. Our strong reputation as the industry’s leading systems integrator was a critical factor in the selection process. We have also enjoyed a long term relationship with Dockwise, and have successfully partnered them in other major projects.”
Dockwise Shipping BV currently operates a fleet of 19 semi-submersible heavy transport vessels, which is the largest and most versatile fleet of its type in the world.
Source: Wartsila
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Subsea 7 Adds New Schilling Robotics ROV Systems to Flee
The ACV ROV system is an addition to Subsea 7’s existing fleet of construction vehicles and will be mobilized on Subsea 7’s new pipelay/heavy lift vessel, the Seven Borealis. Incorporating advanced power sharing technology, the ACV is capable of performing the most demanding subsea construction tasks and has a comprehensive track record for delivering both performance and reliability.
The HD™ ROV system is a work-class vehicle which provides flexibility for construction and inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) applications.
The HD’s™ integrated system design leverages modular sub-systems for ease of maintenance, and provides the most on-board space available in a mid-size vehicle for integrating specialized intervention tooling. Subsea 7 will mobilize the HD systems to support ROV-based IMR work in the Norwegian Sea and North Sea.
“We are very pleased that Subsea 7 has selected Schilling and our ROV systems to support their offshore operations.
The continued relationship with Subsea 7 is testament to the flexibility and durability of Schilling systems,” states Tyler
Schilling, chief executive officer for Schilling Robotics.
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Aker Solutions awarded major subsea contract extensions
Aker Solutions has received notification that Statoil has exercised options for the engineering, procurement and construction of three subsea work-over systems for use on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Aker Solutions estimates the contract value of these three extensions to be a total of approximately NOK 1.25 billion.In February, Statoil awarded Aker Solutions a contract for one workover system to be used on the Vigdis North East development on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. It is options from this contract which have been exercised.
Workover equipment is used on every subsea well, for installing equipment and preparing the well for production. During field life, workover equipment is used during the maintenance of subsea wells to improve oil recovery.
"We are pleased to receive additional awards for our new modularised workover systems. This contract will strengthen Akers Solutions' position as one of the major providers of well access services on the Norwegian continental shelf. Our equipment provides safe and efficient well access for downhole operations, resulting in increased oil recovery," says Mads Andersen, executive vice president of Aker Solutions' subsea business area.
The workover systems project will be managed at Aker Solutions' Tranby Technology and Manufacturing Centre outside Oslo in Norway. The manufacturing of the well control package and riser elements will be completed at Tranby and the workover control module out of Aberdeen.
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Vroon Offshore Services take delivery of VOS Theia
The VOS Theia, a 1,400 dwt anchor handling tug support (AHTS) vessel built at the Fujian Shipyard in China, was delivered today, 18 April 2011, in China. The vessel will operate out of Singapore and will be managed by Vroon Offshore Services Pte Ltd.
This vessel is an upgrade on our "H"-class vessels, in terms of dynamic positioning.
We wish the vessel and her crew safe voyages.
VESSEL PARTICULARS
| Length o.a. | 59.25 m |
| Beam | 14.95 m |
| BHP | 5,150 BHP |
| Bollard Pull | 66 Tonnes |
| Dynamic Positioning | DP1 |
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New MAN engines installed – world’s largest civilian hospital ship back in actio
With four new GenSets from MAN Diesel & Turbo, the civilian hospital ship Africa Mercy is back in action off the coasts of Africa helping to provide free medical care to people in need. The Augsburg-based manufacturer of large-bore diesel engines and turbomachinery had provided the aid organisation Mercy Ships with four engines of type 5L21/31 at special cost, and these have now been installed in Durban, South Africa.
MAN Diesel & Turbo had already given the on-board electricity generators, which cover the entire hospital ship’s power requirements, to the charitable organisation last year. Due to the complexity of replacing the engines, however, the completion of the project was delayed by a few weeks. Now, the urgently needed engines are installed, and the Africa Mercy has once again been able to set sail for Sierra Leone.
The four type 5L21/31 GenSets from MAN, each delivering 1,000 kW of power, will help to cover the ship’s considerable power requirements. To provide sick and injured people off the coast of Africa with good standards of medical care, the ship has all the equipment of a medium-sized hospital. Six operating theatres, state-of-the-art medical equipment and a wealth of other systems need to be provided with power 24 hours a day. The cabins and facilities of the over 400 volunteers on board also need extra electricity.
The new auxiliary engines will help the hospital ship not only to save more than EUR 500,000 in fuel costs each year, but will also significantly reduce its CO2emissions. The reduction in vibrations, however, is one of the biggest benefits. “Our surgeons are able to work with much less disruption than previously, thanks to these new engines. Particularly complex procedures are now easier and, most importantly, safer,” says Don Stephens, founder and president of Mercy Ships.
The use of modern on-board electricity generators was facilitated by MAN Diesel & Turbo’s donation to the aid organisation of EUR 350,000.
“I’m delighted that, through our engines, we have been able to help the Mercy Ships organisation carry out its important humanitarian work along the African coastline,” says Dr. Hans-O. Jeske, acting CEO of MAN Diesel & Turbo SE.
MAN Diesel & Turbo will also be providing the aid organisation with the associated “Shipdex” data free of charge. This electronic data will make maintaining and repairing the new engines easier, and is worth around EUR 10,000.
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Tognum receives substantial follow-up order for Indian Coast Guard
Friedrichshafen/Singapore, 19 April 2011. The specialist for propulsion and power solutions Tognum has received a substantial follow-up order for the delivery of MTU engines and automation systems for 20 new vessels of the Indian Coast Guard. The value of the contract, which has been signed by the Tognum subsidiary MTU Asia, is in the medium two-digit million euro range. The delivery of the total of 60 engines will be between 2011 and 2014. In 2009, Tognum has already signed two deals for engines and automation systems for the Indian Coast Guard with a total value of 32.5 million euro.
“MTU has already sold more than 190 type 16V 4000 M90 engines to the Indian Coast Guard and Navy in recent years. They are highly valued for their proven reliability, outstanding power-to-weight ratio and also the well-established MTU service network in India,” says Peter Kneipp, member of the executive board of Tognum and responsible for the business unit Engines.
The Series 4000 engines produced in Friedrichshafen will be supplied to the Cochin Shipyard Ltd. in the southern-Indian city of Kochi. The 20 new inshore fast patrol vessels are to be powered by triple type 16V 4000 M90 engines with an output of 2,720 kW (3,648 bhp) each. In combination with waterjet drives, they will propel the vessel at speeds up to 35 knots (65 km/h). The systems to be supplied for the 48-meter patrol vessels include the MTU “Callosum” ship automation system with an integrated solution for monitoring all ship’s services that also incorporates fire detection and extinguishing systems. The reliable, easy-to-maintain and low fuel consumption engines enable the patrol vessels to remain at sea for a prolong period of time without having to return to base to replenish supplies.
The construction of the new ships is part of an expansion of the Indian Coast Guard. The varied duties of the Indian Coast Guard are fishery protection, combating smuggling and terrorism, prevention of illegal immigration, search and rescue operations as well as marine environment protection.
Source: Tognum
Source: Tognum
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Iran to build new destroyer
“Iran's Navy has become self-sufficient in surface and undersurface vessels and aerial units, and does not need other countries,” Sayyari said on the sidelines of a military parade held on the occasion of the National Army Day on Monday.
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