China-based Wison Offshore & Marine has awarded NOV's APL a contract to supply a Submerged Swivel and Yoke (SSY) system for deployment in shallow waters offshore West Africa. APL said the SSY would be used as a mooring and gas export solution for an FLNG floater producing liquefied natural gas (LNG) for global export, while... Continue Reading →
NKT’s Massive Investment: New Cable Laying Vessel and Giant Offshore Cable Making Plant
(OE) Denmark-based power cable-making and installation firm NKT said it would invest around one billion euros in its high-voltage power cable business, including a new high-end cable laying vessel, and a new offshore cable production plant in Sweden. NKT said the investment was needed so the company can deliver on its recently secured significant order... Continue Reading →
Strong start for Seadrill in 2023 with almost fully employed rig fleet
(OET) Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill has managed to enhance its operational and financial performance in the first quarter of 2023. With the offshore drilling upcycle in full swing, the Bermuda-headquartered rig owner believes it is well-positioned to take advantage of the improvements in the market, aided by its recent acquisition of Aquadrill. As the tightening... Continue Reading →
Recent News a ‘Mixed Bag’ for US Offshore Wind
(OE) The month of May brings a mixed bag of news for offshore wind in the United States, as outlined in the latest U.S. Offshore Wind Report from business intelligence firm Intelatus Global Partners. In the "positive" category, Intelatus said federal permitting of projects continues on schedule, and states continue to plan to procure and... Continue Reading →
Tidewater Posts Highest Quarterly Revenue Since 2015
Tidewater Inc., a leading global provider of offshore support vessels, has reported a strong start to 2023, posting its highest quarterly revenue since the fourth quarter of 2015. First quarter revenue hit $193.1 million, representing an 83% increase over the first quarter of 2022. Net income hit $10.7 million, or $0.21 per share, compared to... Continue Reading →
MODEC’s Guyana-bound FPSO destined for ExxonMobil’s fifth oil project goes to EPCI stage
Japan’s FPSO provider MODEC is moving to the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) phase for ExxonMobil’s floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO), which will work on the U.S. energy giant’s recently sanctioned fifth offshore development project in Guyana. MODEC disclosed on Monday, 8 May 2023, that it would proceed with engineering, procurement, and construction on the Uaru FPSO, following a final... Continue Reading →
NOV Wins New Contract to Supply Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Design to Havfram
NOV has signed a new contract with China's CIMC Raffles to supply another GustoMSC™ NG-20000X self-propelled wind turbine installation jack-up vessel design for Havfram, an offshore wind services company based in Norway, which recently ordered its second wind turbine installation vessel from CIMC. According to NOV, the NG-20000X-HF vessels are among the largest wind installation... Continue Reading →