Latest maritime operations updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Transocean, an offshore drilling contractor based in Switzerland, has secured multimillion-dollar extensions for two of its semi-submersible rigs operating in Norwegian waters, as reported by Offshore Energy. These extensions highlight the continued demand for harsh environment drilling capabilities.
Offshore Energy
Norwegian energy data company TGS has initiated two offshore acquisition campaigns, as reported by Offshore Energy. The campaigns are taking place offshore Africa and in the US Gulf.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Petronas Carigali, a subsidiary of Malaysia's state-owned Petronas, is divesting a partial stake to SMJ Energy in a production sharing contract for fields off the coast of Sabah. This move, along with another PSC award, enhances Sabah's position as an energy growth hub in Malaysian waters.
Offshore Energy
Fugro is set to commence geophysical surveys later this month at a 2 GW offshore wind farm site in Scotland, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative marks a significant step in the development of renewable energy infrastructure in the region.
Offshore Energy
Jurong Shipyard, a subsidiary of Seatrium, has initiated arbitration proceedings against Petrobras Netherlands over an FPSO deal, as reported by Offshore Energy. The dispute involves the Singapore-based marine solutions provider and a subsidiary of Brazil's Petrobras.
Offshore Energy
Norwegian vessel owner DOF Group has secured a new contract for an anchor handling vessel in the North Sea and extended an existing assignment for a platform supply vessel off the coast of Australia, as reported by Offshore Energy.
Splash247
Malaysia's MISC has won a contract with ExxonMobil to provide Papua New Guinea's first offshore floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit, as reported by Splash247. The 15-year agreement includes an option for a 15-year extension, with operations set to begin in the first half of 2028 under the Kutubu Pipeline.
Cosco Shipping Car Carriers has introduced a new service aimed at exporting automobiles from Southwestern China to Dubai and Saudi Arabia, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This initiative targets automobile manufacturers in the region to facilitate their export operations.
Offshore Energy
Italy's Eni has marked the first LNG shipment from the second phase of its project off the coast of Congo, as reported by Offshore Energy. This milestone highlights the expansion of Eni's liquefied natural gas operations in Africa.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that over 400 offshore workers employed by Bilfinger UK will strike for 48 hours next week, affecting operators such as BP, CNR, Ineos, Ithaca, and TAQA on the UK Continental Shelf. This industrial action stems from a dispute over pensions, impacting numerous offshore installations.
