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GLO Marine and VMS Group Join Forces for ‘Green’ Vessel Retrofitting

Feb 14, 2024

Retrofit specialist GLO Marine and expert in propulsion systems VMS Group have teamed up to expand their collaboration into comprehensive retrofits and vessel modifications, with a primary focus on decarbonization initiatives.In a strategic move towards advancing sustainable maritime practices…

Equinor Books DOF’s AHTS Vessel for Norwegian Ops

Feb 02, 2024

Equinor has booked DOF Group’s anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel Skandi Iceman for its Norwegian operations, along with ROV services to be provided by the company.The contract award means that the DOF Group will have two anchor handlers…

BP's Murlach North Sea Development Gets Nod from UK Authorities

Sep 13, 2023

The UK government has approved BP's proposed development of the Murlach oil and gas field in the UK North Sea.The Murlach Field Development will be a redevelopment of the Murlach Field (part of Marnock-Skua), located in the Central North Sea…

BP Taps DORIS for Offshore Wind Engineering Services

Sep 06, 2023

Offshore engineering firm DORIS has been awarded a framework agreement by BP to provide engineering services to BP’s offshore wind projects.This framework will see DORIS support BP globally.Across the five-year agreement, DORIS will provide engineering for scopes such as concept development…

HAV Group Acquires DP Specialist Undheim Systems

Sep 01, 2023

Norway's HAV Group has completed the acquisition of Undheim Systems AS, a provider of dynamic positioning (DP) systems for vessels. The consideration for the purchase includes a non-material cash amount and 250,000 shares in HAV Group ASA, valued at NOK 14…

Countdown is On for SPE Offshore Europe 2023

Aug 25, 2023

With just days to go until the 50th anniversary edition of SPE Offshore Europe 2023 launches, excitement is building for the milestone event.Register now for the free-to-attend conference and exhibition which will be held at P&J Live, Aberdeen…

DORIS Selected as Principal Designer for Two Floating Wind Farms in Scotland

Aug 03, 2023

Offshore engineering services company DORIS has been appointed Principal Designer on the Broadshore and Bellrock floating offshore wind farm projects in Scotland by the BlueFloat Energy | Renantis Partnership.The Broadshore and Bellrock projects…

DORIS Secures Second Contract for Gray Whale 3 Floating Offshore Wind Farm in South Korea

Jun 26, 2023

Offshore engineering services firm DORIS has secured a second Front-end Engineering Design (FEED) contract for the Gray Whale 3 floating offshore wind farm in South Korea. The scope of the FEED includes the project’s full electrical and communications system to the grid connection…

Equinor Chooses DORIS as Owner's Engineer for Offshore Wind and Low Carbon Projects

Jun 13, 2023

Norwegian energy firm Equinor has selected the engineering firm DORIS to provide Owner’s Engineering services under a Master Services Framework Agreement for offshore wind and low-carbon projects. Across the five-year agreement, DORIS will provide…

Unique Group Names New CEO

May 30, 2023

Unique Group, a subsea technology and engineering services firm, has appointed Sahil Gandhi as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Himanshu (Harry) Gandhi, who will now assume the position of Chairman of the Group.Acting as Unique Group’s COO since 2017…

Exxon-Led Group Earned Nearly $6 Billion in Guyana Last Year

May 25, 2023

Exxon Mobil and two partners earned $5.8 billion last year from offshore oil production in Guyana, according to audited results filed in an appeal of a court ruling that found them in breach of insurance obligations.The filing is the first disclosure of 2022 profits Exxon…

OSM Maritime Group and Thome Group Get Merger Approvals, Creating a Ship Management Giant

May 22, 2023

OSM Maritime Group and Thome Group have received approvals from competition authorities to merge and create one of the world's largest ship management companies.The merged company, OSM Thome, says it will be a powerhouse in the international ship management market…

HAV Group Set to Acquire Undheim Systems, Adding DP Capabilities

May 09, 2023

Norway's HAV Group ASA has agreed to acquire Undheim Systems AS, a provider of dynamic positioning (DP) systems for vessels.'The planned technology acquisition is a strategic move that accelerates HAV Group's plans to offer digital functionality…

Wood Group to Engage with Apollo on $2.1B Proposal

Apr 17, 2023

John Wood Group said on Monday it has decided to engage with Apollo Management for a firm offer from the private equity firm for a final buyout price of 240 pence per share, which values the group at about 1.66 billion pounds ($2.06 billion)…

ABL Group to Acquire AGR from Akastor

Mar 20, 2023

Norwegian energy and marine consultancy group ABL Group has agreed to acquire 100% shares in offshore engineering, consultancy, and software company AGR from Akastor.'The purpose is to bolster ABL Group’s offering within well and reservoir consultancy…

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