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Saipem awarded new contracts for an overall amount of approximately 1 billion USD
Saipem has been awarded two new contracts, one for EPCI offshore activities in the Middle East and the other for the development of underwater drones in Brazil. The overall amount of these new acquisitions is approximately 1 billion USD. Under the …
Jun 30, 2023 / Curious
Subsea 7 awarded contract in the Middle East
Subsea 7 on Wednesday (Jul14) announced the award of a sizeable(1) contract in the Middle East.The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of various subsea pipelines totalling approximately 40 kilometres, with …
Jul 15, 2021 / Vessels
Gulf Marine Services announces a 15-month contract award in Middle East
GMS announces the award of a 15-month contract (firm period, plus options) for one of its E-Class (Large) vessels. GMS's new customer is an international supermajor, for which GMS will provide support for offshore well-work activities. The work will …
Nov 28, 2019 / Curious
Gulf Marine Services awarded four-year contract – firm period – for a K-Class vessel in the Middle East
Gulf Marine Services (GMS) announces the award of a 4-year contract (firm period) for a K-Class (Small) vessel. GMS's customer is a Middle East national oil company, for which GMS will provide support for offshore activities. The work will be …
Nov 5, 2019 / Vessels
What we know about the ongoing “Tanker War” between Iran, Britain, US
Tensions in Middle East shipping lanes have continued to escalate after the US unilaterally pulled out of the joint comprehensive plan of action (JCPOA) nuclear treaty and reimposed sanctions on Iran.Of late, a series of tit-for-tat measures …
Aug 22, 2019 / Curious
MMA Offshore orders liquid mud agitators for its AHTS MMA Chieftain
Australian shipowner MMA Offshore orders mud agitators for its AHTS MMA Chieftain, which is operating in the Middle East region.Norwegian pump and liquid handling specialist PG Flow Solutions will supply a set of PG-Submix 80 hydraulically driven mud …
Aug 8, 2019 / Vessels
OOCL announces new Middle East / Indian Subcontinent – North Europe Service (IP3)
OOCL will be extending its North Europe service network to the East Indian Subcontinent by introducing Company’s new Middle East / Indian Subcontinent – North Europe Service (IP3) to be launched in October, 2019.Caption: Containership OOCL Antwerp - …
Jul 19, 2019 / Vessels
ONE Introduces Africa India Middle East (AIM) Service
Ocean Network Express (ONE) announces details of a new service with direct coverage between Africa, India and the Middle East (AIM). The new product will broaden ONE’s already expansive global coverage by offering direct port calls between West …
Jul 15, 2019 / Vessels
McDermott Awarded Substantial Offshore EPCI Contract in the Middle East
McDermott to provide full suite of engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) services for substantial new facilities and brownfield works projectWork includes six new offshore jackets, three associated topsides, a pipeline, two …
Mar 21, 2019 / Curious
James Fisher continues Middle East expansion with the acquisition of Murjan
James Fisher and Sons plc (JFS) has further expanded its capabilities in the Middle East with the acquisition of Murjan Al-Sharq Marine Contracting LLC (MSMC).MSMC is an established service provider based in Saudi Arabia, with a 10-year track record …
Feb 20, 2019 / Curious