BP welcomes huge platform for Mad Dog 2 project to Texas
The Argos platform for the BP-operated $9 billion Mad Dog 2 project has arrived in the US after completing its 16,000-mile journey from South Korea.
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Giant foundation kicks off ‘final campaign’ for world’s largest floating wind farm off Aberdeen
The final push for the world’s largest floating wind farm off Aberdeen is underway, with a giant foundation making the first leg of its journey.
Ever Given freed, Suez ships resume transit
The Ever Given has reached the Great Bitter Lake, allowing the Suez Canal traffic jam to begin easing.
Ever Given on the move
The MT Ever Given has been partially re-floated, although there are conflicting reports about whether more work will be needed to free the container ship.
Boskalis boasts ‘record high’ order books in 2020 despite ‘turbulent’ year
Royal Boskalis Westminster said it finished 2020 in a “very solid financial position” despite a “challenging and turbulent” 12 months.
Reasons for cautious optimism among diving contractors in 2021
Diving contractors have good reason to be cautiously optimistic for the rest of 2021, according to new research from Aberdeen-based energy market intelligence firm Archer Knight.
Union hits back at ‘unsafe’ rota plan from Rever Offshore
A seafarers union has hit back at plans from Rever Offshore to continue an extended rota for workers which it claims is “unsafe”.
Updated: Boskalis acquires Rever Offshore’s subsea services business
Dutch vessel contractor Boskalis is buying Rever Offshore’s subsea services business, formerly known as Bibby Offshore.
Boskalis rounds off its work on pipeline
Aberdeen-based Boskalis Subsea Services (BSS) has announced the successful completion of a multi-million-pound contract for independent oil and gas company Perenco UK, supporting a pipeline project in the UK’s southern North Sea basin.
Ørsted completes cable pull for Hornsea Two development
Offshore wind developer Ørsted has completed a cable pull on the east coast of England for one of its major developments.
Boskalis sinks on £133m oil and gas write-down
Boskalis sank into the red for the first half of 2020 due in part to a £133m write-down of its oil and gas assets.
WATCH: Neptune removes Dutch North Sea platforms
Neptune Energy today announced the safe removal of the L10-C, L10-D and L10-G platforms from the Dutch sector of the North Sea.
WATCH: Timelapse of Neptune Energy decommissioning North Sea gas platform
Neptune Energy has released a timelapse of operations to remove a gas production platform in the Dutch sector of the North Sea.
Medical research explores best life-saving treatment for saturation divers
Ten subsea companies have pledged £65,000 towards a medical research project which aims to determine the best procedure for resuscitation of divers in a diving bell.
Workforce grows as Boskalis dives deeper into subsea market
Boskalis Subsea is once again aiming to boost its north-east workforce, just a year after unveiling new offices in Westhill.
Biggest ever Subsea Expo dives into the ‘blue economy’
Subsea Expo 2020, set to be the biggest in the event’s 15-year history, has today announced its programme of speakers for the conference which will see 70 industry professionals take to the stage at P&J Live on 11-13 February 2020.
Boskalis confirms one dead, five injured after consuming ‘toxic’ liquid on FPSO
Dutch firm Boskalis has confirmed today that one contract worker is dead and five were seriously injured after consuming a 'toxic' cleaning liquid on board a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel destined for Brazil.
North Sea FPSO deal part of £93m new transportation contracts for Boskalis
Dutch dredging and heavylift firm Boskalis has announced a clutch of new contracts worth £93m, including a transportation deal for a new North Sea FPSO.
Cut-rate labour at North Sea wind projects ‘blocking’ oil workers from sector
Firms paying cut-rate wages are stifling the flow of skilled oil and gas workers into the offshore wind sector, according to those representing North Sea seafarers.
Offshore diving safety expert almost fainted when he heard about honour
After witnessing a string of underwater deaths, David Hutchinson vowed to try and change things for the future.
Boskalis bolsters North Sea with £100m in contracts
Boskalis Subsea Services (BSS) has reinforced its position in the North Sea and affirmed its commitment to the Aberdeen area with £100 million-plus-worth of new contracts, more people and bigger premises.
N-Sea brings in new chief exec van Poppel
Subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) firm N-Sea has appointed a new chief executive.
Boskalis boat involved in ‘violent’ hijack off West Africa
A heavy transport vessel operated by maritime service firm Boskalis was the victim of a "violent" hijacking on Sunday, the Dutch firm has revealed.
Boskalis deep in the red as offshore energy wing clipped
Dutch dredging and heavy lift firm Boskalis sank into the red last year as its offshore energy division struggled in a difficult market.
Inch Cape confirm Boskalis for wind turbine and cable work
A huge Angus windfarm project has announced Dutch firm Boskalis as its preferred marine works supplier, signing a pre-construction agreement (PCA) with the firm.