Every day, the world uses around one hundred million barrels of oil. The term “big oil” is used pejoratively to describe the industry’s lobbying power. But is big always better? This week, we look at both the biggest and the best, and the biggest and the worst of the oil industry. Big finds:...
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COLUMN | Namibia and Nigeria – Plunder on the dancefloor, kicks on the drill floor? [Offshore Accounts]
Oh, to be young today! I know, I know, I know, I know, Sophie Ellis Bextor’s 2001 single “Murder on the Dancefloor” is back topping the charts after it appeared in a post cinematic rip-off of The Talented Mr. Ripley, and David Guetta is filling the dancefloors with his Grammy nominated “Baby Don’t...
COLUMN | What are the consequences of the offshore surge? Tidewater’s triumph provides Chinese yards with boom, and starts North Sea exodus [Offshore Accounts]
One of the delights of the offshore market recovery has been the surge in charter rates for platform supply vessels (PSVs) around the world. Tidewater’s triumphant presentation at the Barclays CEO Energy Conference earlier this month showed the potency of the market recovery that the company has driven ever onwards and upwards after its acquisition […]
AWARDS 2022 | Best Compact Tug – Hercules & Samson – Ad Hoc Marine Designs
Best Compact Tug – Hercules & Samson – Ad Hoc Marine Designs A fascinating new take on tug design. Catamaran tugs are very rare, but these versatile small units a ..
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VESSEL REVIEW | Samson – Compact catamaran tugs handed over to UK operator
Isle of Wight-based shipbuilder Aluminium Marine Consultants (AMC) recently completed the construction of two new catamaran tugs in a series for a local operator. The sis ..
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Sea trials completed for UK-built catamaran tugs
Isle of Wight-based shipbuilder Aluminium Marine Consultants (AMC) has completed sea trials of two new catamaran tugs ordered by an unnamed customer. The sister vessels H ..
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Crowley charters Brusco tug for Puget Sound operations
Crowley Maritime Corporation’s ship assist and escort services group has entered into an agreement with Brusco Tug and Barge for the charter of the EPA Tier IV-comp ..
VESSEL REVIEW | Apollo – Crowley’s compact, eco-friendly escort tug to serve San Francisco Bay Area
The ship assist and harbour escort services division of US-based Crowley Maritime Corporation has taken delivery of a new compact, flush-decked, and highly manoeuvrable Z ..
Diversified Marine wins newbuilding orders from Brusco Tug and Barge
Portland, Oregon builder Diversified Marine has received orders for two tugs in a series from Brusco Tug and Barge of Longview, Washington. The Robert Allan Ltd-designed ..