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TGS lands new seismic survey contract in Africa and Middle East

Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has been awarded a streamer acquisition contract in the Africa and Middle East region. A…
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TGS signs up for major Equatorial Guinea seismic data project

Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Hydrocarbon and Mining Development of the Republic…
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Where will tomorrow’s seafarers come from?

A landmark study warns that nearly half of today’s seafarers plan to quit within five years. As traditional crewing markets…
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Technip Energies secures major role on Mozambique FLNG project

French-based engineering and technology company Technip Energies has been awarded an EPCIC contract by the Eni-led Mozambique Rovuma Venture for…
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South Africa port authority moves ahead with LNG terminal development

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 25-year terminal operator agreement with Ukwanda LNG to develop an…
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IMO sounds alarm over return of Somali piracy

The International Maritime Organization and regional maritime security states have voiced alarm over a resurgence of Somali piracy following a…
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TGS lands 4D streamer contract offshore Angola

Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has been awarded a high-end 4D streamer contract offshore Angola. The program is scheduled to…
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Eni gives go-ahead for $4bn Ivory Coast project

Italian major Eni and its partners, Petroci and Vitol, have approved the final investment decision for the Baleine Phase 3…
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BW Energy launches twin offshore growth push in Gabon and Brazil

Norway’s BW Energy has made a final investment decision for the Bourdon development in the Dussafu license offshore Gabon and…
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Oceaneering wins offshore installation contract in Egypt

Houston-based Oceaneering International has been awarded an integrated offshore installation contract at the West Delta Deep Marine gas field development…
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ADES secures fresh rig deals worth $270m

Saudi oil and gas driller ADES has won one new contract and one extension for two of its rigs. ADES…
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CMA CGM to invest $820m in Kenya’s Port of Mombasa

France’s CMA CGM has agreed to invest Ksh106bn ($820m) to modernise and expand two terminals at the Port of Mombasa…
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Lars Jensen: African safari aims to uncover logistics gold rush

One of the best known names in container shipping is readying for a new adventure. Lars Jensen, who heads up…
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Bauxite storm brewing for capesizes

The seaborne bauxite trade – one of dry bulk shipping’s most reliable growth engines over the past five years –…
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Damen moves into West Africa with Dakar yard tie-up

Damen Shipyards has started operations at a key West African repair base after forming a joint venture with the Senegalese…
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Diana takes hostile route in push for Genco

Diana Shipping has taken its takeover fight for Genco Shipping & Trading straight to shareholders, launching a tender offer to…
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ADES lands Nigeria rig deal worth $93m

Saudi drilling contractor ADES Holding has won a new contract in Nigeria for the jackup Shelf Drilling Victory, bolstering its…
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Somali pirates hijack tanker off Yemen

Somali pirates have seized a small product tanker off Yemen, in the latest incident pointing to a renewed threat in…
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Subsea7 and SLB alliance secures Angola contract with ExxonMobil

Subsea7 has picked up a new subsea contract offshore Angola, continuing its run of work in West Africa. The Oslo-listed…
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Piracy resurges in Somali waters amid wider regional shipping crisis

Somali piracy is back in the spotlight after four attacks in as many days, including two vessel hijackings, prompting authorities…
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