VT Halter Marine, USA, has secured a contract worth US$393 million from the US Navy for the Phase II of the Egyptian Navy’s Fast Missile Craft (FMC) project.
VT Halter Marine is owned by Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering). Phase I of the project was worth US$249 million after an addition US$13.5 million was added due to changes to the work scope. The new contract is to build three FMCs and work on Phase II commences immediately with delivery of the first FMC is expected by mid 2012. The FMC is designed to perform coastal patrol, surveillance, interdiction, surface strike and naval battle group support for the 21st century. These vessels would allow the Republic of Egypt to maintain the security of its coastal regions for both itself and friendly countries, while denying access to the areas by any future adversaries. Each vessel will be approximately 62 metres in length and will incorporate ship signature control technology. High speed and maneuverability are two of the ship’s primary assets to fulfill these roles.
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Thursday, October 9, 2008
US Coast Guard accepts new Response Boat-Medium, and Rescue 21 communications system
The US Coast Guard formally accepted and introduced its new Response Boat-Medium and Rescue 21 advanced communications system during a ceremony held on in Key West, Florida.
"We're thrilled at the capabilities these assets bring to our efforts," said Capt. Scott Buschman, Key West sector commander. "Our men and women are excited to finally have the cutting edge in response boat and search and rescue communications." The Response Boat - Medium is a new small-boat platform that offers increased speed and maneuverability over the service's aging 12.5-metre response boats, which it will eventually replace. Enhanced maritime capabilities and technological advances such as water-jet propulsion, armrest integrated steering and trim controls, self-righting capability and improved crew accommodation all represent significant upgrades over the old response boat platform. Meanwhile Rescue 21 is an advanced command, control and communications system that provides new, improved technology to mariners nationwide. It is the backbone of the US’ National Maritime Distress and Response System. As the marine version of 9-1-1, it facilitates better communication and interoperability in emergency situations.
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"We're thrilled at the capabilities these assets bring to our efforts," said Capt. Scott Buschman, Key West sector commander. "Our men and women are excited to finally have the cutting edge in response boat and search and rescue communications." The Response Boat - Medium is a new small-boat platform that offers increased speed and maneuverability over the service's aging 12.5-metre response boats, which it will eventually replace. Enhanced maritime capabilities and technological advances such as water-jet propulsion, armrest integrated steering and trim controls, self-righting capability and improved crew accommodation all represent significant upgrades over the old response boat platform. Meanwhile Rescue 21 is an advanced command, control and communications system that provides new, improved technology to mariners nationwide. It is the backbone of the US’ National Maritime Distress and Response System. As the marine version of 9-1-1, it facilitates better communication and interoperability in emergency situations.
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Pacific increases production at Eureka
California-based Pacific Energy Resources has increased production from Platform Eureka in the Beta field off Long Beach, California.
The drilling rig refurbishment at Platform Eureka was recently completed and the process of working over wells has begun. The first well work has added an additional 300 barrels per day, bringing total Eureka production to approximately 1400 barrels of oil per day. The previously announced phase 2 production target of 2000 barrels of oil per day for Eureka is expected to be fully achieved by the end of October with an additional three wells returned to producing status. The company's end of September production was about 7500 barrels of oil equivalent per day. This compares to 6780 boepd in the second quarter and about 7300 boepd for the third quarter.
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The drilling rig refurbishment at Platform Eureka was recently completed and the process of working over wells has begun. The first well work has added an additional 300 barrels per day, bringing total Eureka production to approximately 1400 barrels of oil per day. The previously announced phase 2 production target of 2000 barrels of oil per day for Eureka is expected to be fully achieved by the end of October with an additional three wells returned to producing status. The company's end of September production was about 7500 barrels of oil equivalent per day. This compares to 6780 boepd in the second quarter and about 7300 boepd for the third quarter.
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Indian seafarers warn of possible boycott of Somalian waters
Mumbai: The National Union of Seafarers of India has written to the Secretary, Ministry of Shipping regarding the apprehension of seafarers trading in the pirate infested region.
It also warned the governments about a possible boycott call by NUSI to seafarers if the situation does not improve. This morning, the NUSI and Maritime Union of India (MUI) led a peach march in Mumbai for the release of the seafarers of "Stolt Valor" held in Somalia. The march started at the Royal Seamens Club on Ballard Estate and culminated at the Office of the Director General of Shipping (DGS). 12 other NUSI branch offices are also conducting similar peace marches in other Indian cities. The protests highlight an increasingly important issue within the shipping industry, and one that led major shipping industry organizations BIMCO, Intercargo, The International Group, InterManager, Intertanko, IPTA, ITF, IUMI, OCIMF, SIGTTO and ICS to issue an impassioned plea for action to protect merchant ships from pirates in the Gulf of Aden at the start of this week's IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting. At any one moment around 300 ships are passing through the area serving the needs of the nations and peoples of the world; their right to the freedom of the High Seas for lawful purposes is under intolerable threat from organized criminals.
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It also warned the governments about a possible boycott call by NUSI to seafarers if the situation does not improve. This morning, the NUSI and Maritime Union of India (MUI) led a peach march in Mumbai for the release of the seafarers of "Stolt Valor" held in Somalia. The march started at the Royal Seamens Club on Ballard Estate and culminated at the Office of the Director General of Shipping (DGS). 12 other NUSI branch offices are also conducting similar peace marches in other Indian cities. The protests highlight an increasingly important issue within the shipping industry, and one that led major shipping industry organizations BIMCO, Intercargo, The International Group, InterManager, Intertanko, IPTA, ITF, IUMI, OCIMF, SIGTTO and ICS to issue an impassioned plea for action to protect merchant ships from pirates in the Gulf of Aden at the start of this week's IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting. At any one moment around 300 ships are passing through the area serving the needs of the nations and peoples of the world; their right to the freedom of the High Seas for lawful purposes is under intolerable threat from organized criminals.
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