Tag: offshore industry

A second person has died from injuries sustained in a recent fire at the Chevron-operated Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) oil platform offshore Angola, raising the total number of fatalities to three.

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has launched the first Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) immersion suit in the world designed for women.

On May 20, 2025, a fire broke out at around 3 a.m. local time on Chevron’s deepwater Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) oil platform, located offshore, about 60 miles off the coast of Cabinda, Angola.

The USCG has issued an investigation report into an incident where a crew member aboard the offshore supply vessel Red Stag was fatally electrocuted. 

Stillstrom and the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) have joined forces to explore the implementation of offshore charging technology.

SBM Offshore announced that it has entered into a global collaboration agreement with Microsoft to develop standardized, AI-powered carbon-free floating power solutions. 

The Marine Safety Forum (MSF) draws lessons learned from an incident where a vessel experienced a leak during offshore operations due to an open strainer vent cock.

Bibby Marine announced the signing of a new shipbuilding contract with shipyard Armon, to build an electric eCSOV.

Offshore workers were evacuated from a rig near Aberdeen following a collision with a supply vessel, according to reports.

The Singaporean Government introduced a package worth SGD $100 million to boost green growth in the marine and offshore energy industries.