Feature 1 | GULF OF MEXICO
Contracts for drilling semi-submersibles
for Gulf of Mexico
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) commission power
conversion specialist to provide solutions for two drilling semi-submersibles.
ower conversion specialist working to deliver La Muralla III and Converteam, stating: “Our end-to-
Converteam has been project, due for completion in 2009, end solution selected by the client is a
Pcommissioned by DSME, Korea, with sea trials scheduled for 2010. Th e totally integrated package, using in-house
on behalf of Mexican drilling company DSME-built vessel is currently at Geoje engineering capabilities and products
Grupo-R, to provide dynamic positioning, Island shipyard in South Korea and will manufactured by Converteam facilities
power and automation and propulsion be used in oil drilling operations within in the UK and France.”
systems for two Daewoo-built drilling the Gulf of Mexico. This follows an earlier contract for
semi-submersibles, La Muralla III and a Converteam UK Ltd’s offshore and Converteam in 2007 at DSME to supply
second, as yet unnamed vessel. merchant business director, Andy electric power and propulsion systems
Since the fi rst order was received in Cooper, highlighted the successful onboard three LNG carriers for a
January 2008, Converteam has been working partnership between DSME Norwegian shipowner. OMT
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LLOYDS REGISTER EDUCATIONAL TRUST SHIP SAFETY AWARDS
Nominations are invited for the 2008 RINA - Lloyds Register Educational Trust Ship Safety Awards.
Entries close 1st January 2009
The RINA- Lloyds Register Educational Trust Ship Safety Awards
recognise recent innovations or developments which have led to an improvement of safety at sea, or which
have the potential to do so.
Entries may be submitted directly by individuals or teams from universities and industry from any country, and
may cover design, construction, research, equipment or operations. Entries are judged on originality, quality of
design, feasibility of production and contribution to ship safety.
Members who are aware of recent work by a university, company or organisation which has or could lead to
an improvement in safety at sea are invited to nominate them for one of the Awards, giving brief details of the
achievement. The nominated university, company or organisation will then be invited to submit an entry.
There are separate categories for universities and industry. An Award of £1500 is made in each of the categories
and will be presented at the 2009 RINA Annual Dinner.
Requests for further information and expressions of interest should be forwarded to:
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