With the recovery in the offshore drilling market underway, Transocean has secured new long-term contracts for two of its ultra-deepwater drillships, adding over $1.24 billion to its backlog.

ASX-listed Beach Energy has completed its offshore drilling campaign in Otway Basin off Australia, describing it as a critical investment in new gas supply for the east coast market, providing much-needed gas to homes and businesses.

Offshore drilling contractor Aquadrill, formerly known as Seadrill Partners, has secured two new contracts, which will see it reactivating two of its rigs for deployment in India and Thailand.

Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill has announced a new contract has been secured by Sonadrill, Seadrill’s 50:50 joint venture with an affiliate of Angola’s Sonangol.

UK oilfield services provider Wood Plc has revealed that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Robin Watson, is retiring from the role after seven years. The company is now beginning the process to appoint his successor.

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About 28,500 workers at Norwegian shipyards, oil industry fabrication plants and other manufacturers will go on strike from April 1, unless labour unions and employers reach a new wage deal, a state-appointed mediator said on Monday.

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CNR International has announced it will introduce mandatory vaccinations for offshore North Sea workers.

An offshore worker died on Saturday in an accident aboard Fieldwood Energy's U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil platform, offshore Louisiana.