Global Marine Energy.

Volvo - sure. However, did you see the piece on sunday re labour, yard capacity, new standards etc. Also the video by Mr Locke on Abbott's web-site re same issue? See Google 'rig jobs' search. You & I could get a rig job today if we wanted!! Second thoughts don't want black feathers...


Yard's are full, there's a huge skill and personnel issue. Why even the big boys did listings this year. This does not allow for the further expansion in Australia, NZ & Russia, or movement of drilling due to Mr B's oil tax. (All Rigzone articles).

To win orders and for co's to expand, the only way is to buy ready made facilities/units. PMH had some 81 'design & production' staff against NIM's 11 in 2004/05 Annual report.