Tidewater and GulfMark Offshore have announced the filing of a joint definitive proxy statement and prospectus with the US Securities and Exchange Commission regarding their pending merger.
Firmer oil prices and improving sentiment have been catalysts for several key strategic moves in recent days, as offshore contractors align themselves to make the most of the imminent upturn.
Dutch outfit Bakker Sliedrecht has been hired by Damen Shipyards to provide the main electrical systems for the under construction Bibby WaveMaster Horizon service operations vessel.