Africa
IMCA’s Technical Director retires. New director named
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has named new Technical Director to replace Jane Bugler, who retires at the end of September 2015, after 18 years in the role. According to the IMCA, Richard Benzie has been appointed Technical Director, and will join the association in the near fu
Nigerian Navy to help restrain oil theft in Nigeria
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is looking to stem crude and petroleum products theft across the country by deploying drone technology, and equipping the Nigerian Navy with vessels for monitoring Nigerian waters. According to NNPC, the Group Managing Director of the Corporation, D
Italdraghe Harvester on Its Way to Kenya
The latest Italdraghe acquatic weed harvester is now on its way to Kenya. Destined to be used to remove the mats of hyacinth and hippo grass that have been steadily taking over the waters of Lake Victoria, the harvester will be based in the city of Kisumu. The harvester, doubly certified by both the
South Africa eyeing LNG import terminal
South Africa’s power shortages could be nearing its end as the country is looking to build an LNG import facility at the west coast port of Saldanha Bay.
Rigzone Survey: What Millennials think of O&G industry career?
Rigzone, an oil and gas news and data provider, today announced the results of its recent survey, finding shifts in workplace preferences between the Millennial and the Baby Boomer generations. According to the survey, more than 20 percent of Millennials indicate that they rank challenging projects
Sonardyne’s Fusion 6G to Support Egina Subsea Construction
Total, operator for the Egina oil field offshore Nigeria, together with its construction and survey partners, has successfully installed a Fusion 6G subsea positioning network to support its development of the $15 billion project. Supplied by Sonardyne UK, the acoustic technology specified for Egina
Carbon War Room Offers Grant for Fuel-Saving Retrofit
International non-governmental organisation Carbon War Room (CWR) has issued a request for proposals to shipowners or charterers for a grant of up to USD 200,000 to partly fund the installation of continuous monitoring equipment on one vessel, as part of a retrofit expected to reduce fuel consumptio
Carbon War Room Offers Grant for Fuel-Saving Retrofit
International non-governmental organisation Carbon War Room (CWR) has issued a request for proposals to shipowners or charterers for a grant of up to USD 200,000 to partly fund the installation of continuous monitoring equipment on one vessel, as part of a retrofit expected to reduce fuel consumptio
BMT: Port Security Should Not Be an Afterthought
Port security has too often lagged behind the demands of ever more vulnerable facilities with new technology often being deployed as an after-market add-on, rather than a homogenous part of a port’s day to day working, according to risk management consultancy BMT Group. With new ports being develope
BMT: Port Security Should Not Be an Afterthought
Port security has too often lagged behind the demands of ever more vulnerable facilities with new technology often being deployed as an after-market add-on, rather than a homogenous part of a port’s day to day working, according to risk management consultancy BMT Group. With new ports being develope
Sonardyne’s subsea positioning network for Total’s Egina (Nigeria)
French oil major Total, operator for the Egina oil field offshore Nigeria, together with its construction and survey partners, has installed a Fusion 6G subsea positioning network to support its development of the $15 billion project. The acoustic technology specified for Egina was supplied by Sonar
Oman Continental Shelf Project Includes Dredging
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman has awarded Gardline CGG with the contract for the Oman continental shelf extension survey works. The agreement aims to prepare a comprehensive file to complete the extension of the limits of the continental shelf in accordance with Article 76 of