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  • UK Energy Bill gets Royal Assent

    13 May 2016

    The UK Energy Bill introduced in July 2015 has received royal assent, marking the formal establishment of the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA). The Government said on Wednesday that the Energy Act is designed to help drive forward the government’s energy goals and commitments which further implies greater powers for the Oil and Gas Authority […]

  • UK: Port of Milford Haven Profit Dips

    22 April 2013
    Vessels

    The Port of Milford Haven has today released its annual results for 2012 showing a dip in profits. Changes in worldwide Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) flows have meant the Port has handled significantly fewer LNG carrying ships – a main source of revenue for the Port, and as a consequence net profits before tax have […]

  • Aberdeen Harbour a Step Closer to Expansion (UK)

    11 December 2012

    Aberdeen Harbour Board has submitted a Directions for Growth document to the National Planning Framework, in response to its call for candidate developments. The document outlines the findings from an ongoing feasibility study, which was launched in September to assess the viability of potential expansion options for a new or improved harbour facility. Three potential […]

  • More job cuts in UK North Sea

    7 August 2015
    Business & Finance

    Taqa, the UAE-based energy company with assets in the UK sector in the North Sea is looking to reduce its offshore workforce as a result of challenging industry environment. The company is gearing up to lay off as much as one hundred workers, mainly offshore core crew positions. The cuts will affect contractors employed at Taqa’s northern and central North Sea […]

  • UK: IMCA Appoints New Chief Executive

    13 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    Chris Charman has been appointed as Chief Executive of IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) taking over from Hugh Williams who is retiring. He will take up the position on 3 December 2012. IMCA is the international trade association for offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies with about 850 members in over 60 countries all around […]

  • UK: New WFSV for Iceni Marine Services

    20 February 2012
    Business & Finance

    South Boats Special Projects Ltd. announces the launch and commissioning of its 53rd offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel, ‘Iceni Defiant’. The vessel is a South Catamaran 17m designed to operate from the locks at Grimsby Fish Dock. This vessel is the third built for Iceni Marine Services Ltd. with a further three in build […]

  • More LNG for UK’s South Hook terminal

    20 November 2015
    Vessels

    The end of November will see increased activity at the South Hook LNG terminal with another delivery of Qatari chilled gas heading for the UK.

  • Belgium to receive reloaded UK LNG cargo?

    6 January 2017

    Belgium’s Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal is set to receive a reloaded cargo from the Grain terminal in the UK, at least that is what the shipping data currently shows. The 74,500-cbm GDF Suez Global Energy, owned by French utility and LNG player Engie, is expected to deliver the reloaded cargo to the Zeebrugge terminal […]

  • SeaRoc Welcomes Four New Experts (UK)

    28 April 2011
    Business & Finance

      Marine and engineering company SeaRoc, part of the Natural Power group, has today announced the successful appointment of four new team members who bring with them a wealth of industry experience from the Renewables Industry, combined with wider knowledge from the oil & gas and other offshore sectors. The recruitment drive is a result […]

  • Rotech Subsea Works on UK’s Largest Windfarm

    13 January 2012

    A global subsea engineering firm is working on a major North Sea contract worth in excess of £2million. Rotech Subsea, which is headquartered in Aberdeen and owned by Norwegian firm Reef Subsea, is involved in a subsea excavation project with marine construction firm Red7Marine on what will be the UK’s largest operating wind farm. The […]

  • Siemens Subsea Axes Jobs in UK and Norway

    17 November 2016
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance

    Siemens Subsea employees have been notified that the company is proposing a global business restructuring in order to adjust to current market situation. The company said that the main reason behind its decision is the continued difficult market conditions driven by the low oil price and lower than expected customer orders. Specifically, the proposed changes would mean that […]

  • UK: CWind Grows Charter Vessel Fleet

    1 March 2013

    CWind’s charter fleet is continuing to grow in response to continued high demand for its offshore wind farm vessels and services. The CWind Adventure, a CTruk 20T workboat, is the latest addition to the fleet. The vessel, an innovative evolution of the successful original design by CTruk, was named at an informal ceremony in Brightlingsea, […]

  • UK: Fendercare Marine Receives IMCA Accreditation

    4 December 2012
    Business & Finance

    Fendercare Marine announces that it has received Full Membership accreditation from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) following a recent audit. IMCA is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies. It is a respected voice around the world promoting good practice, particularly in the areas of health, safety and environmental standards, […]

  • Acteon Buys Probe Oil Tools, UK

    13 September 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Acteon announced that it has completed the acquisition of Probe Oil Tools Ltd, which is based in Great Yarmouth, UK. Established in 1973 and still being run by its managing director, Keith Ford, Probe Oil Tools is a specialist provider of high-specification pressure-control equipment, including wellheads, flanges, tension rings and surface risers that meet the […]

  • Bibby Offshore to Relocate Its Offices (UK)

    31 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore is to move into a new purpose-built HQ as the business continues to grow. The company has outgrown its current offices at Waterloo Quay and is moving to accommodate an increase in staff numbers and services as it expands operations both in the UK and internationally. The new 52,000sqft […]

  • Bibby Offshore Moves to New HQ (UK)

    4 July 2012
    Business & Finance

    Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore is to move into a new purpose-built HQ as the business continues to grow.  The company has outgrown its current offices at Waterloo Quay and is moving to accommodate an increase in staff numbers and services as it expands operations both in the UK and internationally. The new 52,000sqft […]

  • IMCA Gets New Chief Executive (UK)

    13 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    Chris Charman has been appointed as Chief Executive of IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) taking over from Hugh Williams who is retiring. He will take up the position on 3 December 2012. IMCA is the international trade association for offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies with about 850 members in over 60 countries all around […]

  • IMCA Names New Chief Executive (UK)

    13 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    Chris Charman has been appointed as Chief Executive of IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) taking over from Hugh Williams who is retiring. He will take up the position on 3 December 2012. IMCA is the international trade association for offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies with about 850 members in over 60 countries all around […]

  • Fortum to Test Wave Power Solutions (UK)

    24 February 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    Fortum has signed a leasing agreement with the UK-based Wave Hub in order to test wave power solutions off the coast of Cornwall. The agreement provides Fortum with a new opportunity to rapidly deploy advanced, full-scale wave power converters in ocean conditions. Fortum believes that a transition to a Solar Economy, where energy production is […]

  • UK Navy Fighting Ebola at Its Doorstep

    15 October 2014

    Military and civilian personnel are currently making final preparations in Falmouth, Cornwall, to sail with Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ship Argus to Sierra Leone as part of the UK’s response to the Ebola outbreak. The ship will take 3 Merlin helicopters and aircrew and engineers from 820 Naval Air Squadron. The ship will also be able to facilitate […]

  • UK: Gower Dredging Plan Arouses Concerns

    16 January 2012

    Mr Davies, who is a Welsh Conservative Regional AM for South Wales West, said he would back Gower residents opposing the proposal. The application, from a consortium called Resource Management Association, wants to extract the sand over the next 15 years from an area about seven miles off Worm’s Head. “Gower’s beaches have already been […]

  • Demand for Applied Acoustics’ Products Increases (UK)

    27 August 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Increased demand for the Applied Acoustics’ products has necessitated the installation of a further calibration tank at the Company’s Great Yarmouth facility. The new tank will enable production schedules to keep pace with additional customer requirements for advanced subsea acoustic positioning products that are calibrated prior to shipment to check acoustic integrity. UK Sales Advisor […]

  • IADC Recognises the Best in Safety Performance (UK)

    21 May 2013
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    The IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors) North Sea Chapter recognised the very best in safety performance at its annual Safety Awards Ceremony held in Aberdeen recently. “The Safety Awards Dinner is our opportunity to applaud the continous efforts of our workforce who strive daily to achieve the safest working environment possible,” said North Sea […]

  • Oil Sheen Spotted in UK North Sea

    30 August 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    An oil sheen has been reported in the North Sea 160km North East of St Fergus approximately 3.7 km from the pipeline connecting the Galley subsea field to the Tartan Alpha Installation, which are both operated by Talisman Energy (UK) Limited. It was first observed at 13.50 on Tuesday 28 August and size of the […]

  • Petrofac Wins ‘Ideas in Safety’ Prize (UK)

    26 April 2013

    Petrofac Offshore Projects & Operations’ (OPO) pioneering Control of Work e-learning programme has been recognised at the prestigious UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards. The OPO Control of Work team, responsible for delivering the bespoke, industry first training programme, won the ‘Ideas in Safety Prize’. The award recognises ‘the resourcefulness and creativity of individuals […]