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  • UK: Inchcape Will Not Affect Angus Property Owners

    20 April 2012
    Storage

    Proposed Inchcape offshore wind farm faced discussion between the companies, engaged in project development,  and the public, especially landowners and farmers in Angus area. A week ago, cable connecting to the grid worried local residents. However, according to the latest developments it appears that the reported information were inaccurate. “This is incorrect. The Inchcape offshore […]

  • UK: Fugro Shortlisted for International Project of the Year

    30 April 2012

    After a record number of entries Fugro have been shortlisted for ‘International Project of the Year’ in the Ground Engineering Awards to be held on May 4th at Grosvenor House Hotel, London. The nomination is for their geotechnical work on the Arkona-Becken Südost offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. Fugro were awarded the contract […]

  • APEM Expands it Fleet with Another Aircraft (UK)

    12 December 2011

    Since the Chester airfield opening APEM has expanded its fleet with a fourth aircraft. Scientists at the Chester airfield will use the aircraft to gather data for environmental surveys. These provide greater insights into the land or water below than more conventional methods could yield. G-GIGA, the latest Vulcanair P68C, is fitted with an RCD […]

  • NetSurvey to Attend Subsea 2012 Event (UK)

    10 January 2012

    NetSurvey will attend Europe´s largest conference and exhibition for the subsea industry. Subsea 2012 will take place at the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre on the 8th and 9th of February. The exhibition will showcase innovative subsea technology and services. NetSurvey and MMT will be presented at stand no. C29. NetSurvey will present the wide […]

  • Seajacks Announces Zaratan Construction Summary (UK)

    17 August 2011

      In February 2010 Seajacks entered into a contract with GustoMSC to provide the Basic Design Package for two purpose built wind farm installation vessels. In June 2010 Seajacks entered into a contract with Lamprell shipyard to build these new vessels and Seajacks will take delivery of the first new-build, Seajacks Zaratan, in May 2012, […]

  • UK Nods Neptune Energy’s Juliet Field Decommissioning

    2 August 2019
    Operations & Maintenance

    UK authorities have approved Neptune Energy’s decommissioning plan for the Juliet field located in the UK North Sea. Neptune Energy filed the draft for decommissioning of the Minke and Juliet fields in March 2019. According to the decommissioning plan, which was approved on August 01, the Juliet manifold and wellhead protection structure will be fully […]

  • Report: UK Flag Will Die without Substantial Reforms

    24 July 2015

    The way the UK shipping register is administrated needs urgent reform or the red ensign will die, an industry report has warned. Namely, an independent panel of shipping industry leaders has written a report at the request of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency calls for a new public corporation to administer the UK ship register […]

  • Dredging to Bring Benefits to Cromford Canal (UK)

    27 February 2013

    The dredging works, worth £300,000, will make a 1.3 mile stretch between Cromford Wharf and Leawood Pump House deeper so that boats can sail there. The deputy leader, Councillor Simon Spencer, said: “Cromford Canal has a rich history and is part of the World Heritage site. “This investment will bring long-term benefits to the area. […]

  • UK: Girvan Harbour Dredging Contract Awarded

    19 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    Gareloch Support Services (Plant) Ltd, has won the Girvan Harbour dredging contract. This development project will include the maintenance dredging of Girvan Harbour by using a combination of suction and plough dredging. The dredged material will be deposited on the sea bed immediately beyond the harbour mouth. Councillor John McDowall, Sustainability and Environment Portfolio Holder […]

  • UK: MarinaMaster 8000 Arrives at Fambridge Marina

    11 April 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology, Vessels

    The first MarinaMaster 8000 has arrived by lorry at Fambridge Marina in Essex to carry out dredging trials for owners Yacht Havens Ltd. She is the first of a new design of specialist dredger designed by Alan Goodchild and built in Italy by Italdraghe SpA with supervision from Goodchild Marine. She is to be named […]

  • VIDEO: Scrabster Harbour Dredger in Action (UK)

    14 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Located just 20 minutes drive from the Castle of Mey and within walking distance of Thurso the second largest town in the Highlands, the Queen Elizabeth pier and deep-water basin at Scrabster has opened up the remote and beautiful landscape of the Far North to larger cruise vessels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmJ9z6Y12Z8 Scrabster’s deep water basin and accompanying […]

  • UK: Aberdeen Harbour Dredging Nears End

    26 September 2012

    In July this year, Aberdeen Harbour awarded a £5.2 million contract to widen and deepen the navigation channel into the city’s harbour. Westminster Dredging Company hope to complete the work by early October. They will deepen the first third of the entrance channel to eight metres, after which it will slope up to the existing […]

  • UK: RFAS Awarded Commendation by Saltire Society

    20 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Rothes Flood Alleviation Scheme (RFAS) has received a commendation at the 2012 Saltire Society Civil Engineering Awards for its innovative approach to flood alleviation in Rothes, Moray. The £25 million scheme heralds a new era of flood protection for the town of Rothes and its residents. The Saltire Society runs its prestigious annual awards […]

  • NHC Sponsors ‘Wild Dolphin’ Project, UK

    21 August 2014
    Business & Finance

    NHC is supporting a spectacular dolphin-themed tourism project involving 50 life-sized dolphin sculptures around Aberdeen. NHC sponsored ‘Diver Dolphin’, created by local artist Lesley McKenzie, has a temporary home in Union Terrace Gardens on the Wild Dolphins trail. David Smith, Managing Director said: “We are always keen to get involved with charitable initiatives and the […]

  • UK: ITF Scores Hatrick of New Members

    12 February 2013
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    ITF, the global technology facilitator, has signed three new members to its international group of oil and gas operators and service companies, who will work together to drive forward innovation and collaboration in the industry. CNR International (CNR), the International division of Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Canadian Natural), one of the world’s largest independent crude […]

  • Noble Corp. Moves from Switzerland to UK

    1 July 2013

    Noble Corporation, an offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry, announced today its Board of Directors has approved changing the place of incorporation of the publicly traded parent of the Noble group of companies from Switzerland to the United Kingdom. The Company’s shareholders will be asked to vote to approve the proposed change. If […]

  • UK: Rolls-Royce Names New Chairman

    14 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announced today that Ian Davis will succeed Sir Simon Robertson as Chairman. He will join the Board as a non-executive Director on 1 March 2013 and take over from Sir Simon at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 2 May 2013. Ian Davis spent more than thirty […]

  • HMS ‘Enterprise’ Leaves Dry Dock (UK)

    11 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    HMS Enterprise has emerged from dry dock sporting a new paint job after a major five-yearly upgrade. The Plymouth–based survey ship’s docking maintenance period in Falmouth included improvements to the hull, engines, living conditions and the multi-beam hydrographic sonar. The new ‘Sealion’ hull coating (which feels rubbery and slimy to the touch even when dry) […]

  • UK: 7th LNG Awards Shortlist Announced

    16 September 2011

    The shortlist for the 7th LNG Awards was announced at the Pre-World LNG Summit Leaders’ Cocktail Reception hosted by Gazprom Global LNG and CWC at the Gazprom offices in Central London on 7th September 2011. The categories for 2011 include the coveted CWC / WGI LNG Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry, plus two […]

  • Braemar Shipping Announces New Appointment (UK)

    2 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Braemar Shipping Services plc announce the appointment of Martin Beer as Finance Director, with effect from 15th October 2012. James Kidwell, CEO, will hand over his responsibilities as Finance Director on that date. Martin, age 50, previously spent twenty one years at Uniq Plc (formerly Unigate plc), where he was Finance Director from 2002. He […]

  • UK: Kentz Backlog Up 9 Percent

    8 July 2013

    Engineering and construction company Kentz recently announced the following pre-close trading update. Overview Trading in the first half of 2013 in line with our expectations Backlog increased 9% to US$2.8bn at the end of May (31 December 2012: US$2.57bn) Order intake of US$900m to the end of May Backlog contains approximately 80% reimbursable contracts 82% […]

  • UK: BMT Secures Another Solid Performance

    21 May 2012

    BMT Group Ltd, the international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has achieved robust financial results, despite another year of challenging economic conditions across much of the world. Revenues from continuing businesses rose 8% to £127m and underlying operating profits remained unchanged at £6.5m in the year to 30 September 2011, £5.1m of which has […]

  • UK Government Jeopardising Energy Security, Ewing Says

    24 November 2015
    Authorities & Government

    Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has accused UK Government of failing to meet its objectives and jeopardising energy security. While attending the International Tidal Energy Summit in London, Ewing described UK energy policy as “inconsistent, incoherent and ineffectual”. Ewing said: “Last week the UK Government made a ‘dash for gas’ to replace the UK’s ageing nuclear and […]

  • Former UK Energy Minister to Look Into Local Content

    19 February 2018
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    The former UK Defence Secretary and former Energy Minister, Sir Michael Fallon MP, will look into local content in the UK offshore wind sector and evaluate the effectiveness of the Government’s UK content policy, with the analysis and conclusions on the matter to be published in a report commissioned by Wilton Engineering.

  • UK: Norstec Hails Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy

    2 August 2013

    Norstec, the offshore renewables industry alliance for Europe’s northern seas, has welcomed the launch of the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy for Offshore Wind. This is a joint Government/Industry plan to ensure that the UK puts into the place the right measures to secure the future of offshore wind in the UK. The Industrial Strategy identifies […]