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  • UK: Damen Delivers SWS Essex to Walsh & Sons

    21 March 2012

    Last week the Damen Stan Tug 1205 ‘SWS Essex’ was delivered to the Walsh & Sons Head Office in Brentwood (UK). Walsh ordered the Stan Tug as part of their strategy to transport more cargo by water than by road. In the near future, the total transport capacity of Walsh’s lorry fleet will be exceeded […]

  • UK: BG LNG Profit Climbs 42 Percent

    4 May 2012

    LNG player BG Group of UK said its first quarter revenue and other operating income increased by 20% to $5 776 million, reflecting the benefit of higher realised prices, continued strong demand for the group’s LNG cargoes, particularly from Asia, and a 5% increase in E&P production volumes. Total operating profit in the quarter increased […]

  • London to Host Forum on Early Contractor Involvement (UK)

    18 April 2011
    Business & Finance

    An interactive forum and networking event for project owners, financiers, insurers, contractors, construction lawyers, regulators, government agencies and NGOs, advisors to decision makers in the maritime infrastructure construction industry. This two-day forum with the theme Partnering Creates Possibilities will bring together top-level experts and advisors responsible for construction projects for an in-depth exchange of knowledge. […]

  • Oil & Gas UK issues guidelines for offshore drone use

    9 January 2017

    Oil & Gas UK, a representative organization for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, has published new guidelines for the growing use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) – also known as drones – offshore. Oil & Gas UK said last Friday that the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations Management Standards and Guidelines were developed […]

  • A&P Invests in Future Marine Jobs in Cornwall (UK)

    30 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    Five new apprentices have started work at A&P Falmouth, underlining the company’s long-term commitment to Cornwall and the future of the dockyard. The apprentices beat off stiff competition from almost 70 applicants to be awarded the opportunity with A&P, one of the biggest commercial ship repair companies in the UK. They are electricians and Dave […]

  • Italdraghe-Built, Goodchild Marine-Designed Dredger for UK

    4 October 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology, Vessels

    The United Kingdom will soon be home to a very special Italian-built dredger designed by a British dredger operator specialising in marina dredging. The vessel, to be constructed by Italy’s leading dredger manufacturer, Italdraghe SpA (San Giovanni, Italy) and designed by Goodchild Marine Services Limited (Burgh Castle, Norfolk, UK), is scheduled to be delivered to […]

  • UK: E.ON Completes Sussex Public Consultation Events

    5 April 2012

    Thousands of local people from across Sussex have turned out to give E.ON their views on its proposed Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. The company has hosted 12 public exhibitions across the county in the largest consultation it has ever undertaken in the UK, resulting in 4,511 members of the community coming along to find out […]

  • UK: Inmarsat Launches Voice Distress Service on FleetBroadband

    7 August 2011
    Business & Finance

    Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has announced the commercial availability of a new voice distress service on FleetBroadband. The free-to-use service ensures that, in the event of an emergency, all non-priority telephone calls underway on the vessel’s FleetBroadband are interrupted, connecting the caller directly to a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre […]

  • Endeavour Acquires Three ConocoPhillips’ UK Producing Assets

    28 December 2011
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Endeavour International Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Endeavour Energy UK Limited, has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire ConocoPhillips’ interest in three producing U.K. oil fields in the Central North Sea for $330 million, including approximately $94 million of tax attributes. Current net production from this asset group is approximately 10,000 boepd. […]

  • UK: EnQuest Sanctions Alma, Galia Fields Development

    29 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    EnQuest has sanctioned the development of the Alma and Galia fields, subject to anticipated regulatory approvals. This $850 million project will add a fourth hub to EnQuest’s existing operating base, will increase EnQuest’s net 2P oil reserves by 29 MMboe and is expected to increase EnQuest’s production levels to over 40,000 Boepd in 2014. EnQuest […]

  • UK: OSBIT Power Wins Grant to Develop MaXccess

    12 April 2012

    Innovative North East engineering company, OSBIT Power (OP), has been confirmed as a successful bidder to a major Government scheme to support manufacturers developing next generation offshore wind technology. OP, based in Riding Mill, Northumberland has been awarded a £615,000 grant to help develop its MaXccess offshore wind access technology to facilitate safe personnel transfer […]

  • With Collaboration to Renewable Success, Says Legal Expert (UK)

    17 January 2012

      COLLABORATION between companies will be vital if the Humber is going to harness its renewable energy ambitions, according to a leading solicitor working in the industry. Andrew Oliver, head of renewables at Andrew Jackson, which has offices in Hull and Grimsby, said new partnerships were crucial for success in the emerging green energy sector. […]

  • UK: New Report Backs Tidal Energy Potential

    20 January 2014

    New research from a global group of scientists and engineers, including from the University of Southampton, has been published in a special issue journal of the Royal Society. The work is in support of tidal power, which has the potential to provide more than 20 per cent of the UK’s electricity demand. In order to […]

  • Flexlife Announces 45% Rise in Comparable Turnover (UK)

    15 January 2013
    Business & Finance

    Flexlife, a specialist provider of flexible pipe technologies and engineering services, has posted its 2011-12 (to year end March 31) results with more than a 45% rise in comparable turnover from £7.35million to £10.6million. The Aberdeen-based company expanded significantly over the 12-month period, with projects completed around the world and long-term agreements signed with a […]

  • UK: FabTest Welcomes First Wave Energy Device

    12 April 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance

    The team behind FabTest, Cornwall’s pioneering marine energy test site in Falmouth, has welcomed the first wave device to be installed in its waters. Fred Olsen’s BOLT “Lifesaver” wave energy converter, which is ultimately capable of producing clean and efficient electricity, is now being tested in the sheltered waters off Falmouth Bay, with easy access […]

  • DECC Awards Offshore Licence to Egdon Resources, UK

    4 April 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Egdon Resources plc announces the award by the Department of Energy & Climate Change of a licence covering offshore blocks 41/18 and 41/19 located adjacent to the North Yorkshire coast. The licence, awarded as a result of 26th UK Seaward Licensing Round, will be a Traditional Licence with Egdon Resources U.K. Limited holding 100% interest […]

  • UK: Aberdeen Harbour Awards Port Improvement Contract

    18 July 2012

    Aberdeen Harbour Board has awarded a £5.2m contract involving major improvements to the port entrance and for widening and deepening the navigation channel. Harbour Board chief executive, Colin Parker said: “As the centre of activity for the energy industry’s marine operations in North-west Europe, the importance of targeted investment and development has been a top […]

  • UK: Global Charity Effort Inspired by Lighthouse’s Bicentenary

    9 June 2011
    Business & Finance

      When leading maritime services provider Inchcape Shipping Services sponsored events surrounding the bicentenary of the lighting of the Bell Rock Lighthouse in February this year, the company had an opportunity to do more than just celebrate 200 years of alerting mariners to the perils of the hidden Inchcape Reef off Scotland’s stormy coast, from […]

  • UK: Port of Tyne Acquires Land for Expansion Plans

    18 June 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Port of Tyne has acquired 10 acres of land adjoining its Tyne Dock estate in South Shields from the Administrators of McNulty Offshore Group Holdings Limited. It is a strategic acquisition which will support the Port’s plans for future growth in both its existing business sectors and new areas. Andrew Moffat, Chief Executive Officer […]

  • Petrofac and Saipem to together tackle UK decommissioning job

    23 October 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Heavy lifting, Project & Tenders

    Oilfield services provider Petrofac has secured a multi-million-pound contract with Saipem to support the decommissioning of a platform in the UK sector of the North Sea. Under the terms of the contract, the companies will work as an integrated team to prepare and remove a 20,000-tonne topside using the large semi-submersible heavy-lifting vessel Saipem 7000. Petrofac […]

  • UK: Person Missing after Yacht Collides with Dredger

    9 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The coastguard is searching for a missing person after a yacht and dredger collided one mile off Felixstowe, announced MCA Press Office. One person on board was pulled to safety but another person is unaccounted for. The Felixstowe Coastguard Rescue Team, two lifeboats from Harwich, two pilot boats, a dive boat, the search and rescue helicopter […]

  • UK: Environmental Organisations Warn of Dredging “Triple Whammy”

    22 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    The Blueprint for Water coalition of environmental organisations has this week submitted a strong response to the Government, objecting to proposals to weaken controls on river dredging which have been produced at the request of Environment Secretary Owen Paterson. The Environment Agency was asked by Mr Paterson to consider how it can make it easier […]

  • UK: Exeter Flood Defense Project Kicks Off

    4 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    The first phase of Exeter’s £30 million flood defense scheme has begun this week with works to deepen the Trew’s flood relief channel. When finished the new scheme will reduce flood risk to approximately 3,000 homes and businesses throughout the city. Phase one will include deepening the existing flood relief channel, lowering the spill weir […]

  • UK: Paramarine to Support Designing of New HF4 Vessel

    5 November 2013
    Business & Finance

    Paramarine software has been selected by Mojo Maritime Ltd. to support the design of a new dynamic positioning (DP) offshore construction vessel, the HF4, which will have applications for the tidal energy industry. Mojo Maritime Ltd specialise in marine operations, technical consultancy and project management for the offshore renewable energy sector. The purpose of the […]

  • IMO Welcomes Ratification of Maritime Labour Convention (UK)

    22 August 2012

    IMO has welcomed the landmark ratifications of the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Maritime Labour Convention, which will bring the treaty into force in 12 months’ time, establishing minimum requirements for almost all aspects of working conditions for seafarers. “This is great news for the world’s more than 1.2 million seafarers,” said Dr. Rosalie Balkin, Assistant […]