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  • UK makes 40.000 km of seismic data available for download

    4 April 2016

    UK’s Oil and Gas Authority has released almost 40,000 line kilometers of new and legacy seismic data from the Rockall Trough and Mid-North Sea High areas acquired during last year’s £20 million Government-funded seismic survey. The data has been published under the Open Government Licence, and is available for download and to order on media […]

  • Eni takes blame for oil and tar balls on UK beaches

    20 July 2017

    Italian oil company Eni has reportedly taken responsibility for oil and tar balls that have washed up along the coast from Cleveleys to Fleetwood, at Knott End and in Blackpool in the UK. Wyre Council on Wednesday said it was working with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to establish the extent of the pollution […]

  • Statoil hires Transocean rig for UK & Norwegian drilling campaigns

    4 April 2017
    Business & Finance, Exploration & Production

    Statoil and license partners have decided to use the semi-submersible rig Transocean Spitsbergen on three exploration wells in the UK, and then on a six-well production drilling campaign on the Aasta Hansteen license off Norway. According to Statoil’s statement on Tuesday, the exploration drilling campaign in the UK will be conducted for the Mariner, Jock […]

  • UK: Cowes Breakwater is Vital for Economy, Official Says

    17 October 2012

    Cowes Harbour Commission believes that an Outer Harbour breakwater is vital to the Isle of Wight economy and to the safety and future prosperity of Cowes Harbour. The Cowes breakwater project has all necessary permissions in place to proceed and the time for constructing the breakwater has arrived. CHC needs to capture crucial infrastructure investment […]

  • UK: ABP Launches Capital Investment Project at Southampton

    30 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    Southampton’s frontline role in global trade was being underlined on Friday with the official launch of a £150m investment project at the port by Associated British Ports (ABP) who is the port owner and joint venture partner in DP World Southampton – the container terminal operator. The ceremonial lifting of the first paving slab signals […]

  • Fugro EMU Wins Aberdeen Harbour Contract (UK)

    3 April 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Fugro EMU, with support from the Waterman Group, has been appointed to undertake a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and prepare an Environmental Statement (ES) in relation to the expansion of Aberdeen Harbour. This potential expansion will involve the construction of a new facility in Nigg Bay to the south of the existing harbour. Fugro […]

  • HR Wallingford: New Maritime Business Manager (UK)

    23 January 2013

    HR Wallingford welcomes new Maritime Business Manager Dr Janice McKenna. Janice McKenna combines experience in business development with a wealth of expertise in maritime and coastal engineering. Janice will provide the focus for further developing HR Wallingford’s maritime business with clients worldwide. Janice McKenna is a Chartered Engineer, a Member of Engineers Ireland as well […]

  • UK: Aberdeen Harbour Dredging Gets the Green Light

    17 December 2010

    Aberdeen harbour is to spend £8.5 million dredging its entrance to allow ships to enter more frequently during bad weather…   By Pete Bevington (shetlandmarine) [mappress] Source: shetlandmarine, December 17, 2010;

  • UK: Council Secures Money for Stranraer Harbour Dredging

    13 March 2012

      An investment of approximately £5m earmarked for a wide range of maintenance projects throughout the region has been set to be agreed by Dumfries and Galloway Council, BBC reports. The proposed concept was accepted in January but now the council must support specific projects. Among recommended undertakings there are also three coastal improvement projects […]

  • UK: Reef Subsea Extends Its Range of Activities

    18 October 2011
    Business & Finance

    Reef Subsea Power & Umbilical, based in Stockton-On-Tees, will provide the installation and trenching of submarine cables (power, inter-array, seismic) and umbilicals to its clients – oil & gas operators and contractors, energy companies, offshore wind farm developers, project management & engineering houses as well as product manufacturers. Reef Subsea Power & Umbilical’s range of […]

  • UK: NIFHA Seeks “MV Kilmourne” Upgrade Bids

    4 October 2011
    Vessels

    Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority has announced tender for mid-life upgrade / major re-fit of “MV Kilmourne”, a 100 m3 capacity hopper dredger (133GT / 26m LOA). This upgrade works include: Replacement of propulsion system; Shortening of vessel to 24m load line length; Refurbishment of deckhouse accommodation; New fendering system and New external protective coating […]

  • CGG Demonstrates Its Capabilities at EAGE 2013 in UK

    11 June 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    CGG is taking the opportunity of London’s EAGE Convention to demonstrate how its new geological, geophysical and reservoir capabilities will bring value to many aspects of natural resource exploration, development and production. At a time when most future oil and gas production is likely to come from increasingly challenging prospects and improved recovery from existing […]

  • Jee Appoints New Business Development Director, UK

    7 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    Jee Ltd, a leading independent multi-discipline subsea engineering and training company, has appointed Nigel Ross as Business Development Director. Based in the company’s Aberdeen office, Mr Ross will be responsible for ensuring the business continues to meets its ongoing strategy for growth by further developing relationships with key customers and seeking new business opportunities to […]

  • UK: BMT to Showcase Offshore Support Services at Oceanology

    8 March 2012
    Business & Finance

    BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, environmental and engineering consultancy, will showcase its portfolio of offshore support services on Stand I120 at the Oceanology International conference taking place in London this month. BMT’s knowledge and expertise provides a fully integrated service to better understand, monitor and quantify the risks of working in the […]

  • UK: Aker Solutions Acquires Majority Stake in Enovate

    29 January 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Aker Solutions has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Aberdeen-based Enovate Systems Limited – a leading technology company within subsea well control equipment. The financial details of the acquisition are undisclosed. Enovate, which currently employs 62 people, has developed a wide range of unique and patented components and products for use in open water […]

  • J+S Announces Senior Management Changes, UK

    3 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    J+S Ltd recently announced some changes in the Senior Management of the company. Andy Toms, current Director Defence, has been appointed as Managing Director Designate/Chief Operating Officer. This appointment comes into effect from 25th February. Current Managing Director David Jeffries has been appointed as Executive Chairman, with effect from mid March. Henry Warren, who has […]

  • UK: Newcastle Base Vital for Flexlife’s Global Ops

    9 April 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Flexlife, an oil and gas industry specialist in subsea project and integrity management, has seen great success at its Newcastle base just six months after opening.  The company has taken on 20 members of staff including engineers, planners, designers, quality assurance and contract specialists at its Baltic Place offices. That number is expected to double […]

  • Jonathan Lindsay Joins Jee’s Management Team (UK)

    11 May 2011
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    Jee, a pipeline, riser and subsea engineering and training company for the oil, gas and renewables industries, announces that industry specialist Jonathan Lindsay joined its management team on 1 May 2011. Jonathan will head up the Aberdeen office and be responsible for operations and performance. Jonathan has worked in all aspects of the subsea oil […]

  • UK: Gardline to Supply Crew Transfer Vessels for Centrica

    18 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    Gardline, one of the leading vessel service providers for the offshore renewables sector, has been awarded a four boat charter working for the Lynn and Inner Dowsing Wind Farms, owned by Centrica and EIG Global Energy Partners. Gardline Environmental’s Coastal Services Division will be supplying 4 x 20metre Crew transfer vessels (CTVs) for the contract. […]

  • UK: LNG Tanker Due at Grain Terminal This Week

    16 April 2012

    UK’s Grain LNG terminal will receive a cargo of liquefied natural gas this week, according to shipping data. The cargo is carried by the 126,000 cbm Mourad Didouche tanker and it is due to arrive at the Grain LNG terminal on April 19. Grain LNG is the UK’s first modern LNG facility and can hold […]

  • UK: Milford Haven Port Presents Development Plan

    18 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Today, Milford Haven Port and their consultants, Turley Associates, will present a draft of the Master Plan for the development of Milford Dock at a public exhibition. Following on from the summer consultation events held in May, June and July 2012, which displayed initial ideas and plans to regenerate the entire dock and marina area […]

  • Raising renewable energy target seems impractical (UK)

    13 September 2010
    Authorities & Government

    The Government of Britain received a warning that raising the target of renewable energy in the country seems impractical.Energy Minister… By Jatinder Kumar (topnews) [mappress] Source: topnews, September 13, 2010;

  • Wood Group Revenues Climb 17 Percent (UK)

    23 August 2011

    Wood Group​​ today announced 2011 first half results. Financial Highlights Total revenue6 of $2,828.8m (2010: $2,409.7) up 17% Total EBITA2,6 of $192.0m (2010: $153.3m) up 25% Revenue from continuing operations, including PSN since acquisition and excluding Well Support, of $2,481.8m (2010: $1,959.7m) up 27%, and EBITA from continuing operations of $133.6m (2010: $99.8m) up 34% […]

  • UK: Professor Bower Advocates Against Wind Power

    12 April 2012

     The determination of the Scottish Government to resume with its goal to produce 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2020 and thus continue developing wind power received severe criticism for being inefficient and outdated way of generating power, the Scotsman reports. Namely, the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee of the Scottish Parliament is holding […]

  • UK: KPM Marine Joins Offshore Wind Industry

    20 May 2012

    KPM Marine, manufacturer of specialist safety products for the marine industry, entered the renewable energy industry by developing a shock mitigation seat for offshore wind farm service boats. As the Birmingham Post informs, the company has increased its annual revenue from GBP 50,000 to GBP 750,000 in just three years, during which it worked closely […]