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  • Bad weather hampers Transocean rig load (UK)

    3 October 2016
    Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

    Transocean Winner, a drilling rig that recently went aground in Isle of Lewis, Scotland, UK, has yet to be shipped away to Turkey. Namely, Offshore Energy Today on Friday reported that the rig was getting ready to be loaded aboard the Hawk semi-submersible heavy lift vessel, however, this has not happened as of yet. According […]

  • UK Funding Innovative Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Projects

    8 July 2016
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development, Technology

    A new funding of GBP 57.5 million was announced for the UK’s energy and infrastructure, biomedical and quantum technology sectors, with GBP 28 million set aside for innovation in infrastructure systems and first of a kind deployment of innovation, both including offshore wind projects.  A series of competitions will open over the next 2 weeks and be run […]

  • Drifting Cargo Vessel Wilson Gdynia in Need of a Tug, UK

    14 April 2014
    Business & Finance

    Eight crew members of the stricken general cargo vessel Wilson Gdynia are still waiting for help after the ship lost steerage approximately 20 miles west of Skerryvore Lighthouse, South West of Tiree on April 12th. According to the UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency, the Barbados-flagged vessel alerted Stornoway Coastguard by VHF on Saturday (10:30 local time) […]

  • UK: ABPmer Contributes to CEDA’s Position Paper on Underwater Sound

    29 November 2011
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    A position paper on “Underwater Sound in Relation to Dredging” to which ABPmer contributed has been published by the Central Dredging Association (CEDA). The purpose of the paper is to inform those parties concerned about sounds produced by dredgers. The paper was prepared by the CEDA Working Group on Underwater Sound under the remit of […]

  • O&G UK: Two projects to stimulate exploration on UKCS

    19 November 2014

    At the PETEX 2014 conference in London yesterday (November 18, 2014) Oil & Gas UK has announced the kick-off of two projects aimed at stimulating exploration on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) and appealed for further industry participation in the 21st Century Exploration Road Map – a digital perspective of  the UKCS petroleum geology. In […]

  • UK: Ferguson Shipbuilders to Construct Eco-friendly Ferries

    3 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    Alex Neil today confirmed Clyde-based Ferguson Shipbuilders​ as the preferred bidder to build world’s first in environmentally friendly ferries – in a deal worth over £20 million (32.03 million U.S. dollars). The Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure & Capital Investment also said that as a result of the contract award, jobs would be secured and many […]

  • UK: Repairs of Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Near End

    24 April 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    A stretch of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal will be reopened for boats tomorrow, following around £1million of repairs to stabilise an embankment which had ‘slipped’ after it had become so saturated with rain over the wet winter period that it slumped down the hillside. “We are installing almost 500 massive pins, each 10-15 metres […]

  • EFC Group Expands Into New Aberdeen Headquarters (UK)

    4 April 2011
    Business & Finance

      With orders in excess of £9.5m, a 90% uplift against EFC’s previous 12 month booking period, leading designer and manufacturer of Instrumentation, Monitoring, Controls and Handling Systems for the global oil and gas industry, EFC Group commenced 2011 with expansion into new headquarters to facilitate growth plans. Bob Will, EFC Group managing director stated: […]

  • Alexandra Dock, Door Into Wind Era for Hull (UK)

    5 December 2010
    Business & Finance

    The leader of Hull City Council said that plans for wind turbine manufacture at Alexandra Dock could usher in new era of prosperity for the region. At a meeting this morning, Councillor Carl Minns delivered a rousing speech in which he said that the bid to bring offshore wind industry to Hull was an important […]

  • UK: RBG Receives New Dive Intervention Crafts

    3 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    RBG has enhanced its subsea service capability with the launch of two purpose-built dive intervention craft (IC). The launch was announced by RBG’s new Marine & Subsea director, Roddy James, who joined the company in October 2011 from STS having previously served as global account director, oil & gas. In his new role, Mr James […]

  • UK: BP Board Appoints Non-Executive Director

    9 December 2011
    Business & Finance

    The board of BP p.l.c. announced today that Andrew Shilston will join the Board as a non-executive director with effect from 1st January 2012. Andrew Shilston is currently chief financial officer at Rolls-Royce Holdings plc. Carl-Henric Svanberg, chairman of BP, said: “We continue to strengthen the Board with world class individuals. Andrew has deep financial […]

  • UK: Council Leader Welcomes PM’s Announcement on Dredging

    29 January 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Somerset County Council has welcomed the Prime Minister David Cameron’s announcement in the House of Commons that he supports dredging on the Somerset Levels as a huge boost. Mr Cameron made his comment in the House during Prime Minister’s Questions. He said: “Dredging will start again as soon as it is practical.” His comment was […]

  • Jee Enters Shortlist for Queen’s Awards for Enterprise (UK)

    23 December 2011

    Aberdeen-based subsea engineering experts Jee Ltd announced it has been shortlisted for The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade.  “I am very proud that we have got to this stage for this prestigious award,” said Trevor Jee, Managing Director. “British engineering is second to none and it is significant that The Queen’s Awards for […]

  • Natural Power Expands Its Ecological Expertise (UK)

    14 January 2013
    Business & Finance, Environment

    International renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has confirmed the recent appointments of Dr Ross McGregor, Senior Ornithologist and Leona Graves as Senior Ecologist within the industry leading Ecology & Hydrology department. Leona is an experienced ecological consultant, with a six year track record in environmental consultancy and a background in both terrestrial and aquatic ecology. […]

  • UK: Seajacks Zaratan Construction Progressing Ahead of Schedule

    28 February 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: ABP Invites Bids for Hull Port Expansion

    13 May 2011

    Associated British Ports is searching for contractors to expand its docks in Hull to allow construction of offshore wind turbines… By Aaron Morby (constructionenquirer) [mappress] Source: constructionenquirer, May 13, 2011;

  • Major Global Energy Event to Be Held in Orkney, UK

    26 September 2013

    A major international ocean energy conference is set to take place in Orkney next month, with wave and tidal test experts from around the world travelling to the islands to see first hand the pioneering work carried out by the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC). The two-day Global Ocean Energy symposium will also give test […]

  • UK: Crown Estate Discusses Mapping Project with NFFO

    16 May 2012
    Authorities & Government, Environment

    The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) and the Crown Estate recently hosted a meeting for representatives of fishing organisations from France, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Denmark, the FishUpdate news portal reports. The European fishing organisations were acquainted with the mapping project that the NFFO is working on in collaboration with the Crown Estate, which is […]

  • New Product to Extend Life of Subsea Assets (UK)

    15 February 2011

      Technical integrity and asset assurance expert iicorr, with offices in Aberdeen and Perth, Australia, has launched a new product to market that will extend the life of offshore applications through Cathodic Protection (CP) technology. Through its parent company Stork Technical Services, iicorr and its specialist Subsea division, Subspection, have developed an innovative new design […]

  • ICS Board Prepares for Important IMO Meeting (UK)

    11 February 2014
    Business & Finance

    The Board of Directors of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing national shipowners’ associations from 35 nations and over 80% of the world merchant fleet, recently met in London. IMO Ballast Water Management Convention – ICS Still has Serious Concerns about Type-Approval Standards for New Treatment Equipment The ICS Board agreed that ICS will […]

  • Atlantic Array’s Opponents Invited to Protest March (UK)

    29 August 2013

    Campaign groups, which are fighting against the construction of the Atlantic Array offshore wind farm, are organizing a protest march this weekend to give a chance to all those against the project to voice their opinion, Western Morning News writes. RWE has submitted an application for the wind farm, which is now being reviewed by […]

  • Wick Businesses Explore Offshore Wind Opportunities (UK)

    10 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    A group of Caithness and Sutherland businesses, including Wick Harbour Authority and Scrabster Harbour Trust, have travelled to Suffolk to look in detail at the services and facilities offered at the extensive offshore wind operations base which has been established there. The visit to Lowestoft was funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) as part […]

  • Offshore Wind Farm Opportunity Blowing in the Wind (UK)

    4 November 2010

    THE development of an off-shore windfarm could do for the Scarborough area what the discovery of oil did for the north of Scotland, … (scarborougheveningnews) [mappress] Source: scarborougheveningnews, November 04, 2010;

  • UK: Donald Trump Writes Another Open Letter

    23 July 2012

    Scottish First Minister has received another open letter from Donald Trump regarding offshore wind turbines, which are to be built near the coast. Mr. Trump said in his letter that the SNP’s concept of tax breaks for the golfing industry is a very good idea which will have a great impact. Nevertheless, he argued against […]

  • UK: Rolls-Royce Introduces New Series of Waterjets

    6 December 2012
    Business & Finance

    A new series of waterjets, the A3, was introduced in 2008 by Rolls-Royce. This range has proved attractive in the market and is now being extended with a larger unit, the 63A3. In addition to the largest unit the A3 series waterjet family has been strengthened by two smaller sizes, the 25A3 and the 28A3. […]