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  • The Underwater Centre Provides Experience to ROV Trainees (UK)

    2 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Research & Development

    The Underwater Centre train both commercial divers and ROV pilot technicians at facilities in Fort William and Tasmania, so trainees get the necessary operational experience from the very start of their careers. Repair and maintenance of a remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, is probably 80% of the job you’ll do as an ROV pilot technician, […]

  • UK: Lloyd’s Register Completes Study on Newbuilding Demand

    3 September 2012

    After 12 months of research and analysis, Lloyd’s Register has concluded its 2011-12 study on LNG bunkering and newbuilding demand for deep-sea shipping. Outside of the niche markets, the study finds that the establishment of LNG bunkering infrastructure capable of supporting most of the world’s consumers will be highly sensitive to the price of LNG […]

  • Regs4ships Releases Sixteenth Flag Based Product, UK

    3 December 2012

    On Monday 3rd December 2012 Regs4ships Limited will be launching the sixteenth flag based product for their Digital Maritime Regulations service. The new Denmark flag product contains flag state and international legislation in a simple, user friendly web‐based solution, guaranteed to save customers’ time and money. Digital Maritime Regulations provide a compliance solution to crews […]

  • A&P Falmouth Yard to Overhaul HMS Echo, UK

    9 October 2012

    Plymouth-based HMS Echo has just completed a 19-month deployment in the Far East. David Daniel A&P Falmouth Commercial Director: “We are very familiar with HMS Echo, having carried out her previous refit five years ago and it’s great to have her back. We will carry out survey and maintenance works and upgrade of ship systems […]

  • UK: Liverpool Wins Port Authority of the Year Award

    19 October 2012

    The Port of Liverpool was  awarded Port Authority of the Year at the global Containerisation International Awards held in central London. The Port beat highly commended entries from other global ports including Los Angeles, Antwerp and Charleston. The Port of Liverpool’s Managing Director Gary Hodgson said: “We are delighted to receive this award, and see […]

  • UK: Subsea 7 Orders OCTOPUS for Seven Borealis

    21 May 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    London-based Subsea 7, the seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services contractor to the offshore energy industry, has ordered the OCTOPUS suite of products for the recently delivered Pipelay/Heavy Lift vessel Seven Borealis. This latest addition to the Subsea 7 fleet is a state-of-the-art vessel that shall be involved in ultra-deep and deepwater projects in the world’s […]

  • UK: Steam Dredger SND No 4 Runs Again

    15 October 2012

    Dredger SND No 4 is back in full working order again. This vessel was brought back to life thanks to a £43,300 Heritage Lottery Fund grant, BBC News Online reports. SND No 4 steam dredger was built in 1925 for the Sharpness New Docks company by the De Klop shipyard at Sliedrecht in Holland. SND […]

  • UK Energy Minister visits EFC’s Forres base

    10 March 2014
    Business & Finance

    EFC Group, a designer and manufacturer of instrumentation, monitoring, handling and control systems for the global oil and gas industry, welcomed Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for Energy, Enterprise & Tourism, to its new Forres base on Friday 7 March. The visit comes as part of EFC Group’s fast paced growth strategy, which saw the launch […]

  • Journal reporter (UK) climbs aboard the wrecked dredger

    20 August 2009

    OFFICIALS have been telling us for months that the Severn Sands, an abandoned dredger near the Fremington Quay tourist spot, was an eyesore and an ecological disaster waiting to happen… More: This is North Devon

  • Council Plans Torquay Seawall Repair Works (UK)

    31 July 2012

    Torbay Council has announced early information about the seawall repair works at the Torquay area. Tenders are sought for repairs and replacement of the stone revetment to Livermead sea wall, Torquay. The works are expected to include approx. 500 tonnes of rock armour to replace “lost” areas of the revetment, and pumped concrete to fill […]

  • UK: Preparation for Falmouth Harbour Dredging Moves Ahead

    1 June 2012

    This is Cornwall reports that preparation for attempts to dredge and develop Falmouth harbour will end up costing about £1 million. So far, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, one of the partners of the Falmouth Development Initiative, has spent £700,000. Colin Jarvis, of Cornwall Development Company said: “It just shows the level of commitment and manpower that’s […]

  • Interocean to support Apache’s UK North Sea operations

    13 June 2016
    Business & Finance

    Interocean Marine Solutions, a provider of marine project solutions, has been awarded two two-year contracts by Apache to support its drilling operations in the North Sea. Interocean said on Friday that the first contract is for marine consultancy services and covers the provision of rig move planning, risk assessments, and specialist offshore personnel to oversee […]

  • UK offshore workers strike suspended for fresh talks

    12 August 2016

    Industrial action by Wood Group’s offshore workers has been suspended to allow for fresh talks between the company and the unions, the RMT union has said.  To remind, Wood Group’s workers on Shell’s seven North Sea platforms participated in two strike actions in a dispute over proposed cuts on pay and allowances. Hundreds of offshore workers […]

  • AIS launches offshore survival training centre (UK)

    16 July 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    AIS has opened a brand new £2.5m state-of-the-art offshore survival training centre on North Tyneside. The new 20,000 sq ft centre is located beside existing 120,000 sq ft training village in North Shields, comprising of 11 bespoke centres. Approved by industry bodies including OPITO (Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation), the Global Wind Organisation and STCW […]

  • UK blocks sanctions against suspected Somali pirates

    10 August 2010

    Legal problems are still hindering the effort to deal with Somali pirates. It’s emerged that the British government is blocking a move at the UN to take action against two suspected pirate organisers. This is despite tough British language condemning pirates and the paying of ransom, and its contribution of warships to the anti-pirate operation […]

  • AVEVA Marine Business Value Calculator Launched, UK

    13 February 2013

    AVEVA today, Feb. 13th, announced the launch of the AVEVA Marine Business Value Calculator (BVC), an interactive application that illustrates the project cost savings, up to 30% across all disciplines, by adopting AVEVA’s Integrated Engineering & Design solution, AVEVA Marine. ‘We have worked with experts in the industry who have given us credible project criteria […]

  • BAE Systems Begins Maintenance of UK Navy’s OPVs

    22 January 2014

    Work is underway on the new £22m contract to support and provide maintenance to the Royal Navy’s River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), BAE Systems announced today. Following a successful track record of supporting these Portsmouth based ships for over a decade and after a competitive tender process, BAE Systems was awarded the contract in […]

  • UK: Zodiac Launches New N-ZO Range

    26 September 2011

    Zodiac® launches its new N-ZO range. N-ZO™ is the result of an innovation-based approach combined with the purity of a style drawn by one of the most prestigious Italian designers Vittorio Garroni. Offering a combination of comfort, looks and ease of use, the N-ZO™’s versatility will allow you to enjoy all boating activities (skiing, diving, […]

  • Performance Beyond Compliance Certificate for VBA Team (UK)

    6 August 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    VolkerStevin, alongside joint venture partners Boskalis Westminster and Atkins (VBA Joint Venture Limited), received a performance beyond compliance certificate from Considerate Constructors for their Ramsbottom and Stubbins flood risk management scheme. The river flood defense works involved the team constructing a continuous retaining wall along the River Irwell in Stubbins. To minimize disruption to the […]

  • Sierra Rutile Posts 2011 Financial Results (UK)

    10 May 2012

    Sierra Rutile Limited has announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2011. Key Highlights: – A successful year of transition and progress. – Revenue increased 25% to US$55.0 million in the year (2010: US$43.9 million). – EBITDA1 of US$0.1 million (2010: US$(0.8) million). – 2011 rutile production in line with guidance: 67,916 tonnes […]

  • Restoration Begins on Seaham Harbour’s Historic Pier (UK)

    28 July 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Work on a £3.4m project at Seaham Harbour’s historic North Pier aimed at protecting the town from flooding and erosion is to get underway this week. The scheme will safeguard around 100 homes and 30 businesses in the town against potential flood risks and help prevent coastal deterioration by stopping storm waves penetrating the harbour. […]

  • UK: First Phase of Aberdeen Harbour Redevelopment Completed

    27 March 2012

    The first phase of a multi-million pound redevelopment project of Aberdeen Harbour’s Torry Quay has been completed. A project milestone, it was marked by the vessel Skandi Foula, which docked at the quay before loading cargo destined for a North Sea installation. The vessel is the first to have used the new facilities, which include […]

  • CEDA UK Spring Seminar Starts Next Month

    17 April 2015
    Business & Finance

    Central Dredging Association (CEDA) will hold their spring seminar, named Overcoming the Challenges of Dredging in Scotland, on Tuesday, 12th May 2015, in Glasgow. With the ports and harbors of Scotland playing a vital role in the country’s economy through imports, exports, offshore energy and fishing, the creation and maintenance of waterways is of fundamental importance. CEDA will […]

  • Forum starts construction of new Westhill site (UK)

    26 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Construction of the new European Operations center for global oilfield equipment and products company, Forum Energy Technologies, has begun. This multi million pound investment in the new Westhill facility will initially house 120 employees and will bring together five Forum businesses that are currently spread throughout Aberdeenshire. Forum Subsea Rentals, Forum Subsea Tooling, Sub-Atlantic and Forum […]

  • UK: MMO seeks public views on marine plans

    13 April 2016
    Authorities & Government, Environment, Research & Development

    Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is consulting the public on the first documents to be published as part of the north east, north west, south east, and south west marine plans for England.