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  • Fire-Stricken Car Carrier Gets Nod to Leave UK

    6 March 2017
    Business & Finance

    The fire-stricken car carrier M/V Honor is scheduled to set sail on March 7 as it was given permission by relevant authorities to depart from the UK. The 19,844 dwt vessel received the approval following a fire inspection and inspection of cargo on all decks aboard the vessel, which was launched last week and finalized on […]

  • UK firm lands a hand to Saipem at European gas project

    12 April 2024
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Equipment, Project & Tenders, Vessels

    Maritime Developments Limited (MDL) has taken part in an LNG project in Europe, assisting Saipem with a FSRU project in Greece.

  • UK: Babcock’s Novel Floating LiDAR System Deployed for Trials

    19 July 2013
    Technology

    Babcock’s innovative floating Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) system to provide critical meteorological data for offshore wind farm developers at reduced cost, has been deployed to start a six month trial of the new system in the Irish Sea. The floating LiDAR system is being trialled at RWE’s Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm, off […]

  • UK: EMEC Director to Open Hatston Pier Next Week

    25 April 2013

    Scotland’s longest commercial deep-water berth has been created in Orkney with the completion of a new extension at Hatston Pier. The 160-metre extension to the existing 225-metre pier will be officially opened next week by Neil Kermode, Managing Director of EMEC, the Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre. The £8 million project is a key component […]

  • UK awards €38.6 million to develop green technologies for ports and ships

    26 January 2024
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Green Marine, Innovation, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Technology, Transition, Vessels

    The UK Government has allocated £33 million (€38.6 million) for new technologies to 33 projects across all twelve regions of the UK to deliver demonstrations, factory trials, and feasibility studies. The funding awarded through the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) totals now £128 million, to support the maritime industry to deliver net zero emissions. Among […]

  • UK: Babcock Installs “Walk-to-Work” System for Shell’s Workers

    12 June 2012

    Babcock has successfully completed the first phase of a contract awarded by Shell, to integrate a novel self-stabilising gangway system onboard the subsea construction vessel MV Island Enforcer, providing pedestrian access for workers from vessel to offshore platform as required. The integrated system has now been mobilised for its offshore deployment to connect to the […]

  • Equinor begins public consultations for UK offshore wind extensions

    9 July 2020
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects

    Equinor has launched the community consultation period for the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind extension projects off the North Norfolk coast in the UK. This first phase will run from 9 July to 20 August, and feedback is sought for the location of the onshore substation, the underground onshore cable route and any lessons […]

  • UK: New Yamaha F150B Outboard Presented at Seawork 2012

    25 May 2012

    Seawork sees the launch of the latest outboard for commercial applications available in the UK for the first time – the new Yamaha F150B. This engine was developed from the highly successful Yamaha F150A to further increase its suitability for commercial users where the engine is more likely to be used on heavy duty craft […]

  • UK: Ground-breaking study of river-tidal zones launched

    21 February 2010
    Research & Development

    A university scientist has been appointed chief investigator in a £607,000 research project aimed at understanding what happens when rivers meet tides in the world’s largest estuaries. [mappress] Source:brighton,February 19,2010;

  • UK: Completion of Kirkcaldy Sea Wall Project Scheduled for October

    1 August 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Work to refurbish and heighten the existing sea wall at Kirkcaldy is well underway and expected to be completed in October 2014. This project aims to reduce coastal flooding along the promeneade, improve access to the beach and transform the promenade into an attractive feature for both locals and tourists. VolkerStevin was appointed by Fife […]

  • Apache Bacchus Field Pays Out, Official Says (UK)

    1 August 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    Apache Corporation said today that the third well in the Bacchus Field in the United Kingdom sector of the North Sea has pushed field production past 17,600 barrels of oil per day. Apache has a 50 percent interest in the field. The Bacchus B-1 development well, which commenced production in July, currently is producing 9,400 […]

  • Ophir Energy Adds New Member to Its BoD (UK)

    15 August 2013
    Business & Finance

    Ophir Energy plc, an African focused, world-class upstream oil and gas exploration company, announces an addition to its Board. Vivien Gibney has been appointed as a non-executive director of Ophir Energy effective immediately. Vivien has 25 years’ experience as counsel in the upstream oil and gas industry, including roles with Mobil Oil and Enterprise Oil […]

  • Plexus Wins Best Oil and Gas Plc Award (UK)

    19 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Plexus Holdings PLC, the AIM quoted oil and gas engineering services business and owner of the proprietary POS-GRIP® friction-grip method of wellhead engineering, announced that it has been awarded the ‘Best Oil and Gas Plc’ award at the annual Stock Market Wire Awards, presented on 18 February 2013 at the HAC, Armoury House in London. […]

  • UK’s Rolls Royce to Power Largest Ever Construction Vessel

    19 June 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    The Pieter Schelte features a unique design concept with a displacement at full load of nearly 900,000 tonnes. It is capable of lifting 48,000 tonnes and the pipelay tension capacity will be 2,000 tonnes, doubling the capacity of the world’s current largest pipelay vessel, Allseas’ Solitaire.

  • UK: MSSL and WFS Launch Wireless Tension Monitoring System

    29 October 2011
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    WFS Subsea, leading supplier of through-water (and through-ground) wireless technology for communication, navigation and power transfer and Monitor Systems Scotland Ltd today begin promoting the r-tTs (Real-Time Tension Sensor) for wireless load monitoring in the Offshore, Marine and Energy industries. Typically, once an alarm is received to indicate a problem with chains on a production […]

  • UK: Hat-Trick of Prestigious Industry Standards for Caledonian Geotech

    7 March 2012
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Caledonian Geotech has proved its commitment to achieving the highest possible standards by being awarded a hat-trick of prestigious industry accreditations. Based in Dundee, Caledonian Geotech was formed in 1980 and encompasses the practical application of geology, engineering and oceanography. Following a detailed audit conducted by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) the company was awarded accreditation […]

  • GSP Bags Pipeline and Umbilical Contract in UK North Sea

    4 October 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    Grup Servicii Petroliere (GSP) has been awarded a new contract in the North Sea, to be performed by GSP Falcon, the DNV class pipelay vessel. The operations under the new contract with Perenco are scheduled to start in mid October 2012 and involve all engineering, procurement installation and pre-commissioning required to lay a 9.5 km […]

  • UK: Northern Offshore Appoints New Senior Vice President

    6 September 2010
    Business & Finance

    Northern Offshore, Ltd.  announced today that Mr. Paul Ravesies has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development. Gary W. Casswell, president and CEO, said, “Paul is a welcome addition to Northern Offshore. His broad experience in contracts, marketing, business development and operations will further strengthen our management team.” Mr. Ravesies has […]

  • UK: Hamworthy to Supply HHI-Built FSRUs with Regasification System

    2 April 2012
    Business & Finance

    Hamworthy Oil & Gas Systems has secured a contract to supply its innovative LNG regasification technology for the third Höegh LNG Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Working together with Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering (SOE) Wärtsilä Hamworthy will design and supply the system concept whilst the key equipment and […]

  • UK: Xcite Energy Renegotiates Rowan Jack-Up Contract

    3 February 2012
    Business & Finance

    Xcite Energy, has negotiated an amendment to its rig contract with British American Offshore Limited, a subsidiary of Rowan Companies Inc. The amendment provides additional flexibility around timing of the provision of a heavy duty, harsh environment jack up drilling unit, which will better suit the revised work programme as anticipated for Phase 1B of […]

  • UK: Hydratight Makes New Appointment to its Leadership Team

    2 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    Global joint integrity specialist and engineering services company Hydratight has appointed Syed Taqvi as global marketing leader. Syed joins the company from GE Oil and Gas, where he was marketing director for subsea equipment and marketing integration leader for ESP, acquired by GE in 2011. Prior to working at GE, Syed worked in the downstream […]

  • UK: Shell Defends Safety Record After Gannet Leak

    26 August 2011
    Project & Tenders

    Royal Dutch Shell has defended its safety record following a leak of more than 200 tons of oil into the North Sea. Environmental groups … Reported by: Louis Makiello (The Epoch Times) [mappress] Source: The Epoch Times, August 26, 2011;

  • UK: Ithaca Enters Earn In Deal with CMI for Hurricane Discovery

    26 April 2011
    Business & Finance

    Ithaca Energy Inc.  announces today that it has signed an Earn In agreement with Challenger Minerals (North Sea) Limited (“CMI”) on the Hurricane discovery (“Hurricane”) in Block 29/10b, within the Ithaca operated Greater Stella Development Area. Hurricane was discovered in 1995 by well 29/10-4Z which tested the western lobe of a mapped structure and encountered […]

  • UK: Wave Hub Seeks to Hire Board Chair & Director

    26 March 2012
    Business & Finance

    BIS is seeking up to three new Board Directors for Wave Hub Limited, including a Chair. Applications are particularly sought from those with demonstrable understanding of offshore renewables and/or discernible financial / corporate experience. Wave Hub is the world’s largest site for the testing and development of wave energy arrays, offering a grid connected consented […]

  • UK: ETPM Hosts ‘Introduction to Dynamic Positioning Course’ in Aberdeen

    30 November 2011
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    ETPM will be hosting a free “Introduction to Dynamic Positioning Course” on December 14th, 2011 in Aberdeen. The course will provide an overview of DP Vessels and their control systems, how they function, what they are used for and some of the challenges faced when at sea. Danny Daniels will be teaching the course and […]