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  • UK: New Update on Repair of CMALs Ferry MV Finlaggan

    5 July 2011

    Following the recent report of a technical fault on the forward ramp system onboard MV FINLAGGAN, the vessel sailed to ship repairers Cammell Laird in Birkenhead on Tuesday (21 June), where a full assessment of the fault was completed. The assessment concluded that the problem was caused by contaminated oil in the hydraulic system, which […]

  • Vessel Ginny Louise Joins Tidal Transit’s Fleet (UK)

    20 February 2012

    Ginny Louise, a vessel designed by a Norfolk company to handle the North Sea conditions, entered service yesterday. Operated by Docking-based Tidal Transit, she will be in charge of transferring workers from Lowestoft to the Greater Gabbard site off the Suffolk coast. This £1.5 million (approx USD 2.3 mln) newbuild is designed to offer stability […]

  • UK: BMT ARGOSS and TTI Join Forces to Improve OPTIMOOR

    6 October 2011

    BMT ARGOSS, a subsidiary of BMT Group, the international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has announced a partnership with Tension Technology International (TTI) to develop improved functionality of the OPTIMOOR mooring analysis computer programme. OPTIMOOR is an easy-to-use tool for use by vessel and terminal personnel, as well as port designers and naval architects. […]

  • UK: Macduff to Design Two Tugs for Boustead Langkawi Shipyard

    4 October 2012

    In October 2012, Boustead Langkawi Shipyard, Malaysia ordered two 16m tug design packages from Macduff. A repeat of the successful “Sally Mcloughlin” this is the first contract signed between the two companys since their collaboration agreement last year. Following on from last months order for a similar design, the 16m tug is now Macduff’s most […]

  • UK: GE Supplies Drive Train for RFA’s MARS Tankers

    24 October 2012

    With the global naval sector looking to deploy more energy efficient vessels, GE’s Power Conversion business is supplying its electrical propulsion drive train technology for the U.K. Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s (RFA) new fleet of Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) tankers. When completed, the four, 37,000-ton MARS tankers will be the United Kingdom’s next-generation class […]

  • Two 23m DOT Tugs Complete Sea Trials (UK)

    24 May 2012

    In May 2012, the two 23m DOT tugs commissioned by Poet, Singapore, completed their trials. The tugs, designed by the Macduff Ship Design, are the largest so far specifically designed around the Mampaey DOT system. The Mampaey Dynamic Oval Towing (DOT) system is a 360 degree all around towing system. The DOT-system integrates the towing points […]

  • UK: MMS Unveils Design for New Offshore Transfer Vessels

    9 February 2012
    Business & Finance

    A HULL shipyard is to build and operate a fleet of vessels to serve giant offshore wind farms planned for the North Sea. MMS Ship Repair will both construct and run the boats, which will transfer technicians and equipment to the wind turbines. Capable of carrying 12 passengers, the vessels would be able to run […]

  • FLEX LNG Issues New Shares to Members of BoD (UK)

    14 December 2011

    The Board of Directors of FLEX LNG has resolved to issue 151,111 new shares to the members of the Board of Directors up to the 2011 ASM, as part of their remuneration for that period. In addition 150,000 shares are to be issued to Mr. Keith Meyer for work performed under a consultancy agreement with […]

  • UK: CGGVeritas Signs Technology Cooperation Agreement with BG Group

    11 January 2011
    Business & Finance

    CGGVeritas and BG Group have signed a Technology Cooperation Agreement (TCA) that focuses on the development and deployment of advanced seismic solutions across the E&P workflow. Under the terms of the Agreement, the partners will collaborate on a number of high-end technology projects within BG Group’s global portfolio such as broadband acquisition and processing, complex […]

  • GE Oil & Gas Opens 100 New Positions in UK

    17 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    GE Oil & Gas yesterday announced that its Subsea Systems business is hosting an invitation-only careers showcase event at its Nailsea subsea controls facility in Bristol this Saturday, April 20. The event comes as GE is looking to fill 100 new positions and is expanding its U.K. subsea production facilities to meet the strong demand […]

  • Acta Marine Wraps Up CPT Jobs in UK and Germany

    31 December 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Coastal Chariot has successfully finished two cone penetration testing (C.P.T.) projects in U.K. and Germany. Coastal Chariot assisted a geophysical services company in Liverpool waters and a Swedish survey company in German waters. After already having independently completed a cable laying project in Scotland for a telecom company, 2.4m shallow drafted Coastal Chariot has proven […]

  • Tognum to Design Gensets for UK Navy´s New Warship

    12 September 2013

    Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH and Rolls-Royce have jointly been awarded the contract to design the diesel generator sets for the Royal Navy´s future Type 26 Global Combat Ship. BAE Systems made the announcement at the International Defence and Security Equipment exhibition (DSEi) in London. The propulsion system will consist of a combination of four […]

  • UK: BAE’s Barrow-in-Furness Shipyard Hosts Royal Visit

    8 April 2013

    Crowds of cheering and flag-waving people lined vantage points around BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Inside, hundreds of employees, some with their family, greeted the Royal couple during a tour of key submarine programme facilities. Smiling throughout, William and Kate, the Duchess wearing a red Armani coat and […]

  • UK: Commercial Fishermen Concerned over Falmouth Dredging Plan

    24 July 2012

    Fishermen in Falmouth say they will oppose any plans to use taxpayers’ money to pay for the dredging of the town’s harbour, informs bbc.co.uk. Commercial fishermen raise concerns about the impacts of dredging. “Previous fisheries, such as the Thames cockle fishery and an oyster fishery in Southampton, were completely wiped out by a dredge nearby. […]

  • Rolls-Royce Delivers LNG Powered Cargo Ship, UK

    31 May 2013
    Vessels

    Rolls-Royce Plc has delivered the first of a revolutionary new design of cargo ship which will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40 per cent, thanks to a combination of cutting edge marine technology, including a wave-piercing bow and an engine powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The first Rolls-Royce Environship, of NVC 401 LNG […]

  • UK and US test centres strengthen marine energy ties

    15 June 2016
    Business & Finance, Environment, Research & Development, Technology

    Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Oregon-based Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC) to encourage knowledge exchange and joint research activities.

  • UK: Hurricane Hires EPC Offshore for Lancaster Development Concept

    19 March 2012
    Business & Finance

    Hurricane Exploration plc (“Hurricane”), an oil exploration company focused on hydrocarbon resources in fractured basement reservoirs, announces that it has appointed EPC Offshore to select the optimum concept for the development of Hurricane’s Lancaster discovery, one of the most significant oil discoveries in the West of Shetlands in recent years. Hurricane has a 100 per […]

  • Wood Group Presents First Half 2011 Results (UK)

    23 August 2011
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

      John Wood Group PLC is a market leader in engineering design, production enhancement and support, and integrated industrial gas turbine maintenance services for customers in the oil & gas and power generation industries around the world. Wood Group employs approximately 35,000 people1 and operates in over 50 countries. Financial Highlights Total revenue6 of $2,828.8m […]

  • UK: Penclawdd Residents Invited to View Flood Risk Proposals

    30 November 2012

    People living and working in Penclawdd, Swansea, are invited to attend a public drop in session to find out more about Environment Agency Wales proposals to reduce flood risk in the area. There are 133 properties in Penclawdd at risk of tidal flooding from the Loughor Estuary. Extreme weather conditions combined with high tides can […]

  • AMEC, BG Extend Relationship for Two More Years (UK)

    10 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has been awarded a two-year contract extension from BG Group to continue to provide engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and project management support for all of BG Group’s facilities in the central North Sea. The contract is valued at around £110 million (approximately USD 171 million) and is […]

  • UK: CodaOctopus’ UIS Gets Positive Evaluation from USCG

    4 July 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    The Underwater Inspection System (UIS™) from CodaOctopus has been the subject of evaluation by the United States Coast Guard Research and Development Center (USCG) for some time. Assessment with U.S. Coast Guard R&D The USCG has a number of UIS™ systems and has worked with CodaOctopus in developing the functionality further. The report which provides […]

  • UK: Fairfield Energy Reports Oil Sheen in Osprey Field

    16 July 2012
    Business & Finance

    Fairfield Energy Limited confirms that, following the hydrocarbon sheen reported in the vicinity of the Osprey subsea manifold last Tuesday (10th July), an ROV survey has now successfully identified the source of the subsea leak less than 5 days after the initial reports of the sheen. Fairfield Energy are consequently arranging for a Diving Support […]

  • UK: Premier Oil selling Babbage Area stake to cut debt

    30 April 2018

    UK’s Premier Oil is selling its stake in the Babbage Area in the Southern North Sea off the UK to pay down debt.

  • MPs urge UK government to support Swansea Bay tidal lagoon

    15 February 2017
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development, Technology

    Over 100 Members of Parliament (MPs) have called the UK government to start contracts for difference (CfD) negotiations for the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon as soon as possible.

  • UK’s Offshore Wind Generation Up by 25% in Q2 2019

    26 September 2019
    Business & Finance

    Offshore wind generation in the UK rose by 25% in the second quarter of 2019, contributing to a 9.9% rise in renewable generation, according to the latest report by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). In Q2 2019, generation from offshore wind saw an increase from 1.2 TWh to 6 TWh, which is […]