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  • UK Encourages Tidal, Wave Energy Generation

    7 October 2012
    Authorities & Government, Research & Development

    The UK has huge potential for marine power and is considered the most attractive destination to develop marine projects in Europe, states a new report by energy experts GlobalData. The new report (Installed Capacity, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Profiles of Technology Developers and Key Country Analysis to 2030) shows that the marine energy industry […]

  • EOD Specialist Ramora UK Safely Disposes of WWII Mine at Site of Greater Gabbard Wind Farm (UK)

    23 August 2011
    Operations & Maintenance

      World-renowned Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist Ramora UK has safely disposed of an unexploded World War II mine onsite at one of the world’s largest offshore windfarm. The four-man Ramora UK team used a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to place a countermining charge next to the 1,500lb (680kg) mine which had been assessed as […]

  • NorSea Group Names UK Finance Director

    20 July 2015
    Business & Finance

    NorSea Group (UK) Ltd has appointed Karen Russell as its first UK Finance Director. Karen becomes the third addition to the Group’s executive team as the company continues to grow its activity across Scotland in both the decommissioning and subsea support sectors. She joins MD Walter Robertson and Operations Director Mike Munro in the new […]

  • UK to review feasibility of tidal lagoon energy

    10 February 2016
    Authorities & Government, Research & Development, Technology

    The UK government has announced an independent review into the feasibility and practicality of tidal lagoon energy in the UK. Whilst progress has been made to understand the technology behind tidal lagoons, which have the potential to provide the UK with clean and secure energy, more work needs to be done to determine whether they present […]

  • ACE Winches to Axe UK Jobs

    17 January 2017
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    ACE Winches has advised its employees of potential headcount reductions at its UK facilities in Turriff, Aberdeenshire. The company is currently in consultation with its staff and said it is making every effort to mitigate any potential impact on its employees. As a result of this process it is anticipated that about 30 positions will […]

  • Cape Q3 Overall Revenue Up (UK)

    10 November 2011

    Cape plc, the international provider of essential, non-mechanical support services to the energy and mineral resources sectors, issued the following interim management statement for the period from 1st July 2011 to date. The Group’s overall revenue growth in Q3 has been over 15% year on year driven by higher levels of activity in the Far […]

  • ISS Appoints New General Manager for UK

    19 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world’s leading maritime services provider, has appointed Guy Lear as General Manager for the UK. With nearly 25 years’ experience in the shipping industry, Guy has in depth cross-sector knowledge of the UK port agency market with particular expertise in the tanker business. Prior to joining ISS, Guy worked for […]

  • Infrastrata acquires UK FSRU project

    2 June 2020
    Business Developments & Projects

    The London Stock Exchange-listed InfraStrata, a company focused on the development of natural gas storage capacity, has pulled the trigger for the acquisition of Meridian Holdings.

  • UK: Dredging on River Parrett Underway

    16 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The Environment Agency is currently dredging at both banks of the River Parrett downstream of Moorland House Farm. They have so far removed over 7,600m³ of silt along a 445 metre length. There are currently 3 excavating machines working 5 days a week. “We are spreading silt to land for agricultural betterment with permission from […]

  • UK: Galgate Dredging Starts Soon

    9 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    During the second half of September/early October, the following works will be taking place at Galgate Marina; pontoon replacement and alteration works in the central basin and dredging of the narrow boat berths. The pontoon works will start on the 15th September and will take several weeks to complete. Dredging of the narrow boat moorings […]

  • UK: Tekmar Names New Chairman

    24 September 2013

    Leading offshore cable protection company, Tekmar Energy, has bolstered its senior management team with the appointment of a new chairman. High profile industry figure Ally MacDonald takes up the post. With 25 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry and a background in engineering, Mr MacDonald brings a wealth of knowledge to the role […]

  • UK: Veripos Extends Contract with BP

    7 February 2012
    Business & Finance

    Veripos, has been awarded an extension to its contract with BP under which it will continue to provide precision positioning for the energy company’s turret monitoring system aboard its floating production storage and offloading unit in the West Shetland Basin, BP Schiehallion. With the extended contract, Veripos remains responsible for supplying the vessel with its […]

  • UK: WaterMota Secures Orders at Seawork

    25 June 2012
    Business & Finance

    Propulsion specialists, WaterMota took several orders for Doosan engines at Seawork this year – revealing that the emphasis is still on the growing market in windfarm support vessels. Mike Beacham, managing director of WaterMota, said: “Many of these vessels are in use 24 hours a day, working in extreme conditions without access to sophisticated repair […]

  • Balltec Presents Helical Connectors (UK)

    24 January 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Helical Subsea Mooring Connectors (SMC’s) are a simplified connector suitable for the most demanding mooring applications. Helical connectors build on Balltec’s experience in subsea moorings and are specifically designed to retain ease of use whilst reducing parts count and negating the need for chemicals and environment seals. The Quality and Reliability of offshore mooring hardware […]

  • Port of Wisbech’s Opportunity for Advancement (UK)

    3 February 2012
    Ports & Logistics

    Port of Wisbech has welcomed tugs currently working on a cable laying project for a new offshore wind farm, reports Cambstimes. They are coming every few days to pick up new crew and food supplies. It means a great boost for the port economy and gives the opportunity for the town development in general. Councilor […]

  • UK: Somerset Dredging Kicks Off

    1 April 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Dredging of one of the major rivers in the Somerset Moors and Levels commenced yesterday, the Environment Agency announced. Initial work on a 200-metre stretch of the River Parrett gets underway ahead of dredging of an eight kilometre stretch of river near where the Tone and Parrett meet at Burrowbridge. This preliminary work is on […]

  • Hamworthy Revenue and Profit Down (UK)

    7 June 2011

      Hamworthy plc, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative marine and offshore fluid handling systems, announced its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2011. Financial Highlights · Revenue decreased by 15.3% to £181.6 million (2010: £214.3 million) · Underlying operating profit down 29.9% to £13.8 million (2010: £ 19.7 […]

  • Wind Turbines to Affect Submarines (UK)

    6 February 2012

    Offshore wind turbines could pose a threat to the Britain’s nuclear submarine fleet said the Ministry of Defence chiefs, reports Scotsman. Wind turbine blades affect sonar images to the level of distorting and impeding visibility what could result in a submarine collision or running aground. Outer Firth of Clyde was selected for the offshore wind […]

  • UK: New CFO to Join BP

    25 October 2011

    The board of BP plc today announced that Brian Gilvary will join the board and become the company’s chief financial officer (CFO) with effect from 1 January 2012. Byron Grote, the current CFO, will take up a new role as executive vice president, corporate business activities, on the same date. Dr Grote will also continue […]

  • CTruk to Exhibit at Seawork 2013 (UK)

    30 January 2013

    CTruk will have vessels on show at Seawork this year. The company’s team will be located at stand B63.  CTruk designs and builds a range of high-speed marine craft, including its repeatedly proven catamaran work boats and wind farm support vessels, at its customised shipyard facility in Brightlingsea, Essex. The company utilises a cutting-edge vacuum […]

  • Total hires Stena rig for UK job

    25 April 2018
    Business & Finance, Exploration & Production

    Offshore driller Stena Drilling has signed a contract with Total E&P UK for its Stena Don drilling rig.

  • UK government committed to Scottish islands’ renewables

    9 July 2015
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has confirmed the UK government’s support to the working group that focuses on delivering and connecting renewable energy resources of Scottish island communities. Fergus Ewing joined representatives from the Islands Councils in Glasgow at a meeting of the Island Areas Ministerial Working Group, where he announced that he has received […]

  • O&G UK Names Joint Chairmen

    2 June 2014
    Business & Finance

    Oil & Gas UK, the representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, has officially confirmed two new senior appointments to its Board. Effective from spring 2014, Trevor Garlick, regional president North Sea at BP, and John Pearson, Group President, AMEC Europe, have been appointed the co-chairmen of the organisation, representing, respectively, the […]

  • CEDA UK December Seminar Starts Today

    6 December 2016
    Business & Finance

    Central Dredging Association (CEDA) UK Committee will today hold a seminar entitled “Dredging 2016-2017: A Review and Forward Look” at the ICE London office. This Technical Seminar will bring together those involved in all aspects of dredging and marine development to share the highlights from 2016 and to consider what 2017 may hold. At the event, Ronald […]

  • UK PM Names New Energy Minister

    15 July 2014
    Authorities & Government

    UK Prime Minister David Cameron is currently reshuffling his Cabinet and announcing new ministerial appointments. Matthew Hancock is appointed as Minister of State at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Minister of State at the Department of Energy and Climate Change and Minister of State for Portsmouth. He takes the place of Michael Fallon MP, who had […]