Business & Finance
NIST Names NUWC Division Newport’s USRD Designated Institute
Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s Underwater Sound Reference Division (USRD) has recently been named an official Designated Institute (DI) for “Acoustics: Sound in Water” by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). “This will formally designate NUWC Division N
EIVA Teams Up with ROV Specialist BlueLink
EIVA has entered into a partnership with ROV specialist BlueLink, which allows the integration of NaviSuite Mobula software when producing BlueROV2 and SARbot ROVs. NaviSuite Mobula is a complete high-end software solution for ROVs which supports the addition of various sonars and laser-scanners. Th
ALP to tow Coral South FLNG from South Korea to Mozambique
Dutch shipping company ALP Maritime Services has been selected by a joint venture between TechnipFMC and JGC to provide a spread of five vessels related to the Coral South project offshore Mozambique.
Sandbridge Beach Renourishment Scheme About to Begin
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the City of Virginia Beach, has awarded a contract to the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, Ltd. to conduct a beach renourishment effort along the Sandbridge Beach oceanfront. Under the plan, around 1.7 million cubic yards of sand will be dredge
Contract for Final Repairs on Missouri River Levee System
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District has awarded a $37.4 million construction contract to Weston Solutions of Chester, Pennsylvania, for closing the final breach on the L-550 levee system before Mar. 1. This contract is the second final repair contract to be awarded for the Missouri Rive
Magseis Fairfield Boosts Nodes Sale in Asia
Magseis Fairfield has signed a system sales contract for delivery of Z100 nodes to an undisclosed client in Asia. The delivery complements the client’s existing Z100 system and should enhance its ability to execute large scale transition zone and shallow water ocean bottom node surveys, Magseis Fair
Santos’ organizational changes no threat to Australian jobs
Australian natural gas company Santos has decided to keep its corporate center in Adelaide and create centers of excellence for onshore operations in Brisbane and offshore operations in Perth.
Inauguration Ceremony of TSHD Ghasha Set for This Week
The inauguration ceremony of the 8000m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Ghasha, built for Abu Dhabi’s National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC), will take place at the headquarters of Royal IHC in Kinderdijk on February 19, 2020. “A combination of higher maneuverability, power and new innovatio
Diana Shipping: Panamax Sale Fails
A buyer of Diana Shipping’ Calipso gives up on the vessel purchase.
Equinor contracts PSV Stril Pioner for eight more months
Norwegian shipowner Simon Møkster has been awarded a new contract by compatriot oil major Equinor for one of its platform supply vessels (PSVs).
Hiretech Strengthens Subsea Capacity
Aberdeenshire based equipment rental specialists Hiretech has invested in personnel and equipment to enhance its capabilities and offerings in the subsea and decommissioning sectors. Duncan Duthie has recently joined the firm as business development manager for Subsea and Decommissioning rentals. Co
Moscow Hosts Third International Dredging Forum
The Third Hydraulic Engineering Structures and Dredging Congress will be held on February 26-27, 2020 in Moscow, Russia. According to the organizers – the maritime industry media group PortNews, infrastructure development is among the real sources of Russia’s economy growth. Construction of port fac
TGS promotes EVP Europe to CFO role
Norwegian seismic firm TGS has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO) of the company.
Crondall Beefs Up Subsea Pipeline Expertise
Floating production and subsea specialist Crondall Energy is growing its subsea pipelines team with the appointment of Katya Murray who joins as a senior consultant. Murray has years of experience working within multi-disciplinary Energy Consultancies, Design Offices and Operator environments in dif