Business & Finance
RigNet to Deliver Network Solution for TAQA Bratani’s UK North Sea Platforms
RigNet, Inc.,a leading global provider of managed remote communications solutions to the oil and gas industry, has been chosen by TAQA Bratani Limited to deliver a managed network solution for two of its offshore production platforms in the United Kingdom (UK) sector of the North Sea, its UK office
Norway: Odfjell Offshore Raising Funds for UDW Market Expansion
Odfjell Offshore, the rig owning subsidiary of international drilling contractor Odfjell Drilling, has initiated an equity private placement to raise USD 400 to 500 million to further develop its current fleet of six state-of-the-art ultra deepwater (UDW) and harsh environment offshore drilling unit
Columbia Shipmanagement Receives MLC Certification from GL, Germany
Columbia Shipmanagement’s (CSM) “Cape Mayor” has received a “Maritime Labour Statement of Compliance” from Germanischer Lloyd (GL). The classification society thus confirmed that the working and living conditions of the 20-strong crew on the container ship meet the requirements of the incoming ILO M
UK: TGL Tidal Turbine Technology Surpasses 200MWh of Grid Supply
Harnessing the reliable and predictable energy of tidal streams, Tidal Generation Limited has surpassed the 200 megawatt hours (MWh) mark of electrical power generated and fed into the national grid with its 500 kilowatt (kW) tidal turbine prototype, which operates subsea off the Orkney Islands, Sco
Hemisphere GPS Introduces New Products at UK’s Ocenology International
From the Oceanology International exhibition and conference in London, Hemisphere GPS announces the Vector V103™ GPS compass and Vector V113™ GPS compass designed for professional, commercial marine, and machine control applications. Powered by Hemisphere GPS’ proven Crescent® Vector II technology,
The Netherlands: FN Diving Conducts Underwater Propeller Repair in Amsterdam
Recently the owners of a Container vessel consulted FN Diving regarding heavy vibrations of the vessel’s propeller. FN Diving team attended the vessel for an underwater inspection while offloading in Amsterdam port. The underwater inspection revealed 4 damaged propeller blades due to ice damage on a
Ostensjo Rederi Orders ASD Tug from Turkey
Østensjø Rederi has signed a contract with Sanmar, Turkey for delivery of one RAMparts 2800-E ASD design tug. The tug is of Robert Allan design with dimensions 28×12,6 m, 80 t BP and FiFi 1 class. Sanmar is the same yard that delivered “Vivax” in 2008. The tug will be delivered end 2012. The RAmpart
The Netherlands: Imtech Secures Global Distribution Contract for VSAT and TVRO
Imtech Marine has recently signed Global Distribution and Service agreements for satellite communication (VSAT) and satellite TV (TVRO) products with three prominent manufacturers. Via its company Radio Holland, Imtech Marine already had (long) relationships with Intellian, Jotron and Thrane & Thran
UK: Gardline Launches Rebrand at Oceanology International 2012
Gardline will again be exhibiting at the Oceanology conference and Exhibition at ExCel in London from 13th to 15th March. However this time, following extensive market research, and in order to present a more coordinated look both internally and to the customer base, they have re-branded the constit
UK: BMT Leads Research Consortium for Enhanced Metocean Services
BMT ARGOSS, a subsidiary of BMT Group, has announced its latest research project in partnership with Reading University and OceanExpert Ltd. The 18 month project which is co-funded by the Technology Strategy Board, the UK’s national innovation agency, will look at developing, trialling and implement
Norway: STX OSV Standardises Its Engineering and 3D Design Work on AVEVA Marine
VEVA, yesterday announced that STX OSV has standardised its engineering and 3D design work on AVEVA Marine and has purchased more than 100 additional software licenses. The technology, which STX OSV has selected over Tribon and a competitive solution, will be implemented globally across ten shipyard
UK: UMG Presents New Diving Equipment at Oceanology International
Unique Maritime Group, one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers, announces its participation in Oceanology International, being held at London Excel, from the 13th until the 15th of March 2012. Harry Gandhi, CEO of Unique Maritime Group, commented on UMG’s
UK: Aiger Wave Power Announces Project Information Document
Aegir Wave Power, in collaboration with the Shetland Islands Council and the Shetland Charitable Trust, have produced a new information document giving an overview of the Aegir Project. The short, ‘Aegir Project Introduction’, is intended as a guide to all interested parties and gives an overview of
UK: BMT, Partners Work to Improve Metocean Services
BMT ARGOSS, a subsidiary of BMT Group, has announced its latest research project in partnership with Reading University and OceanExpert Ltd. The 18 month project which is co-funded by the Technology Strategy Board, the UK’s national innovation agency, will look at developing, trialling and implement