Business & Finance
UK: SubCtech GmbH Launches New pCO2 Buoy and Deep-Sea Analyzer
SubCtech GmbH presents the complete product range of pCO2 analyzer and environmental monitoring systems e.g. for vessels. Recently this product family has been completed with new systems especially designed for buoy and subsea applications, launched at OI 2012. In addition, the company provides subs
UK: SubC Control Unveils Aquorea LED at Oceanology International
SubC Control will unveil the Aquorea LED at Oceanology 2012 in London, UK. With a 4200 Lumen output at only 50 watts of power this is the highest efficiency underwater lighting solution. That means more light from a smaller package. SubC has also built in the ability to be used as an External Flash
Norway: Princess Cruises Selects MCP’s Communications Service for Its New Ships
Princess Cruises has again selected MCP’s wireless communications service, this time for the new Royal Princess and her sister being built at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. The service has already been implemented on Princess Cruises’ 16 vessels and offers the most reliable end-to-end wireless servi
USA: Tetra Buys UK’s Rig Cooling Specialist
TETRA Technologies, Inc. has acquired Optima Solutions Holdings Limited (“Optima”) for GBP 40 million (approximately $62.7 million equivalent) plus contingent consideration to be paid in the future depending on profitability. Optima is a leading provider of rig cooling services and associated produc
China’s Representatives Visit Croatia’s Hydrographic Institute
Hydrographic Institute of the Republic of Croatia participated in organization of the visit of the representatives of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Croatia to the City of Split and the Hydrographic Institute on 8 and 9 March 2012. Reception at Mayor’s Office for H.E. Mr. Shen Zhif
Denmark: MacArtney Introduces New LUXUS Range of Titanium Cameras and Lights
The MacArtney Group is launching a new video unit, camera and light range, the LUXUS series with 3 types of lights, 4 cameras, 2 video units and accessories. The entire range has been designed to combine operational and service flexibility, excellent performance and ensured reliability. Their compac
Norway: Eidesvik Orders BHSU from Kongsberg Evotec
Kongsberg Evotec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, has received an order for a second Bulk Hose Securing Unit, BHSU, for the LNG vessel ‘Viking Queen’ from Eidesvik Offshore ASA. Kongsberg Evotec developed the technology through Statoil’s LOOP technology development programme in coop
Kongsberg Evotec to Equip Viking Queen with BHSU
Kongsberg Evotec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, has received an order for a second Bulk Hose Securing Unit, BHSU, for the LNG vessel ‘Viking Queen’ from Eidesvik Offshore ASA. Kongsberg Evotec developed the technology through Statoil’s LOOP technology development programme in coop
Van der Velden Provides Rudder System on CoTuNav’s New RoPax, Tunisia
Van der Velden Marine Systems delivered two TIMON rudders for TANIT, the new RoPax ferry of la Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation (CoTuNav). Tunisia’s state owned ferry company CoTuNav has chosen the Korean shipyard DMSE to build this new RoPax cruise ferry, which will be one of the biggest ferries
UK: Chelsea Reports Increase in Sale and Rental Contracts for Sub-Sea PLD System
Chelsea Technologies Group announced this week a significant increase in both sale and rental contracts for the 2011 Model Sub-Sea Pipeline Leak Detection System. The PLD system now includes the provision of digital output on all fluorimeters that operate these systems, and alignment of power requir
UK: Hamworthy to Supply ST8 Series Unit to Quad 204 FPSO
Hamworthy, manufacturer of marine sewage treatment plants, has won a contract with South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries to supply an ST8 series unit to the Quad 204 FPSO project for BP. With delivery scheduled for 2012, the contract (signed in November) marks the latest in a number Hamworthy has s
Romania: GSP Appoints Stuart D Oakley as New CEO
Grup Servicii Petroliere SA (GSP) – a rapidly emerging drilling, pipe lay and offshore construction company, announces the appointment of Stuart D Oakley as its new Chief Executive Officer to be based in Constanta in Romania. Mr. Fanel Hahui who previously held this position will now move into the n
UK’s Hamworthy to Equip Quad 204 FPSO with ST8 Unit
The contract follows on the heels of Hamworthy’s recent deal to supply its inert gas generator packages for the same project, with delivery also scheduled for 2012.
Wintershall Hires GSP Falcon for Work in Dutch North Sea
Grup Servicii Petroliere SA (GSP) has been awarded a new contract in the North Sea, for pipelay services. This is the second contract awarded to GSP by Wintershall Noordzee B.V. The pipelay contract is for GSP Falcon, the DNV class pipelay vessel which will carry out the installation of a 10 inch di