Business & Finance
UK: Coastline Surveys Support MoD’s Dredge Campaign in Portsmouth Harbour
Coastline Surveys Ltd has completed a major contract for a geotechnical survey and laboratory analysis in support of the MoD’s capital dredge campaign in Portsmouth Harbour. The programme is to support the extensive upgrade and deepening of the channel. The pre-dredge geotechnical survey involved th
UK: Prysmian Wins EUR 800 Million Subsea Cable Gig
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, has been awarded a record contract worth approximately 800 million Euro, the highest value ever awarded in the cable business, for the development of Western HVDC Link, a new submarine High Voltage Direct Current (HV
USA: Marinette Marine Wins Response Boats Contract
Marinette Marine Corporation has been awarded an additional 40 Response Boats – Medium (RB- Ms) by the U.S. Coast Guard. With an approximate value of $89,600,000 the new boats are part of a multi-year, U.S. Coast Guard contract for the construction and delivery of up to 250 RB- Ms at a total contrac
Emerson to Automate Azerbaijani Offshore Platform
Emerson Process Management has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to automate a new offshore platform in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian See, by the BP operated Azerbaijan International Operating Company (AIOC). The Chirag Oil Project, to be completed in 2013 and operated by BP Azerba
Australia: Steber Launches MV Koala Navy Support Vessel
The first of 5 Steber Navy support vessels was launched on 9th February, 2012. MV Koala will stay in the Manning River for a couple of weeks undergoing tests and trials before heading to its new home in Sydney Harbour. Among the onlookers at the launch were representatives from NSW Maritime; NSW Mar
Dryad Maritime Opens New Anti-piracy Centre in Portsmouth, UK
A new state of the art global anti-piracy centre has been unveiled in Portsmouth, helping Shipowners and Charterers to save hundreds of thousands of pounds on Maritime Security. The centre opens one week before senior representatives from around the world arrive in the UK to discuss breaking the pir
USA: Helix to Build New Semi-Sub Well Intervention Vessel
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. announces that it is proceeding with the construction of a newbuild semisubmersible well intervention vessel. Owen Kratz, Helix’s Chairman and CEO, stated, “We are leveraging our market and technological leadership in subsea well intervention along with the proven
OceanWorks Completes ADS’ Major Upgrade and Survey for Turkish Navy
OceanWorks International announces the successful delivery of a major system upgrade, Lloyd’s certification renewal and completion of sea trials for the Turkish Navy’s Atmospheric Diving Suit system. After 5 years of operation, the Turkish HARDSUIT™ Atmospheric Diving System (ADS) was returned to Oc
Nautronix Scoop Innovation & Technology Award at Subsea UK
Nautronix are delighted to have won the Innovation and Technology Award, sponsored by Simmons & Company International for their NASeBOP (Nautronix Emergency BOP Acoustic Control) System at the Annual Subsea 2012 Business Awards. This prestigious award is a major achievement in recognition for the ad
Voith Turbo Opens New Marine Division Office in Hamburg, Germany
Since January 2012, the Voith Turbo market division Marine has been present in the Port of Hamburg with its own office managed by naval architect Sigurd Hildebrandt. In the new Große Elbstraße 42 offices, Voith not only supports customers with regard to all propulsion matters but will also establish
PGS Announces Second Cyprus License Round
The second license round offshore Cyprus opened 11th of February 2012. There will be official opening presentations by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of the Republic of Cyprus in Houston 22nd of February at the International pavilion at NAPE and in London at APPEX 6th of March. Licen
Norway: NOCC Appoints New CEO
The CEO of Norwegian Car Carriers ASA Mr. Lars Solbakken has accepted an offer for the position as CEO of another shipping company and has consequently given his notice of resignation as CEO of Norwegian Car Carriers ASA. The effective date of the resignation is 29 February 2012. The board has appoi
USA: BlueView Extends Detection Range of its 2D Mulitbeam Imaging Sonar
BlueView Technologies the world leader in compact acoustic imaging and measurement technology has extended the maximum detection range of its P450 Series 2D Mulitbeam Imaging Sonar to 300 meters (984 ft.). BlueView’s P450 Series now offer the longest real-time detection range available from a compac
Australia: Incat Crowther Secures Catamaran Ferry Design Order
Incat Crowther announces a contract to design a 45m Catamaran Ferry for Costal Fast Ferries, the fourth vessel to be designed by Incat Crowther for the operator. Following the Launch of Kilimanjaro III last year, Coastal Fast Ferries has continued to grow its operation. The extension of services to