MirTac has successfully completed the implementation of asset management system Star IPS at Seatec. MirTac supports Seatec in her maintenance, safety and audit operations for her diving and ROV projects. Johan de Bie, General Manager at Seatec: ‘With Star IPS, all condition based and preventive main
Ropes made with Dyneema®, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), are being successfully used to secure rigs, Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs), Buoyant Turret Mooring (BTM) systems and similar constructions in the offshore oil and gas industry. Users are finding them invaluable when
Kongsberg Seatex’s unique ‘eBird’ Seismic Streamer Control System has been nominated for the prestigious Honours Award for Design Excellence by the Norwegian Design Council (NDC). Kongsberg Seatex, Kongsberg Maritime’s specialist in position reference systems, and attitude determination, is one of f
Endeavour International Corporation announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Endeavour Energy U.K. Ltd., has received all the approvals necessary to finalize the acquisition of an additional 20% working interest in the Bacchus field in the North Sea from Shell U.K. Limited. As a result of the tra
The world market for subsea hardware is set for strong growth over the forecast period to 2015, increasing by 23% compared to 2006-2010. Douglas-Westwood projections for global Capex for the period total $139 billion. Fields are being developed in deeper waters, from increasingly-remote locations an
Marine survey specialist EGS International, UK, has become the latest customer for iXSea’s DELPH Seismic and Sonar subsea mapping … Source: Hydro-international [mappress] Source: Hydrointernational , February 22, 2011;
Statoil is sending out an invitation to tender for a new type of drilling rig. It is specially-designed by the industry on behalf of Statoil for use on mature fields on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). The purpose is to make drilling and completion of production wells less expensive, more effe
The Expro Meters team at leading international oilfield services company Expro announces it has manufactured and shipped its 100th ActiveSONAR flow surveillance system as it continues to grow its UK customer base. Following a successful trial of Expro Meters’ flow surveillance products, Centrica hav
Naval Service divers are expected to begin searching the wreck of a fishing boat this morning for a 64-year-old fisherman reported missing… (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes,February 20, 2011;
Crowcon’s Xgard IR infrared (IR) gas detector is now approved to the latest amendment of the Marine Equipment Directive (MED, 96/98/EC). This means the low cost detector can be used to detect flammable gases and vapour hazards on tankers, drilling ships, FPSOs, dive vessels, coastguard vessels, ferr
Crowcon’s Xgard IR infrared (IR) gas detector is now approved to the latest amendment of the Marine Equipment Directive (MED, 96/98/EC). This means the low cost detector can be used to detect flammable gases and vapour hazards on tankers, drilling ships, FPSOs, dive vessels, coastguard vessels, ferr
Wärtsilä has, in the autumn of 2010, initiated a major project to further develop its low-speed engine portfolio to include gas engines, alongside its medium-speed dual fuel engines, as part of the company’s strategy. A new test engine will be installed in the Trieste engine laboratory in Italy in M
Ropes made with Dyneema®, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), are proving a safe and secure alternative to steel wire rope for connecting barges and vessels in “push combinations” working on inland waterways. In push combinations, the barge and the unpowered vessel in front of it have
Ropes made with Dyneema®, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), are proving a safe and secure alternative to steel wire rope for connecting barges and vessels in “push combinations” working on inland waterways. In push combinations, the barge and the unpowered vessel in front of it have