Equipment
UK: Port of Wells Dredging Scheduled for Next Week
The Port of Wells dredging scheme will resume next week, on August 11, 2014. The port’s dredger “Kari Hege” will be engaged in dredging operations in the main channel north of number 4 buoy, between buoys 4 and 2. All material dredged from these areas will be placed on the berm which is marked by [&
New Suez Canal Project: National Security Considered (UPDATE)
President Abdel Fatah Al Sisi said on Tuesday that Egyptian national companies that will be assigned with the Suez Canal development project will be working under the direct supervision of the Armed Forces. Sisi added that national security considerations were kept in mind while undertaking this pro
USA: Corps Invites Bids for Tybee Island Beach Renourishment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has invited construction or dredging companies to submit their offers for a new beach renourishment at Tybee Island, Georgia, to increase storm damage reduction. This is the first beach renourishment since 2008 at the coastal Georgia community. Th
CARIS Appoints US Account Manager
Michael Redmayne has joined CARIS’ US Operation as the Account Manager for the region. Michael brings with him 10+ years of hydrographic experience from the Royal Navy, the US Navy Fleet Survey Team and from the private sector at Teledyne Odom, where he spent the last 4 years as the Senior Hydrograp
Statoil Disappointed with Hoop Summer Campaign
Statoil has together with its partner Idemitsu Petroleum Norge made a small gas discovery in the Mercury prospect in PL614 in the Barents Sea. This completes Statoil’s 2014 exploration programme in the Hoop area. This summer Statoil drilled three exploration wells in the Hoop area in the Barents Sea
Dredger “Currituck” to Reduce Shoaling in Wells Harbor (USA)
As part of a maintenance dredging scheme planned for the entrance to Wells Harbor, the Army Corps of Engineers dredger “Currituck” returned to Wells this week. The Corps will dredge approximately 5,000 cubic yards of sandy sediment to reduce shoaling conditions and will place the material at a nears
Picture of the Day: Dredger “Glenn Edward” on Its Task
Suction hopper dredger M/V “Glenn Edward”, the newest and largest hopper dredger in the U.S., is currently removing material from Galveston Harbor. The vessel is working to maintain the channel depth at its currently authorized 45 feet as part of an option that was exercised on the existing fiscal y
USA: Army Corps, Plaquemines Parish Ink Partnership Agreement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, and Plaquemines Parish Government signed a partnership agreement for the initiation of the Louisiana Coastal Area Beneficial Use of Dredged Material program. This agreement allows the Corps and Plaquemines Parish to design the first marsh creat
Australia: Sand Excavation Commences at Jurien Boat Harbor
A combination of warmer weather conditions, seagrass accumulation and low tides at Jurien Boat Harbor are thought to be responsible for a recent deterioration in water quality in the harbor. Facility manager, the Department of Transport (DoT) has temporarily closed the beach at the harbor and the De
TGS, FairfieldNodal Join Forces on GoM Seismic Projects
TGS has announced a multi-year collaboration agreement with FairfieldNodal to develop, plan and execute multi-client Full Azimuth Nodal (FAN) seismic surveys across a substantial area within the U.S. Gulf of Mexico shelf region. This initiative will combine FairfieldNodal’s proven Ocean Bottom Node
Colombo Port to Boost Sri Lanka’s Economy
Sri Lanka has facilities to handle mega carriers with the infrastructure and support system which is on a par with other large ports in the region. Sri Lanka is positioned in a strategic location which should be exploited to boost business in the ports and shipping sector, expert said. “During the r
TGS, FairfieldNodal sign Gulf of Mexico cooperation deal
Norwegian seismic survey company TGS has announced a multi-year collaboration agreement with FairfieldNodal to develop, plan and execute multi-client Full Azimuth Nodal (FAN(TM)) seismic surveys across a substantial area within the U.S. Gulf of Mexico shelf region. This initiative will combine Fairf
Calecore, N-Sea Team Up in Barents Sea Survey
Calecore’s Offshore Geophysical division has seen a steady increase in demand over the past two years for ROV Survey Services. In June WROV operations were undertaken onboard the Kommandor Calum for a project West of Shetland whilst the Kommandor Stuart has been undertaking multiple integrated 2DHR,
SubC Honored by EEEGR, Completes Subsea Projects
SubC Partner UK, a provider of offshore engineering services to the offshore renewables and oil and gas sectors, has been recognised by EEEGR for its innovative Flexicrane offshore material handling solution. Furthermore, SubC has successfully executed a major UK subsea inspection campaign across mu