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Legislation to Restore Indian River Lagoon Announced (USA)
U.S. Representative Patrick E. Murphy yesterday introduced legislation to bolster projects related to protecting and restoring the Indian River Lagoon. The Indian River Lagoon Nutrient Removal Assistance Act would create a grant program to provide assistance to projects that will result in environme
TÜV SÜD PMSS to Consult on U.S. OW Cable Spacing
PMSS America, Inc., the US division of global renewable energy consulting firm TÜV SÜD PMSS, supported by submarine cable specialists Red Penguin Associates Ltd. of the U.K., has been selected to provide strategic guidance to the US Department of the Interior and Bureau of Safety and Environmental E
USA: Loxahatchee River Dredging Kicks Off
The Loxahatchee River dredging program has officially commenced, according to waterwayguide.com. The contractor, Cavache Inc., has started dredging operations with their dredger “LIL MONICA” at the Sims Creek Channel Extension and a portion of the South Channel Extension of the Loxahatchee River, so
Genel Energy Spuds SM-1 Well Offshore Morocco
Serica Energy plc has confirmed the start of drilling of the SM-1 well in Morocco. Genel Energy, the operator of the Morocco Sidi Moussa licence, has informed Serica that the semi-submersible rig ‘Noble Paul Romano’ has been secured on location and that the SM-1 well spudded at 23:10 hours on 30 Jul
ASV, Planet Ocean Ink Technology Partnering Agreement
ASV Ltd and Planet Ocean Ltd have signed a Technology Partnering Agreement which sees Planet Ocean as the ASV technology partner for marine science applications to provide turnkey solutions for the marine science sector. Initially focussing on ASV’s C-Enduro, a long endurance autonomous surface vehi
VIDEO: New Drum Cutter Attachments from Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco has recently introduced a range of eight Drum Cutter attachments to its range of Construction Tools. The DC Drum Cutter range is available with service weights from 200 kg to 2900 kg, suitable for carriers of 1-50 tonnes. “Our Drum Cutters are an excellent choice for rock or concrete wal
New contract extension for Safe Hibernia in Mexico
Mexico’s Cotemar has awarded a contract extension for the Safe Hibernia accommodation rig through to 23 December 2014 with unchanged day rate. The contract value of the extension is USD 7.9 million. The rig provides accommodation services to Mexico’s state-run oil company, PEMEX. The Safe Hibernia,
Jack-up rig ‘Energy Endeavour’ to drill for Rosneft
Northern Offshore, Ltd. has announced that the company has finalized a 2 ½ year contract with Rosneft Oil Company, in conjunction with North Atlantic Drilling Ltd., for the provision of the jack-up drilling rig Energy Endeavour. According to the agreement, any break rights expire after 100 days, aft
USACE Chief Visits Port of Houston Authority
The 53rd U.S. Army Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick visited the Port of Houston Authority last week and was given an aerial tour of the Houston Ship Channel as part of a briefing that highlighted economic growth along the feder
Picture of the Day: New Watermaster Dredger for Olongapo City
New dredging machine with backhoe, Watermaster Classic IV, has recently arrived in Olongapo City. Watermaster can “walk” in and out of water without crane assistance and moves independently in water as well, minimizing the need of extra machinery and labour and is thus a very cost-effective solution
Canada: Government Invests in Nova Scotia Small Craft Harbours
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, yesterday announced $3.5 million to support improvement projects at five small craft harbors in Nova Scotia. Th
DNR: New Location for Dredged Materials
Dredged materials located on the property of Pershing Park Boat Launch Basin in the city of Racine are to be removed and placed in Belle Harbor Marina, announced dnr.wi.gov. The new location also lies within the city and is owned by Racine County. The project to transport the dredged materials betwe
TGS in Three New Multi-Client Surveys
TGS has announced three new multi-client surveys, a 3D survey offshore Australia, a 2D survey offshore New Zealand and a 3D survey in the West of Shetland region. Nerites Season 2 is the largest 3D survey TGS has acquired to date in the Asia Pacific region and will cover 13,000 km2 in the Great Aust
‘Aquila Explorer’ hired for 2D shoot in Australasia
SeaBird Exploration Plc has announced that Aquila Explorer has received a letter of award for a 2D seismic survey in Australasia. The survey will cover a minimum of 10,000 km and will have an estimated value of approximately $11 million. The project is expected to start in Q4 2014 and will have an e