Equipment
New Zealand: CRP Marine Consent Application Accepted as Complete
The Environmental Protection Authority yesterday accepted Chatham Rock Phosphate’s formal Marine Consent application as being complete. CRP lodged its application for a marine consent to mine phosphate nodules from the Chatham Rise on 14 May. This acceptance step begins a six-month process, starting
Evangelical Lutheran Church Says No to Experimental Seabed Mining
The Pacific Conference of Churches has supported calls from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea for a halt to Deep Sea Mining (DSM). About 1.2 million members of ELCPNG have said no to Experimental Seabed Mining after its synod on Karkar Island, Madang Province. The members have also
USA: BOEM, Virginia Sign Agreement to Evaluate Sand Resources
As part of President Obama’s continuing commitment to help coastal communities recover from Hurricane Sandy and promote resilient coastal systems, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Commonwealth of Virginia signed a two-year cooperative agreement totaling $199,472 to evaluate sand
MacArtney, Meyah Ich Ha enter ROV pact (Mexico)
The MacArtney Underwater Technology Group has entered a representative agreement with the Mexican ROV and subsea service company, Meyah Ich Ha, who is set to administer the promotion and sales of MacArtney systems and products within the Mexican part of the GOM region. Work under water The name Meya
New 311F LRR Excavator from Caterpillar
Caterpillar has introduced its new Cat® 311F LRR excavator. Powered with a 52-kW (ISO 9249) Cat C3.4B engine that meets EU Stage IIIB emissions standards, the new excavator features a reduced radius that limits over-the-side tail swing to just 508 mm, making it ideal for space-restricted job sites.
MacArtney Joins Forces with Meyah Ich Ha in GoM
The MacArtney Underwater Technology Group has announced the entry of a representative agreement with the Mexican ROV and subsea service company, Meyah Ich Ha, who is set to administer the promotion and sales of MacArtney systems and products within the Mexican part of the GOM region. Work under wate
Town of Edgartown Revises Dredging Request (USA)
The town of Edgartown previously applied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, to conduct work in waters of the U. S. in conjunction with dredging waterways and placing sand on beach areas at several locations in Edgartown, Massachusetts. A public notice for this work was issued
USA: Plans Unveiled for New Marina in Madison
Yarde Realty Company is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, to conduct work in waters of the U. S. in conjunction with constructing a commercial marina and retaining fill material along the East River in Madison, Connecticut. The proposed project includes th
EnQuest extends Petrofac’s services in North Sea
Petrofac is set to continue to support EnQuest’s North Sea assets, after securing an operations and maintenance contract for up to ten years.
Congress Backs Up SC Ports Provisions in WRRDA (USA)
Congress finalized the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) last week, solidifying critical provisions for the South Carolina Ports Authority initiatives, including the Post-45 Harbor Deepening Project. “We applaud Congress for their demonstrated commitment to our nation’s competitiven
SMD Kicks Off Nautilus’ Collecting Machine Assembly
Nautilus Minerals Inc. has announced that the assembly of its second of three Seafloor Production Tools, the Collecting Machine, has this week started at Soil Machine Dynamics’ facility at Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Nautilus’ CEO, Mike Johnston, said: “Having already announced in April this year, the
UK: Collecting Machine Assembly Kicks Off
Nautilus Minerals Inc. stated that the assembly of its second of three Seafloor Production Tools, the Collecting Machine, has commenced this week at Soil Machine Dynamics’ facility at Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Nautilus’ CEO, Mike Johnston, said: “Having already announced in April this year, the compl
Aquaterra Energy Partner of Choice for Cairn’s Riser Analysis Projects
Aquaterra Energy’s structured collaborative approach to delivering riser analysis support for its clients has resulted in a long-term relationship between the offshore engineering solutions specialist and Cairn Energy PLC, with Aquaterra Energy, now ‘partner of choice’ for Cairn’s riser analysis pro
USA: WRRDA to Boost Economy and Protect N.C. Coast
U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre hailed the House passage of the final 2014 Water Resources Reform and Development Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation that will help local beaches and North Carolina’s coastal economy. Congressman McIntyre said: “Our beaches, ports, and waterways are the economic