Equipment
ISA: Public Consultation on UN and EU Seabed Mining Policies
The UN International Seabed Authority (ISA) is undertaking stakeholder consultations as it commences development of a regulatory framework for the future recovery of mineral resources from the seabed in international areas. The deadline for contributing to the UN ISA survey is 16 May 2014. The ISA s
DNV GL introduces hybrid power concept for offshore units
DNV GL is proposing a new hybrid power concept for offshore units using batteries in combination with traditional power generation equipment. The concept has already delivered multiple advantages in the maritime and automotive industries, but has not yet been applied in the O&G industry. “We are inv
Dredging at Port of Wells Set for May 12 (UK)
The Port of Wells dredging scheme will resume next week, May 12, 2014. The port’s dredger “Kari Hege” will be engaged in dredging operations in the main channel north of number 4 buoy, between buoys 2 and 4. All material dredged from these areas will be placed on the berm which is marked by the [&he
Nautronix Provides Survey Services for Ceona’s Polar Onyx
Through water technology and survey company, Nautronix, has been awarded a 5 year frame contract – based on a non-exclusive agreement – by SURF and subsea contractor Ceona with an initial 1 year call-off for the supply of survey services to support their new build DP3 subsea construction vessel, the
VIDEO: WUHAN Presents Its “Spider” Excavator (China)
WUHAN MACHINE EQUIPMENT CO LTD, a company specialized in machine equipment and spare parts business, has introduced its “Spider” excavator. [mappress] Dredging Today Staff, May 8, 2014
National Grid: CUI Global’s IRIS New Pipeline Monitoring Method
CUI Global, Inc. today announced that National Grid has accepted CUI Global’s proprietary Integrated Remote Information System (IRIS®) Technology as a new method for remotely controlling and monitoring parts of its extensive pipeline transmission system. National Grid is committed to safety and inno
PSA inspects Statoil’s Norne FPSO for emergency preparedness
From 31 March to 2 April 2014, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway carried out an audit of Statoil and emergency preparedness management of the Norne FPSO. Objective The objective of the activity was to gain an overview of processes and systems that contribute to ensuring comprehensive emergency p
USA: EPA Schedules Meetings on Passaic River Dredging
On April 11, 2014, at Newark Riverfront Park’s Orange Boardwalk, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its long-awaited cleanup plan for the lower eight miles of the Passaic River. The proposal includes bank-to-bank dredging of the river and the removal of 4.3 million cubic yards of con
GE Oil & Gas Wins Two 2014 Spotlight Awards
GE Oil & Gas has been honored with two 2014 Spotlight on New Technology Awards for its innovative SeaLytics™ BOP (Blowout Preventer) Advisor and GFI™ Ground Fault Immune Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) Monitoring System products. In keeping with the criteria for winning technologies, GE’s technologi
Viking SeaTech hosts Mooring School at OTC 2014
International offshore support specialist Viking SeaTech has announced that the company hosted taster sessions of its bold Mooring Schools initiative at this week’s Offshore Technology Conference. Viking SeaTech’s Mooring Schools scheme was developed by Viking SeaTech employees in Perth, Australia.
JCU TropWATER’s Research to Help Protect Marine Environment
James Cook University (JCU) has released a new research that will guide the protection of seagrasses at Abbot Point on Queensland’s northern coast. The research, funded by North Queensland Bulk Ports, sheds new light on the resilience of deep-water seagrasses in the port and adjacent areas, and how
Ecosse Subsea appoints Technical Director. To boost further growth
Subsea engineering specialist, Ecosse Subsea Systems, has appointed Michael Cowie as its first technical director, as it gears up for further growth. A soil mechanics expert, Michael Cowie, was previously general manager with Helix Canyon Offshore in charge of seabed drilling and has held senior geo
Seatower: Cranefree Gravity Foundation Demonstration in English Channel
The developers of the Fécamp offshore wind farm have chosen to demonstrate and install Seatower’s patented Cranefree Gravity® foundation design. The Fécamp project, being jointly developed by EDF Energies Nouvelles, DONG Energy and wpd offshore, is located 13km off the coast of Normandy. The Fécamp
The Philippines: Governor Calls for Angat Dam Dredging
As the water level at Angat dam dropped near to its critical level of 180 meters, the provincial government on Thursday bared long term proposals to address the effects of the weather disturbance known as “El Nino” or prolong drought period. Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado has suggested massive d