TGS has signed a contract with WGP Survey Ltd to partner on a 3D multi-client project in the Barents Sea during the 2014 summer season. The project is expected to cover an area of approximately 500 km2 and will utilize WGP Survey Ltd’s High-res 3D P-CableTM technology. The details of the project to
Yesterday, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), on behalf of its United States member seaports, expresses both encouragement and disappointment over the funding levels and programmatic changes in federal port-related programs that were proposed yesterday in President Obama’s FY 2015
An official from the Cebu City Engineering District of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Region 7 said that they plan to implement some P404.2 million worth of projects in the city this year. District Engineer Fernando Cruz said the projects include the P289.5-million concreting and
Yesterday, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY), co-chair of the bipartisan Great Lakes Task Force, announced an additional $2.2 million in fiscal year 2014 to complete a full dredging of the Port of Rochester and an additional $350,000 to complete a full dredging of Irondequoit Bay. This funding i
The MacArtney Group will showcase a number of new underwater technology products and solutions for the ocean science, oil and gas, dredging and diving industries at the 2014 edition of the Oceanology International exhibition (11-13 March, ExCeL Exhibition and Convention Centre, London). These additi
Mechanical engineering group, EnerMech, has opened a new base in Mexico and has already secured several offshore Process, Pipeline & Umbilical contracts for major clients. Latin American energy sector veteran, Jason Reynaud, is overseeing a major expansion which includes recruiting staff and establi
Planning and International Cooperation Minister Mohammed al-Saadi today met with the Director General of Soft Loans Department in the Chinese Bank of Exports and Imports. During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues related to cooperation between Yemen and the Chinese Bank and ways of stren
Despite current high demand for relevant offshore manpower, MTCS Ltd say that thoroughly assessed aptitude is essential among successful trainees and even experienced personnel in the subsea field. While the oil and gas industry is vital to the UK economy and British companies are at the forefront o
On Feb. 28, 2013, JAXPORT’s TraPac Container Terminal at Dames Point welcomed one of the largest vessels to ever call on Jacksonville’s seaport. The 6,700 TEU (containers) MOL Maxim traveled from Southeast Asia through the Suez Canal and called on another U.S. east coast port before arriving at TraP
Bibby Offshore’s newest international division, Houston-based Bibby Subsea, has gone from strength to strength since its launch in October last year, having trebled the team in the past four months. The subsea installation contractor developed the base in North America as part of its continued globa
Gondan shipyard has been awarded the construction of a new oceanographic vessel for the Institute of Marine Research of Norway. The signature of the contract is due to be signed on 14 March. The substitute of the present oceanographic vessel “Dr. Fridtjof Nansen”, designed by the Norwegian firm Skip
On February 28, 2014, IHC Global Production B.V, part of IHC Merwede, and Uljanik d.d. signed the contract for the construction of one self-propelled cutter suction dredger. The installed power of the vessel will correspond to 23,684 kW, the length of the vessel will be 152 m and the width 28 m. The
DNV GL has opened a new laboratory in Singapore to deliver innovative and integrated solutions for the marine and offshore industries. The laboratory located at Gul Circle demonstrates DNV GL’s continued commitment to be an integral part of Singapore’s marine and offshore cluster. The laboratory was
Raytheon Company has been awarded $35.5 million to provide the U.S. Navy with AN/AQS-20A minehunting sonar systems and equipment. The system leverages advanced sonar technologies to support the Navy’s critical minehunting missions, ensuring safe access and passage for military and civilian vessels o
