Equipment
MMT Begins Surveyor Interceptor ROV Assembly
After a year of engineering, constructing and testing of equipment, the impressive Surveyor Interceptor is taking form at Kystdesign AS. The Surveyor Interceptor is a specialised fast underwater survey platform, capable of 8 knots while recording highest resolution Bathymetry, Lidar and High Resolut
Auxilium Offshore expands team
Auxilium Offshore has expanded its team with internationally experienced professionals from different disciplines. Earlier this year, Auxilium Offshore welcomed a number of experienced new staff members with practical knowledge and expertise, specifically in the offshore energy sector’s subsea opera
MMT starts assembling Surveyor Interceptor ROV
MMT has reported that after a year of engineering, constructing and testing of equipment, ROV Surveyor Interceptor is taking form at Kystdesign AS. The Surveyor Interceptor is a specialised fast underwater survey platform, capable of 8 knots while recording highest resolution Bathymetry, Lidar and H
PSA: Statoil exposes workers to risk at Melkøya
Statoil has been issued with a notification of order concerning the use of an accommodation camp at Melkøya in connection with planned shutdowns at Hammerfest LNG. On 20 February 2013, Statoil received consent to use the accommodation camp in connection with planned shutdowns at Hammerfest LNG at Me
Dunedin Enterprise Buys Into EV Offshore
UK-based downhole video technology specialist EV has completed a $117 million (£69 million) management buyout backed by Dunedin, the UK mid-market buyout house. Headquartered in Norwich, EV has become the market leader in downhole video applications for the oil and gas industry, as a result of pre
Picture of the Day: Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger “Dravo Costa Dorada”
Van Oord, a leading international contractor specialising in dredging, marine engineering and offshore projects, recently acquired all shares of its Spanish subsidiary Dravo S.A. The company will continue its activities under the name Dravo S.A. The company, with its office in Madrid, is engaged in
EV gets cash injection from Dunedin Enterprise
UK-based downhole video technology specialist EV has completed a £69 million management buyout backed by Dunedin, the UK mid-market buyout house. Headquartered in Norwich, EV has become the market leader in downhole video applications for the oil and gas industry, as a result of previous backing fro
Ukraine: Important Milestone for Yuzhny Port
In June 2014, the navigable draft at the Port of Yuzhny (Odessa, Ukraine) has increased to 18.5 m thanks to the dredging program performed in the operational water area and the approach channel. On June 22, 2014, the Capesize KANARIS set the course from the Port of Yuzhny to China carrying iron-ore
TMAIG to Host Underwater Technology Seminars
The Teledyne Marine Acoustic Imaging Group (TMAIG), consisting of RESON, BlueView and Odom Hydrographic, has opened registration for its Underwater Technology Seminars (UTS), taking place in Hamburg, Boston and Singapore. The first UTS seminar in 2014 has already taken place in Qiandao Lake, April 1
Technip to acquire majority Inocean stake
Inocean and Technip enter into a strategic cooperation agreement to further develop offshore floater engineering services for the Norwegian continental shelf and other offshore markets worldwide. Technip has also agreed to acquire a majority stake in Inocean. Inocean will provide Technip with regula
TGS to Begin 2D Survey Off Northeast Greenland
TGS will start the acquisition of a new multi-year, multi-client 2D program offshore Northeast Greenland. The project will be fulfilled over a maximum of four seasons, bringing TGS’ total multi-client database in Northeast Greenland to more than 36,000 km. Data acquisition for the first season will
“Our Oceans Challenge” Competition Launched
The World Ocean Council (WOC) is part of a growing coalition of maritime leadership companies, industry organizations and knowledge institutes that has launched “Our Oceans Challenge” – a competition for innovation and solutions to address key issues affecting responsible ocean industry operations.
Israel: PMEC Nabs Ashdod Port Contract
China Harbour Engineering Company unit PMEC (Pan-Mediterranean Engineering) has won the tender to construct the South Port in Ashdod, according to the Israel Ports Company. The works include construction of a working quay, extension of the existing main breakwater by 600 meters, construction of 1,50
UK Ports Conference Starts Tomorrow
The 6th Annual UK Ports Conference will commence tomorrow, June 25, 2014, in London. During the event, the UK ports industry will gather to discuss the many challenges facing port owners and operators. This will provide an excellent opportunity for updates on the policy and initiatives proposed by t