Equipment
Bangladesh: Urban Dredging Demonstration Project Kicks Off
Yesterday, Mr Shahjahan Khan, Minister of Shipping, and H.E. Gerben de Jong, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, officially launched the Urban Dredging Demonstration Project. The main objective of the UDDP project is to reduce the floods in Dhaka by: – demonstration of Dutch
Two Ocean Robot Boats Showcased at NOC
Two oceangoing unmanned vehicles designed for long endurance scientific research were showcased at the National Oceanography Centre to potential users from across the marine scientific community, defence industry and broader marine industries. At the meeting it was announced that the National Oceano
Divers to Inspect WWI Submarine Wreck (UK)
Divers have been given special permission to inspect a 100-year-old Royal Navy submarine so people can learn more about shipwrecks and – the pioneers of the Silent Service. Over the next six months, frogmen will inspect the hull of HMS A7 – one of the very first boats built for the fledgling Submari
Micanti’s Antifouling Foil Wins SME Innovation Top 100
The Dutch maritime technology company Micanti has designed a 100% environmentally friendly antifouling foil. Its working is based on small fibers, which make it very unattractive for organisms to attach to the hull of a ship. The innovative nature of this invention and the successful launch of it wi
Micanti awarded for innovative antifouling foil
The Dutch maritime technology company Micanti has designed a 100% environmentally friendly antifouling foil. Its working is based on small fibers, which make it very unattractive for organisms to attach to the hull of a ship.
Micanti Wins Dutch Top 100 Innovation Award
The Dutch maritime technology company Micanti has designed a 100% environmentally friendly antifouling foil. Its working is based on small fibers, which make it very unattractive for organisms to attach to the hull of a ship. The innovative nature of this invention and the successful launch of it wi
Technip Goes Ahead with ‘Westermost Rough’ Cable Installation
Technip Offshore Wind has started offshore operations on an array cable installation contract for the Westermost Rough development, located eight kilometers off the Yorkshire Coast. The contract has been awarded by DONG Energy, one of the leading energy groups in Northern Europe. The project, which
Sweden: FriGeo Establishes Important Collaboration Agreement
FriGeo and two other specialists of freezing technology, National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (NNL) and Studsvik UK Limited, have signed a collaboration agreement regarding further development of the existing freezing technology. “Our aim is to bring new and innovative decommission technology to the
MARIN Organises TLP Foundations Test
Mocean/DBD Systems/Ewind was selected by Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) to conduct a 2 week long wave tank tests on a unique TLP foundation for deep water sites suitable for the Siemens SWT 6.0-154 6MW offshore WTG and other similar WTGs. The results of the tests conducted on a 1:50
MacGregor President resigns for personal reasons
Eric Nielsen, member of Cargotec’s Executive Board and President of MacGregor business area will resign from Cargotec with immediate effect due to personal reasons.
RMSpumtools to reveal ‘a world’s first’ in artificial lift technology
An Aberdeenshire company is launching whate they call ‘a world-first in artificial lift technology which is set to deliver significant reductions in operating costs and production time.’ RMSpumptools will be showcasing three of its products at EuALF 2014 next week after a seven-figure investment.
WGPSN and ABT O&G to Develop Marginal Field Solutions
Wood Group PSN has announced that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with ABT Oil and Gas Ltd to create a 50/50 jointly controlled entity. It is proposed that the new entity will deliver services dedicated to the development of projects for stranded and marginal hydrocarbo
New Fanbeam Laser Radar Delivers High Accuracy
The new Fanbeam laser radar sensor from Renishaw’s Spatial Measurement division provides repetitive, high-accuracy dynamic positioning (DP) to offshore support vessels (OSV) and other marine structures. This next-generation system adds greater performance and stability through new control software t
STL Recognised as Scottish Nominee for Technological Innovation Award
Aberdeen-based Subsea Technologies (STL) has been recognised as the Scottish nominee for the Technological Innovation Award at the PWC Private Business Awards. The company’s managing director Drummond Lawson was presented with a commemorative award at a celebratory dinner at Hotel du Vin, One Devons