Scana Industrier ASA has through its subsidiary Scana Propulsion signed a contract with Vard Brattvåg for delivery of a propulsion system for an Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTS) to Bourbon Offshore Norway. The AHTS is of design type Vard 2-12, designed by Vard Design. The equipment will be d
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
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
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
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
DONG Energy is set to increase its offshore wind power capacity in Germany after signing a contract with Nexans for the delivery and installation of 140 km of 34 kV cables. The inter-array cables will link individual turbines at the Gode Wind 1 and 2 wind farms and connect them to an offshore transf
ITF, the organisation driving collaborative oil and gas technology development in the UK, Oil & Gas UK and the UK’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board, are offering developers the opportunity to present their technological solutions to enhance oil and gas production at the ITF Technolo
Caterpillar has introduced its new Cat® 336F excavator, built to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards. This piece of equipment comes equipped with several features to enhance fuel efficiency. Electric boom and stick regeneration valves capture and recycle energy, and an engine idle shutdow
Maritiem Cluster Friesland delivered another DP1 Multi Purpose Support vessel 3512 to Acta Marine. Lady sponsor Mrs. E. (Litsa) Kwantes, named the ‘’Coastal Chariot’’ of Acta Marine on 20th February in Rotterdam. The multi-purpose vessel has been custom-built and constructed within only 12months. Th
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) appointed Boskalis Westminster to undertake construction of the new £7 million detached breakwater for Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The construction of the new breakwater will be carried out in two phases, with the first phase, creating the core structure of the breakwa
Ackermans & van Haaren NV has issued its “Redemption of Shares” regular update. They have concluded a liquidity contract with Kepler Cheuvreux to improve the liquidity of the AvH-share. In the framework of this liquidity programme, Kepler Cheuvreux has in the period from February 24, 2014 until Marc
Osiris Marine Services, a division of James Fisher and Sons plc, has become a contractor member of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Remote Systems and ROV Division. IMCA is the internationally respected trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering
Osiris Marine Services, a division of James Fisher and Sons plc, has become a contractor member of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Remote Systems and ROV Division. IMCA is the internationally respected trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering
