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Scotland: HiDef to Survey Area Off West Coast of Lewis
HiDef announce they have been awarded a contract by the Scottish Government to conduct aerial surveys off the west coast of Lewis, which has the potential to capitalise on some of the best marine energy resources in the country. If the Scottish Government is to deliver on the areas potential it is v
Total: Elgin Gas Leak Continuing (UK)
On 25 March, Total reported that a gas leak following a well operation occurred on the same day at the wellhead platform on the Elgin gas field which is located in the UK North Sea approximately 240 km east of Aberdeen. Total immediately launched internal emergency procedures and Crisis Management T
Russia: Baltiysky Zavod Shipyard Starts Construction of Diesel-Electric Icebreaker
Baltiysky Zavod shipyard on March 26th started cutting metal for a 25-mW icebreaker valued at RUR 7.9 bln. JSC Baltiysky Zavod – Shipbuilding began metal cutting for a Project 22600 new-generation multifunctional diesel-electric icebreaker LK-25. The keel laying is scheduled on June 22, 2012. The ic
Pharos Offshore Group Names New Chief Technical Officer (UK)
Pharos Offshore Group announces the addition of Scott Gartshore as Chief Technical Officer to the executive team. A marine industry veteran, Scott’s previous roles include Project Manager and Senior Engineer, as well as Trenching Systems Sales Manager at IHC Engineering Business Ltd. Pharos Offshore
PIANC UK 2012 Annual Conference – Call for Papers
PIANC UK has issued a Call for Papers for its 2012 Annual Conference. This Conference will take place 19 October 2012, at The Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street London, SW1P 3AA. The theme of the Annual Conference of the UK Section of PIANC will be Learning from Experiences, and
Partrac Holds RenewableUK Wave & Tidal 2012 Pre-Conference Workshop
The Partrac Group organised and sponsored a RenewableUK Wave & Tidal 2012 pre-conference workshop on 14th March 2012 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. The workshop, entitled, “Unique Challenges of Site Characterisation in Wave & Tidal Projects” brought together professionals in the w
Gazprom: Southern Corridor Phase 1 Project Documents Ready (Russia)
Russian gas giant Gazprom said it has completed preparation of the project documents for Phase 1 of the Southern Corridor gas transmission system (GTS). The documents were submitted to the State Expert Review Board (Glavgosekspertiza) for consideration. The Southern Corridor will convey gas, inter a
The Maritime X-Factor: Key Success Factors of the Dutch Offshore and Maritime industry
The key to success for the industry is to make the right choices in a very competitive world market. The Dutch companies have made the choice to specialize in niche markets which require complex and sophisticated ships.
UK: Pharos Offshore Group Announces New Chief Technical Officer
Pharos Offshore Group announced the addition of Scott Gartshore as Chief Technical Officer to the executive team. A marine industry veteran, Scott’s previous roles include Project Manager and Senior Engineer, as well as Trenching Systems Sales Manager at IHC Engineering Business Ltd. Pharos Offshore
USA: Coos Bay, Potential Source of Offshore Wind Energy
Even though the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay still has not disclosed the name of the contract signatory for an exclusive negotiating agreement of six months duration, the Port voiced its anticipation that the company in question will be the winner of a contract with the Department of Energy
UK: New Business Development Manager at GL
GL Garrad Hassan has appointed a new Business Development Manager in the UK. Ian Finch will be responsible for managing sales and business development activities for the GL Group with a special focus on offshore wind. He will work closely with Christoph Thiel, the newly appointed Head of Business De
UK: New Business Development Manager at GL
GL Garrad Hassan has appointed a new Business Development Manager in the UK. Ian Finch will be responsible for managing sales and business development activities for the GL Group with a special focus on offshore wind. He will work closely with Christoph Thiel, the newly appointed Head of Business De
UK: Second Wind, Dulas Team Up on Advanced Wind Measurement Systems
Second Wind, a leading provider of wind measurement technology, software and services, today announced an expanded relationship with Dulas, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy services firms, designed to offer the UK’s wind industry a full range of wind measurement technologies and turnkey fiel
The Netherlands: Boskalis Announces 2011 Annual Report
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has published its 2011 Annual Report. The reports, which have been published in English and Dutch, can be read or downloaded from the following link. The 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report will be available on the company’s website as from the end of Ma