Operations & Maintenance
Black Sea Survey Uncovers New Ancient Shipwrecks
The Black Sea Maritime Archaeology Project (Black Sea MAP), led by the University of Southampton, and the largest maritime archaeology expedition ever undertaken, has discovered 60 shipwrecks. The project has during September continued to survey the Black Sea seafloor off the Bulgarian coast. The ma
Marine Power Systems looks for WaveSub engineers
Marine Power Systems (MPS) is looking to expand its team with two new openings for engineering positions that will support the development of its WaveSub wave energy device.
Marine tech certification takes step forward with Lloyd’s Register
The MET-CERTIFIED project has welcomed aboard the certification body Lloyd’s Register (LR) which will be providing its expertise to progress the development and global standardization of marine energy devices.
ETIP Ocean sets up ocean energy funding webinar
ETIP Ocean is organizing a webinar that will investigate the use and value of PCP and stage-gate development processes in funding bodies operating in the ocean energy sector.
EMGS in New Barents Sea Sale
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has entered into data licensing agreements with an undisclosed client. The agreements are related to 3D CSEM multi-client data in the Barents Sea in Norway, the company informed. The agreements represent combined revenues of approximately USD 1.2 million. Accor
INPEX Acquires Interest in Barents Sea License
INPEX has, through its subsidiary INPEX Norge, entered into an agreement to acquire a 40% participating interest from Bayerngas Norge in exploration license PL767 located in the western Barents Sea offshore Norway. INPEX’s acquisition of this participating interest will hand the company its first ev
Gallery: Crestwing’s wave device taking shape
Danish wave energy developer Crestwing is making progress with the assembly of its Tordenskiold prototype wave energy device ahead of planned deployment this October.
Swansea tidal lagoon wins engineering prize
The proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project has won at this year’s Engineer Awards, scooping the top prize for Energy, Efficiency & Sustainability.
Uksnøy inks deal with HydroWave for green power solution
Norway-based owner and offshore vessels provider Uksnøy & Co has signed a contract with HydroWave for the supply of hybrid wave-powered system for use with ships and offshore installations.
Sparrows Names Head of UK and European Operations
Sparrows Group has appointed Matt Corbin as its regional operations director for the UK and Europe to support the company in the oil and gas, renewables and industrial sectors. Corbin has held several leadership positions including UK managing director for the subsea division of Aker Solutions and U
Interocean Rig Services for Azinor
Interocean Marine Services has been awarded a contract by Azinor Catalyst to provide an integrated package of rig move, mooring and positioning services The UK-based company is currently supporting a drilling programme on board Ocean Guardian in the North Sea. Interocean’s Keith Nelson said: “We are
Top news, September 11 – 17, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from September 11 – 17, 2017.
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (September 11 – September 17). Baker Hughes, a GE company, said it has been awarded a “major” subsea contract from Petrobel for phase two of the “supergiant” Zohr Gas Field situated in the Mediterranea
Minesto bulks up management crew
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has hired David Collier for the role of Chief Operating Officer, and appointed Bernt Erik Westre as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer.