Operations & Maintenance
Wave energy device hits Bimep waters
Oceantec Energías Marinas has deployed its wave energy device, dubbed Marmok-A5, off the north coast of Spain at Bimep testing site.
Siemens Hires Aimselect to Provide Offshore Wind Talent
UK-based recruitment, talent and search consultancy Aimselect Projects Limited has been awarded a framework agreement with Siemens Wind Power to provide services for their offshore wind projects. Aimselect will provide Siemens Wind Power with EHS Advisors, Quality Inspectors and QHSE Site Inspectors
Siemens Hires Aimselect to Provide Offshore Wind Talent
UK-based recruitment, talent and search consultancy Aimselect Projects Limited has been awarded a framework agreement with Siemens Wind Power to provide services for their offshore wind projects. Aimselect will provide Siemens Wind Power with EHS Advisors, Quality Inspectors and QHSE Site Inspectors
Scotrenewables installs SR2000 tidal device
Scotrenewables Tidal Power (SRTP) has installed the SR2000 tidal turbine on its moorings at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) as part of site commissioning and testing.
HeliService Orders Another AW169 Helicopter for Offshore Wind Ops
HeliService International has ordered another AW169 helicopter for offshore wind farm operations from Leonardo-Finmeccanica. The contract was signed around month and a half after the first AW169 was delivered to support Siemens’ O&M works on the Dutch Gemini offshore wind farm. The new aircraft will
Helicopter Travel Munich Orders Airbus Helicopter for Offshore Wind Operations in German Bight
German helicopter offshore hoist operator Helicopter Travel Munich (HTM) has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for one H145 which, once delivered in December 2017, will serve offshore wind farms in the German Bight. The new aircraft will be operated from HTM’s bases at Emden, Norden, Borkum
Lloyd’s Register Wins Maersk Oil Asset Integrity Job
Maersk Oil has awarded a long-term contract to Lloyd’s Register for asset integrity services to support the development of Maersk Oil’s offshore operations. Lloyd’s Register will provide support in areas of operational risk – change management, contractor management, inspection plans and reporting,
GC Rieber and Rasmussengruppen to Launch New Seismic Player
GC Rieber Shipping has signed an agreement with Rasmussengruppen to establish a new, jointly-owned marine geophysical company called Shearwater GeoServices. Starting out with a fleet of four seismic vessels, Shearwater GeoServices will become an integrated provider of marine geophysical services to
AGR Well Management Division in Norway Gets New Boss
AGR has appointed Tore Øian to lead the company’s well management business in Norway. Øian has over 20 years experience in the oil and gas industry and has managed drilling projects for operators including Statoil and Det norske. Svein Sollund, AGR’s chief executive, said: “We have been providing we
Edinburgh University seeks marine energy research associate
The Innovation and Policy Group of the Institute for Energy Systems at the University of Edinburgh is looking to appoint a research associate who will participate in a number of marine energy projects.
Moorings ready for SR2000 connection
Scotrenewables Tidal Power (SRTP) plans to tow its SR2000 tidal turbine to EMEC’s test site for a short-term deployment.
Oceantec WEC heads to bimep
Oceantec wave energy converter is en route to the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (bimep) for the upcoming testing campaign.
Technip-FMC Technologies Alliance in Lancaster Win
Hurricane Energy has provisionally selected Technip and FMC Technologies, under their alliance, as its exclusive provider of subsea solutions for the Lancaster Early Production System (EPS) and for subsequent development of the Greater Lancaster Area. Located in UK blocks 205/21a, 205/22a and 205/26
PGS Estimates Q3 Revenues of $220 Mln
Oslo-listed seismic player Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) said it expects to report consolidated third-quarted 2016 revenues of some $220 million, and EBITDA of about $110 million. According to PGS, based on its preliminary consolidated Q3 2016 numbers, revenues hiked around 20 percent sequentially fr