Operations & Maintenance
Bibby Offshore Promotes Nairn to Director of Diving
UK-based subsea services provider Bibby Offshore has promoted Allan Nairn to director of diving. Nairn joined Bibby Diving Services in 2010 as offshore project manager. In his new role, Nairn will be responsible for leading all diving-related activity within the business. He will ensure day-to-day d
Schottel to commission its Singapore tidal turbine this month
The tidal turbine deployed with an accompanying floating platform off Singapore is expected to be commissioned in March, according to Envirotek, Southeast Asia’s ocean renewable energy investor.
Chevron Starts Up Mafumeira Sul Offshore Angola
Chevron’s subsidiary, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC), has started oil and gas production from the main production facility of the Mafumeira Sul project offshore Angola. “This milestone supports our priority of completing major projects and improving free cash flow,” said Jay Johnson, executive vi
Marine-i bags £6.8M from ERDF for Cornish marine innovation
Marine-i, a collaborative project set up to boost marine innovation in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, has secured up to £6.8 million through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Artificial North Sea Island Plan Moves Ahead
TenneT Netherlands, Energinet.dk and TenneT Germany will sign a trilateral agreement on developing the North Sea Wind Power Hub project during the North Seas Energy Forum in Brussels on 23 March, in the presence of Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Energy Union.
Artificial North Sea Island Plan Moves Ahead
TenneT Netherlands, Energinet.dk and TenneT Germany will sign a trilateral agreement on developing the North Sea Wind Power Hub project during the North Seas Energy Forum in Brussels on 23 March, in the presence of Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Energy Union.
Proserv in BIGP Subsea Deal with Premier Oil
Proserv, an energy services company, has received a contract from Premier Oil for work in Asia Pacific. Proserv will supply a subsea control system and associated equipment for the Bison, Iguana & Gajah Puteri (BIGP) development project, located in the Natuna Sea, Indonesia. The scope of supply is a
Gardline and Global Aqua Survey Join Forces in Taiwan
Gardline and Global Aqua Survey (G.A.S) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on offshore survey projects in Taiwan. Gardline will provide specialist consultancy and services to G.A.S. In addition, Gardline will introduce its geotechnical and environmental services into the Ta
Sonomatic Officially Launches New Facility
Sonomatic has created a centre of excellence for NDT and integrity services at its brand new, multi-disciplined facility at The Core business park in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy, Paul Wheelhouse joined Sonomatic with the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to th
IKM Subsea Bags Solstad Offshore Deal in Thailand
IKM Subsea Singapore has secured a service contract from Solstad Offshore to provide ROV services onboard on the DLB ‘Norce Endeavour’ offshore Thailand. Solstad Offshore’s Norce Endeavour will be working in the Gulf of Thailand for various clients. IKM Subsea will provide the Merlin WR 200 work-cla
Trimble, Teledyne Partner on Marine Construction Software
Trimble will distribute a branded version of Teledyne’s PDS software package for hydrographic survey, construction and dredging operations – Trimble marine construction software. The software provides measurement and positioning to improve marine construction efficiency and safety. Trimble marine co
SeaPower wave device weathering storms
Sea Power’s wave energy platform has tackled some extreme wave conditions caused by storms while continuing its operation off the west coast of Ireland.
Drones Lift SgurrEnergy’s Turbine Inspection Game
SgurrEnergy, part of Wood Group’s clean energy business, has introduced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to its existing inspection service offering after obtaining the Civil Aviation Authority‘s Permission for Aerial Work.
East Anglia ONE Supply Chain Event Draws a Crowd
ScottishPower Renewables, developer of the 714MW East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm, held a supply chain event at the Norfolk Showground which saw hundreds of business from across the region and further afield attend to hear about the opportunities on the project.