FUGRO in conjunction with long-time associates, Constructora Subacuatica Diavaz, S.A. de C.V., has been awarded two large independent multi-site high resolution geophysical and geotechnical surveys by Mexico’s national oil company PEMEX. Overall value of the contracts is estimated to be around USD 4
Board of Directors of Per Aarsleff A/S have discussed and approved the Interim Report for the first six months of the financial year 2010/2011. The Interim Report has not been audited or reviewed by the company’s auditors. Results of the first six months: *Profit before tax came to DKK 68 million co
It is reported that Subsea 7 has awarded TATA Steel contracts valued at around USD 32 million to provide 43 kilometers of pipe for three Nor…. (steelguru) [mappress] Source: steelguru,May 27, 2011;
Statoil’s first fast-track –project – Visund South – is moving ahead as planned. The seabed template has commenced its journey out to the field located south of Gullfaks in the North Sea. “We submitted the plan for development and operation of Visund South in January. Now, four months later, we’ve b
Since launching BroadSeis at Barcelona last year, CGGVeritas has recorded BroadSeis data in many locations around the world, in different water depths and over different geologies. In all cases the increases in bandwidth at both low and high frequencies (six octaves have been recorded in the Gulf of
Modus Seabed Intervention has moved to purpose built premises in Beaumont Street, Darlington, County Durham, adjacent to the main ring road and within easy reach of main rail and air links. Managing director Jake Tompkins comments that, “This is a significant statement in Modus’ intention to become
Aberdeen oil service firm flexlife has moved to new premises in the city to support its rapid expansion… (pressandjournal) [mappress] Source: pressandjournal,May 26, 2011;
Julien Meunier, Geophysical Advisor for CGGVeritas Land Acquisition, draws on forty years of seismic acquisition experience to present this year’s SEG/EAGE Distinguished Instructor Short Course (DISC). Julien will be presenting the 2011 DISC at the EAGE convention in Vienna on Thursday 26 May as par
Yaroslavsky Shipyard launched on May 24, 2011 the third sea diving vessel (project SDS08). The boat was named Uglich, the project designer… (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews,May 26, 2011;
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is reminding developers of the need to obtain a licence before carrying out removals from the seabed including benthic grab sampling and vibrocore surveys. A marine licence is now a legal requirement under section 66 (8) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2
James Fisher Defence (‘JFD’), a division of James Fisher and Sons plc, the UK’s leading marine services provider (‘FSJ’), has been selected to undertake a comprehensive modernisation of the Swedish Navy’s Rescue Vehicle known locally as URF under a contract worth around £11m. The contract further de
Sercel has successfully deployed SeaPro Nav, its new integrated navigation system for all in-water equipment. SeaPro Nav is currently being used as the master integrated navigation system onboard two CGGVeritas 3D vessels, including the Elnusa Finder operated by the Elnusa CGGVeritas joint venture.
Subsea services group Acteon has acquired Aberdeen-based NCS Survey Limited. The acquisition adds to Acteon’s capability in the rig-positioning market and provides an additional suite of survey services to clients that operate rigs and vessels. NCS Survey provides high-precision rig-positioning, con
Subsea UK’s Safety Forum has produced a common induction framework for safety in the subsea industry. This will ensure that everyone working offshore, onshore or on-board vessels in the subsea sector will receive a common induction process before beginning work. It has been developed by sharing best
