Subsea
Kongsberg Releases New Mapping Model
Kongsberg Maritime announces the release of the new EM 2040-04 dual TX model designed for mapping in shallow areas. The EM 2040-04 dual TX model consist of two TX-Transmitters and two RX-Receivers, designed for mapping at higher speed, which will deliver high resolution, accurate survey data and gre
Future CEO Appointed at NCE Subsea
Owe Hagesæther has been appointed as the future CEO of Norwegian Centre of Expertise Subsea. “Among many qualified applicants for the position as CEO of NCE Subsea, Owe stood out as the candidate with the personal and professional skills we are looking for,” says Tove Ormevik, Chair of the Board for
NCE Subsea, University of Bergen Enter Agreement
Norwegian Centre of Expertise Subsea and the University of Bergen have signed an agreement that makes the university a new partner in the subsea cluster network. Through this partnership the Norwegian Centre of Expertise Subsea (NCE Subsea) and the University of Bergen (UiB) want to improve communic
DNV GL Gets New President
Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen is appointed president in DNV GL Maritime. Ørbeck-Nilssen will take on the role as president from 1 January 2014. He will be member of the Executive Committee and operate out of Hamburg. Tor E. Svensen, CEO DNV GL Maritime, says: “I am really pleased to have Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen o
Top News of the Week of Dec 09 – Dec 15, 2013
1. DCN Divers Rescue Survivor from Jascon 4 (Nigeria) On Sunday 26 May, the tugboat Jascon 4 ran into difficulties whilst engaged in static towing operations, capsized and sank with a crew of 12 on board. 2. Bibby Remote Intervention Expands ROV Fleet Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (BRIL) has sec
MMT Enters Norwegian Forum for Offshore Survey and Positioning
MMT announces they have entered the powerful new entity NOSP – “Norwegian forum for Offshore Survey and Positioning”. After several successful events among some of the Scandinavian expert companies within Offshore survey and positioning, an entity has been created do drive forward the offshore surve
Cefas Invites Tenders for Hydrographic Surveys and Associated Works
In November 2011, Defra appointed Cefas as R&D Programme Manager for the collection of additional evidence to support MCZ designation. Following the successful acquisition of evidence in the previous two years, a further evidence collection programme is planned for the remainder of the current finan
Fugro GEOS, Shell Specialists Share Knowledge
As the world’s foremost provider of commercial meteorological and oceanographic services, Fugro GEOS is keen to promote a broader understanding of the application of metocean data within the offshore industry. It’s recent ‘Metocean Measurement Awareness’ course was a big hit with metocean specialist
Hydro Group Embarks on Internationalisation
Scotland’s economic links with the rest of the world are strengthening, with international activity playing a key role in the success of the oil and gas industry. Scottish firms are currently active in over 100 markets across the globe, and global sales have increased by 8.4 percent from 2011/12 to
UK: Titan Adds New Vessel to Its Fleet
Titan Environmental Surveys Limited announces the increase of its fleet with the new vessel. The new vessel will enhance and strengthen the capabilities of the Titan survey fleet increasing the number of operating coastal vessels to five. The new launched and tested Titan Discovery is a 13m long GRP
All Foundations at DanTysk Offshore Wind Farm Installed
After nine months of construction, the last of the 80 foundations for the DanTysk offshore wind farm has been installed. The monopile foundations, which are 65 metres long and weigh 950 tonnes, were driven into the seabed using a special hammer. Work was done in water depths of up to 32 metres, 70 k
IKM Testing UK Buys New Purpose Built Facility
Award winning national developer Dandara has confirmed the £3.82million sale of a major new office and industrial premises in Aberdeenshire, to IKM Property (UK) a company within the IKM Group. The 22,500sq.ft facility, at Westhill Business Park, will be occupied by IKM Testing (UK) Ltd for its Aber
UTV1200 Trencher Ready for Operation in New Year
UTV1200, an SMD built cable burial tool will be ready for operation in the New Year. The vehicle has undergone extensive modifications that have enhanced the configuration to provide a more effective post-lay trenching burial vehicle. The previous configuration of UTV1200 (LBT1) allowed for concurre
UK: Registration for Largest-Ever Oceanology International Open
Registration for the largest-ever Oceanology International (ExCeL London, Tuesday 11 – Thursday 13 March 2014) is now open. With 520 exhibitors from 35 countries taking up over 8,000 m2 net of space, the biennial global forum is where industry, academia and government come together to share knowledg