Subsea
Pelamis Wave Device Testing Ends (UK)
Tank testing of scale models to develop the next generation of Pelamis Wave Power’s wave energy converter (WEC) machines have now been successfully completed. The tank testing process forms a key part of a £1.4m project commissioned and funded by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) which is look
Thalassa to Acquire GO Science, UK
Thalassa Holdings Ltd announced that it has entered into heads of terms and paid a non-refundable deposit of £360,000 in respect of the proposed acquisition of the business, intellectual property and other assets of GO Science Limited (“GO Science”). GO Science Limited was placed into administration
Sonardyne Launches Sonar System for Yacht Collision Avoidance (Monaco)
This year at the annual Monaco Yacht Show, Sonardyne International Ltd. is debuting its new forward looking collision avoidance system for yachts, NOAS, on Stand QS1. Visitors to the stand can be the first to see how the new sonar system can detect underwater navigation hazards up to one kilometre a
UK: SRSL Conducts Operational Noise Assessment of OpenHydro Tidal Turbine
The potential ecological impact of the introduction of anthropogenic sound to the marine environment has received increasing attention in recent decades. Most interest has focused on acoustically sensitive or ecologically or commercially vulnerable species. Potential impacts vary in severity from di
Ithaca Energy Announces UK Exploration Portfolio Farm-Out Transactions
Ithaca Energy Inc. announces further UK exploration portfolio farm-out transactions. When combined with the previously announced UK farm-outs the Company is now fully carried for the forecast cost of drilling the UK exploration well commitments transferred as part of the Valiant Petroleum plc (“Vali
KONGSBERG Unveils Heading and GNSS Surface Position Options for eBird®
Kongsberg Seatex has now given the users of the sophisticated eBird® system the ability to equip SmartWing® with two additional features – a compass and a GNSS receiver. The innovative approach of placing a GNSS receiver in the wings opens new opportunities for improving the efficiency of an operati
Statoil Announces Gas Discovery in Iskrystall in Barents Sea
Statoil ASA has together with its partners Eni Norge AS and Petoro AS made a gas discovery in the Iskrystall prospect in PL608 in the Barents Sea. Well 7219/8-2, drilled by the drilling rig West Hercules, has proved an approximately 200 metre gas column. Statoil estimates the volumes in Iskrystall t
Heerema’s New Deepwater Construction Vessel Aegir Christened
Heerema Marine Contractor’s new Deepwater Construction Vessel (DCV) Aegir was christened in the Rotterdam Calandkanaal (NL) with a spectacular show to mark the festive occasion. The christening was performed by Mrs Ann Vardeman. This state-of-the-art vessel is capable of executing complex infrastruc
Top News of the Week of Sep 16 – Sep 22, 2013
1. Italy: Costa Concordia Parbuckling Completed The parbuckling operation has been successfully completed around 4:00 a.m this morning. Now the 950-foot long Costa Concordia wreck, with its gross tonnage of 114,500 GT, is upright and resting safely on the specially built artificial sea bed, at a dep
Keppel Opens New Shipyard in Azerbaijan
A new shipbuilding yard that is jointly developed by Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) and Azerbaijan Investment Company (AIC) was officially opened this morning by President of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev. Singapore’s Senior Minister of St
DALO Seeks Sonar Equipment Supplier
Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) is looking for a contractor to provide sonar equipment for a period of 48 months from the date of the contract award. The framework agreement includes non-exclusive purchase of equipment, support and training needed for navigation sonars.
NCE Subsea Bonds with Subsea Rio Cluster
The state government of Rio de Janeiro is turning to NCE Subsea for input and support in the formation of a local subsea cluster. The future cooperation will increase business and R&D opportunities between the clusters. On September 17, 2013, NCE Subsea signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Fugro EMU Chosen to Improve MMO Marine Data
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has recently established a high profile framework agreement with Fugro EMU. Under the new agreement Fugro EMU will support marine planning and decision-making through the provision of marine scientific and technical advice and evidence. The framework agreemen
Fraunhofer AST Looking for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
Fraunhofer AST, a developer of innovative and practical solutions for the power and water supply industries, researches on autonomous underwater vehicles and hardware and software design of embedded systems, is looking for an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) through a tender procedure. The AUV’s