Subsea
Dolphin Reports Increased Financial Results (Norway)
Dolphin Group ASA, a global full-range, asset light supplier of marine geophysical services which operates a fleet of new generation, high capacity seismic vessels and offers contract seismic surveys, Multi-Client projects and processing services on a worldwide basis, announced its second quarter an
MMO Appoints Gardline to Provide Marine Scientific Advice
The framework agreement allows for high quality research and technical advice to be efficiently commissioned in priority areas relevant to the MMO’s and other government partners’ marine management decision making. Eight lots covering technical advice and research on specific topics have been includ
Klaipeda Harbour Seabed Mapped with Kongsberg’s GeoSwath Plus
The Lithuanian Coastal Research and Planning Institute (CORPI) has recently completed the first ever 100% coverage survey of Klaipeda Harbour using the Kongsberg GeoAcoustics GeoSwath Plus COMPACT multibeam echo sounder system. This EU funded project was carried out during the implementation of the
Norway: Aker Solutions Secures Contract for Johan Castberg Floater Study
Aker Solutions won a contract from Statoil to conduct an extended concept study for the floater for the Johan Castberg oilfield development in the Barents Sea. The contract, worth NOK 250 million, includes options for further work. “This is an exciting opportunity to take part in the development of
GEOxyz Expands to Port of Oostende, Belgium
GEOxyz announces that the Company has opened a new operational base in the Port of Oostende. Last month, Paul Gerard, MD, Port of Oostende and C.E.O. of REBO (Renewable Energy Base Oostende), was on hand to officiate at the opening of GEOxyz’s new forward operating hub in the Port of Oostende. In Ju
Daya and Technip Enter Charter Deal for Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel
The Board of Directors of Daya Materials Berhad (“DMB”) announced that its subsubsidiary, Daya OCI (Labuan) Limited (“DOCIL”), has entered into a Charter Party Contract with Technip Norge AS for the provision of an offshore subsea construction vessel. The contract has an estimated value of RM250-440
Coastline Surveys Receives ISO 14001:2004 (UK)
Coastline Surveys has been awarded ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System Accreditation to cover their full service provision in the riverine, coastal and offshore sectors. Coastline Surveys is dedicated to maintaining their faultless health and safety record and this comes as a welcome addi
Edge Launches New Metal Detector EMD-2 (UK)
Edge have just announced the launch of an exciting new addition to their metal detector range. The Edge Metal Detector EMD-2 is the world’s first metal detector capable of differentiating between ferrous and non-ferrous metals underwater. Pulse induction technology combined with ‘smart’ programming
EnBW’s Baltic 2 Enters Final Stage (Germany)
The construction of the second offshore wind farm of EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG has entered its late stage: the “Goliath” installation platform left Rostock port in the early hours of August 16th. The destination of the “Goliath” was EnBW’s Baltic 2 construction area, which is located 32 kilo
James Fisher Sells Its Interest in Foreland, Acquires Osiris Marine Services
James Fisher and Sons plc (“James Fisher” or ‘the Group”) announces the sale to Hadley Shipping (Ro-Ro) Limited of its 25% shareholding in Foreland Holdings Limited (“Foreland”) for an initial consideration of £11.4m with potential additional consideration on the sale of two vessels owned by Forelan
Royal Navy Ordnance Disposal Team Explodes Large WW2 Bomb
The Royal Naval Southern Dive Unit from HM Naval Base, Devonport, was tasked to the remote wood on Guernsey on Friday after the bomb containing 375kg of explosive and measuring 3metres by 45cm in diameter was uncovered buried where it was dropped. Petty Officer Nick Frost led the team of five includ
Russia: Kara-Summer 2013 Expedition Completed
The Kara-Summer 2013 expedition organized by Rosneft in partnership with the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute completed its voyage on August 16, 2013. Experts spent 30 days at sea aboard the Akademik Fyodorov survey vessel owned by the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute. They conducted a
AGR Expands TRACS Training Offer to Norway
Oslo-headquartered oil services firm AGR has expanded its TRACS Training offer to cover the Norwegian market. The news was launched at ONS Norway today (Monday 19 August 2013). The expansion will seek to repeat the success of AGR’s TRACS Training in Aberdeen, recognised as one of the world’s top tra
Total Awards Casing Recovery Contract to Ocean Installer (UK)
Total E&P UK Limited has awarded Ocean Installer a contract for the recovery of casing at the Tomintoul location, west of the Shetland Islands. The scope of the work involves the cutting and recovery of 472 meters of 20” downhole casing from the seabed, at approximately 580m water depth. The onshore