Subsea
UK: Modus Invests in New ROV to Enhance Subsea Vehicles Fleet
Modus Seabed Intervention, the leading subsea engineering and specialist Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) service provider, has confirmed an investment into a new advanced Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to further enhance its fleet of subsea vehicles. Manufactured by SMD in North East England, the
UK: Subsea 7’s Financial Results in Line with Expectations
Subsea 7 S.A. (the “Group”) announced results for the fourth quarter and full year which ended on 31 December 2012. Unless otherwise stated, the comparative period is the three and thirteen months ended 31 December 2011 for Subsea 7 S.A. and the results of Subsea 7 Inc. following the date of Combina
UK: Geomatrix Takes Delivery of CSP Seismic Energy Source from Applied Acoustics
Director Tom Nicols of Geomatrix was delighted to take delivery of his company’s first CSP seismic energy source from Applied Acoustics at Ocean Business in Southampton. Geomatrix, based in Leighton Buzzard, UK, specialise in the sale and rental of an extensive range of land and marine geophysical p
Hallin Gets EnQuest Contract for North Sea IRM Project
Hallin Marine, a Superior Energy Services company, has secured a contract with EnQuest for an inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) project in the UK Sector of the North Sea. The work will include full structural inspection activities as well as a number of repair and maintenance operations at En
Xodus Group Secures Subsea FEED Study for Catcher Project (UK)
International energy consultancy Xodus Group has secured a contract worth £1.3 million to deliver the subsea Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study for the Premier Oil Catcher project in the Central North Sea. The scope of work will involve two phases. A review of previous and current studies, pr
DNV Reports Strong Market and Financial Performance in 2012
DNV’s continued focus on safety and service quality and the ability to provide leading-edge technology advice and solutions contributed to the company’s strong market and financial performance in 2012. Revenues increased by 27% compared to 2011 and DNV strengthened its global position in all its key
UK: Harkand Strengthens Senior Management Team
Harkand has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of three senior figures as the company embarks on the next stage in its growth strategy. Kevin Gorman has joined as vice president of HR. One of two new newly created Group positions, his appointment will allow Harkand to stren
UK: Bibby Offshore Completes Hyperbaric Evacuation Trials on Entire DSV Fleet
Subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore announces the successful completion of hyperbaric evacuation trials across its entire Diving Support Vessel (DSV) fleet. Bibby Offshore is the only company worldwide to carry out this procedure on its entire fleet, which includes the Bibby Sapphire, Pola
Second Tidal Lagoon Planned for Colwyn Bay, UK
Tidal Lagoon Power Limited is considering construction of a second lagoon in Colwyn Bay, HydroWorld reports. Tidal Lagoon is now determining the economic viability and environmental feasibility of the 1 GW project. According to Tidal Lagoon Power CEO Mark Shorrock, the tidal lagoons projects would b
A&P Invests in Engineering and Marine Jobs in Cornwall, UK
A&P Falmouth has launched an apprenticeship recruitment search to find raw talent in Cornwall to train and hone into the skilled engineering and marine workers of the future. In the last five years A&P, as one of the biggest commercial ship repair companies in the UK, has recruited 33 adult trainees
IKM Subsea Secures ROV Drillsupport Contract from Statoil (Norway)
IKM Subsea announces that they have been awarded a 4+1 year contract by Statoil for ROV drillsupport services. The contract agreement will include ROV services onboard the semi-submersible drilling rig Scarabeo 5. The Scarabeo 5 is a deepwater drilling rig, capable of drilling down to 2000 meter dep
Hydrographic Society UK Recognizes 15 Inaugural Fellows
The Hydrographic Society UK, which represents organisations and individuals of the domestic hydrographic profession and associated disciplines in addition to maintaining an extensive overseas membership in nearly 50 countries, has elected 15 inaugural Fellows in recognition of their outstanding indi
Strainstall Opens New Production Facility in Bembridge, UK
Strainstall, a part of James Fisher and Son plc, has announced the opening of a new production facility based in Bembridge, Isle of Wight. The new 10,000 sqft facility produces the full range of mooring hooks and mooring units including a bespoke service specific to customer requirements. It is full
Vestdavit to Supply Equipment for PGS’s New Vessels (Norway)
Norway-based boat handling system and specialised davit supplier Vestdavit has been contracted to supply work boat and man overboard davits for four specially designed chase vessels which will support Norwegian seismic major PGS’ fleet of seismic ships. The ships are to be built at Turkey’s BEŞIKTAŞ