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VIDEO: Introduction of Jee, Subsea Engineering and Training Company
Jee Limited is an independent engineering company that specialises in subsea engineering and training for the oil, gas and renewables industries. Established in 1988 and based in the UK, with offices in Aberdeen and London, Jee supplies high-calibre pipeline design, integrity management and decommis
Top News of the Week of Mar 25 – Mar 31, 2013
1. Divers Caught Cutting an Undersea Internet Cable (Egypt) Egypt’s coastguard caught three divers cutting an undersea internet cable and causing disruptions to online services on Wednesday, Telegraph reports. 2. Philippines: NAVSEA Supports Removal Operations of USS Guardian Naval Sea System Comman
VIDEO: Testing of Subsea Tech’s Observer Mini ROV
The underwater robot Observer 3.2 is an ultra light weight vehicle (14.5 lbs), only 19.7 inches long, with yet outsanding performances in terms of navigation and inspection. It can reach 500 feet water depth, and a speed of 3 knots. In its standard version, it is equipped with two high definition/hi
VIDEO: Boskalis Offshore’s Trenchformer Animation
The video shows an animation of Boskalis’ Trencformer, a multi-purpose cable trencher for a wide range of soils and cable types. The trencher can bury cables in deep waters as well as in shallow areas. Besides working together with cable laying vessels, the Trenchformer can operate as a stand-alone
VIDEO: Concept for Cleaning the Oceans from Plastic Debris Presented
The high amount of plastic that floats freely in the oceans forming gyres, which endanger sea life, affects food chain and causes over a billion US dollar worth vessel damages per year. Take a look at the inspiring speech of a first year aerospace engineering student at the Delft University of Techn
Plans for Neptune Subsea Technology Center Welcomed, UK
The plans for construction of a subsea technology center have been welcomed by NOF Energy’s CEO George Rafferty, informs The Northern Echo. He welcomed the decision to build the Neptune National Center in the North-East on the River Tyne in Newcastle. “The region has one of the most vibrant subsea s
VIDEO: Vroon Offshore Services’ Subsea Vessels at Work
Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) which operates a fleet of over 100 vessels shows their subsea support vessels at work. VOS’ geographical focus is primarily in the North Sea, Mediterranean and South-East Asia. It operates four main categories of vessels: platform-supply vessels (PSV), anchor-handling t
OGN Hosts Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Visit, UK
Offshore Group Newcastle (OGN) one of the UK’s leading EPC service providers to the offshore oil & gas and wind energy sectors welcomed the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change – Ed Davey onto the Hadrian Yard facility in Wallsend on Wednesday 27th March. Mr Davey was given an opportunit
Expro Opens New Well Intervention Facility in UK
The Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has officially opened international oilfield services company, Expro’s new well intervention facility in Aberdeen. The Carnegie and Young facilities, located in Dyce, Aberdeen, will enhance the company’s growing wel
The Netherlands: IHC Winches Introduces New Solution for Deep-Sea Installation
IHC Winches, part of IHC Merwede, has officially presented its 50-tonne fibre rope traction winch, known as IDsis, to the Dutch and Belgian offshore markets. The presentation on 20 March was attended by a large group of lifting specialists, who responded enthusiastically to the prototype and the res
The Netherlands: Boskalis Offshore Expands Capabilities with New Trenchformer
Boskalis Offshore expands its capabilities in the cable installation market with the Trenchformer, a multi-purpose cable trencher for a wide range of soils and cable types. Developed by Boskalis and VSMC, the trencher can bury cables in deep waters as well as in shallow areas. Besides working togeth
Applied Acoustic Plans to Launch Two Projects (UK)
Applied Acoustic Engineering Ltd (Gt Yarmouth, UK) reports that two major product launches are planned for this year’s Ocean Business Conference, both of which are to be demonstrated on board their dedicated survey vessel, the Coral Wind. In a shift away from their traditional sub-bottom profiling a
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Tidal Energy Ltd Tests DeltaStream Device in Welsh Waters, UK
Welsh marine energy company Tidal Energy Ltd is preparing to deploy a prototype of its DeltaStream device in the Ramsey Sound off St Davids Head, southwest Wales. Tidal Energy, which is controlled by principal shareholder Eco2, a company committed to financing and developing renewable energy project