The Norwegian power grid operator Statnett, KfW IPEX-Bank on behalf of KfW and TenneT TSO GmbH, transmission system operator for the German North Sea region, have concluded a cooperation agreement to develop and construct a subsea cable between Germany and Norway. The high voltage direct current int
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. announced that it has acquired Dynacon, Inc. (“Dynacon”). Details of the transaction were not disclosed. Dynacon is the leading provider of launch and recovery systems (“LARS”) used for deployment of remotely operated vehicles (“ROVs”) and also manufactures high quali
Fendercare Marine announces that it has received Full Membership accreditation from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) following a recent audit. IMCA is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies. It is a respected voic
BOURBON, a company which serves the needs of the most demanding clients in the oil and gas industry, announced that the BOURBON Board of Directors accepted Mr. Christian de Chateauvieux’s resignation effective November 7th 2012 at the board meeting on November 30th 2012. He resigned from his positio
NAPA Group, the leading software house for ship design and operations, today announced the ongoing success of its contract with BOURBON, a leader in offshore oil and gas marine services, to provide loading computers for 55 of its offshore support vessels (OSV). The latest software will enable BOURBO
Recognised across the global subsea industry for its market leading leak detection capabilities, the OceanSENSE Leak Detection System has reinforced its cutting edge technology credentials by forging a new and discreet subsea application. Historically, the detection of seafloor cement returns during
Siem Offshore Contractors GmbH (SOC) and J-Power Systems Corporation (JPS) have been awarded the contract for the supply, installation and commissioning of the 155kV grid connection system for the Innogy Nordsee 1 Offshore Wind Farm (Cable System) project by TenneT TSO GmbH (TenneT). SOC is a wholly
Private equity fund NORD II is coming in as the new owner of Rapp Marine Group. The aim is to help the continuing development of the Bodø-based industrial group through growth in a global market. NORD II will supply fresh capital and engage in active ownership from the boardroom. Today’s chairman, S
MMT has conducted seabed surveys for BKK Nett AS, Norway. This was the first time MMT used its Mohican ROV fully equipped for geophysical survey. BKK Nett AS contracted MMT for seabed surveys that were conducted in October and November 2012. The 420 kV link between Modalen and Kollsnes is planned to
Subsea technology company, Ecosse Subsea Systems Ltd, (ESS) has seen revenue in the last financial year more than double to £4.85 million and forecasts turnover in the current year will pass the £6.5 million mark. The Aberdeen-based specialist engineering firm will post pre-tax profit of £600,000 to
Total announces that its affiliate Total E&P Norge has made an oil discovery in the Garantiana prospect located on Production License 554 (PL554) in the Norwegian North Sea, 185 kilometers northwest of Bergen and 30 kilometers northeast of the Visund Field, at water depths of 384 meters. Total E&P N
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has extended the current charter for the vessel Atlantic Guardian for a firm six months, with two additional three-month options and a flexible start-up date. The Atlantic Guardian has completed the basalt mapping project in the Norwegian Sea and is currently t
Leading independent offshore survey company UTEC has announced the acquisition of Geomarine Ltd. UTEC – which is based in Houston, Texas and has offices around the world including Aberdeen, Scotland – has acquired Geomarine Ltd which is headquartered in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with operational offices i
PG Marine Group announced that it has secured a contract to equip Solstad’s new STX 06L-design OSCV. STX OSV H/N 811 a novel vessel, of type OSCV 06L, has been designed by STX OSV and Solstad, in close cooperation with Ocean Installer. This combination has resulted in a high-capacity CSV with a tota
