Dolphins for Soviet Navy were trained in Sevastopol since 1973. Specially educated animals were able to find military equipment on the seabed, and attack enemy divers and ships with weapons and explosives fixed on their heads. After the breakup of the Soviet Union and partition of Black Sea Fleet, t
One more time cooperation of Adria Winch and Seaonics turned out to be successful. Seismic survey vessel (ST-324 series) which is currently being build by Kleven Maritime at Myklebust Yard will operate with deck machinery manufactured by Adria Winch. The 96 meters long vessel is being built for Norw
Subsea 7, a global leader in seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services contractor to the energy industry, has today declared its option for 2 years extension, starting from 1st of January 2013, and in addition agreed to extend the contract for the subsea vessel “Subsea Viking” further
Today the laying of the submarine cable for the EstLink 2 electricity transmission connection between Finland and Estonia was started with marine cable pull-in operations in Aseri, Estonia. The marine cable will be laid in the Gulf of Finland in two stages. The new high voltage direct current connec
Det norske oljeselskap ASA is about to complete drilling operations on the Geite prospect in the North Sea. Geite is located northwest of the Ula field. Triassic reservoir sandstones were encountered, but without hydrocarbons. Det norske has completed the drilling operation, and the well will now be
GEP AFTP the French Society of oil and gas companies awards iXBlue for its amazing growth worldwide. iXBlue received the special 2012 prize of the jury for the international development. This award is the recognition of the market to confirm iXBlue as a key partner to bring for the critical demand o
Mediterranean Oil & Gas Plc announces the results of an independent evaluation of Malta Offshore Area 4 (“Area 4”) currently owned 100% by MOG through its wholly owned subsidiary, Phoenicia Energy Company Limited (“PECL”). PECL entered into a farm-out agreement with Genel Energy Plc in August 2012 t
Conseil général de la Corse du Sud has invited bidders to submit their offers for the dredging and rock excavation works at the port of Porto Vecchio area. Nature and scope of work includes: – supply and liaising of facilities construction, – overseeing of supply and equipment required for dredging
The Scottish Government has recently announced that Forum Energy Technologies (UK) Ltd has been awarded a contract from Moray First Marine Ltd for the provision of a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV). The contract value for the provision of an inspection class ROV is GBP 102,709. Moray Firs
Ramboll Oil & Gas in Copenhagen increases focus on its clients by welcoming onboard Nils Adamsen to a newly established position as Business Development Director. “We are very pleased to welcome Nils to Ramboll Oil & Gas. I believe that his experience with starting up new departments combined with h
ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Romania Limited Nassau (Bahamas) is seeking for diving services using a remotely operated vehicle for a drilling programme in the Black Sea. The objective of the framework agreement is for ExxonMobil to be able to access the resources identified as necessary for
Plans to establish a bachelor study in underwater technology engineering in Florø from the autumn of 2013 have taken a big step closer to realization. Statoil has decided to contribute 2 million NOK, GDF SUEZ 1 million and the INC group gives 1 million NOK. Also BG Norge is prepared to contribute 10
In his intention to highlight the massive benefit for jobs and business the energy sector can bring to the Scottish economy, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey has visited Orkney, Caithness, Edinburgh and Glasgow. In Orkney he visited Scotrenewables Tidal Power Ltd., a company which de
Following the Alex Salmond’s Renewable Energy Investment Fund announcement, AREG released statement at the Scottish Low Carbon Investment conference. Morag McCorkindale, chief operating officer at Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) said: “This is great news for Aberdeen City and Shire particular
