Simrad, a division of Kongsberg Maritime AS and the world’s leading manufacturer of hydro acoustic products for commercial fishing vessels and scientific research has expanded its market leading scientific echo sounder portfolio with the introduction of the new multi-transceiver Simrad EK15. With th
Subsea 7 S.A. announced results for the first quarter 2012 which ended on 31 March 2012. Jean Cahuzac, Chief Executive Officer, said: “I am pleased with our results. We have delivered a good first quarter in line with our expectations. We have also continued to improve the quality of our backlog. Th
DSM and Lankhorst Ropes cooperation delivers breakthrough technology for deepwater permanent moorings. DSM, producer of Dyneema, the world’s strongest fiber, has introduced DM20, a new fiber designed for the production of incredibly strong ropes that provide unrivalled strength, stiffness and durabi
The Board of Directors of Prysmian S.p.A. has approved the Group’s consolidated results for the first quarter of 2012 (which are not subject to audit). ” The integration with Draka has led to a significant growth in size – comments CEO Valerio Battista -, allowing sales to be better distributed geog
Subsea development faces major new challenges. Deeper water, long tiebacks and difficult production conditions require new solutions and new technologies. A new report from NCE Subsea gives an overview of technology challenges specific to the subsea industry. Operating companies pay well for the bes
Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore today hosted a visit by the Secretary of State for Scotland, Rt. Hon. Michael Moore MP, as part of a fact-finding mission on the energy sector in the city in conjunction with Oil & Gas UK. He joined senior representatives from Bibby Offsho
Leading marine data solution provider SeaZone has recently been part of an audit by BSI Management Systems (UK). The Quality Management System (QMS) adhered to by SeaZone has been certified as compliant with the requirements of the international standard ISO 9001:2008 by BSI Management Systems (UK).
Gardline Geosciences Limited announces that it has signed a contract with Red7Marine for the long term charter of the 91 m, DP2 vessel DP Reel. The addition of the DP Reel increases Gardline’s geotechnical fleet to 7 units, of which 3 are based in European waters. This vessel will undertake borehole
Providence Resources P.l.c., the Irish oil and gas exploration and production company, whose shares are quoted in London (AIM) and Dublin (ESM), provides a technical update on the Barryroe oil discovery in the North Celtic Sea Basin, offshore Ireland. Providence (80%) operates Barryroe on behalf of
CGGVeritas announced its non-audited first quarter 2012 consolidated results. All comparisons are made on a year-on-year basis unless stated otherwise. Effective January 1, 2012, CGGVeritas changed the presentation currency of its consolidated financial statements from the euro to the U.S. dollar to
Umeco will be exhibiting its Structural materials and Tooling prepreg technologies for the renewable energy market on Stand F89 at the 2012 All-Energy show in the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre – Bridge of Don, Aberdeen on the 23 and 24 May. The stand will feature a 1/72 scale model of th
Revenues continue to rise in the first quarter of 2012 in a market showing significant improvement; 18.0% rise compared with the 1st quarter of 2011 and +1.8% rise compared with the 4th quarter of 2011. “BOURBON is reaping the benefits of a booming market in the offshore oil & gas marine services, e
Statoil ASA, together with partners Eni Norge AS and Petoro AS, has established a plan for further exploration drilling in the Skrugard area. The exploration campaign will comprise four new prospects and is scheduled to commence late 2012. The objective is to follow up on the Skrugard and Havis disc
YSI, a Xylem company, has launched a new range of ‘EXO’ water quality monitoring sondes that will radically improve the simplicity, reliability and versatility of monitoring activities in groundwater, surface water and marine applications. Designed for both hand-held or remote monitoring work and bu
