Sonardyne International has recently announced the launch of an Automatic Leak Detection Sonar (ALDS) at the Oceanology International Exhibition and Conference in London. The Sonardyne designed and built product is an active sonar capable of detecting and localising deep water hydrocarbon leaks arou
An oilfield service company Expro International, has agreed to sell its Connectors & Measurements (C&M) business, including the Tronic and Matre brands, to Siemens AG at a valuation of US$630 million. Expro’s C&M business is a market leader in the design, manufacture, assembly and installation of su
Bluestream Diving B.V. has been awarded the 2012 IRM contract by GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland B.V. The contract encompasses diving and ROV services for 27 production platforms and 5 subsea wells within the Dutch Continental shelf, a program entailing approx. 250 days per year. Bluestream Diving B.V. will
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Marine Technology Society (MTS) Buoy Workshop is an opportunity for buoy industry users to meet and share best practices about buoy-based monitoring systems. The workshop meets every two years at various locations across North America and delegates typically co
Recently at Oceanology International, Sonardyne International Ltd (Stand G300) announced the creation of a new joint venture company with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The spinout company, called Lumasys, is to launch the first commercially available subsea optical communication system,
STX OSV Holdings Limited, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announces that it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel (OSCV) for DOF. The value of the contract amounts to approximately
In its continuous efforts to improve service, Hydratight announces the appointment of a global operations and supply chain leader. Vincent Parmentier (pictured) assumes direct responsibility for all three global regions, and work closely with the regional business leaders. His role will be to overse
Aberdeen will see industry professionals gather later this month at the 5th European Sand Management Forum, with Peter Fowler of Chevron and Mike Hannan of the Department of Energy and Climate Change billed as keynote speakers. The conference and exhibition, organised by the Society of Petroleum Eng
STX OSV Holdings Limited, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announces that it has secured a new contract for the construction of one advanced subsea support vessel for Island Offshore. The value of the contract amounts to more than NOK 500 millio
Rope construction and performance that has set the standard for deepwater moorings, such as the Lucius Spar, is now being applied by Lankhorst Ropes Offshore Division to the supply of synthetic fibre rope tethers for umbilicals and risers. The high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) rope uses a Gama 98® co
Fugro has announced acquisition of EMU Limited to advance the growth in marine environmental survey and consultancy services. EMU is an independent marine survey and environmental consultancy specialist with annual revenues of over EUR 20 million. Based in Southampton, it also has premises in Portsm
Subsea 7 S.A. announces that the Board of Directors has appointed Eystein Eriksrud as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of Directors returning the Board to its complement of nine Directors. Eystein Eriksrud (42) is the Deputy CEO of the Siem Industries Group. Prior to joining Siem Industries in
The Underwater Centre, Fort William saw half of a recent ROV class employed by leading providers of subsea services to the oil and gas industry, DOF Subsea, following the company’s attendance at an open day at the Centre. A DOF Subsea representative attended the open day at The Underwater Centre to
The multi-component seismic company Reservoir Exploration Technology ASA (RXT) has received a contract award for an Ocean Bottom Cable survey off the west coast of Ireland. The objective is to improve imaging and data bandwidth at the reservoir target, while also improving multiple elimination. The
