Figures published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) reveal that globally there was a reduction in offshore diving… SubseaUK [mappress] Source: SubseaUK, October 25 , 2011;
Leading chemical company BASF recently appointed subsea experts Jee for staff training. A fast-track, workshop style course was commissioned in order to get new BASF starters up to speed in the oil and gas industry. Jee is well-known for their high-quality courses which teach engineers the technical
Fugro GRL’s DeepWorks simulator now allows users to model friction acting on dynamic bodies like cables and ROVs when they come into contact with each other or with the seabed. This adds realism to subsea simulations. Friction is an important component in forecasting the behaviour of both moving and
Offshore engineering specialist, Lankhorst Mouldings and independent engineering design consultancy, RiserTec have announced a co-operation… SubseaUK [mappress] Source: SubseaUK, October 25 , 2011;
Nexans, a worldwide leading expert in the cable industry, has been awarded a contract to supply 130 kilometres of URC-1 cable to Emerald Bridge Fibres Ltd. (Emerald Bridge). Emerald Bridge is a joint venture between UK fibre network provider Geo Networks Ltd. (Geo) and Ireland’s leading telecom prov
The 40-year-old from Lepsøy in the municipality of Haram, is taking over the role as Executive Vice President of Havyard Power & Systems after Tor Leif Mongstad who is starting in a new position within the Herøy-based company Havyard Group AS. Bakke is thus taking over a Havyard company experiencing
ShawCor Ltd. announced that its pipecoating division, Bredero Shaw, has been awarded a number of contracts with a total value in excess of US$40 million from Subsea 7, a global leader in seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services, to provide flow assurance pipecoatings in support of su
Kristian Marstrand Pladsen has been named the new communications director of Statnett. He comes from the position as director of communications and public affairs in Energy Norway. Kristian Marstrand Pladsen has about twenty years of experience with communications work and management in Norway and a
The Penspen Group announced the appointment of Senior Subsea Specialist Nick Haines to its Offshore engineering stream in London. With over 23 years experience in the subsea industry, Nick brings extensive experience of equipment design, manufacture, testing & commissioning, offshore installation an
Nexans, a worldwide leading expert in the cable industry, has appointed Nicolas Badré to join its Corporate Financial Department as Deputy Chief Financial Officer. The appointment was effective from October 11, 2011. Nicolas Badré will report directly to Frederic Michelland, Chief Financial Officer
The Offshore business stream of the Penspen Group, Andrew Palmer & Associates, has been contracted to provide the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for EPC Offshore Limited (EPC) in support of Ithaca Energy’s Greater Stella Area (GSA) Development. Under the terms of agreement, Penspen will provide
Nexans, a worldwide leading expert in the cable industry, has appointed Benjamin Fitoussi as its Corporate Strategy and Business Development Vice President. Fitoussi has also joined the Nexans’ Executive Committee from October 10. Benjamin Fitoussi started his career at Gemini Consulting as a consul
Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies (KOGT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, has signed an agreement to supply a flexible risers and umbilicals installation system for the ‘Capstan Reel Installation System’ (CRIS), to the Offshore Installation Group (OIG). The patented CRIS design si
ROV support of underwater operations is expected to grow from $891 million in 2010 to $1,692 million in 2015, according to the latest… SubseaUK [mappress] Source: SubseaUK, October 24 , 2011
