Two operational managers from Maersk Oil UK will explain how industry can benefit from lessons learned by others during a seminar in Aberdee… (maritime-executive) [mappress] Source: maritime-executive, August 25, 2011;
Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) signed a contract with offshore pile driving specialist Menck for the construction of a 3500kN hydraulic underwater hammer. The new hammer, the MHU-3500S, will be the world’s biggest and heaviest. At 25 meters long and with a 192 ton ram delivering 3500 kJ of energy,
Pharos Offshore Group has started construction of a newly designed remotely operated vehicle (ROV) specifically for the offshore wind farm cable market. The new Inter Turbine Array Trencher, the ITAT 800™, is an 800 HP (600 kW) self-propelled trenching ROV that can be more easily manoeuvred by the o
Dolphin Geophysical announces the appointment of Emil Janson as Marketing & Sales Manager UK & EU. Emil has excellent and extensive contacts throughout the region and beyond. He has had a career dedicated to marine seismic with 30 plus years’ experience in both seismic sales, Multi-Client developmen
All 90 foundations for the 317MW Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, located off the UK’s Norfolk coast, are now in position and awaiting the arrival of the remainder of the wind farm’s 88 turbines. The 183m crane vessel ‘Oleg Strashnov’ completed the installation of the final foundation on Sunday
Shell has received approval to start removing residual oil and gas from a pipeline that leaked from the Gannet platform in the North Sea… (Subsea UK) [mappress] Source: Subsea UK, August 24, 2011;
Nexans, a worldwide leading expert in the cable industry, has been awarded a contract by the project developer Offshore-Windpark RIFFGAT GmbH & Co. KG, which is owned by Enova and EWE ENERGIE, to supply and install the infield submarine power cables and ancillary equipment for the Riffgat offshore w
With more Tidal and Wave turbine device developers moving from the conceptual stage of their projects to commercial realisation, a large… (renewableenergyworld) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyworld, August 24, 2011;
Cork County Council requires the services of a competent firm of Consulting Engineers, with experience of marine structures and piling structures to carry out inspections and produce a structural report. Accelerated Low Water Corrosion (ALWC) is a problem that is starting to appear on steel piles at
Jee’s much anticipated pipeline, riser and subsea engineering 2012 training course dates have now been released. Courses continue to be scheduled in Houston, Aberdeen, Abu Dhabi and Perth, but watch this space for new courses and locations to be announced soon. Other highlights include new course tu
World-renowned Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist Ramora UK has safely disposed of an unexploded World War II mine onsite at one of the world’s largest offshore windfarm. The four-man Ramora UK team used a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to place a countermining charge next to the 1,500lb
Forewind has appointed Atkins to design the Meteorological (Met) masts for the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm which is located off the east coast of Yorkshire and is potentially the largest offshore wind farm in the world. The masts will gather important meteorological data to help ensure that the w
Geophysical survey vessel Gilavar was delivered to Caspian Sea on 1 August to hold 3D seismic exploration works on offshore Shafag-Asiman… (news.az) [mappress] Source: news.az, August 23, 2011;
nkt cables has announced half-year 2011 results . EBITDA expectations in NKT Holding for 2011 is downgraded to approx. 1.0-1.1 bnDKK from earlier approx. 1.2 bnDKK due to the fact that 2nd quarter earnings in nkt cables were not satisfactory. The adjustment primarily relates to the newly build subma
