Since launching BroadSeis at Barcelona last year, CGGVeritas has recorded BroadSeis data in many locations around the world, in different water depths and over different geologies. In all cases the increases in bandwidth at both low and high frequencies (six octaves have been recorded in the Gulf of
Modus Seabed Intervention has moved to purpose built premises in Beaumont Street, Darlington, County Durham, adjacent to the main ring road and within easy reach of main rail and air links. Managing director Jake Tompkins comments that, “This is a significant statement in Modus’ intention to become
Aberdeen oil service firm flexlife has moved to new premises in the city to support its rapid expansion… (pressandjournal) [mappress] Source: pressandjournal,May 26, 2011;
Julien Meunier, Geophysical Advisor for CGGVeritas Land Acquisition, draws on forty years of seismic acquisition experience to present this year’s SEG/EAGE Distinguished Instructor Short Course (DISC). Julien will be presenting the 2011 DISC at the EAGE convention in Vienna on Thursday 26 May as par
Yaroslavsky Shipyard launched on May 24, 2011 the third sea diving vessel (project SDS08). The boat was named Uglich, the project designer… (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews,May 26, 2011;
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is reminding developers of the need to obtain a licence before carrying out removals from the seabed including benthic grab sampling and vibrocore surveys. A marine licence is now a legal requirement under section 66 (8) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2
James Fisher Defence (‘JFD’), a division of James Fisher and Sons plc, the UK’s leading marine services provider (‘FSJ’), has been selected to undertake a comprehensive modernisation of the Swedish Navy’s Rescue Vehicle known locally as URF under a contract worth around £11m. The contract further de
Sercel has successfully deployed SeaPro Nav, its new integrated navigation system for all in-water equipment. SeaPro Nav is currently being used as the master integrated navigation system onboard two CGGVeritas 3D vessels, including the Elnusa Finder operated by the Elnusa CGGVeritas joint venture.
Subsea services group Acteon has acquired Aberdeen-based NCS Survey Limited. The acquisition adds to Acteon’s capability in the rig-positioning market and provides an additional suite of survey services to clients that operate rigs and vessels. NCS Survey provides high-precision rig-positioning, con
Subsea Investor Forum (SIF) is a new meeting ground for subsea companies and investors to explore and discuss needs and opportunities. It is connected to the Underwater Technology Conference, a world class subsea industry event. SIF offer a unique opportunity for companies to present themselves for
Subsea UK’s Safety Forum has produced a common induction framework for safety in the subsea industry. This will ensure that everyone working offshore, onshore or on-board vessels in the subsea sector will receive a common induction process before beginning work. It has been developed by sharing best
The DOF Subsea AS consolidated operating income for the first quarter of 2011 was NOK 899 million (NOK 731 million), with an EBITDA of NOK 241 million (NOK 186 million). The numbers are reflecting the fact that 2 vessels were repositioned, 3 vessels were upgraded and 2 vessels were trading in the No
Hydroid Inc. announces that it has passed Critical Design Review (CDR) to provide Littoral Battlespace Sensing (LBS) Autonomous Undersea Vehicles (AUVs) and associated technologies to the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR). The Critical Design Review was held to verify that Hydroid is
Subsea North East, the regional industry advocacy organisation, is offering supply chain companies the opportunity to showcase their products and services, as well as network, at two major industry events. The Subsea North East Conference and Exhibition takes place in Newton Aycliffe on the 9th June
