Subsea
MacArtney, Sequoia, University of Copenhagen Organise PiE
In October 2014, Sequoia Scientific of Seattle, USA, MacArtney and University of Copenhagen will team up to organise the fourth edition of Particles in Europe (PiE) – a bi-annual conference focusing on particles in the aquatic environment. Centred around the informal sharing of academic knowledge as
Iona: Huntington Production Resumed
Iona Energy Inc. (“Iona” or the “Company”) announces an operational update related to its Huntington Oil Field located in the UK North Sea. During Q4 2013, Iona produced on average 3,280 boepd as Huntington ramp-up continued to increase following the previously announced curtailment of production by
DONG Energy Gets Investment Approval from Danish Parliament
The Danish Parliament’s Finance Committee approved the final implementation of the investment agreement between the Danish State, DONG Energy, Goldman Sachs, Arbejdsmarkedets Tillægspension, PFA as well as existing minority stakeholders. “I would like to welcome the new investors and am delighted th
UKHO Successfully Delivers International Marine Cartography Training
For a fifth consecutive year, the United Kingdom Hydrographie Office (UKHO) has delivered a successful outcome from its internationally renowned and accredited marine cartography courses to a group of students drawn from seven nations. Students from the Hydrographie Organisations of Algeria. Bulgari
Havila Shipping Provides Fourth Quarter 2013 Results
Havila Shipping ASA achieved a profit before tax of NOK 4.3 m in Q4 2013, compared with NOK 11.0 m in Q4 last year. Year to date, the profit before tax was NOK 93.4m, compared with NOK 17.8m per 31/12/12. Total operating income and gains was NOK 360.2m in the Q4 of 2013. Total operating […]
Oil Production Starts at West Chirag in Azerbaijan Sector of Caspian Sea
The Azerbaijan International Operating Company (AIOC), operated by BP, announced the start-up of oil production from the West Chirag platform as part of the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) field development in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea. Start-up of the West Chirag platform completes the C
Deepwater Expenditure Expected to Increase by 130 Pct
Deepwater expenditure is expected to increase by 130%, compared to the preceding five-year period, totalling $260 billion (bn) from 2014 to 2018, with growth driven primarily by Africa and the Americas. As production from mature basins onshore and in shallow water declines, development of deepwater
BSEE, Coast Guard Respond to Loss of Well Control on Rowan Louisiana
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Coast Guard are responding to a loss of well control event at Vermilion Block 356 in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 108 miles southwest of Lafayette, Louisiana. The operator, EnVen, reported that it was drilling from the jack-up ri
Huisman Schiedam Showcases Its Pipelay Technology at Quayside
Huisman, the worldwide specialist in lifting, drilling and subsea solutions, currently has five new built pipelay systems out on the quayside of their production facility in Schiedam, The Netherlands. These “high five” showcase the latest in pipelay technology and underline the added value of the ne
Abbot Point Permit Subject to Strict Environmental Conditions
After rigorous assessment, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has approved an application by North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation to dispose of dredge spoil at a deepwater location offshore of Abbot Point, subject to strict environmental conditions. Authority Chairman, Dr Russell Reiche
Wood Group Appoints New Chairman of the Board
Wood Group announces the appointment of Ian Marchant as Chairman of the Board following the retirement of Allister Langlands at the end of the Annual General Meeting, scheduled for 14 May 2014. Ian has been a director of Wood Group since 2006 and has been senior independent non-executive director si
Teledyne Blueview Introduces V Series 2D Multibeam Imaging Sonar
The Teledyne BlueView V Series 2D Imaging Sonar has been developed exclusively for VideoRay Pro 4 ROVs. Ideal for underwater detection and identification tasks in low or zero visibility conditions, the V Series sonar provides both midrange detection and close-range identification capabilities from m
Multi Maritime Launches Latest MSV Concept
In January 2014 Multi Maritime AS launched its latest concept for the series of MM offshore multi-purpose designs called MM 95 MSV. The design is continuing the success of the offshore “sisters” previously designed by Multi Maritime AS as MM66 MSV known in the market as “Atlantis Dweller”, MM76 MSV
Cameron: Record Revenues Year-Over-Year
Cameron reported earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2013 of $1.00, excluding charges. This compares to earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2012 of $0.95, excluding charges. After-tax charges for the fourth quarter of 2013 were $0.05 per share, primarily related to integration and