Subsea
Infinity Energy Completes 2D Seismic Survey Offshore Nicaragua
Infinity Energy Resources, Inc., an independent oil and gas exploration and development company, announced that it has completed a 2D seismic survey covering selected areas within the boundaries of its 1.4 million-acre oil and gas Concessions in the Caribbean Sea offshore Nicaragua. “Despite having
Successful Merger of IfM and GEOMAR 10 Years Ago
Exactly ten years ago a new era began for marine research in Kiel, Germany. The Institute for Marine Research and the GEOMAR Research Centre for Marine Geosciences, teamed up to the Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences (IFM-GEOMAR). Retrospectively this decision has provided a positive impetus for t
DONG Energy: Hejre Jacket Construction Progresses
In Vlissingen, the Netherlands, the employees at the Heerema yard are working hard to finish the construction of the Hejre jacket in time for the planned installation in the North Sea, in the early summer of 2014. The Hejre development is an important step for E&P on its way to reaching its targets
NOC Expects Major Reductions in Seafloor Marine Life from Climate Change by 2100
A new study quantifies for the first time future losses in deep-sea marine life, using advanced climate models. Results show that even the most remote deep-sea ecosystems are not safe from the impacts of climate change. An international team of scientists predict seafloor dwelling marine life will d
SapuraKencana Incorporates Three Subsidiaries in Labuan, Malaysia
The Board of Directors of SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad (“SKPB”) announced that the Company had on 27 December 2013 incorporated three wholly-owned subsidiaries in Labuan, Federal Territory, Malaysia, known as SapuraKencana 1200 Pte Ltd (“SK1200”), SapuraKencana 3500 Pte Ltd (“SK3500”) and SapuraKe
Ezra Announces New Subsidiary Company in Texas, USA
The Board of Directors of Ezra Holdings Limited (“Ezra” or the “Company”) announces that Ezra has a new subsidiary company known as Emas Marine Base Holding Co., LLC, incorporated in Texas with limited liability and whose sole member is EMAS-AMC AS, which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary company
Hydrex Underwater Inspections
Underwater inspections are an essential aspect of ship repairs. Building upon conventional technical skills and know-how while also taking advantage of the latest technology, Hydrex offers a unique hull monitoring service to its customers. This gives ship owners total control of the underwater hull
Hydrex Introduces Ecofix Corrosion Repair with Ecoshield Application
Subsea Industries has just announced a new product for filling and building up a corroded and pitted steel surface to its original form prior to recoating with Ecoshield. Ecofix® is as tough as the steel itself, machinable, and can be used to repair most pitting or corrosion damage on rudders, stabi
Statoil, Partners Make Gas and Oil Discoveries in Askja Prospects
Operator Statoil has together with PL272 partners made a gas discovery in the Askja West prospect and an oil discovery in the Askja East prospect in the North Sea. The exploration wells 30/11-9 S and 30/11-9 A, drilled by the drilling rig Ocean Vanguard, are located between the Oseberg and Frigg fie
Veripos Secures Three Year Contract in Mexico
Veripos has been awarded a three year contract by Marinsa de Mexico SA de CV of Cd Del Carmen, for provision of services onboard two anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels, Amethyst and Turquoise. Operating in the Bay of Campeche in Mexico, both vessels are being provided with VERIPOS Standard2 d
Ophir Concludes Drilling Operations on Mlinzi Mbali-1 Well Off Tanzania
Ophir Energy plc (“Ophir” or “the Company”) announces that drilling operations have now concluded on the Mlinzi Mbali-1 well in Block 7, Tanzania. Ophir has an 80% net interest. The well was located c.210km east of Dar es Salaam and was drilled by the Deepsea Metro I drillship. Mlinzi Mbali-1 is the
Top News of the Year 2013
January: Hallin Marine’s Penrith Vessel Sinks Offshore Myanmar Hallin Marine announced that the offshore support vessel Penrith sunk offshore Myanmar after it had a major incident last week. February: Two Petrobras’ FPSOs Collide in Brazilian Shipyard The P-58 and P-63 oil and gas platforms under co
UK: Minister Announces New INFOMAR Projects
Minister for Natural Resources, Fergus O’Dowd, T.D. today set out details of upcoming projects in the National Marine Mapping Programme (INFOMAR), and pledged Government commitment of €15m for the next 5 years, for the continuation of what he called “the most valuable resource for marine research an
SOA Selects ATLAS Multibeam Echo Sounder for Future Projects
German manufacturer of hydrographic systems, ATLAS HYDROGRAPHIC, secured another contract from China. SOA’s oceanographic institute from Xiamen will equip one of their vessels with an ATLAS HYDROSWEEP MD/50 multibeam echo sounder in order to accomplish surveying projects in depth down to 2,000 m. Be