Subsea
Underwater Surveys Benefit Prevention of Coastal Erosion
The town of Dunwich on the coast of Suffolk has nearly all been lost to coastal erosion. Once a thriving sea-port is now a historic site of marine archaeological interest. The first mention of a settlement in this area was ‘Dunmoc’ in the 7th Century. In the Doomsday book (1086) there is one church
CTI Announces Major Advance to Its SonarWiz
CTI announces a major advance to its SonarWiz flagship — MBES (multibeam echo sounder) and interferometric bathymetry systems. SonarWiz now offers data processing for both multi-beam and interferometric bathymetric systems with present support for processing bathymetry file types of ALL, HSX, JSF, R
Minister Applauds UK Marine Science
The Science Minister, the Rt Hon David Willetts MP, followed the naming of the Royal Research Ship Discovery with a speech to an audience, including research leaders from across the UK marine science community, together with representatives from industry and government. It was the Minister’s first v
Autosub in Ambitious Antarctic Mission
A team of British scientists is undertaking an ambitious science mission that will use the National Oceanography Centre-provided Autosub3 underwater vehicle to monitor recent ice loss from the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. They aim to discover what’s causing the recent rapid ice loss from the Pine Islan
Top News of the Week of Oct 7 – Oct 13, 2013
Boskalis Awarded Contract for Removal of Concordia Onboard Dockwise Vanguard Dockwise, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded the contract to load and transport the Concordia wreck from Isola del Giglio onboard the Dockwise Vanguard. The contract was
Scotland: Marine Scientists Take Part in Ocean Currents Monitoring Projects
Marine scientists in Scotland are part of an international team working on a newly funded multi-million pound project to monitor crucial ocean currents that shape Britain’s climate. The £20 million project will focus on the North Atlantic, in particular the North Atlantic Subpolar Gyre—a system of o
Buccaneer Energy Provides Southern Cross Unit Operations Update
Buccaneer Energy Limited provides the following update on the progress of drilling operations at the Southern Cross Unit. As previously advised, on installation of the 30” diverter and well control equipment on the conductor pipe, some settling of the rig’s legs into the seabed was noted. Side scan
South Stream Eyes Two Options for Beach Crossing in Bulgaria
South Stream Transport is assessing different alternatives for the crossing of Pasha Dere Beach, near the city of Varna. The South Stream Offshore Pipeline will cross the Black Sea and come on land at Pasha Dere Beach. During consultations and public discussions, people expressed concerns that the P
Princess Royal Names RRS Discovery (UK)
A new, state-of-the-art research ship for UK marine science – RRS Discovery – was named by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton on Thursday, October 10. Around 200 guests, including the Science Minister David Willetts, local MPs, civic guests and s
UK: Deputy Prime Minister Supports Subsea Sector
A new round of the Regional Growth Fund opens today as the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg called on businesses across the country to bid for a share of the £300 million cash pot. The Deputy Prime Minister praised ‘home grown and British-based businesses’ for their crucial role in Britain’s economi
ROVOP Appoints New Finance Director
Subsea specialist ROVOP has appointed a finance director to further strengthen the company’s position for future growth. Alan Shanks takes up the post and also joins ROVOP’s Board of directors, bringing extensive experience in successfully facilitating and managing strategic business expansion from
Osiris Projects Hosts Hydrographic Society UK Event
Osiris Projects are relaunching the North West Region of the Hydrographic Society and hosted the initial meeting in Liverpool in September 2013. THS UK is an independent, non-profit making, non-governmental, learned professional society. It provides a forum for all those involved in activities relat
Rockwell Automation to Host Annual Automation Fair
Attending the Automation Fair event hosted by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork members is an annual tradition for thousands in the manufacturing and industrial production sector who need to stay current and informed on the most effective new technologies and strategies for their processes
Havila Shipping Secures New Contract with Subsea 7
Havila Shipping has entered into a new contract with Subsea 7 for the Havila Subsea. The contract is for a firm period of one year and will keep the vessel working for Subsea 7 to the end of 2014. The contract includes two optional periods each of one year. Press Release, October 11, 2013