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Ocean Power Technologies Announces Fiscal First Quarter Results
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or “the Company”) today announced financial results for its Fiscal 2014 first quarter ended July 31, 2013. Highlights – The Company’s net loss for first quarter of Fiscal 2014 declined to $3.8 million from $4.4 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2013. -OPT a
Decom North Sea Hosts Lunch and Learn (UK)
Petrofac’s decommissioning director is among industry speakers taking part in the latest event being hosted by offshore oil & gas decommissioning forum Decom North Sea (DNS). The lunch and learn will take place on Wednesday, September 18, at the Palm Court Hotel, Aberdeen, from 12-2pm. As well as se
Hydrex Conducts Underwater Stern Tube Seal Repair in Port Gentil
In August, the stern tube seals of a 67-meter, 2223 grt anchor handling vessel were replaced in Port Gentil by a Hydrex team of diver/technicians. The old seals were damaged and a fast repair was therefore necessary. The team carried out the entire operation on-site and underwater with one of the co
Italy: Costa Concordia Parbuckling to Begin Next Week
The parbuckling process of Costa Concordia is likely to begin next week, if weather conditions remain favorable. The vessel, lying on the seabed off the Tuscan island of Giglio, will be rotated onto the underwater platforms, after which the workers will search for bodies of two still missing people.
Research Vessel MYA II Gets Underwater Hull Coating
Earlier this year the underwater hull of the newbuild research vessel MYA II was given a lasting Ecospeed protection. The application was carried out at the Fassmer shipyard in Berne, Germany, where the vessel was launched on August 12. The vessel was handed over to the coastal researchers at the Al
NOAA Sanctuaries Establishes New Business Advisory Council
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has established a new business advisory council to give its director the views of industry leaders as they work with corporate partners in marine resource protection. “The ocean is a fundamental part of the U.S. economy, security, history, and culture,” s
Hydrex: Fast Underwater Bow Thruster Repairs Keep Ships Out of Drydock
Hydrex can assist shipowners with almost any problem they encounter with their vessel’s thruster. A wide range of repair or maintenance work can be carried out on all types of thrusters. An entire unit can be overhauled, propeller blades or seals can be replaced or repair work on a specific part of
PSA Publishes Report of Worldwide Dives to 300 Metres
Study shows that relatively few deep sea dives have been undertaken in Norway compared with other countries such as the USA, France and Japan. The study shows that Norwegian deep sea diving occupies a relatively modest position in an international context in terms of scope and progression to greater
EMGS Gets Letter of Intent for EM Leader in West Africa
Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has received a Letter of Intent to award a contract for a minimum USD 8 million for 3D EM data acquisition in West Africa. It is expected that the 3D EM survey program will be performed using the vessel EM Leader. The vessel is already mobilizing to the region. “Ba
NOAA Launches Website Holding Millions of Chemical Analyses from Deepwater Horizon
NOAA announced the release yesterday of a comprehensive, quality-controlled dataset that gives ready access to millions of chemical analyses and other data on the massive Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The dataset, collected to support oil removal activities and assess the presence of dispersants, wra
Tekmar Receives Westermost Rough Contract from Dong Energy
The world’s leading cable protection company for the offshore wind industry, Tekmar Energy, has been awarded a cable protection contract by DONG Energy for the Westermost Rough Offshore Wind Farm. Situated eight kilometres off the coast of Hull, Westermost Rough windfarm will cover an area of 35 sq
Next Generation SeaGen 2.0MW Powertrain Testing at Narec
Having gotten off to a flying start, the SeaGen 2.0MW test programme at The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec continues to prove its success. Siemens-owned MCT delivered the prototype powertrain and all associated equipment to the Narec facility in June 2013. Since that time, a large variety o
DNV GL Merger Approved by Competition Authorities
The merger between DNV and GL is now approved. The new company – DNV GL – will be operational from 12 September. DNV GL will be the world’s largest ship and offshore classification society to the maritime industry, a leading provider of technical assurance and risk management services to the oil & g
FMC Technologies’ Subsea Systems for Parque das Conchas Phase 3 Development
FMC Technologies, Inc. announced that it has received an order from Shell to supply subsea systems for the Parque das Conchas Phase 3 development offshore Brazil. FMC Technologies’ scope of supply includes seven subsea trees, two manifolds and associated subsea control systems. The company will also