Marine Scotland (MS) is in need for Echosounder and Sonar Data Processing Software, Scottish Government reports. Marine Scotland is looking to either update its existing software to the latest version available or purchase an appropriate solution. MS currently have Myriax echoview software which is
NOF Energy, the business support organisation for oil, gas, nuclear and offshore renewables, has named DeepOcean as the winner of its new Energy Sector Diversification Award 2012. This award was introduced for the first time at the 2012 event to highlight the growing diversification of skills, produ
Offshore Marine Management signed several contracts with cable suppliers and installers, in the beginning of 2012, for the upcoming Offshore Wind Interconnector installations (BorWin2, HelWin1, Dolwin1, SylWin1, Helwin2) for auxiliary works and supply and management of Guard Vessels. OMM has current
DCNS has been selected by the European Commission to lead a major collaborative research project under the broad heading of sustainable development. The aim is to protect marine flora and fauna by mitigating underwater noise footprints due to shipping. Guidelines will be drafted for the design of fu
On Friday a small tsunami hit the northeast coast of Japan, caused by the previous earthquake, CNN reports. U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake took place at sea, 462 kilometers (287 miles) east-northeast of Tokyo at a depth of 36 kilometers (22 miles). According to the Pacific Tsuna
Marine Scotland Science has invited tenders for the supply of a 150kHz profiling current meter and associated trawl-resistant mooring, the Scottish Government informs. One instrument, capable of being deployed to 1500m depth and able to operate in cold conditions to -4C, is required. Deadline for th
Water monitoring specialist Xylem Analytics UK announces the appointment of David Goldsmith as Director of Marine and Coastal Business. David has extensive experience in marine technologies, having worked closely with AADI for many years in the oceanographic sector. He will be responsible for bringi
Rapidly-growing subsea specialist ROVOP has been recognised for its remarkable achievements in offshore renewables by winning the Business Growth award at Scottish Green Energy Awards. Within just 18 months of its inception, ROVOP has fast become a leading industry player after successfully carving
Suncor Energy announced that the Terra Nova FPSO facility operating offshore Newfoundland and Labrador is in the final stages of commissioning in preparation for start-up following planned maintenance. The FPSO is expected to return to full production rates around the end of December. Suncor expects
ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia Inc., a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, continued its long-term investment in Malaysia by awarding a contract to build facilities for the Damar gas development project to Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd for RM165 million ($54.2 mill
Recently Hydrex teams carried out underwater propeller operations in Belgium and Spain. In Antwerp the bent blade of a 197-meter dry cargo vessel was straightened. In Algeciras a 183-meter chemical tanker had four of its five propeller blades cropped. Both repairs were carried out on-site and underw
RESON announced that it is now adding the extra features contained in its Feature Pack 3 (FP3) to the SeaBat 7125-ROV2 multibeam system. FP3 contains RESON’s latest SeaBat technology for enhancing performance and efficiency, based on four state-of-the-art features: RESON’s new SeaBat User Interface,
A sparsely populated chain of islands in the central Pacific Ocean is providing new clues about the changing acidity of ocean water and its potential impact on the health of coral reefs, a rising threat to already-fragile coral ecosystems. Nichole Price, a post-doctoral researcher at Scripps Institu
After taking part in a competitive tender process, CARIS announced that it has been awarded the PLECO Project with the Norwegian Hydrographic Service (NHS). The NHS, a division of the Norwegian Mapping Authority, is responsible for surveying the Norwegian coast, including polar waters, and for produ
