The founder of the Virgin group of companies, Sir Richard Branson, announces plans to launch his own deep-sea project this summer, Zee News reported. He plans to conduct a solo submarine journey to the bottom of the sea at the Puerto Rico Trench in the Atlantic Ocean. Sir Richard hopes to find vario
Dolphin Geophysical AS announced the christening of M/V Polar Duchess at Vågen, Bergen on 30th March 2012. Many attended the special occasion, which launched the sistership to their flagship vessel. Professor Gunn Mangerud kindly assumed the position of Godmother to the vessel. M/V Polar Duchess is
VideoRay, The Global Leader in small Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Technology, will be displaying the latest Pro 4 ROV system at OTC 2012 in Outdoor Booth #202 directly in front of the main patio entrance to the Reliant Center. With more than 2,000 ROV systems delivered worldwide, VideoRay ROVs ar
Dolphin Geophysical have signed a further Agreement with the AGC Authorities to acquire additional 2D Multi-Client survey over recently designated Deep-Water blocks soon to be offered to industry for licensing. These new long-offset 2D data will form part of the ongoing NWAAM project commenced last
Bootle-based commercial diving and engineering specialist, Hughes Sub Surface Engineering, announces the successful completion of their latest project assisting the main contractor successfully complete the shore landing of the export cable from the London Array Wind Farm presently under constructio
Turner Designs has released UV Solid Secondary Standards for the C3 Submersible Fluorometers. Instrumentation configured for UV analyses typically rely on the use of liquid standards, such as Quinine Sulfate, for ensuring instrument integrity. However, transporting and preparing liquid standards can
The purpose of a Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC) system is to provide aid in the safe transit of vessels approaching vessel berths. Northport operates its DUKC system integrating real-time measurements of tide height and waves with modeled vessel motions to determine if a proposed transit for a
As part of an international collaboration between British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the Netherlands Polar Programme — managed by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research, Earth and Life Sciences Division (NWO-ALW) three new laboratories arrived at Rothera Research Station yesterday (Tue
Octanex N.L. has been advised by Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd (Shell) that it has completed acquisition of the new Tortilla 2D seismic survey in the WA-385-P permit. The Tortilla survey is a relatively small 783 km 2D marine seismic survey that fulfils the final work commitment for the WA-3
NKT Flexibles announced that it has become a part of National Oilwell Varco (NOV). With a proven record of reliability, innovation and life of field preservation, NKT Flexibles has supplied commercial flexible pipe systems since 1968. Today, the company offers a full range of tailored solutions base
Remote Ocean Systems announces the appointment of Liz Cowan as Administration Manager in the Aberdeen Office. Liz has over 20 years experience in the industry, beginning as a Personal Assistant to Controlling Accounts and Administration and will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from her pr
Newfoundland and Labrador’s knowledge and technological capacity for ships and offshore structures operating in harsh ocean environments is about to be strengthened with the launch of a research program at Memorial University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. The Research & Development C
Conference of the Russian Maritime Heritage Association was held on March 30 in the new building of Central Naval Museum. The association was established in 2009 and incorporated soul-mates in the area of preservation, research, and popularization of Russia’s maritime heritage. Representatives of 44
Neptune Marine Services Limited announces that John Cooper has been appointed to the Board of Directors as a Non Executive Director, effective immediately. Mr Cooper has more than 35 years experience in the construction and engineering sector in Australia and overseas, and currently sits as a Board
