There is currently no hull coating available which will not foul. The only way to remove this fouling is by cleaning it off. Like it or not, ship hull cleaning is an essential part of operating a vessel or a fleet efficiently and economically. Any level of fouling, including biofilm or slime, carrie
Lundin Petroleum AB (Lundin Petroleum) announces the completion of the Makouala Marine-1 well in Block Marine XIV, offshore Congo (Brazzaville). The Makouala Marine-1 well, in Block Marine XIV offshore Congo (Brazzaville), has encountered limited oil bearing pay in the target Sendji formation reserv
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has completed the first unannounced oil spill drill since the reorganization of the former Minerals Management Service was completed on Oct. 1. The table-top drill, which took place last week, was led jointly by BSEE in conjunction with the U
Shell analysis indicates that the leak from the Bonga offshore facility remains offshore and is thinning and breaking up, based on a combination of satellite pictures, photos from aerial surveillance, infra-red cameras and direct observations from vessels. Following investigation by a Remotely Opera
Futuristic robots may be coming soon to an ocean. Sensorbots are spherical devices equipped with biogeochemical sensors, that promise to open a new chapter in the notoriously challenging exploration of earth’s largest ecosystem—the ocean. The devices are being designed and developed in the laborator
Aberdeen-based subsea engineering experts Jee Ltd announces that it has been shortlisted for The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade. “I am very proud that we have got to this stage for this prestigious award,” said Trevor Jee, Managing Director. “British engineering is second to no
Eni signed three agreements in Luanda to further strengthen its cooperation with the Angolan national oil company, Sonangol. Through the agreements signed by Sonangol Chairman Manuel Vicente and by Eni E&P COO Claudio Descalzi, the two companies have established the framework for the development of
NOAA is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement describing how offshore oil and gas activities in the U.S. Beaufort… NOAA [mappress] Subsea World News Staff , December 23, 2011
Providence Resources P.l.c., the London (AIM) and Dublin (ESM) listed oil and gas exploration and production company, confirms that it has signed an agreement with San Leon Energy Plc which will see Providence increase its working interest in Standard Exploration Licence 1/11 from 50% to 80%. Under
EMU’s Geotechnical department has expanded its services and now boasts the latest, class leading, marine soil investigation equipment. This includes three and six metre variable frequency vibrocores, Datem Neptune 5000 heavyweight CPT, gravity and piston corers and a number of various sediment sampl
Chevron’s deep sea natural gas project offshore East Kalimantan may start production in 2015, according to BPMigas. The site is expected to produce as much as 400 million cubic feet a day of natural gas, BPMigas spokesman stated. BPMigas data shows Bangka as one of three parts in Chevron’s Indonesia
DOF Subsea announces award of several new contracts as following: contract with Subsea 7, contract for the Skandi Inspector, LOI with major North Sea operator and Purchase of newbuilding contract. Contract with Subsea 7 for one DOF Installer class vessel DOF Subsea Chartering AS, a subsidiary of DOF
You’ve heard of neighborhood zoning. Now there’s a move afoot to zone the ocean. by Tom Banse (npr) [mappress] Source: npr , December 22, 2011
Encode Software Solutions, a Microsoft software consultancy with offices in Aberdeen and Glasgow, has secured £180,000 worth of contracts with EnerMech, the international provider of mechanical services solutions to the energy services sector. The firm also achieved a first year turnover of £767,000
