Aquabotix Technology Corporation is transitioning from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s Advanced Technology and Manufacturing … (heraldnews) [mappress] Source: heraldnews, September 11, 2011;
OceanServer Technology, Inc. has recently received AUV orders from NOAA and the University of Wisconsin for use in scientific research and mapping applications. The new order from NOAA represents the federal agency’s second Iver2 vehicle purchase. NOAA’s Chesapeake Bay Office is developing an operat
In the last few years Hydrex divers have carried out thruster operations on numerous occasions around the world. This article gives a summary of some of the more important ones. Replacement of azimuth thruster on crane barge in Gabon A Hydrex diver/technician team mobilized to an offshore crane barg
Ocean scientists on the NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer observed two species of marine life they believe have never before been seen together at a hydrothermal vent— chemosynthetic shrimp and tubeworms. They also observed the first known live tubeworms ever seen at a hydrothermal vent in Atlantic waters.
SDIS 17 invites tender for supply of diving instruments and accessories including dry suits and subsea rescue equipment. Divided into lots – tenders should be submitted for one or whole. Value of contract is between 55,000 and 469,000 EUR. Project period is 12 months from date of contract award. Ten
The past 3 days has seen Flexlife Research and Development team members demonstrating a number of new products and services to visitors at Offshore Europe 2011. Offshore Europe attracts a world-wide audience of industry leaders, engineers and technical specialists so has provided the perfect opportu
The AF Group (AFG) has signed the contract for the “H7 Platform Removal Project”. The contract is signed with Statoil, on behalf of Gassco as operator for Gassled. The agreement covers planning, engineering, removal and demolition of the installation. The contract value is approx. NOK 420 million, e
During the Forum Meetings in New Zealand , Tonga’s Prime Minister, Lord Tu’ivakano will attend a Signing ceremony with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank for the Tonga-Fiji Connectivity Project (Phase 1),also known as the Fibre Optic Submarine Cable Project . This project is under the Pac
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.today announces financial results for its fiscal 2012 first quarter ended July 31, 2011. Recent Highlights *Revenue for the quarter was $1.9 million, compared to $1.4 million for the prior year, reflecting an increase in revenue from OPT’s project with the US Navy for m
Bulgaria’s Government said on September 7 it has allowed British oil and gas explorer Melrose Resources to use a seismic vessel by the … (sofiaecho) [mappress] Source: sofiaecho, September 09, 2011;
A contract for mooring equipment for a pipelaying barge marks Cargotec’s successful entry to the Vietnamese offshore market. In July this year, Cargotec won a contract from the joint stock company Vinh Nam (VAM JSC)/TECMACH to supply mooring equipment outfits for Vietsovpetro’s 110m-long by 30.5m-br
Nautilus Minerals Inc has received gross proceeds of C$70.5 million from the issue of the first tranche of shares forming part of the recently announced private placement. A total of 27,987,853 shares were issued today in the first tranche at an issue price of C$2.52 per share. The shares formed par
JDR, the leading provider of specialist high performance subsea cables and umbilical systems for the offshore oil, gas and renewables market announces that Andrew J. Norman will join the company as Chief Executive Officer on 19 September 2011. Andrew joins from Dresser Flow Technology Europe, where
DeepOcean AS has been awarded a 1 year option by Statoil for the vessel Edda Flora under the existing frame agreement for Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) the company holds with Statoil. Edda Flora is now committed until 1st December, 2012. The award represents a significant addition to Deep
