TGS has started the Gambito 2020 3D seismic survey offshore The Gambia. Under the cooperation of The Gambian Ministry of Petroleum & Energy (MOPE), the acquisition is being undertaken in conjunction with BGP, utilizing the BGP Prospector vessel. The 4,770-square kilometer Gambito 2020 3D survey cove
ECA Group will once again provide its K-STER ROV solution for sea mines clearance to the Lithuanian Navy. ECA developed K-STER as an expendable mine disposal system in 2008. The Lithuanian Navy also became one of the first navies equipped with this MIDS ROV back in 2009. The Navy deployed the MIDS R
Offshore services firm Namaka Subsea has appointed Tom Marr as the company’s new technical director UK. Namaka Subsea has also recently appointed Alan Melia as operations director UK. Marr’s appointment should boost the Aberdeen-based company’s position in terms of technical ability and technical of
Australia’s National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is currently assessing Santos’ plans to conduct a geotechnical and geophysical survey within Permit WA-437-P located in Commonwealth waters. The site survey location at it’s closest point is approximately
Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center’s (MARMC) Dive Team has completed an underwater hub replacement on USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) at Naval Station Norfolk. The repair was completed two weeks faster than ever previously performed. Hub replacements are depot-level repairs typically conduct
Project Development International (PDi) has appointed Gavin Stevenson as its business acquisition director. Stevenson Brings over 30 years of subsea and deepwater oil and gas experience to PDi, part of the Tattva Group. He has served in a variety of senior technical and managerial positions. They co
Depro and VideoRay have joined forces to develop field lighter and less expensive equipment for subsea operations down to 2,000 metres water depth, primarily in the oil and gas sector. The partnership aims to expand the capabilities of oil and gas companies to inspect and clean their underwater asse
Hexatronic Cables & Interconnect Systems has recently signed multiple agreements for fiber optic submarine cable. The total value of the agreements amounts to SEK 40 million, of which most of it is from new customers in several different countries such as the Philippines, Honduras, Ghana, St. Maarte
Elbit Systems has integrated the towed reelable active passive sonar (TRAPS) for unmanned surface vessels (TRAPS-USV) onboard its Seagull USV. The sea trials included multiple deployment and also recovery cycles, towing at different speeds and transmission at various power levels. Integration of the
Scottish energy equipment manufacturer and service provider Flowline Specialists has launched a new service and maintenance division. It will operate from the firm’s existing workshop facility at its Oldmeldrum headquarters and utilise existing personnel. The firm will use its expertise to service a
Mooreast Asia has extended its product range with the new Mooreast MA hydraulic chain jacks. Hydraulic chain jacks (linear jacks) are used to tension chains of floaters. In certain applications a small drum winch is used in combination with a chain jack. The initial hook up of chain at low tensions
Marine surveying specialist MMT has promoted Phil Wilson to the role of business development director. Wilson is based at MMT’s UK office and has previously held the position of senior sales manager. In that role, Phil has also been involved in MMT’s business development in other geographical areas.
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster has appointed Pascal Milord as technology leadership program manager. Pascal has extensive experience in project management and innovation in manufacturing, marine technology, and offshore sectors. He particularly focuses on marine navigation systems, offshore and subsea
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Saab for the delivery of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and diver detection sonars for the Pohjanmaa-class corvettes, being developed by the Finnish Navy under Squadron 2020 project. Under the terms of the contract, worth approximately NOK 100 million, Kon
