Subsea
UKHO Gets New CTO
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has appointed Terry Makewell to the position of chief technology officer. According to UKHO, this appointment will support it in delivering its vision of becoming the world-leading marine geospatial information agency and hydrographic office by 2020. Makewell joins
Aquaterra Energy Makes Changes in Management Team
Aquaterra Energy has made two senior management promotions to spearhead its continued growth strategy. George Morrison becomes group CEO of parent company Aquaterra Energy Group, while James Larnder fills Morrison’s previous role as the new managing director of the Aquaterra Energy business. In his
Minesto Installs MGS Buoy in Holyhead Deep
Minesto has completed the installation of the micro grid system (MGS) buoy that will be used for the company’s first tidal energy installation in Holyhead Deep, Wales. Moored to the seabed using three anchor lines, the offshore buoy will provide auxiliary power and communications with Minesto’s DG50
Tymor Marine Adds New Business Development Manager
Tymor Marine has appointed Matthew Heyman as business development manager of the company. Matthew has over twenty years maritime industry experience with companies including Wilhelmsen, Maersk and Stena, in the UK, Europe and Australasia. Kevin Moran, managing director of Tymor Marine said: “Matthew
NOC: RRS Discovery Begins New South Atlantic Expedition
The Royal Research Ship (RRS) Discovery has started a science expedition to the South Atlantic to study the role of low oxygen zones in ocean carbon storage. The results of the investigation will help improve understanding of how the ocean’s biology contributes to the long-term storage of carbon in
Repsol Hires HydraWell for P&A Services Off Norway
Repsol Norge has awarded a frame agreement to HydraWell to provide technology and services for the operator’s plug and abandonment on the Norwegian continental shelf. The frame agreement is valid for four years, with three additional two-year options. In principle this means that the Repsol can util
Decom North Sea Award Winners Unveiled
Decom North Sea has revealed winners of the 2018 Decom North Sea Awards, on Tuesday. Decom North Sea revealed the three winners, with categories covering innovation, collaboration and individual achievement across the decommissioning sector. Sponsored by The Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC), the
Reach Subsea Triples Revenues But Stays in Red
Reach Subsea has seen its quarterly net loss widened despite tripling revenues against the quarter ended March 31, 2017. For the quarter, the Norwegian contractor booked loss of NOK 18.6 million, or NOK 0.13 per share, on revenues of NOK 114 million, versus net loss of NOK 12.8 million, or NOK 0.11
Fugro Gets NOAA Commendation for Global Ocean Mapping
Fugro has received a formal commendation from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for advancing global ocean mapping. The recognition came during a recent industry briefing with Fugro and NOAA about The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project, a global initiative to m
SeaBird Schedules North West Europe 2D Survey
SeaBird Exploration has signed an agreement to supply one 2D vessel for an upcoming survey in North West Europe during this coming summer season. The project is scheduled to start early Q3-2018 and will run for approximately one month. The Oslo-listed company said it will be using the Harrier Explor
C-Kore Subsea Tools Assist Bibby Offshore in North Sea
C-Kore Systems has supported Bibby Offshore with the deployment of its subsea testing tools for work on a field located in the North Sea. The C-Kore cable monitor units are used on both commissioning and fault-finding campaigns to test the insulation resistance and continuity of the electrical lines
Modulift Revamps Subsea Beams for O&G Project
Below-the-hook equipment manufacturer Modulift has recently refurbished two subsea spreader beams for a subsea installation contractor before they were used to lift 260t and 280t manifolds for a field development offshore Libya. The standard Modulift SUB 380 beams originally offered up to 380t at 9m
PJ Valves Gets Two FPSO Contracts
PJ Valves (PJV) has been awarded two contracts by two oil and gas operators to supply valves for a floating, production, storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs) with a combined total value of $3.5 million. The company will manufacture and supply the valves for the projects located offshore Malaysia a
Subsea 7 Updates Board Member Roles
Subsea 7 has updated its board responsibilities following the changes to board membership approved at the company’s AGM held on April 17, 2017. Namely, Allen Stevens has been appointed senior independent director and will serve as chairman of the corporate governance and Nomination Committee. Appoin