Small Cougar Eats Big Work TaskSep 14, 2016Cutting off 194 grouting hoses from 97 structures in 24 days, DCN Diving deployed a compact version of a Saab Seaeye Cougar XT, measuring just 1.3 x 0.78 metres, for a work task typically undertaken by much larger systems...
BigRoll Shipping to Use Lankhorst Mooring Ropes for MC Class VesselsSep 14, 2016Maritime ropes supplier, Lankhorst Ropes, has supplied Dutch onshore and offshore heavy marine transportation solutions provider, BigRoll Shipping, with...
Eaton’s SmartWire-DT Achieves DNV GL Type ApprovalSep 14, 2016Eaton is expanding its product portfolio for the marine and shipbuilding industry with its SmartWire-DT technology, certified by DNV GL.
Zenith Energy Awarded Well Project Management Contract with UK OperatorSep 14, 2016An Aberdeen-based well engineering and project management company has secured a significant contract to provide a third full well management service for an operator...
Reducing the Cost of Well Construction on the UK Continental ShelfSep 14, 2016Since 2004, well construction costs in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) have doubled, directly impacting drilling activity which is currently at an all-time low.
L&N Scotland Celebrates 20-Year Milestone with Engineering FocusSep 14, 2016Aberdeen-based supplier of specialised manufacturing, welding and engineering services, L&N Scotland, states it is focused on strengthening its market position as it...
More Efficient Pipeline Risk Analysis with DNV GL SolutionSep 14, 2016In order to identify the most effective mitigation measures that can reduce risk of accidents in oil and gas pipelines, operators regularly perform quantitative risk analysis, QRA.
Considerable Johan Castberg Spin-OffsSep 14, 2016Statoil’s proposed impact assessment programme for the Johan Castberg project reveals that the project will be important to Norwegian industry and have strong ripple effects.
Nexans Umbilicals to Make Essential Subsea Connection for BP and DEASep 14, 2016BP Exploration (Delta) Limited, UK has ordered approximately 100 km of static umbilicals and associated accessories from Nexans for the next stage of the West Nile Delta project.
Aker Solutions, Det norske and Subsea 7 Form Development Alliance in NorwaySep 13, 2016Aker Solutions, Det norske oljeselskap and Subsea 7 agreed on a “one for all, all for one” collaboration model that marks a major shift in how an operator and its suppliers can work together...
Vard Electro Secures Contract in IndiaSep 13, 2016Vard Holdings Limited, a global designer and shipbuilder of specialised vessels, has announced that its subsidiary Vard Electro AS has secured a new contract...
Mech-Tool Engineering Ltd Awarded Contract for Galloper Offshore Wind Farm Substation PlatformSep 13, 2016North East based engineering firm Mech-Tool Engineering Ltd has been awarded a major fire and blast wall contract by Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG).
Statoil Awards Contract for Offshore Supply of ProvisionsSep 13, 2016Statoil has awarded Kraemer Maritime AS a contract for supply of provisions to the company’s installations on the Norwegian continental shelf...
Launch of First Ever Tidal Energy Multi-Megawatt FarmSep 13, 2016Europe’s tidal energy industry hit another important milestone, with the launch of the MeyGen tidal farm in Scotland – the first ever multi-megawatt tidal farm.
Aberdeen Drilling Consultants Set New Standards for Quality ManagementSep 13, 2016Aberdeen Drilling Consultants (ADC) has announced it is the first and only rig inspection company in the world to be awarded the latest International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) accreditation...
LNG Fuelled Tankers – Wärtsilä to Supply Comprehensive Scope of SolutionsSep 13, 2016Wärtsilä, provider of LNG fuel solutions to the marine industry, has been awarded a contract covering four newbuild tanker vessels.
Major Commercial Fleets Committing to New KVH Broadband Airtime PlansSep 13, 2016KVH Industries, Inc. is driving a sea change in the way that global maritime fleets are using broadband at sea.
Statoil and Icelandic Partners Drill The World’s Hottest Geothermal WellSep 13, 2016Statoil and partners in The Iceland Deep Drilling Project have begun to drill a geothermal research well on Iceland.
New Partnership to Increase Maritime Safety and Prepare for Emergency Operations in the Arctic RegionsSep 12, 2016KONGSBERG maritime simulators will enable a new partnership between Nord University, Bodin and Lofoten Maritime Vocational Schools and the Nordland county administration in Norway.
Intelsat Delivering on the Promise of High Throughput with High PerformanceSep 12, 2016Intelsat, operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, powered by its satellite backbone, has released details of its customers and ecosystem partners achievement of a 165% to 330% increase in spectral efficiency...
Variable Frequency Drives in Focus for new KONGSBERG and Siemens Partnership AgreementSep 12, 2016Kongsberg Maritime and Siemens have signed a partnership agreement based on delivery of components on Variable Frequency Drives systems for offshore and maritime vessels.
Tracerco, Gate Collaborate Using Discovery™ TechnologySep 11, 2016The collaboration brings together the subsea capabilities of the Discovery™ technology and the world-class inspection capabilities of Johnson Matthey’s Oil and Gas business...
Total Exercises its Pre-Emption Rights on Barnett Shale AssetsSep 11, 2016Total E&P USA has announced that it is exercising its pre-emption right to acquire Chesapeake’s 75% interests in the jointly held Barnett Shale operating area located in North Texas.
Statoil Increases Stake in UK Offshore WindSep 11, 2016Statoil and Statkraft have signed a letter of intent that Statoil takes over as operator of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm from January 2017. Statoil will also through this deal increase...
