From the Editor: Around the World in ...
Feb 13, 2006
When we began planning this issue, we knew we would be including articles about decommissioning and remotely controlled vehicles (ROVs). But what’s come as something of a surprise is that in a very real sense, we’ve also taken something of a trip around the world.

DeepOcean Goes Diverless
Feb 13, 2006
As a part of the Total E&P NORGE Frigg Cessation Project, DeepOcean was awarded a milestone NOK 100 million contract for the removal of all steelwork from the TP1 and TCP2 concrete gravity base structures. DeepOcean relates just how the mission was accomplished.

Progress in Promote? The Results of Promote licensing initiative in the UK North Sea
Feb 13, 2006
The promote licences were introduced by the UK Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to stimulate activity in the UKCS and attract new niche players to the North Sea. The DTI anticipated that many of the smaller companies would farm-out blocks with the aim of bringing in a partner and obtaining a carry through any subsequent work programme.

A Colour Full of Information
Feb 13, 2006
What if you were reading a magazine, and suddenly saw an ad that caught your eye. What if you could take out your cell phone, focus your lens on a coloured pattern embedded in the ad, and presto! – your phone comes alive with content. Well now you can, if you live in Korea or Japan. And soon you will be able to do this anywhere.