Offshore Energy 2012 Exhibition & Conference, the only event dedicated to the offshore energy in The Netherlands, is almost fully booked. The two-day event on 23 & 24 October in Amsterdam RAI will welcome an expected 400 exhibitors, 6.500 visitors and 600 delegates from over 30 nationalities. More t
NOFO preformed a series of tests to recreate a realistic environment of an oil spill situation in the Northern Sea. The vessels Normand Jarl were equipped with various systems that are helpful in a situation of ecological emergency given by the presence of oil over water’s surface. Consilium were in
In remote and ultra-deep waters, power generation for large field developments is demanding. By centralizing and sharing the power generation between several production units, the new DNV concept can reduce both emissions and costs. Depending on how it is implemented, the cost saving may also be com
In remote and ultra-deep waters, power generation for large field developments is demanding. By centralizing and sharing the power generation between several production units, the new DNV concept can reduce both emissions and costs. Depending on how it is implemented, the cost saving may also be com
The objective of the Fujian Meizhou Bay Navigation Improvement Project for China is to improve the capacity of the main navigation channel and enhance the operational management capacity of Meizhou Bay Harbor. Some of the negative and mitigation measures include: a) at the project planning stage, th
On the 14th of September 2012 ULJANIK Shipyard delivered yard 489, named “Barda”, to the Azerbaijan State Caspian Shipping Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan. This is the first of two contracted ships, of 5000 tonnes deadweight, for the transportation of wagons on the Caspian Sea. The ship, of le
Ofgem E-Serve has today appointed Blue Transmission as the preferred bidder to own and operate the high voltage link for the London Array (Phase 1) wind farm. This is the largest offshore transmission project to have reached this stage; the estimated value of the assets is £428 million. The London A
A substantial escape of hydrocarbons occurred on the Ula field in the Norwegian North Sea on 12 September. The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has decide to investigate this incident. No people were injured and no damage caused to the installation beyond the equipment directly involved. But
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu, during his closing address to the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) VTS (Vessel Traffic Services) Symposium in Istanbul, Turkey, (14 September 2012), praised the safety record of the Turkish Straits VTS, whic
NOFO preformed a series of tests to recreate a realistic environment of an oil spill situation in the North Sea. The vessels Normand Jarl were equipped with various systems that are helpful in a situation of ecological emergency given by the presence of oil over water’s surface. Consilium were invol
NOFO preformed a series of tests in June 2012 to recreate a realistic environment of an oil spill situation in the Northern Sea. The vessels Normand Jarl were equipped with various systems that are helpful in a situation of ecological emergency given by the presence of oil over water’s surface. Cons
A study has been conducted in cooperation between Nord Stream, the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) and the Swedish Nature Protection Agency, in order to establish the underwater noise levels in the sea close to the Natura 2000 area at Norra Midsjöbanken, to the south of Gotland. Noise emanatin
Osiris Projects yesterday announced the launch of their new Career Development Academy. The programme is designed to provide employees with a bespoke structured development plan designed to optimise individual abilities and talent. The Academy will provide resources and opportunities for members to
Swire Oilfield Services (Swire), the leading global supplier of cargo carrying solutions, modular systems, offshore aviation services and fluid management has appointed two new members to its executive team. Richard Sell joins as chief operating officer (COO) and Peter Ellington as chief technical o
