Pipe measurement technology specialist Optical Metrology Services (OMS) Ltd has launched a new system for optimising the fit-up and improving the weld productivity of oil and gas pipes. In oil and gas pipeline projects, the welding of fatigue-sensitive SCR and flowline pipes to tight specifications
An agreement between two ports of Falmouth on opposite sides of the world got the royal seal of approval from Prince Harry during his recent tour of the Caribbean. Falmouth, Jamaica and Falmouth, Cornwall have entered into a sister port relationship to promote good will and friendship with each othe
Sea trials testing the sophisticated Integrated Control System (ICS) developed by Kongsberg Maritime for Olympic Commander, a new Multi Purpose Supply Vessel (MPVS) built at Kleven Yard in Norway have been successfully completed. The ICS aboard Olympic Commander features an innovative new one touch
The French railway equipment and energy company is looking to acquire one of the European wind energy giants, reported Les Echos. Alstom is eyeing German Repower, Gamesa from Spain, and Danish Vestas. The company has already begun negotiations with Suzlon, REpower Indian owner. Yesterday, the Financ
ThyssenKrupp Mannex GmbH has entered into an agreement with Maritime Offshore Group, a company specializing in offshore engineering, foundations and cable laying, on the exclusive marketing of the innovative offshore foundation “Hexabase”. “The Hexabase foundation is a jacket design which was develo
Sea trials testing the sophisticated Integrated Control System (ICS) developed by Kongsberg Maritime for Olympic Commander, a new Multi Purpose Supply Vessel (MPVS) built at Kleven Yard in Norway have been successfully completed. The ICS aboard Olympic Commander features an innovative new one touch
The NPD encourages licensees in Statoil-operated production licences to support Statoil’s plans for using a new type of rig that is specially adapted for maintenance of subsea wells. A letter sent to the relevant companies points out that recovery from producing fields is an important commitment are
The NPD encourages licensees in Statoil-operated production licences to support Statoil’s plans for using a new type of rig that is specially adapted for maintenance of subsea wells. A letter sent to the relevant companies points out that recovery from producing fields is an important commitment are
IHC Merwede will exhibit a broad range of its innovative vessels, advanced equipment and lifecycle support activities on stand number 2625 at the forthcoming Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2012, which runs from 30 April to 3 May in Houston, USA. As a reliable supplier of custom-built vessels a
Vattenfall announced that it had signed up the last remaining berth at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), Scotland’s world leading ocean energy research and development centre on Orkney to test a Pelamis wave energy converter. Vattenfall’s announcement stated that they hope to start testing a
Liquid Robotics®, an ocean data services provider and developer of the Wave Glider®, the first wave-powered marine robot, announces that BP has agreed to be the exclusive oil and gas industry supporter of the PacX Challenge. Designed to gain greater knowledge and understanding of our oceans, the Pac
Stolt Tankers B.V., a subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen Limited and operators and owners of MT Stolt Valor, confirm that the vessel suffered an explosion on board whilst transiting the Persian Gulf. A Coalition warship is presently on site and is providing assistance. The Company understand that 24 of the
A specialist North-East oil and gas industry support and training facility has been awarded a major contract with one of the North Sea’s largest oil & gas operators. The National Hyperbaric Centre (NHC) has secured a 12-month contract with Maersk Oil North Sea UK, to provide diving and subsea engine
A specialist North-East oil and gas industry support and training facility has been awarded a major contract with one of the North Sea’s largest oil & gas operators. The National Hyperbaric Centre (NHC) has secured a 12-month contract with Maersk Oil North Sea UK, to provide diving and subsea engine
