The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is reminding developers of the need to obtain a licence before carrying out removals from the seabed including benthic grab sampling and vibrocore surveys. A marine licence is now a legal requirement under section 66 (8) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2
The newly established company SWORC A/S has signed with Tuco ApS, to begin construction of the first of its special purpose shallow water oil recovery vessels aptly dubbed SWORC (Shallow Water Oil Recovery Catamaran). This 6m catamaran boasts several unique features enabling it to operate effectivel
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has awarded Baker Hughes a contract to supply electrical submersible pumping (ESP) systems and production packers for seven producing wells, plus mud line packers for three injection wells for their Gulf of Mexico deepwater Big Foot Project. This award marks the first deployment
James Fisher Defence (‘JFD’), a division of James Fisher and Sons plc, the UK’s leading marine services provider (‘FSJ’), has been selected to undertake a comprehensive modernisation of the Swedish Navy’s Rescue Vehicle known locally as URF under a contract worth around £11m. The contract further de
Sercel has successfully deployed SeaPro Nav, its new integrated navigation system for all in-water equipment. SeaPro Nav is currently being used as the master integrated navigation system on board two CGGVeritas 3D vessels, including the Elnusa Finder operated by the Elnusa CGGVeritas joint venture.
Alewijnse Marine Systems has taken another step in confirming its position as a key supplier to the worldwide maritime market by opening an office in Brazil. Alewijnse recognises that Brazil is a vital high-growth market that is emerging as a world economic power, and which hosts a booming shipping
Alewijnse Marine Systems has taken another step in confirming its position as a key supplier to the worldwide maritime market by opening an office in Brazil. Alewijnse recognises that Brazil is a vital high-growth market that is emerging as a world economic power, and which hosts a booming shipping
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) today released the findings of its investigation into a fire that occurred Sept. 2, 2010, on Mariner Energy Inc.’s, Vermilion 380 A oil and natural gas production platform located approximately 102 miles off the coast of Loui
Alewijnse Marine Systems has taken another step in confirming its position as a key supplier to the worldwide maritime market by opening an office in Brazil. Alewijnse recognises that Brazil is a vital high-growth market that is emerging as a world economic power, and which hosts a booming shipping
NOAA’s Fisheries Service launched a voluntary program to encourage commercial and recreational fishermen to safely release Atlantic shortfin mako sharks alive and report the releases to NOAA for posting on an online map. The new program is designed to encourage the conservation of North Atlantic sho
The law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP announces that Mary Ann Christopher has joined the firm as a Partner in its Milwaukee office… (wisbusiness) [mappress] Source: wisbusiness, May 26, 2011
Marathon Petroleum Norge AS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marathon Oil Corporation , has signed an agreement with RWE Dea Norge AS to acquire a 30 percent working interest in production licence (PL) 330 in the northern Norwegian Sea. “This transaction is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure Maratho
Aker Solutions has won two similar contracts, together worth approx. 120 million NOK(USD 21.6 mln), from CQG Oil & Gas Contractors Inc. and CCI Oil & Gas Contractors Inc., for the supply of Pusnes offloading systems(TM) to two FPSOs in the Brazilian market. The offloading systems will be installed o
Sercel has successfully deployed SeaPro Nav, its new integrated navigation system for all in-water equipment. SeaPro Nav is currently being used as the master integrated navigation system onboard two CGGVeritas 3D vessels, including the Elnusa Finder operated by the Elnusa CGGVeritas joint venture.
