Kristian Marstrand Pladsen has been named the new communications director of Statnett. He comes from the position as director of communications and public affairs in Energy Norway. Kristian Marstrand Pladsen has about twenty years of experience with communications work and management in Norway and a
The Penspen Group announced the appointment of Senior Subsea Specialist Nick Haines to its Offshore engineering stream in London. With over 23 years experience in the subsea industry, Nick brings extensive experience of equipment design, manufacture, testing & commissioning, offshore installation an
Nexans, a worldwide leading expert in the cable industry, has appointed Nicolas Badré to join its Corporate Financial Department as Deputy Chief Financial Officer. The appointment was effective from October 11, 2011. Nicolas Badré will report directly to Frederic Michelland, Chief Financial Officer
The Offshore business stream of the Penspen Group, Andrew Palmer & Associates, has been contracted to provide the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for EPC Offshore Limited (EPC) in support of Ithaca Energy’s Greater Stella Area (GSA) Development. Under the terms of agreement, Penspen will provide
Nexans, a worldwide leading expert in the cable industry, has appointed Benjamin Fitoussi as its Corporate Strategy and Business Development Vice President. Fitoussi has also joined the Nexans’ Executive Committee from October 10. Benjamin Fitoussi started his career at Gemini Consulting as a consul
A lawyer with a division of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community says deep-sea mineral exploration and mining will be hugely beneficial… (rnzi) [mappress] Source: rnzi, October 24 , 2011
It was celebration on 19th October as President Ernest Koroma received the much talked about submarine fibre optic cable in Sierra Leone… Ibrahim Tarawallie (allafrica) [mappress] Source: allafrica, October 24 , 2011
The government is open to foreign participation in international submarine cable network projects, said Deputy Minister of Information… Bernama [mappress] Source: Bernama, October 24 , 2011
Legal experts hope to have new legislation in place within three years to protect Pacific marine environments from possible damage caused by new deep sea mining projects. Deep seabed minerals have the potential to be a major economic resource for countries across the Pacific but there is concern abo
An eight-member U.S. Navy Fleet Survey Team (FST) began survey operations in Puerto Limon and Puerto Moin, Costa Rica Oct. 21, to collect… (military) [mappress] Source: military, October 24 , 2011
Belgium’s ambassador to the Cook Islands has concluded a ten-day visit offering support in the islands’ possible quest to explore deep… (rnzi) [mappress] Source: rnzi, October 24 , 2011
NOAA released a comprehensive draft management plan and environmental assessment for Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary… NOAA [mappress] Source: NOAA, October 24 , 2011
FMC Technologies, Inc. announced that it has signed a three-year contract with Pemex Exploration and Production for the manufacture and supply of surface wellheads to support its drilling and well maintenance programs in the Gulf of Mexico. The award is expected to result in approximately $36 millio
Dave MacKay has been appointed Chief Executive Officer PD&MS Businesses, taking on global responsibility for the group, while Simon Rio, who was General Manager at PD&MS, steps up to MacKay’s previous role as Managing Director of Aberdeen-based PD&MS Energy. PD&MS Energy, part of the Teesside-based
