Multi-Client seismic specialists, Spectrum, have released details of over 10,000 km of 2D Multi-Client seismic data located over the Dreki/Jan Mayen Ridge (JMR) area offshore the north-eastern coast of Iceland. These datasets are situated within the acreage being offered by the National Energy Autho
Exxon Mobil’s natural gas operations in Mobile Bay offshore Alabama have resumed nearly one month after a water pipe leak shut in 280… (Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, October 21 , 2011
Further to recent announcement where Davie were not awarded the first contracts of the Canadian NSPS, Cecon have been assured that this does not alter the long term objectives of the new owners of the Shipyard. It is still expected that final contracts to complete the three Cecon vessels under const
The importance of deep seabed minerals as a new major economic resource to island states in the Pacific has been reinforced with the appointment of Ms. Hannah Lily – Legal Advisor Deep Sea Minerals Project. Ms. Lily is the first lawyer to be employed by the SOPAC Division of SPC (Secretariat of the
Dril-Quip, Inc. announced that J. Mike Walker has retired and is stepping down from his positions as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board effective immediately. As a result of Mr. Walker’s retirement, the board of directors has appointed John V. Lovoi as C
NOAA has selected Oregon State University (OSU) to continue a federal/academic research partnership that extends NOAA’s ability to study marine resources in the Pacific Northwest. The award means that NOAA will continue funding the Cooperative Institute for Marine Resource Studies (CIMRS), which was
Bahamas Petroleum, the oil and gas exploration company with offshore licence permits in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, announces the acquisition phase of its 3D seismic programme has been completed. Earlier in the year, the Company announced it had raised £43.3m net of costs to pursue its technica
Havila Shipping announces results for 3rd quarter 2011. Summary * Havila Shipping ASA achieved a profit before tax of NOK -4.1m in Q3 2011, compared with NOK 9.8m in Q3 last year. Year to date, the profit before tax was NOK -82.3m, compared with NOK 118.2m at 30/09/2010. * Total operating income was
Octanex N.L. announces that the Operator of the Joint Venture exploring the WA-323-P and WA-330-P permits, Santos Offshore Pty Ltd , has confirmed the finalisation of agreements to acquire a new 3D seismic survey within the Permits and to take an assignment of a rig to drill a well inWA-323-P. The P
L&N (Scotland) Ltd has spent more than £400,000 in upgrading its Aberdeen premises and installing new equipment. The investment comes on the back of several subsea contract wins in the UK North Sea and South America and follows a recruitment surge in which staff numbers has increased from 30 to 45.
Mermaid Offshore Services Ltd. announces that Mr. Simon Matthew Turner leaves its possition of Operations Director to pursue with personal interests. During his close to 20 year tenure with the Company, Mr. Simon Matthew Turner performed various roles in implementing strategies contributing to the g
The Port of Pensacola continues to be busy with the arrival of a specialized diving vessel Wednesday morning. Katie McFarland (pnj) [mappress] Source: pnj, October 20 , 2011
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced that its marine arm, ST Marine, has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, ST Marine (Wuhan) Engineering Design Consultancy Co. Ltd. (ST Marine Wuhan EDC), in China. Strategically based in Wuhan, ST Marine Wuhan EDC will strengthen S
Journalists will have the opportunity to cover the 15th NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations, or NEEMO, from up close or afar. The mission was originally scheduled to start Oct. 17, but tropical storm conditions in the area of the undersea laboratory required a delay. Journalists are invited
