Having worked extensively with CPT testing on rental equipment for the past 6 years, MMT announces ownership of a Neptune 5000 CPT. By owning a CPT, MMT has increased its availability of a geotechnical survey spread. The Neptune 5000 CPT is a heavy duty CPT that allows up to 20m in push depth. This
A PhD student’s innovative design for a robotic fish that could aid underwater exploration has earned him the chance to showcase his idea to industry experts around the world. Plymouth University Marine and Engineering researcher, Daniel Roper, has devised a new method to make robotic fish more effi
In the 1st Indonesian International Bid Round 2011, Eni, as part of a consortium including Niko Resources Ltd., Black Platinum Energy Ltd, Statoil ASA and GDF SUEZ has been awarded the North Ganal Block, located offshore East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Eni will be the operator of the new PSC (Production
UTEC Survey, one of the world’s largest independent survey companies, is continuing its global expansion with the opening of its Brazil … (SubseaUK) [mappress] Source: SubseaUK, October 04 , 2011;
Neptune Marine Services Ltd notes that effective from yesterday, that due to an increased workload in his private commitments, Mr Geoff Newman has announced his retirement from the board of Neptune. Neptune’s Chairman Mr Ross Kennan stated, “We are all very grateful for Geoff’s contribution to Neptu
Saudi authorities have launched a special operation to salvage the wreckage of a sunken ship destroyed during World War 1 by Italian … (thenews) [mappress] Source: thenews, October 04 , 2011;
Turkey’s exploration vessel, the Piri Reis, will continue its seismic research efforts off southern Cyprus, a Turkish official said Monday, … (Hurriyet Daily News) [mappress] Source: Hurriyet Daily News, October 04 , 2011;
The National Energy Authority of Iceland (NEA), has , announced the second Licensing Round for hydrocarbon exploration and production licences on the Icelandic Continental Shelf. The offer will be open from October 3, 2011 until April 2, 2011. The blocks on offer in the Second Licensing Round are lo
Halliburton announced that it has completed the acquisition of Multi-Chem Group LLC. Initially announced in September, the acquisition further strengthens Halliburton’s total offering while improving its competitiveness in a rapidly expanding global business. Multi-Chem is the fourth-largest provide
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that the Department of the Interior has met a U.S. District Court of Alaska deadline to file the Record of Decision (ROD) regarding a 2008 federal oil and natural gas lease sale in the Chukchi Sea offshore Alaska. Today’s decision affirms the sa
ULSTEIN delivers the seismic research vessel Oceanic Sirius to Eidesvik and CGGVeritas on 3 October. Oceanic Sirius is designed and built in accordance with strict environmental standards and equipped with state-of-the-art technology for advanced seismic research operations. She is owned by a joint
It might look like a flying saucer, but the metal disk sitting in the water could prove to be a step forward in protecting the environment as well as civilian or military assets under the sea. The small craft, known as an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), is used to carry specialised sonar equipm
Fugro has entered into a LOI to acquire the Ocean Bottom Nodes business of SeaBird Exploration PLC. Under the LOI Fugro will acquire SeaBird Technologies AS and Seabed Navigation Co Ltd which collectively hold all of SeaBird’s rights and assets related to the Ocean Bottom Node (“OBN”) business. The
AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has been awarded a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for GDF SUEZ E&P UK Ltd’s Cygnus gas field development, one of the most significant undeveloped gas fields in the North Sea. The contract includes work on the ‘option t
