Reef Relief, a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving and protecting the coral reef ecosystem, has repeatedly stated publicly that they were opposed to anything that would damage the reef or the benthic communities that support it. The organization has also stated that it is restri
World leader for naval defence, DCNS has turned its knowledge of the sea and its unique experience of new technologies into an advantage to position itself on the renewable energy market. An ambitious plan that is already well on its way to being implemented. Energie de la houle – partenariat entre
With the Subsea Industry set to double its annual size from $30bn to $60bn in the next 5 years, the industry requires a robust & systematic subsea integrity management strategy. Developments within the subsea arena are moving rapidly: the SURF market will double to $30-$40bn, annually in the next 5
Mermaid Maritime Public Company Limited announces that Subtech Qatar Diving & Marine Services LLC has recently been awarded several subsea contracts with a combined estimated value of USD 40 million with most of these contracts scheduled to be completed this calendar year. The scope of services in t
Earthquakes may play a larger role in triggering the release of greenhouse gases, like for instance methane, than previously believed. In a study, which was published online in Nature Geoscience on July 28th, an international team of scientists investigated the aftermath of a magnitude 8.1 earthquak
A new Joint Industry Project (JIP) has been launched to help improve the accuracy of wind tunnel measurements and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) calculations. The Wind Load JIP aims to address the lack of symbiosis which exists between the two and develop a standard set of guidelines to support
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announces the receipt of $852,511 from the Australian Government for the completion of Milestone 2 of the Perth Wave Energy Project. Milestone 2 involved the completion of the detailed design and approvals for the Perth Wave Energy Project. This is
Sustainable economic growth that is sensitive to the environment is at the centre of draft management plans that will form the future National Marine Plan. A joint marine consultation has been launched today that will help decide how Scotland’s seas are managed in the future. The joint consultation
ION Geophysical Corporation announced that it has established a GX Technology (GXT) seismic data processing center in Perth, to serve the needs of oil & gas companies in Australia and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The new center is staffed with experienced geoscience professionals with regiona
A special meeting of the Isle of Wight Council cabinet to discuss the approval of Isle of Wight tidal energy project will be held on Thursday. Preparatory works, which include site surveys, environmental impact assessments and drawing up engineering and design specifications for the Solent Ocean Ene
DONG Energy has announced the results from two exploration wells that were drilled in the West of Shetlands at the end of 2012 and early 2013. After initial analysis, the Cragganmore exploration well is confirmed as a gas discovery and the Glenrothes well has been plugged and abandoned. The next sta
Enegi, the independent Oil and Gas Company with a portfolio of assets located in the UK North Sea, Newfoundland Canada, Ireland, and Jordan provides update on the Fyne Oil field project. Enegi, along with its Joint Venture partner ABTechnology (“ABT”), agreed with Antrim Resources (N.I.) (“Antrim”)
GL Noble Denton has issued three new Technical Guidelines for assessing and approving energy industry marine operations. These set the standard to which the independent technical advisor will conduct its Marine Warranty Survey and Marine Consultancy services globally, ensuring that clients are provi
Due to a demand from the industry, National Hyperbaric Centre is now developing a team of experienced Dive Supervisors to assist with the Client projects on a global basis. The team will be made up of Dive Supervisors with a combination of air, mixed gas and saturation experience as well as Client R
