Following an August board decision Kongsberg announces that Great Yarmouth, U.K. based GeoAcoustics will officially change its name to Kongsberg Geoacoustics Pte on January 03, 2012 and that its Singapore based Asia Pacific sales & support hub will change to Kongsberg Geoacoustics Pte Ltd. These nam
British experts in the first ever expedition to explore and take samples from the “Dragon Vent” in the south-west Indian Ocean have found a remarkable array of creatures, some of them new to science. Dr. Jon Copley, a marine biologist at the University of Southampton who guided the exploration of th
China’s manned submersible Jiaolong, which reached 5,188 meters below the sea during its deepest dive in the Pacific Ocean this year, will… (philstar) [mappress] Source: philstar , December 27, 2011
There are nearly 25,000 hazardous underwater objects containing solid radioactive waste in Russia, an emergencies ministry official said… (ria) [mappress] Source: ria , December 26, 2011; Image: allianz
A joint law enforcement agreement on the protection of underwater cultural heritage was reached by State authorities in early December… (peopledaily) [mappress] Source: peopledaily , December 26, 2011; Image: unesco
Hydratight has formed a strategic partnership with one of the world’s leading commercial diver training schools. Hydratight and the UK-based Professional Diving Academy will collaborate on specialist courses aimed at improving both subsea joint integrity and skills, as well as diver safety. The part
There is currently no hull coating available which will not foul. The only way to remove this fouling is by cleaning it off. Like it or not, ship hull cleaning is an essential part of operating a vessel or a fleet efficiently and economically. Any level of fouling, including biofilm or slime, carrie
Aberdeen-based subsea engineering experts Jee Ltd announces that it has been shortlisted for The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade. “I am very proud that we have got to this stage for this prestigious award,” said Trevor Jee, Managing Director. “British engineering is second to no
NOAA is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement describing how offshore oil and gas activities in the U.S. Beaufort… NOAA [mappress] Subsea World News Staff , December 23, 2011
You’ve heard of neighborhood zoning. Now there’s a move afoot to zone the ocean. by Tom Banse (npr) [mappress] Source: npr , December 22, 2011
Sri Lanka is working together with Japan and China to study oceanographic conditions and climate in the Indian Ocean, states the head of the Island’s Marine Resources Agency. “We have established collaboration with Japan” stated Hiran Jayewardene, director of Sri Lanka’s National Aquatic Research Ag
Viking Moorings announced the appointment of Bill Bayliss as Group Chief Executive, heralding a significant restructuring of the company… (Marine Link) [mappress] Source: Marine Link , December 21, 2011; Image: Viking Moorings
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announces that it has formally applied for a Foreshore Licence to continue investigations for a proposed 5MW CETO commercial demonstration project offshore from County Clare, Ireland. Carnegie, through its Irish subsidiary CETO Wave Energy Ireland (
The Penghu Islands off the western coast boast excellent land and sea areas for wind power generation, with generated power able… (chinapost) [mappress] Source: chinapost, December 20, 2011
