Leading classification society ABS is further strengthening its ties to the Korean maritime industry by establishing the ABS Korea Energy Technology Center (KETC) in Busan in early 2012. This is ABS’ first energy center and will focus on applied research to a broad range of current and future techno
The Snohomish Public Utility District is a Northwest leader in evaluating renewable and green energy resources. These resources generate… (DJC) [mappress] Source: DJC, October 28 , 2011;
National Central University researchers have discovered that the many mud diapirs, or “mud volcanoes,” located on the seabed off Taiwan’s so… (Taiwan Today) [mappress] Source: Taiwan Today, October 28 , 2011;
The underwater hull coating Ecospeed offers a TBT-free, copper free, biocide-free and silicone oil free solution for the protection of the underwater hull. The Ecospeed hull protection and performance system is today’s Best Available Technology for reduction of fuel consumption, GHG and other emissi
On Friday, 28 October 2011 the research icebreaker Polarstern sets off on its 28th Antarctic expedition. Over 200 scientists and technicians from research institutions in 14 countries will take part in the five expedition legs. They will examine a wide variety of topics: oceanography and marine chem
SMD and Blade Offshore Services (BOS) announce the signature of Heads of Terms for a joint venture. Under the joint venture, expected to be called SMD-BORD, SMD will design and manufacture subsea remote drilling solutions for the marine renewable industry, offering a cost effective alternative to mo
Nord Stream can confirm it has agreed repricing arrangements with its relationship banks for the 3.9 billion euro Phase I project finance facilities. Nord Stream undertook this exercise in order to bring Phase I pricing into line with the pricing it achieved for the 2.5 billion euros raised for the
A team of astronauts and scientists who are living and working on the ocean floor as part of a simulated trip to an asteroid are nearing the… (Space) [mappress] Source: Space, October 26 , 2011;
FMC Technologies, Inc. reported third quarter 2011 revenue of $1.3 billion, up 34 percent from the prior-year quarter. Diluted earnings per share were $0.50 compared to $0.33 in the prior-year quarter. Total inbound orders of $1.3 billion included $731 million in subsea systems orders. Backlog for t
Hess Corporation announced that they will proceed with the development of Tubular Bells, a deepwater oil and gas project operated by Hess in the Gulf of Mexico. Discovered in 2003, Tubular Bells is located approximately 135 miles southeast of New Orleans in the Mississippi Canyon area. The field lie
Figures published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) reveal that globally there was a reduction in offshore diving… SubseaUK [mappress] Source: SubseaUK, October 25 , 2011;
Kongsberg Maritime Ltd, the UK subsidiary of global marine technology company Kongsberg Maritime, has been awarded a contract with leading wave energy technology provider Aquamarine Power to carry out underwater noise assessments relating to its Oyster wave energy device. The Oyster device has been
Leading chemical company BASF recently appointed subsea experts Jee for staff training. A fast-track, workshop style course was commissioned in order to get new BASF starters up to speed in the oil and gas industry. Jee is well-known for their high-quality courses which teach engineers the technical
A summer research expedition organized by scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has led to the identification of gigantic amoebas at one of the deepest locations on Earth. During a July 2011 voyage to the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench, the deepest region on the planet, S
