Antarctica’s Ross Sea is no place for swimming. Covered in ice in its southern half, the frozen bay’s summer temperatures hover just enough… USA TODAY [mappress] Source: usatoday ,May 09, 2011;
Leading international oilfield services company Expro has once again received an award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in recognition of its safety record. Expro has been commended in the Oil & Gas Industry Sector of the annual 2011 RoSPA safety awards; making it the seventh y
* The Company has set up an Offshore Business Division in Scotland to manage the development of its significant offshore wind project pipeline, estimated at close to 12,000 megawatts around the world IBERDROLA has always endeavoured to lead the way in innovation, spearheading the development of envi
Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation announces that it has signed a Specific Agreement with Brazilian international energy company Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (“PETROBRAS”) on April 25th 2011 to commence a Feasibility study on Flexible pipe for practical oil production in pre-salt area. JOGME
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc., a leading wave energy technology company,announces the commencement of ocean trials of the first of its… (oceanpowertechnologies) [mappress] Source: oceanpowertechnologies, May 09, 2011
Hydratight has gained the “Verify” supplier standard set by First Point Assessment Limited (FPAL). The FPAL rating is a first-stop competency mark which proves to potential customers that Hydratight has achieved identifiable standards in its industry, obviating the need for potential customers to un
On Monday the 3rd of May the doors opened for GeoHab 2011 which was held in Espoo in the Helsinki metropolitan area. MMT attended as Silver Sponsors at the three-day conference and gave an oral presentation. Duncan Mallace, Managing Director at NetSurvey Ltd and IVS 3D(UK) did also attend as a Silve
“There are two fundamental drivers behind the decision to collaborate,” says Kjell Eriksson, Director of the Energy Programme in DNV Research and Innovation, “The electrification of both conventional and subsea oil and gas installations, and the growth in offshore wind energy. Both drivers will requ
A Chinese-backed Australian mining company has revealed plans to explore for oil in the seabed off the Abel Tasman National Park coastline… (stuff) [mappress] Source: stuff ,May 06, 2011;
Robots have already been deployed to check on survivors and structural damage following the March 11 earthquake in Japan. Recently, robots… (smartplanet) [mappress] Source: smartplanet ,May 06, 2011;
In a few months, a team of Irish and British scientists will boldly go where no man has gone before – to the depths of the Atlantic ocean… (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes ,May 06, 2011;
Aker Solutions’ operating revenues in the first quarter of 2011 were NOK 12 billion, and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation amounted to NOK 1.8 billion, including profit from asset sales and non-recurring items. “The streamlining of our business is nearly complete, and Kvae
CARIS, the world’s leading marine GIS organization, has released a 64-bit version of its comprehensive hydrographic processing software HIPS and SIPS. HIPS and SIPS 7.1 with 64-bit support will provide users who have access to a 64-bit computer the ability to handle large multibeam sonar datasets ev
BMT Scientific Marine Services (BMT) has patented a strain measurement system and unique attachment scheme that can be integrated into the insulation and anti-corrosion layers on ultra deep water Steel Catenary Risers (SCRs). This technology was developed because production SCRs typically have thick
