Statnett and National Grid have signed an agreement to confirm their plans to develop an electricity interconnector between Norway and the UK with a goal to have it operational by 2020. The North Sea Network (NSN) project is a key to further development of the North-European power grid, and of high
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) celebrates this year’s World Hydrography Day on 21st June 2012. The theme for 2012 is “International Hydrographic Cooperation – supporting safe navigation”. International cooperation lies at the heart of the IHO. The Organization draws its expertise
ULSTEIN® delivered the high-tech seismic research vessel Polarcus Adira to marine geophysical company Polarcus. The vessel of the SX134 design is vessel number eight in Polarcus’ fleet of modern and advanced seismic vessels, all designed by ULSTEIN. “ULSTEIN set the standard with the punctual delive
Lansdowne Oil & Gas plc, the AIM listed oil and gas exploration company, received the announcement today of the technical update by Providence Resources plc (“Providence”) on the successful Barryroe appraisal well 48/24-10z in the North Celtic Sea. Lansdowne has a 20% interest in the Barryroe projec
Barnstaple and Aberdeen based engineering firm J+S enjoyed a successful launch of their latest addition to their marine renewable energy product portfolio at AllEnergyUK in Aberdeen last May. The J+S Mooring Verification System (MVS) is an extension of the subsea range of products developed specific
A pair of maritime archaeologists with the Wisconsin Historical Society started a dive beneath the water of Lake Michigan to begin survey and cataloguing the wrecks of two of Davidson’s most famous wooden ships. Tamara Thomsen and Keith Meverden will survey the Australasia and the Adriatic vessels.
As part of the development of the jackets business towards operational excellence, Nina Udnes Tronstad steps down from her position as Executive Vice President for the Jackets business area and President of Kvaerner Verdal A/S. Senior Vice President Sverre Myklebust will as of today act in both posi
Gassco AS has received consent to carry out modifications on the Ekofisk-Emden gas pipeline in connection with the phase-out of the B-11 compressor facility. Based on studies carried out by Gassco, a decision has been made to route the gas pipeline from Ekofisk to Emden (Norpipe) outside the B-11 co
To support its growth and finance its investment program for new vessels, BOURBON announces the establishment of new financing for a total of 420 million euros. The financing takes the form of a new Club Deal for a total of 240 million euros with a syndicate of 8 French banks on one hand and on [&he
Britt Mjellem has today informed the Chairman that she is resigning as Board member of DOF ASA. Britt Mjellem resigns at her own request, given that she will assume a leading position in a competing company. The company thanks Britt for her efforts and contributions as a Board member for several yea
According to the TeleGeography, TSTT, a majority state-owned telecoms provider, announced that that they will install an independent submarine fibre-optic cable to improve inter-island connectivity and broadband services between the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Additionally the company annou
Statoil was the high bidder on 26 leases in the first lease sale in the Central Gulf of Mexico since March of 2010. With the addition, Statoil will control more than 350 leases in the Gulf of Mexico, further securing its significant leaseholder position “We are very pleased with today’s outcome,” sa
Coastline Surveys announces the appointment of Andrew Johnson as Hydrographic Services Division Manager. Andy has amassed a wealth of experience during his professional 25 year career in the marine industry worldwide. Andy has particular talents and enthusiasm in team building, business development
Nautilus Minerals Inc. announces that the Independent State of Papua New Guinea has issued a Notice of Arbitration in relation to the dispute which has arisen under the Agreement between the parties dated 29 March 2011. Following the initiation of the dispute resolution process by the Company on Jun
