With its ability to detect ocean events ranging from sewage spills to harmful algal blooms, MBARI’s Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) has immense potential for monitoring ocean water quality. Until recently, however, only a limited number of these instruments have been available. With the recent
David Hicks has been appointed by EMGS to take over the role of President of the EMGS North South America business unit. He will be based in Houston, Texas and report to CEO Roar Bekker. David has an extensive background in the oil and gas industry. After receiving his MSc at the University of South
Leading marine data solution provider SeaZone has recently been part of an audit by BSI Management Systems (UK). The Quality Management System (QMS) adhered to by SeaZone has been certified as compliant with the requirements of the international standard ISO 9001:2008 by BSI Management Systems (UK).
Port Hedland is a key export location for Australian iron ore exports. BHP Billiton is undertaking development of a 100-million-tonne-a-year outer harbour expansion at the port. GHD, a global engineering and environmental services firm, commissioned the system in order to provide marine water qualit
Gardline Geosciences Limited announces that it has signed a contract with Red7Marine for the long term charter of the 91 m, DP2 vessel DP Reel. The addition of the DP Reel increases Gardline’s geotechnical fleet to 7 units, of which 3 are based in European waters. This vessel will undertake borehole
Providence Resources P.l.c., the Irish oil and gas exploration and production company, whose shares are quoted in London (AIM) and Dublin (ESM), provides a technical update on the Barryroe oil discovery in the North Celtic Sea Basin, offshore Ireland. Providence (80%) operates Barryroe on behalf of
CGGVeritas announced its non-audited first quarter 2012 consolidated results. All comparisons are made on a year-on-year basis unless stated otherwise. Effective January 1, 2012, CGGVeritas changed the presentation currency of its consolidated financial statements from the euro to the U.S. dollar to
Umeco will be exhibiting its Structural materials and Tooling prepreg technologies for the renewable energy market on Stand F89 at the 2012 All-Energy show in the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre – Bridge of Don, Aberdeen on the 23 and 24 May. The stand will feature a 1/72 scale model of th
Greene’s Energy Group (GEG), a leading provider of integrated testing, rentals and specialty services, has promoted Carlos Chagas de Oliveira, Jr., (“Carlos Junior”) to General Manager – Brazil, GEG Chief Executive Officer Bob Vilyus announced. Based in Macaé, Junior previously served as GEG’s Senio
Revenues continue to rise in the first quarter of 2012 in a market showing significant improvement; 18.0% rise compared with the 1st quarter of 2011 and +1.8% rise compared with the 4th quarter of 2011. “BOURBON is reaping the benefits of a booming market in the offshore oil & gas marine services, e
Statoil ASA, together with partners Eni Norge AS and Petoro AS, has established a plan for further exploration drilling in the Skrugard area. The exploration campaign will comprise four new prospects and is scheduled to commence late 2012. The objective is to follow up on the Skrugard and Havis disc
Oceaneering International, Inc. announced that Roderick A. Larson has agreed to join Oceaneering as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. His employment is anticipated to commence no later than the end of May 2012. Mr. Larson will have worldwide responsibility for all of Oceaneering’s o
YSI, a Xylem company, has launched a new range of ‘EXO’ water quality monitoring sondes that will radically improve the simplicity, reliability and versatility of monitoring activities in groundwater, surface water and marine applications. Designed for both hand-held or remote monitoring work and bu
Yesterday, at a hearing of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. questioned the Department of Interior’s Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Tommy Beaudreau about the Administration’s decision to allow new seismic testing for oil exploration off the A
