Bay of Plenty beaches can expect a bit of respite tomorrow as wind and sea currents are predicted to move oil from the Rena down the coast, … (stuff) [mappress] Source: stuff, October 13 , 2011;
The Netherlands is known worldwide for its maritime expertise, advanced technology and innovative shipyards. Europort 2011 (8 till 11 November) is the place where this expertise, technology and innovation comes together. Innovative developments in ‘Advanced Technology’ in the various Dutch maritime
Aurora ROV Systems Ltd. of Lower Sackville has scored a $475,474 contract to supply a pair of remotely operated mini-subs to the Canadian… (thechronicleherald) [mappress] Source: thechronicleherald, October 13 , 2011;
Oil and gas pipe measurement specialist Optical Metrology Services (OMS) Ltd has successfully completed a series of pipe measurement surveys… SubseaUK [mappress] Source: SubseaUK, October 13 , 2011;
EdgeTech and affiliate ORE Offshore have recently added another 7,500 sq/ft of manufacturing and office space to their Massachusetts facility. The manufacturer of side scan sonars, sub-bottom profilers, bathymetry systems, acoustic releases, USBL systems and other specialized underwater acoustic sol
A comprehensive two-day underwater examination conducted by Transocean and the US Coast Guard (USCG) on October 4th and 5th confirmed that there are no hydrocarbons leaking from of the sunken Deepwater Horizon or the riser, the pipe that linked the rig to the well head before the Macondo accident la
Australia’s Minister for Defense Stephen Smith and Minister for Defense Materiel Jason Clare have announced that the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will lease the subsea operations vessel Windermere from Hallin Marine, a Superior Energy Services company, to reinforce the RAN’s amphibious capability dur
Intervale Capital an energy-focused middle-market private equity firm, announces the promotion of Erich Horsley to Partner. In his new role, Erich will be actively involved in deal sourcing and execution, portfolio company oversight and interaction with the firm’s limited partners. He will also join
McDermott International, Inc. announced that one of its subsidiaries has signed a partnership agreement with Eng. Khalid S. Al Shoaibi, of the Shoaibi Group, to form McDermott Arabia Engineering, a company specializing in engineering and consulting services to the offshore oil and gas industry in Sa
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) hosted a visit by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, marking his first visit to the Cape-based non-profit ocean research, engineering, and education organization. “The Institution is honored to host the governor,” said WHOI President and Director Susan
Proserv Group AS and Galathea Group Inc. have combined to form Proserv Group Inc. . The debt of the merged companies was refinanced at the time of the combination. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, Proserv is a global oilfield products and services company focused on the growing offshore and subs
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) announces that it has opened an office outside Rio de Janeiro to better serve its customers operating in the growing Brazilian market. The new office is a continuation of Forum’s strategy to broaden its global footprint and to improve its ability to respond to custome
Seismic operator Dolphin Geophysical renews the charter party regarding the seismic vessel “Polar Explorer” with 12 months, starting from January 2012. The vessel is a 2D/ice vessel from 1998, rebuilt in 2004. “The agreement ensures continued high employment and good balance for our fleet, substanti
Schilling Robotics, LLC, experts in subsea systems, announced the order for two (2) 150hp, 3,000m rated HD™ ROV systems from GMB USA, Inc. for delivery to the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy. One system will be delivered for their Amphibious Submarine Rescue vessel and the second for their Auxiliary To
