Viper Subsea announces that they have been assessed and recognised as an ‘Investors in People’ company. “Being awarded the Investors in People accreditation is a great achievement – it demonstrates that we are working with, developing and harnessing the skills of our staff.” says Viper Subsea. Some
A team of archaeological specialists is carrying out investigations in the Yangtzehaven. They hope to find traces of human habitation there from 12,000 years ago. The current Yangtzehaven will become the entrance for shipping to Maasvlakte 2. At the end of 2012, the Yangtzehaven will therefore be du
SEAS-NVE invites tenders for placement and protection on the seabed of a 12 kV submarine cable to Agersø and Omø. Total offshore trace length is approx. 6,000 metres. At depths up to 8 metres, at a distance of approx. 2,500 yards approx. 1 metre depth using a backhoe for the laying of the cable. [&h
EMGS is holding a 3D EM Industry Forum in London on 16 and 17 November. The event is for decision exploration executives and key technical personnel, and will give participants an understanding of the principles of 3D EM, best practices and 3D EM applications throughout the E&P workflow. The Forum c
There’s a chance to find out more about the potential for harnessing tidal energy in Manx waters next week… (manxradio) [mappress] Source: manxradio, October 07 , 2011;
The police are going to Visund today, and have started investigations after a 48-year-old man was reported missing from the Visund platform on Thursday. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre has finished its search, but Statoil is continuing to look for the missing man using helicopters and boats. A
University of Dallas scientists have found a way to fashion carbon nanotubes, the same material used to improve and , into an invisibility… (cio) [mappress] Source: cio, October 07 , 2011;
Aberdeen-based Hydrasun Ltd, a leading specialist provider of integrated fluid transfer, power and control solutions, announces that it has won the Northern Star Business Award for Achievement in International Business. The award, which is in recognition of the company that has been the most success
Production on the Grane field in the North Sea has been temporarily reduced. In connection with start-up after a scheduled maintenance and modification stop, a problem occurred on the injection compressor which is crucial to maintaining full production. The platform’s oil output is presently limited
The Research Vessel Savannah carries scientists on research cruises from Cape Hatteras to islands off the coast of Venezuela. On Saturday, October 15, it will be at its home dock at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and open for tours from noon to 4 p.m. as part of Skidaway Marine Science Day.
Duarte Marine leading provider of boating equipment that makes boating safer and more fun, announced the debut of The Mooring Mate, a patented device allowing single-handed mooring from the safety of your cockpit. Duarte Marine is debuting the Mooring Mate while at the 2011 Annapolis Sailboat Show.
The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources is not focusing on oil extraction now. Instead, it is focusing on mining projects involving … Avinesh Gopal (fijitimes) [mappress] Source: fijitimes, October 07 , 2011;
Bluefin Robotics, a leader in the design and manufacturing of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) announced this week that the company will be offering in-water demonstration of the Bluefin-21 AUV at the RESON User Conference to be held 31 October to 3 November at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on
The Reykjanes Ridge, the part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that rises up to the ocean surface to the southwest of Iceland, has been hit by … By Mark Dunphy (irishweatheronline) [mappress] Source: irishweatheronline, October 07 , 2011;
