OceanWorks International and Harris Corporation have signed a strategic alliance agreement to jointly pursue opportunities related to cabled ocean observing, subsea networking, and subsea power distribution equipment and services. OceanWorks and Harris CapRock Communications have developed a modular
Technip was awarded by Statoil a contract, worth approximately €55 million, for the Vigdis NE field development located in the Norwegian Sea at a water depth of 220 – 310 meters. This contract covers: * welding and installation of flowlines*, including a 1.5 kilometer pipe-in-pipe production flowlin
Ship thrusters designed and manufactured on Teesside, which help vessels manoeuvre and hold position, are to play a key role in a major ocea… (nebusiness) [mappress] Source: nebusiness, May 04, 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
After a turbulent period the Noordhoek Group is in the concluding stage of a relaunch. By attracting external capital the company is to proceed to operate at the same location in Zierikzee, while the vast majority of the quality staff will be able to join the company. The investment company Value En
Nautilus Minerals is taking another step forward in the construction of its seafloor production system, proceeding with an order for the Subsea Slurry Lift Pump (SSLP). The SSLP will pump high grade slurry from the bottom of the riser, at Nautilus’ proposed Solwara 1 project in the Bismarck Sea of P
SeaBird Exploration Limited provides an update regarding its business activities as set out below: Aquila Explorer has commenced a short 4D survey in Australia for an oil major and will then commence a multi client survey for one month until mid to end June. SeaBird has also received a Letter of Awa
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;
Eiliv Gjesdal has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Kvaerner. Gjesdal is following the appointment of Jan Arve Haugan as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Gjesdal joined Aker Solutions in 2002 and has extensive experience from finance functions in Aker Solutions as well as a
Guido Perla & Associates (GPA) has announced that the keel laying recently took place at Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) for the Alaska… (motorship) [mappress] Source: motorship ,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
