Britain’s booming subsea industry, dominated by companies based in North-east Scotland, has witnessed a 40 per cent growth in revenues to £5… [mappress] Source: business, Feb 10, 2011;
Following the success of the shallow-water real-time imaging sonar, Gemini 720i, Tritech has launched a deep-rated version of the popular sonar, Gemini 720id. Available now in 300m and 4000m versions, Gemini is a forward-looking sonar which utilises an array of transducers to provide a 120º field of
Divers of the Search and Rescue Center of the Ukrainian Navy have started active preparations to support the sea trials of the Zaporizhia submarine… [mappress] Source: kyivpost, Feb 9, 2011;
Cameron reported net income of $164.6 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2010, compared with net income in the prior year’s fourth quarter of $97.3 million, or $0.41 per diluted share. The fourth quarter 2010 results include after-tax charges of $6.2 million, or
RBG is spending £3 million to improve its offshore diving fleet. The Aberdeen company, which provides fabric maintenance and construction support for the energy industry, is adding two 15 metre crafts and two 8.5 metre support vehicles. Each will include dedicated launch and recovery systems plus ma
The Underwater Centre has chosen the Subsea 2011 Conference and Exhibition this week to announce a new course it’s introduced to the training programme. Following direct UK diving industry feedback, the leading subsea training facility in Fort William has developed a ‘New Construction Career’ commer
OceanWorks welcomes Lisa Medeiros to our team in the position of Business Development Manager. Acting as Business Development Manager for the offshore oil and gas industry, Lisa’s primary function will be to expand OceanWorks’ penetration of the offshore oil and gas market by raising awareness of th
OceanWorks is pleased to announce that they have signed a formal teaming agreement with The Underwater Center Fremantle (TUCF) and Ocean Technix, both located in Western Australia, to provide submarine rescue and atmospheric diving related equipment and services to both the Royal Australian Navy and
CSL, the Aberdeen-headquartered project management and engineering company is pleased to announce that Charlie Hughes is joining the company in the new role of Projects Manager. Charlie has a strong background in Pre-Commissioning and Project Management from his recent career in Acergy that will rei
ABB has awarded Aker Solutions’ wholly-owned subsidiary Aker Marine Contractors the contract to install its subsea power cable for the Goliat field in the Barents Sea. Aker Marine Contractors will install the cable utilising its new-build subsea installation and construction vessel, AMC Connector. S
The world’s biggest submarine pipeline plough, PL3, arrived in the Baltic Sea on the deck of mother ship Far Samson. The subsea plough will be used to entrench the Nord Stream Pipeline in Swedish and Danish waters. Lowering of the pipeline below seabed level using PL3 ensures that the pipeline will
The Penspen Group announced the appointment of new Offshore Recruitment Manager Terry Mienie, based in Aberdeen. Terry, previously of Granger Reis, has been appointed to identify and attract new employees of all levels, in particular to Penspen’s Offshore Business Stream including Andrew Palmer & As
“Thanks to the dynamism and exceptional dedication of the Women and Men who work at BOURBON, activity grew in 2010 despite still difficult market conditions and administrative problems in Brazil which are now resolved. Greater demands from clients in terms of safety, reliability of operations, crew
The owners of a General Cargo vessel consulted FN Diving regarding heavy vibrations of the propeller. FN team attended the vessel for an underwater inspection while offloading in Rotterdam port. The underwater inspection revealed 2 damaged propeller blades due to ice damage on a 5200MM Propeller. In
