Boskalis Subsea Services has been announced as the official sponsor of the Crew Parade at Tall Ships Aberdeen, taking place in the city from 19–22 July 2025. A highlight of the four-day international maritime celebration, the Crew Parade will bring energy and colour to Aberdeen’s streets with vessels and crews arriving from around the world. The event will be an …
08/07/2025
Strategic Move Brings Decom Engineering’s Base to Aberdeen – £2m+ Contracts Secured in Q1
Northern Ireland firm Decom Engineering has relocated its head office to Aberdeen to be closer to key clients and for easier access to the skills market. The specialist cutting technology provider supports the oil, gas, renewables and infrastructure sectors on decommissioning projects and provides inspection, repair and maintenance services, as well as pipe coating removal. The strategic move to Aberdeen …
This event, held in Edinburgh last month, included a session on the ‘Desired Decommissioning Outcomes in the North Sea’ workshop which aimed to identify decommissioning outcomes for Marine Artificial Structures that are desirable for the environment, economy and society. Our CEO, Sam Long, was in attendance and will be updating our members on the discussions had, in this exclusive webinar. 1.00 …
Atlas Copco Rental has promoted Geoff Careless to the role of business line manager for the UK and Ireland, a strategic appointment which reflects the organisation’s continued focus on growth and operational excellence. In his new role, Geoff will spearhead Atlas Copco Rental’s activities across the UK and Ireland, with responsibility for all core business functions including operations, sales, and …
Boskalis Subsea Services recently welcomed the UK Minister for Energy, Michael Shanks, to its Westhill headquarters to engage in key discussions around the future of the energy sector in Aberdeen and across the North Sea. During the visit, Managing Director Stuart Cameron outlined the importance of making the energy industry more attractive to young people considering their career options. Highlighting …
Dräger, a global leader in the field of safety technology headquartered in Blyth in North East England, has appointed Andy Jones as its first-ever Rental and Safety Services (RSS) Business Specialist for the UK and Ireland. Andy brings a wealth of experience in sales, compliance and safety-focused solutions to the newly created role, which is designed to lead the growth …
Subsea technology specialist, Decom Engineering, has developed and deployed a groundbreaking ultra-light Chopsaw which is transforming how contractors approach challenging subsea cutting operations. The C1-16UL represents the most significant advancement in Aberdeen-based Decom’s highly respected Chopsaw range, specifically engineered to handle the demanding task of cutting flexible risers and mooring chains under tension, Riser Turret Moorings and Deepwater Tensioned Moorings. …
Ashtead Technology, a leading provider of subsea technology solutions to the global offshore energy sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy King as QHSE Director. Andy will oversee the group’s QHSE strategy, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, quality and operational excellence across all international operations. With a wealth of experience in QHSE leadership, Andy has most …
Control Cutter, the global conductor recovery and subsea cutting organisation, has announced the appointment of Bernt Arne Breistein as Chief Executive Officer, marking the next chapter in the company’s growth and global expansion. The leadership change marks a strategic evolution for the company as it enters a new growth and scaling phase. Outgoing CEO Lukas David will transition into the role …
Earlier this week, the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, announced investment of up to £24million by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in Kishorn Port’s £42.2m Phase 1a expansion project. This funding is key to delivering the development, which will enable Kishorn to play a pivotal role in the delivery of offshore wind projects in Scotland and elsewhere. The project includes …