James Fisher Decommissioning successfully completes the abandonment of two subsea wells in the North Sea for major operator The recently launched SEABASS well plug and abandonment system successfully performed vessel-based operations on an offshore subsea construction vessel SEABASS can provide up to 25% efficiencies against comparable solutions, delivering considerable savings and negating costly rig time SEABASS James Fisher Decommissioning (JF …
I’m writing to you to make you aware of a significant change, and it’s something you may have picked up on over the past few weeks. As of today, our new brand – Decom Mission – is effective and I’m delighted to officially introduce it to you. Rebrands aren’t uncommon in this industry, with many representing an acquisition or a merger. …
Transport sector will be revolutionized by electrification but increase its share of overall emissions Transport has a severe emission challenge, its share of overall emissions grows from 25% today to 30% by 2050 as large part of the transport system will remain fossil fuel dependent Transport of passengers and goods currently accounts for about a quarter of global energy-related CO2 emissions …
Unique Group, global innovators in subsea technologies and engineering, has entered a partnership with Seafloor Systems to acquire EchoBoat-160™ USV, with fully integrated multibeam echosounder (SeaRAY) and sound velocity profiler, which will be available for hire from the Group’s Houston facility from May 2023. This agreement reinforces Unique Group’s commitment to introducing the latest cutting-edge technology to customers and developing …
International subsea rental equipment and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has signed an exclusive rental agreement with France-based i2S, specialists in underwater robotics and imaging solutions. Under the deal, Ashtead Technology will have access to i2S’s Orphie systems, high-specification cameras that can be used by ROV and divers to improve observation in turbid waters. Orphie technology offers the possibility of observing …
Port of Aberdeen today (28 April) announced its commitment to invest £55 million over the next 10 years to become the UK’s first net zero port by 2040. This means being an exemplar and targeting net zero emissions from vessels visiting the port (scope 3), as well as the port’s own operations (scope 1 and 2). Bob Sanguinetti, Chief Executive, …
Global integrated logistics and materials management company ASCO has raised more than £20,000 over the past year to support a range of charities and good causes across the world. In addition to raising vital funds, staff from across the company’s bases in the UK, Norway, Australia, Canada, Senegal and Trinidad and Tobago also volunteered their time to support local projects …
Leading rental solutions provider, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental UK has strengthened its offshore team with the appointment of George Fyfe as Offshore Project Lead. In his role as Offshore Project Lead for Atlas Copco Specialty Rental UK, George will be supporting the company’s sales team and the wider offshore rental business with ongoing enquiries, quotes, and projects. He brings a …
The Port of Blyth has announced record financial results and several landmark achievements for 2022 at its recent Annual Public Meeting. Overall Group turnover grew to £30.4 million, breaking the record for the second year running. Turnover increased by 19.2% compared to the previous year, whilst group operating profit grew by 72% to £3.7 million. The Port operating business continued …
Well-Safe Solutions has unveiled a D300 saturation diving system aboard the Well-Safe Guardian, making the semi-submersible rig the only one of its type in the North Sea with this capability. The custom-built dive spread, with capacity for up to 15 persons, enables safe access to legacy subsea wellhead and Christmas tree systems from the 1970s onwards which were originally designed for …