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 …
Ardersier, the Highland port used for construction of oil and gas platforms in the 70s and 80s, has landed a £300m private equity deal for its redevelopment into the offshore wind and decommissioning sectors. The former McDermott yard is receiving the strategic investment from US private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners as it transforms into a “major energy transition facility”. …
New research centre combines deep industrial expertise with test capabilities to enable the upscale of hydrogen. DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has opened its new Technology Centre on Groningen’s Zernike campus, a vibrant ecosystem of education, business and research activities. The new, sustainable facility is equipped with the latest testing equipment to support DNV’s research into the decarbonization …
The opportunity and resource challenge in Decommissioning Chris Lloyd, Head of Environmental and Decommissioning at ASCO As logistics and materials management experts, ASCO has – for almost 15 years – played a critical role in the UKCS decommissioning marketplace. Providing a fully integrated logistics and materials management service across every stage of the decommissioning cycle, including our environmental services offering, …