Aberdeen’s ROVOP and Boskalis announce global partnership
Aberdeen-headquartered subsea firm ROVOP and offshore contractor Boskalis Subsea Services have announced a global partnership agreement.
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Subsea UK leads industry delegation to press Westminster for support
Industry body Subsea UK is leading a delegation of high profile subsea leaders from companies across the country’s supply chain to Westminster on Wednesday to urge MPs to do all they can to protect the £9billion subsea industry.
Group selling sector’s talents
The UK subsea sector's credentials are being trumpeted during this week's high-profile Scottish deputation to Brazil.
Diving centre’s training cash boost
A Highland subsea diver training facility has received a £130,000 grant to train commercial divers.
£111billion worth of projects in North Sea
Projects worth £111billion are currently being proposed for development are or are under development in the UK and Norway North Sea, according to a report issued at Offshore Europe today.
UK companies to the fore at Australian energy exhibition
The Australasian Oil & Gas exhibition and conference opens today in Perth.
Ex-CBI chief hails UK subsea sector
SUBSEA UK has named the finalists for its 2011 British subsea industry awards.
New review of subsea sector
INDUSTRY body Subsea UK is encouraging businesses operating in subsea oil and gas, oceanology and marine renewables to participate in new research into the sector.
Skill shortages could still hold back growth in subsea sector
British subsea companies are reporting strong growth prospects for the next five years but also signs that skill shortages could constrain that growth.
Subsea sector’s future under the spotlight
Oil & Gas UK and Subsea UK are expecting up to 100 delegates at their forthcoming seminar focused on securing a safe and sustainable future for the subsea industry.
Academic research appointment by NSRI
THE National Subsea Research Institute (NSRI) has appointed Richard Neilson as academic research director.
Industry bodies team up
Two of the UK's leading oil&gas industry bodies have joined forces to develop a new training programme aimed at expanding the nation's subsea skills and expertise.
Subsea UK sets target of doubling export volume
The champion organisation for Britain's subsea oil and gas sector said yesterday it was aiming to more than double international exports to around £6.4billion within the next five years.
Dominion Gas lands company award
MORE than 700 people attended the Subsea Business Awards 2010 held last night at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Slump has hit confidence in subsea sector
THE economic downturn has shaken confidence in Britain's subsea sector, according to a new study.
Subsea-sector showcase first for Leuchars event
VISITORS to the Leuchars Airshow in Fife this weekend can learn all about training to be a pilot of a different kind, thanks to the Underwater Centre at Fort William.
Subsea industry hoping for government commitment
THE UK's new energy minister, Lord Hunt, will address the country's subsea industry at an event in the House of Commons tomorrow.
Subsea sector not immune to triple whammy of negatives
Just because of healthy backlogs for 2009 and 2010, the subsea sector is not immune to the triple whammy of recession, the financial crisis and the current oil-price slump.
Group seeking partners for Aberdeen show
NOF Energy is seeking exhibition partners for an industry showcase in the Granite City next month.
Training demand rockets
DEMAND for training in remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs) has rocketed in the last 12 months, according to a Scottish commercial dive centre.
Hundreds expected to attend subsea sector breakfast
More than 300 people are expected to attend Oil and Gas UK's next breakfast briefing in Aberdeen.
Framo in the frame for silver jubilee
NORWEGIAN subsea engineering firm Framo Engineering, whose enhanced recovery systems are in use worldwide, is celebrating 25 years in business.
Bid to encourage pupil scientists
AN OIL and gas leader wants to fuel the imagination of young people studying science by highlighting opportunities for them in the industry.
Expro growing Norway presence
UK-BASED international oilfield service company Expro has more than 14 years' experience of operating in the Norwegian sector.