Subsea partnership set to give firms £21m boost
A host of companies from across the north and north-east are to benefit from a £21 million investment from a partnership between Scotland and Japan.
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Rovco to use Aberdeen as ‘jumping off point’ for £1m Scottish energy sector expansion
A Bristol-headquartered subsea technology firm is looking to use Aberdeen as the jumping off point for a £1 million expansion into the Scottish energy sector.
Scottish subsea robotics firm’s new man at helm
There is a new boss at the helm of Scottish subsea robotics company Rovop today following a sudden change at the top.
Acteon takes on 177 Proserv workers in purchase of field tech business
Subsea firm Acteon has taken on 177 workers from Proserv amid an acquisition of its field technology services (FTS) business.
Houston’s Helix buys control of Aberdeen subsea tech firm
Houston-headquartered Helix Energy Solutions Group has bought a majority stake in an Aberdeen-based subsea technology and well intervention firm.
Aberdeenshire start-up turning North Sea legacy into opportunity
A fledgling firm in Aberdeenshire hopes to capitalise on a “flourishing” future trade in decommissioned oilfield equipment.
Kingshill welcomes Boskalis subsea team
Dutch marine services company Boskalis has moved a near 80-strong subsea team into pavilion five of Knight Property Group’s Kingshill Park development in Westhill.
Subsea consultancy announces 10 new Aberdeen jobs after £500,000 investment
A subsea consultancy has announced the creation of 10 new Aberdeen jobs after raising £500,000 from investors.
North Sea energy service firm wins £2m in contracts and hires 12 staff
An Aberdeen-based subsea engineering and project management firm has won £2 million worth of new orders since the start of the year, and hired 12 new staff members.
Space and subsea sectors can work ‘hand in hand’ says Nasa
A Nasa engineer has said Scotland’s growing space sector can work “hand in hand” with the subsea industry.
North Sea inspection firm Sonomatic to expand business after rival’s demise
A North Sea inspection firm has revealed it will expand its business after the demise of its nearest rival.
Boskalis sets up new subsea base in Westhill
Dutch marine firm Boskalis has set up a new subsea services base in Aberdeenshire.
Subsea sector must end ‘master and servant mindset’
The UK’s £7.5 billion subsea sector needs to shed its “master and servant mindset”, an industry veteran said yesterday.
Kawasaki launches multi-million pound subsea venture in Aberdeen
Japanese corporation Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) today launched a multi-million pound subsea business in Aberdeen.
Offshore crew get into the Christmas spirit with K-pop music video
It’s not every day the words “offshore supply vessel” and “K-pop” meet in a sentence, but this is a special case.
Chiefs unveil Fort William vision after Underwater Centre closure
Enterprise chiefs have unveiled their vision for an “international, multi-use” campus in Fort William, in the wake of the closure of a diving centre in the town.
Underwater Centre’s collapse leaves trainee divers’ dreams in tatters
Administrators appointed to a world-leading Highland subsea training centre last night said they were doing everything in their power to help students left thousands of pounds out of pocket by its collapse.
Balmoral’s new centre a ‘step in right direction’ towards Vision 2035
UK oil and gas sector bosses have praised Balmoral Group for its brave investment in world-class subsea testing capabilities.
Prince Charles marks official opening of Balmoral subsea test centre
Prince Charles highlighted the depth of his interest in Aberdeen’s oil industry yesterday during a visit to a new £20 million centre for testing subsea technologies.
Subsea sector hoping for vital wave and tidal role
The organisation driving research and development (R&D) in the UK subsea sector is today setting out ambitions to unlock new opportunities in the “blue” economy.
UK to miss out on subsea growth without ‘critical’ sector deal
An industry veteran has warned that the UK will “miss out” to other countries on subsea growth without a “critical” oil and gas sector deal.
Subsea 7 wins engineering contract for Shell’s Penguins project
Energy giant Shell has handed Subsea 7 a contract to perform engineering work for its Penguins development in the North Sea.
UK subsea STEM Challenge final splashes down in Aberdeen
The UK’s subsea sector hopes to reap rewards from some of the young talent on show at an event in Aberdeen yesterday.
Treasures of wave and tidal to be explored at Aberdeen event
The National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) has announced that it will host a workshop next week to explore opportunities in wave and tidal energy.
Youngsters get sporty as they learn from idols
A fledgling business run by an entrepreneurial couple from Aberdeen has already encouraged hundreds of youngsters to get active through sport.
Hydro Group’s international vision recognised by award
Subsea cable and connector specialist Hydro Group won its Queen’s Award for international trade.
Payroll surge prompts Jee to move
Subsea engineering and training company Jee has moved offices in Aberdeenshire as it continues to grow and expand its workforce.
Former Subsea UK boss dies, age 66
Oil and gas industry stalwart David Pridden has died at the age of 66 following a battle with cancer.
Shetland to be connected to National Grid… But jobs could go
Shetland will be connected to the National Grid for the first time in five years - but at the expense of island jobs at the existing power station.
Video: Is this lifelike subsea snake the future of North Sea robotics?
Subsea inspections could be carried out by ‘robot snakes’ in the future.
Hurricane in subsea pact with Technip, FMC for North Sea project
Hurricane Energy said it has picked Technip and FMC Technologies as its provider of subsea solutions for it North Sea Lancaster project.
Subsea traineeship service launched
The UK's subsea industry body has launched a new service aimed at helping companies plot their way through the minefield of traineeship options.