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.
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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.
Can you guess what else this subsea tool technician does with his time?
When subsea tool technician Tim Blott, 38, wanted to improve his fitness without joining a gym or pounding the pavements, he explored the world of martial arts. Fast forward a few years and Tim is now one of the World Kickboxing Association’s Scottish Champions.
IMES receives industry accreditation
IMES, a leading marine and subsea company, has been formally recognised for the high level of its crane and lifting independent inspection services.
Raisepower launches training school
Subsea Controls Specialist firm, Raisepower, launched a new Training School recently for Subsea BOP Controls. The school, which will train engineers and technicians from around the world, boasts real subsea equipment and is the first of its kind in the UK.
How I got where I am today: Serena Arif
Subsea business director, Aubin Group, Serena Arif, 48, explains why it's important to be disciplined and focused to go after what you want in your career
David Cameron hails subsea sector on campaign trail
Prime Minister David Cameron will highlight the north-east's world-leading subsea industry today as he issues a fresh plea for Scots to reject independence.