ADCI Underwater Today

October 24, 2023

Teledyne Marine Systems USA
INDUSTRY NEWS

 A sharp escalation in geopolitical risk in the Middle East has markets on edge, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).


Source: Rigzone

Visit https://www.rigzone.com/news/middle_east_risk_escalation_has_markets_on_edge-17-oct-2023-174372-article/ to view the full article online.

 
In its latest report involving a crane barge accident, the NTSB says that an owner’s lack of inspection and maintenance led to the capsizing and sinking of a crane barge last year in the Gulf of Mexico.

Source: MarineLog

Visit https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/ntsb-says-failure-to-maintain-crane-barge-led-to-6-3-million-loss/ to view the full article online.

 
The labor market appears to be cooling, but construction labor woes won’t go anywhere anytime soon, an economist says.
 Source: Construction Dive

Visit https://www.constructiondive.com/news/1-in-7-us-workers-want-to-leave-their-current-job-within-the-next-year/696459/ to view the full article online.

 
Fisk Marine Insurance International, LLC
Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, 2023  •  Morial Convention Center  •  New Orleans, LA

Underwater Intervention attracts a global audience of engineers, technical specialists, industry leaders and experts, to share ideas, debate the issues of the moment and to create common agendas for the future of the industry. Underwater Intervention features some of the world’s leading figures within the upstream oil and gas industry coupled with technical sessions covering the most current challenges and up-to-date strategies and technologies.

Visit https://www.workboatshow.com/underwater-intervention/ to view the full article online.

 
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
We speak with Olaf Olsen, representative for the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, breaking down some of the misconceptions and myths of becoming a union contractor and diver. Episode is brought to you by Dryden Diving Company.

Visit https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fu7X2F0tVZmuepxrh15fQ to view the full article online.

 
Saab Seaeye Ltd
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Dutch geo-data specialist Fugro has opened a new geotechnical testing laboratory in Taiwan to cater to the offshore wind market and energy and infrastructure sectors.
Source: Offshore Energy

Visit https://www.offshore-energy.biz/fugro-opens-geotechnical-testing-lab-in-taiwan/ to view the full article online.

 
Dana Petroleum has confirmed a new hydrocarbon discovery in the UK North Sea, in a statement sent to Rigzone.
 Source: Rigzone

Visit https://www.rigzone.com/news/dana_confirms_new_hydrocarbon_find_in_uk_north_sea-17-oct-2023-174371-article/ to view the full article online.

 
Repsol and Wintershall Dea have closed a deal with Edison SPA to increase respective interests in the Reggane Nord natural gas project onshore Algeria.
Source: Oil & Gas Journal

Visit https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/companies/article/14300265/repsol-wintershall-acquire-algeria-reggane-nord-gas-field-interests-from-edison to view the full article online.

 
NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Hull, U.K., based MMS Workboats, a division of MMS Ship Repair & Dry Dock Co Ltd. (MMS), has launched a cutting-edge all-electric workboat designed for plastic and debris collection. Called the Envirocat All-Electric Eco 8.5, the 8.5 meter vessel can be operated by a single user, enabling efficient, cost effective and environmentally friendly clearance of plastic and flotsam from the water’s surface.
Source: MarineLog

Visit https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/video-all-electric-workboat-cleans-up-plastics-and-debris/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=42475 to view the full article online.

 
French start-up Seaturns has deployed a scaled wave energy prototype at Ifremer’s sea trials site in Sainte-Anne du Portzic, near Brest.
Source: Offshore Energy

Visit https://www.offshore-energy.biz/seaturns-launches-wave-energy-demonstrator-offshore-france/ to view the full article online.

 
From the Pages of Underwater Magazine
Santa Barbara, California, is home to HDS Deepwater Diving Monument commemorating super stars in commercial gas diving. The Superlite® diver statuettes are available now and are selling quickly. For purchasing information, go to www.deepwaterdivingmonument.com. Payment plans are also available there.

Visit https://www.underwatermag-digital.com/adcs/0323_may_june_2023/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1892967&app=false&cmsId=4112722#articleId1892967 to view the full article online.