Top News of the Week of Dec 09 – Dec 15, 2013

1. DCN Divers Rescue Survivor from Jascon 4 (Nigeria)

On Sunday 26 May, the tugboat Jascon 4 ran into difficulties whilst engaged in static towing operations, capsized and sank with a crew of 12 on board.

2. Bibby Remote Intervention Expands ROV Fleet

Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (BRIL) has secured a multi-million pound contract with Olympic Shipping to install two 150 horse-power deep water Quasar ROVs onboard the construction support vessel (CSV), Olympic Ares.

3. Technip Installs Sonardyne’s Technology on Its G1200 Vessel

A new acoustic positioning technique to improve the quality and accuracy of pipeline touchdown monitoring has been successfully utilised by leading project management, engineering and construction company Technip.

4. Proserv Moves to New Facility (UK)

Global-leading energy technology services company Proserv has more than trebled the size and capacity of its Aberdeenshire headquarters after relocating to new and larger state-of-the-art premises in the region to support the company’s exceptional international business growth.

5. Cortez Subsea Secures Pipeline Inspection Contract (Ghana)

Rapidly-growing subsea services and technology products’ company Cortez Subsea has secured its first contract win in Ghana for pipeline inspection work worth $1m.