
ROVOP to Hold Open Day for Graduates
Subsea robotics company ROVOP is set to host its annual graduate open day at its Aberdeen headquarters, inviting final year university students to learn about its two-year program, taking place on Wednesday December 4.Attendees will have the opportunity to find out how to apply for the company’s 2020 intake, as well as hear from key members of ROVOP staff including its CEO David Lamont, those currently on the program, and those who have completed it.ROVOP’s bespoke program offers a two-year structured training and development plan, tailored to each individual’s background and aspiratio

Imenco Buys Proserv's Nautronix Unit
;s wider team,” said Alan Buchan, who is presently general manager of Nautronix and will continue to lead his team and will become general manager, Nautronix Division, at Imenco.Following the sale agreement, 21 of Nautronix’s employees will move from Proserv’s Westhill, Aberdeen headquarters to Imenco’s facility in the Aberdeen Innovation Park, Bridge of Don, while one team member, based in the US, will remain in Houston.Imenco CEO and owner Geir Egil Ostebovik said, “For Imenco, this acquisition broadens the Imenco subsea electronics portfolio and adds innovative

M2 Subsea Completes North Sea Project
ROV services provider M2 Subsea has completed a contract with Ithaca Energy UK Limited to conduct a subsea system survey of a North Sea field.The company deployed the Go Electra multi-service vessel equipped with a Triton XLX work class ROV to the Stella field, located 280km off Aberdeen with a water depth of 85m.The scope of work included the survey and inspection of subsea systems including pipelines and subsea structures.M2 Subsea mobilized a team from its Aberdeen headquarters this month to carry out the work.

Bibby Offshore Scores Contract Hat-Trick with Supermajor
to commence at the end of March, the project will see Bibby Offshore carry out inspection and remedial works at a gas field off the coast of Tunisia. DSV Bibby Polaris will again undertake the offshore work with support from a highly experienced project management team from Bibby Offshore’s Aberdeen headquarters. “All three projects are the result of a cross-business effort to deliver safe and competitive services, drawing on the skills and expertise of the entire Bibby Offshore team. These contracts not only demonstrate the breadth of our capabilities, but they also reinforce Bibby

Exploring the Subsea Cable Market
vessel has the capacity to pressure test large cable assemblies and equipment up to100 bar, simulating depths of 1000 meters below sea level. This complements the suite of existing pressure vessels that allow simulation of depths to 7000 meters of seawater. Housed in the company’s Aberdeen headquarters, the equipment provides Hydro Group with the ability to design and pressure test complete cable assemblies built for deep waters projects, particularly for the subsea and defence industry. Advanced Armour Hydro Group services a global client base, with ocean environments varying

Hydro Group Adds Hydrostatic Pressure Vessel
the cutting edge technology represents a significant addition to our current capabilities. The new pressure vessel offers a broader range of testing with a more accurate output, and helps further enhance the quality and scope of work we provide.” Housed in the company’s Aberdeen headquarters, the equipment provides Hydro Group with the ability to design and pressure test complete cable assemblies built for deep waters projects, particularly for the subsea and defense industry. Whyte, continued, “Evolving our product offering and in-house expertise is paramount

Ferguson Appoints Team of Industry and Product Experts
The Ferguson Group announced the appointment of industry experts to be based at its Aberdeen headquarters. The newly appointed team will offer technical support to the group’s international bases and provide advice and guidance to partners and customers alike. The new team, with a wealth of specialist knowledge and experience in fluid management, waste solution management and International markets, includes Judith Verner Development Manager (Fluid Solutions), Gordon Bennett Technical Development Manager (Waste Solutions), Mick Rash Partner Development Specialist and Allan Mitchell Key Account

Ashtead Technology Gains Calibration Laboratory Verification
An international subsea equipment solutions specialist, Ashtead Technology, has strengthened its service offering with the verification of its calibration facilities, demonstrating further support capabilities to its customer base. The calibration laboratory located in the company’s Aberdeen headquarters has received Valeport calibration verification, making it one of only a few U.K. companies to hold the honor. The verification covers all conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD) and sound velocity products that Valeport manufactures. Allan Pirie, Ashtead Technology CEO, said, &ldquo

Flexlife Makes Double Management Appointment
Flexlife, the subsea flexible pipes specialist, has strengthened its management organization with two senior appointments. Simon Hounsome joins Flexlife’s Aberdeen headquarters as integrity and projects director, responsible for the policy, strategy and technical services delivered globally from the firm’s Aberdeen, Newcastle and Houston offices. Mr. Hounsome brings more than 20 years’ oil and gas experience in construction projects and operations management. Most recently he worked at JP Kenny, where he held the position of business manager – operations support. Prior to