Heartening news for the global ocean technology and science community is that the Oceanology International (Oi) exhibition and conference is back on the calendar. The three-day Oceanology International 2022 is scheduled to take place in ExCel London on March 15-17, 2022 – and exhibitor numbers are reported to be already on a par with previous shows. With the welfare of attendees a paramount concern, organiser RX Global has designed an exhibition and conference space which lea

Precision metal tubing manufacturer, Fine Tubes, has been awarded a five-year extension to its globally- recognised NORSOK approval certification to supply specialist, mission-critical alloy tubing. The NORSOK-accredited tubing alloys from Fine Tubes are: Super Duplex, 6Mo, TP316/316L, N625, and Ti Grade 2. They all offer high strength and corrosion resistance for demanding oil and gas and chemical process applications in hostile environments, including subsea and downhole. A

An inspection technology designed to eliminate challenges on the inspection and maintenance of pipelines is proving a global success as the technology is adopted by oil and gas operators worldwide. Tracerco’s DiscoveryTM technology was developed to provide operators with an enhanced understanding of a pipeline, its coating and process fluid – all whilst fully operational – and has fast become the market leader with the technology recently deployed on assets across the globe

Dynamic Load Monitoring (DLM), of Southampton, UK, has provided a custom data logger and subsea measuring technology for use in a new tank where cable protection systems are tested. Darlington, UK-based Subsea Innovation Limited, a designer of innovative subsea and offshore equipment, will primarily use the equipment for testing and verifying their in-house designed subsea equipment such as pipeline repair systems (clamps and connectors), hang- off systems, and other bespoke

Rental equipment firm Hiretech Limited has completed the build of its largest IWOCS rental reel to date. The reel was designed and built in less than 12 weeks at the company’s headquarters at Fintray near Dyce, to meet a client deadline, prior to shipment to West Africa. Andy Buchan, CEO at Hiretech, commented, “With a capacity for 2,500m of 115mm umbilical for subsea well installation and workover control systems, this is our largest powered umbilical reel build to date. Us

Brimmond Group, the Aberdeenshire-based provider of hydraulic, lifting and mechanical equipment and services, has announced an exclusive deal to become the official UK and Ireland distributor for Heila Marine Cranes (Heila). Heila is a global leader in the manufacture of specialist heavy-duty cranes with over 700 customers worldwide. Through the agreement, Brimmond Group is the exclusive provider and servicer of Heila marine cranes and crane parts across existing and future U