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

Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd (DLM) has designed and manufactured specialised load monitoring and data logging equipment for an R&D project by sustainable organisation, Kelp Blue, whose aim is to grow and manage large-scale kelp forests. Kelp is a type of large algae seaweed with many sustainable capabilities such as: feed for livestock which helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, medicine and textile fibres which support the need for sustainable products. DLM’s innovat

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

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

The James River is a tributary of the Missouri River. It is roughly 710 miles long and spans over 20,000 square miles of North and South Dakota with more than 70% of the river’s drainage occurring in South Dakota. River conditions during normal years include both still-water and flooding on both the James River and its tributaries. Water easily breaches the low banks, and these floods tend to cover a significant portion of the floodplain. When the river is still, water qualit

Macduff Ship Design are pleased to announce the delivery of the new Macduff Shipyard built fishing vessel, ‘FRUITFUL VINE, BF 240’, to the owner’s Nicol Fishing Ltd. This new build replaces their previous fishing vessel of the same name, which was built by the same shipyard in 2010. The vessel is intended to fish around the coast of Scotland, occasionally pair trawling alongside the families other fishing vessel, the ‘STEADFAST HOPE BF 340’. FRUITFUL VINE is a sister ship to

Hydroscand recently installed a new production line at their Nottingham branch which is now fully operational. Jason Byrne, Branch Manager and Deb Wardle, Assistant Branch Manager at Hydroscand’s Nottingham branch, explain why they needed a new production line. for hoses up to 4" diameter. We also installed a new turntable and crane lift. “There was a lot of electrical work that needed to be installed, to enable both 240v and three phase machines to work, as well as a new ext

ASAP has expanded its range of marine coatings for above waterline applications with the addition of Raptor Marine from U-POL. Raptor’s latest addition is their high-quality Polyurethane coating which has been specifically designed for durability and ease of use, making this an ideal addition to ASAP’s range as it is suitable for all types of vessels, especially those which require a product that will stand up to the harsher elements and working environments. Moreover, ASAP b