The accreditation reflects the IMS global reputation as a centre of excellence in the field of marine studies. Commenting on the new accreditation, ICES President Harry Glennie said: "Since its inception in 1969, ICES has dedicated itself to supporting, encouraging and regulating the professional aspirations of surveyors in civil engineering. As the nature and scope of civil engineering work has changed, we have seen an increase in the diversity of professional backgrounds amongst applicants wishing to join the Institution. New members are attracted by ICES reputation as a body combining sound regulatory procedures with an interest in specialisms for which there is no other equivalent body. The IMS is internationally renowned and it is highly appropriate that we accredit their hydrographic course as part of our growing links with specialist professions within geospatial engineering."

As one of the benefits of accreditation, IMS students on the BSc Hydrography course will enjoy free student membership of the ICES and be able to participate in the activities of the ICES Hydrographics Group, whose chairman Ed Danson has been the driving force behind the IMS accreditation. Prof David Huntley, Head of the Institute of Marine Studies added: "We are delighted that our BSc Hydrography course has received accreditation by the ICES. Career opportunities in hydrography are on the increase and this is the right time to be reinforcing links between ourselves, specialists in hydrography and ICES; a body which can add value both as a knowledge centre and in regulating professional competence following graduation."

ICES is a full member of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) and so contributes to the international voice of the surveying profession in influencing policies, helping to set professional standards, promoting the profession and encouraging research, education and training excellence.

The Institution maintains a list of universities and accredited courses on their web site at http://www.ices.org.uk. For more details on academic course and in-company training scheme accreditation, as well as for information on membership, please contact Paul Brown, Education, Training and Membership Officer on +44 (0)161-972-3114 direct.

Further details on the University of Plymouth and the BSc Hydrography can be accessed through the University website at http://www.science.plym.ac.uk, by e.mail to scienqs@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone +44 (0) 1752 233093

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Barry Brizzard has joined Nautronix as Gulf Coast Sales Manager, based out of Morgan City, LA. Barry specializes in the Workboat Community and will be responsible for those ventures in the entire Gulf Region.

Scott Elson is transferring from the parent company in Perth, Australia as Acoustic - Technical Sales Manager. Scott brings with him a wealth of knowledge in Acoustics and all of the new Nautronix systems such as NASNet, NASPos, and NASRef products.

Blake Miller, Technical Manager, from the Nautronix San Diego Office will also be dividing his time between Houston and the San Diego manufacturing facility. Blake specializes in Integrated Bridge Control and Dynamic Positioning Systems. All Sales Managers will be directly reporting to Jeff Garlike, Vice President of Sales in the Houston Office.

The Nautronix Offshore Technology Group (OTG) has facilities in San Diego, Houston, Fremantle, Singapore and Aberdeen (Scotland). Operating worldwide the Nautronix OTG designs, manufactures and supports the full spectrum of advanced Dynamic Positioning, Vessel Control, Acoustic & Communication Systems.

For more information, E-mail Carol.villagran@nautronix.com Office Administrator at Nautronix, Inc., Offshore Technology Group, 6633 Portwest Drive, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77024, USA T +1 (713) 880 2866 F +1 (713) 880 2734. Visit their website at: http://www.nautronix.com

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The Exhibition will feature over 500 Exhibitors drawn from around 25 countries. Only a few exhibition booths remain available - contact shelia.ramaiya@spearhead.co.uk / +44 (0) 20 8949 9820 to secure your space.

The 6,000+ visitors expected to attend will be able visit at least 14 oceanographic vessels moored directly alongside. The most recent additions include RV Triton, owned by QinetiQ, a trimaran demonstrator with vast potential as a survey ship.

Visitors will also enjoy free access to the main Oceanology International Conference, housed in a purpose built conference hall on the exhibition floor. Session headings include Survey, Ocean Observing Systems, Operational Oceanography, Instrumentation, Sensors and Systems, AUV/ROV technologies, Underwater Imagery, and Renewables. Full abstracts can be seen at http://www.oceanologyinternational.com/visitor/conference/programme.htm.

A wide programme of associated meetings are scheduled ranging from the Alliance for Remote Sensing's Operational Oceanography Symposium to an update on the ROV Autosub. Further details, including information on registering for these conferences, can be seen at http://www.oceanologyinternational.com/visitor/meetings/meetings.htm.

A massive programme of social events is planned by both the OI hosts and many of the major exhibitors. Further details will be featured in the next edition of Oceansp@ce.

Visitors will each receive a free copy of the Conference Papers on CD ROM plus a catalogue containing details of all exhibitors and associated meetings. The very latest news will be relayed through the OI Show Daily, which will be circulated free of charge on the first three days of the Exhibition. To advertise in the Show Daily contact the editor at oishowdaily@gitc.nl.

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The TR-1050 is a small (23cm x 4cm OD / 9"x1.6" OD), self-contained, and submersible temperature recorder. It is calibrated to an accuracy of ± 0.002°C (ITS-90) using NIST traceable standards. Temperature drift has been measured at better than 0.002°C/year.

The clock accuracy of the TR-1050 has been upgraded. It is now accurate to +/-1 minute/year. This brings the TR-1050 in line with RBR's XR-420 series loggers. The memory of the TR-1050 has also been upgraded to an optional 4MB, which allows it take over a million samples. The TR-1050 now also has CE marking.

It passed the tests for EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. This EMC Directive concerns the safety of equipment which may jam signals by generating electromagnetic noise, or which may malfunction due to extraneous noise (such as static electricity or electromagnetic noise).

The European Commission refers to CE Marking as a "passport" allowing a manufacturer to freely circulate their products within the European marketplace. The marking applies only to products regulated by European health, safety and environmental protection legislation.

RBR has been making precision electronic equipment for scientific research, production testing, automation and monitoring, for over 25 years. RBR provides appropriate engineering solutions for individual scientists, private companies, universities and government agencies.

For further details contact R. Sears, Marketing Manager, Richard Brancker Research Ltd, +1 (613) 233-1621 or e-mail: info@brancker.com or visit http://www.brancker.com

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Under the terms of a lump sum contract, worth about US $22 million, TECHNIP-COFLEXIP will be responsible for project management, engineering, procurement and fabrication.

Main facilities will include: -- a 12-slot drilling platform (EGDP-01), made up of an 860-ton topside and a 770-ton jacket in 60 meters of water depth, -- a 25-kilometer x 20" multi-phase pipeline, -- a 15-kilometer subsea cable.

The contract will be executed at Kuala Lumpur by Technip Far East in conjunction with Technip Engineering Brunei, a local affiliate of the Technip-Coflexip Group. Completion is scheduled for Q4 2003.

With a workforce of about 18,000 and annual pro-forma revenues of nearly 4.5 billion euros, TECHNIP-COFLEXIP ranks among the top five in the field of oil and petrochemical engineering, construction and services. Headquartered in Paris, the Group is listed in New York (NYSE: TKP) and in Paris (EURONEXT: 13170). The main engineering and business centers of TECHNIP-COFLEXIP are located in France, Italy, Germany, the UK, Norway, the Netherlands, the United States, Brazil, Abu-Dhabi, China, India, Malaysia and Australia. The Group has high-quality industrial and construction facilities in France, Brazil, the UK, the USA, and Finland as well as a world-class fleet of offshore construction vessels.

Technip-Coflexip's web-site is accessible at: http://www.technip-coflexip.com. For forward looking statements and the complete source press release, click here...

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Major topics of discussion include:
• Floating Production Concepts, Constructability, and Installation
• Innovations in Project Engineering & Execution
• Deepwater & Export Pipelines, the Future.

The program features 16 presentations from many of the leading Offshore Operators, Marine Contractors and Engineering Companies.

All attendees must be registered to participate in this event. The complete program may be viewed at http://www.questoffshore.com (Marine Construction 2002 banner).

For more conference details, contact Quest Offshore Resources Inc., Houston, John Chadderdon or Paul Hillegeist, 281/491-5900 Fax: 281/491-5902 Email: corp@questoffshore.com

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PGS will acquire and market high quality 2D seismic data in collaboration with Petroleum Agency SA. The agreement also includes the re-processing of certain existing 2D seismic data. PGS, together with the Petroleum Agency SA, will interpret the new and re-processed data to assess regional hydrocarbon prospectivity and identify areas of specific interest. This data will form the substantial part of data packages, which PGS together with Petroleum Agency SA, will use in promoting exploration opportunities in the area to the international oil industry.

The survey will commence in the first quarter 2002. Phase I consists of approximately 3,750 line kilometers of new high quality 2D seismic data. The vessel to be used is the "M/V Geo Explorer," towing a long streamer of 6,000m in length. The survey concentrates on the deepwater areas of Block 2B and the west of Blocks 5 and 6 and includes a number of longer lines that tie into wells drilled on the shelf and also to existing shallow water 2D seismic surveys.

Exploration to date in the Orange Basin has concentrated on the shelf, in water depths of less than 500m, with numerous gas/condensate discoveries and one oil discovery proving the existence of active petroleum systems. Although the potential of the deepwater is so far untested, there are clear indications that the oil prone nature of the Aptian source rock increases with distance from the shore in terms of both quality and maturity. The new 2D seismic data will allow for a more complete understanding of the hydrocarbon potential of the deepwater Orange Basin.

Petroleum Geo-Services is a technologically focused oilfield service company principally involved in two businesses: Geophysical Operations and Production Operations. PGS acquires, processes and markets 3D, time-lapse and multi-component seismic data. These data are used by oil and gas companies in the exploration for new reserves, the development of existing reservoirs, and the management of producing oil and gas fields. PGS' advanced geophysical technologies allow oil and gas companies to better characterize and monitor their reservoirs in order to enhance production and ultimate recovery of hydrocarbons. In its Production Operations business, PGS owns four floating production, storage and offloading systems ("FPSOs") and operates numerous offshore production facilities for oil and gas companies. FPSOs permit oil and gas companies to produce from offshore fields more quickly and cost effectively. PGS operates on a worldwide basis with headquarters in Oslo, Norway and Houston.

For more information, contact PGS Exploration, John Greenway, +47 67 51 40 74, or PGS Geophysical, Sverre Strandenes, +47 67 51 45 17 or visit their web site at: http://www.pgs.com. For forward looking statements and the complete source press release, click here...

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Historically, MDL have specialised in producing precision positioning systems using laser, radio telemetry, DGPS and level measurement sensors for use in the offshore construction and mining industries. Today, MDL is credited with BS EN ISO 9001 and services the marine offshore construction, mining and quarrying market, traffics and the survey and GIS marketplaces.

MDL also undertakes a continuous program of research and development to ensure MDL customers stay ahead of their competition.

Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, MDL provides a comprehensive range of laser measurement systems around the world. A dedicated rental service provides a full range of marine, mining and surveying equipment on a rental or lease basis. Internationally, MDL operates as:

• Measurement Devices Ltd. (Houston)
• Measurement Devices (Africa) C.C.
• Measurement Devices (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.

From the company's head quarters in Aberdeen, Scotland, MDL design and manufactures a comprehensive range of surveying, positioning and navigation systems. The sales team based in Aberdeen supply and support all of MDL's marine, speed detection and industrial products. A dedicated hire service provides marine navigation and positioning equipment on a rental or lease hire basis.

For more information, visit their website at http://www.mdl.co.uk or contact MDL at Measurement Devices Ltd., Silverburn Crescent, Bridge of Don Industrial Estate, Aberdeen AB23 8EW, Scotland UK. Tel: + 44 (0) 1224 246700 Fax: + 44 (0) 1224 824987 or e-mail: info@mdl.co.uk.

MDL's York office supplies and supports all MDL's mining, quarrying and surveying products. A dedicated hire service provides equipment on a rental or lease hire basis. Please contact the York sales team for assistance at Measurement Devices Ltd., Unit 4, High Easthorpe Farm, Easthorpe. Malton YO17 6QX. England, UK Tel: + 44 (0) 1653 692386 Fax: + 44 (0) 1653 692936 or e-mail: york@mdl.co.uk

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The three-day training will cover the changes in the company's new version of HYPACK MAX 005.b, including the new Single Beam editor program, the ADCP module, and the new HYPLOT program.

For more information, contact Lourdes Ramos by phone at +1 (860)349-3800, by e-mail at lourdes@coastalo.com, or you can visit http://www.coastalo.com

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McDermott has recently been awarded the contract for the Installation of WP1, CPP Substructures, Bridges & FSO Anchor System and Installation of Pipeline Systems, FSO Mooring System and FSO.

Commencement of the survey phase is expected to start on the 9th of March 2002, with the ROV phase to begin on the 18th of March, completion of the project is scheduled for August 2002.

Thales will utalise two of their versatile 100hp Heavy Work Class Sealion ROV with McDermott providing the vessel Derrick Barge 30 for the project.

This recent award of work continues Thales GeoSolutions’ presence in the Bayu Undan area with the company previously conducting successful geophysical and geotechnical campaigns in the field.

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The HUGIN-3000 has amassed over 6000 line miles of deep-water mapping to depths of 2700 meters. She has successfully completed regional mapping programs at BP Amaco's Crazy Horse, Mad Dog, Holstein, and Atlantis developments. Her pipeline hazard projects include BP Amaco's Mardi Gras Oil and Gas System and the Green Canyon Pipeline System. Other clients include Mariner Energy, Samedan Oil, Burlington Resources, and the Minerals Management Service.

Try not to miss this unique opportunity. The R/V RIG SUPPORTER will be docked nearby the convention center and tour arrangements can be scheduled at the Kongsberg Simrad booth # 801.

For further information, please visit the C & C Technologies web site at: http://www.cctechnol.com

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