Equipment
Study Explores Port Angeles Sediments
Samples taken from Port Angeles Harbor show toxic contamination spread throughout the marine environment near the former Rayonier Mill site. Yesterday, the Department of Ecology released a report that summarizes data collected about contamination on part of the mill site. The Marine Data Summary Rep
Subsea 7 nets Stampede gig from Hess
Subsea 7 has been awarded a contract by the Hess Corporation for installation work in support of the Stampede Project in deepwater US Gulf of Mexico. The scope of work involves installation of flowlines, steel catenary risers, umbilicals, jumpers and associated subsea architecture which tie-back two
2H Offshore to deliver platform for Tanjong Baram
2H Offshore, an Acteon company, has signed a contract to deliver a lightweight conductor-supported platform for EQ Petroleum Developments Malaysia Sdn Bhd for installation in the Tanjong Baram field, offshore Malaysia. EQ Petroleum Developments Malaysia is a subsidiary of EnQuest PLC. According to 2
WGK to work on Chevron’s Captain EOR project
Chevron North Sea Limited has awarded Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract for its Captain EOR project in the North Sea to Wood Group Kenny Caledonia. Wood Group Kenny Caledonia Limited was awarded the contract for the subsea engineering of the trees, wellheads, controls and the polymer
USACE: Mat Sinking Unit Completes Season
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Vicksburg District Mat Sinking Unit (MSU) has completed its scheduled work for 2014. During this season, the MSU has placed over 500 acres of articulated concrete mats on the banks of the Mississippi River. The MSU season is an annual mission that starts in the late
MCG hires ‘Nordic Bahari’ for Indonesia survey
Nordic Maritime, an offshore service operator, has been awarded the contract to provide 2D seismic survey work in Bali, Indonesia by MultiClient Geophysical (MCG). This survey is expected to start in December 2014 and will take approximately 60 days to complete. The vessel to undertake this contract
PHOTO: NUI Robot in Arctic Survey
The AWI marine expert Antje Boetius and a team of scientists from the US-American Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) presented first results from test dives of a new innovative under ice robot at the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union in San Francisco. The new vehicle, called Ne
EMGS sells Barents Sea 3D
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has entered into a data licensing agreement with an oil company worth $7.1 million for the provision of 3D EM data from EMGS’ multi-client data library in the Barents Sea. However, EMGS did not reveal the name of the client. “This sale is yet another confirmati
2H Offshore Scores Tanjong Baram Job
2H Offshore, an Acteon company, will deliver a lightweight conductor-supported platform for EQ Petroleum Developments Malaysia Sdn Bhd for installation in the Tanjong Baram field, offshore Malaysia. EQ Petroleum Developments Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of EnQuest PLC. The award follows completi
PHOTO: ASI Marine in Pipeline Inspection with Falcon ROV
ASI Marine has established the record for the longest tunnel swim with a Falcon ROV. By modifying the Saab Seaeye Falcon ROV, they were able to send the vehicle through a pipeline stretching over four kilometres under Gladstone Harbour, Queensland to Curtis Island. ASI Marine also sent the same modi
IKM buys Hymek Services (Norway)
The IKM Group has taken a majority share position in Norway’s Hymek Services AS. IKM is buying 90% of the company, while the remaining interest is owned by Svånes Invest AS (Erik Svanes). The new name is IKM Hydraulic Services AS. Hymek Services AS is located in Tananger (Norway) and delivers servic
Eni inks Goliat deal with Mento
Eni Norge has entered into an agreement with Norwegian company Mento AS for the provision of services for the Goliat project, in the Barents Sea. According to Eni, the Hammerfest company will, among other things, provide service and maintenance of hoses and hose systems on the Goliat platform. The a
‘Pieter Schelte’ gets Sonardyne’s Ranger 2
The Swiss-based Allseas Group has selected Sonardyne’s Ranger 2 Ultra-Short Baseline (USBL) acoustic positioning system for the world’s largest pipelay and platform installation/decommissioning vessel, Pieter Schelte. Built by Daewoo Heavy Industries in South Korea, at 382 metres long and 124 metres
Sonardyne’s Ranger 2 USBL for Pieter Schelte
The Swiss-based Allseas Group has selected Sonardyne’s Ranger 2 Ultra-Short Baseline (USBL) acoustic positioning system for the world’s largest pipelay and platform installation/decommissioning vessel, Pieter Schelte. Built by Daewoo Heavy Industries in South Korea, at 382 metres long and 124 metres