Equipment
EvoLogics Modems on JAMSTEC Tsunameter
In 2014, tsunami waves, originating off the coast of Chili, were detected near Japan, where EvoLogics modems enabled acoustic communication between JAMSTEC’s Vector Tsunameter on the seafloor and the autonomous Wave Glider vehicle on the ocean surface, transmitting real-time data to the shore over s
Subsea Microphones to Follow OWFs Impact on Marine Life
Offshore wind farms will allow renewable energy to be generated with little or no carbon dioxide emissions, but little is known about how they impact the marine species living and migrating along the coast. A new study led by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science will help Stat
Kongsberg Launches New Monochrome CCD Camera
Kongsberg Maritime, a leading developer of underwater imaging products has launched an all new high resolution monochrome CCD camera. The OE15-100D camera is smaller yet has a deeper rated housing and wider Angle of View (AOV) in water than any of its predecessors, whilst maintaining KONGSBERG’s exc
Rosneft Completes East Siberian Sea Seismic
Rosneft has finished a complex of seismic data acquisition on the East-Siberian-1 block in the offshore area of the East-Siberian Sea. The Company carried out seismic data survey independently, the amount of 2D works totaled 2000 kilometers. Despite of extremely severe ice conditions this year, all
Rosneft wraps up seismic survey in East Siberian Sea
Rosneft has finished seismic data acquisition on the East-Siberian-1 block in the East Siberian Sea. According to the company, the seismic data survey was carried out independently and the amount of 2D works totaled 2000 km. Rosneft says that in spite of extremely severe ice conditions this year, al
ONC Ocean Observing System for FORCE Project
Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), an initiative of the University of Victoria, has expanded its footprint across Canada with the launch of a new collaboration with the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) on the Atlantic coast. The collaboration, initiated by ONC’s Innovation Centre, will provi
ESS Provides Buoyancy for Bluefin’s Subsea Vehicles
Engineered Syntactic Systems (ESS), a global supplier of syntactic solutions, has equipped Bluefin Robotics’ subsea vehicles with syntactic buoyancy systems. ESS provides Bluefin Robotic with syntactic buoyancy systems for their family of AUVs, including the 4 500 meter Artemis 21 used in the ongoin
Monobase Performs GBF Model Test
Monobase Wind BV will be performing model test of the Monobase Gravity Based Foundation (GBF) from 17-28 November at the MARIN institute, in co-operation with Royal Haskoning DHV. The tests are to demonstrate the behavior of the Monobase GBF fully equipped with tower, turbine and blades. “This conce
Technip’s Flexible Pipes for PETRONAS Malaysia
Technip has secured a 5-year framework agreement with PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) for Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Installation (EPCI) or supply-only of flexible pipes for PCSB’s projects in Malaysia. This framework agreement further strengthens Technip’s long-standing relationship
Technip’s pipes for PETRONAS’ projects
Technip has secured a 5-year framework agreement with PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) for Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Installation (EPCI) or supply-only of flexible pipes for PCSB’s projects in Malaysia. “This framework agreement further strengthens our long-standing relationship with
Petrofac goes to MAN for derrick-lay vessel equipment
MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the contract to provide a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system for each of 6 × MAN 16V32/44CR engines. The engines will power the ‘Petrofac JDS 6000’ deepwater derrick-lay vessel ordered in January 2014 by Petrofac, the international oil and gas services provider. At
Emerson’s Automation for Shah Deniz Stage 2 (Azerbaijan)
BP has awarded Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson, a contract in excess of $40 million to be the Main Automation Contractor for the Shah Deniz Stage 2 development project in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea. Emerson will provide integrated control and safety systems to
Emerson clinches Shah Deniz automation job
BP has awarded Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson, a contract in excess of US$40 million to be the Main Automation Contractor for the Shah Deniz Stage 2 development project in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea. Emerson will provide integrated control and safety systems t
Pieter Schelte Gets SpeedCast Comms
SpeedCast, a satellite telecommunications service provider, has been awarded a satellite service contract by Allseas, a provider of offshore pipeline installation and subsea construction. The contract covers Allseas’ flagship vessel, the Pieter Schelte, the world’s biggest ship, which took to the se