Equipment
TGS Wins Well Log Data Management for BSEE
The United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has entered into a new contract with TGS‐NOPEC Geophysical Company (TGS) for well log data management services over the next five years for all four regions of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Under
Dong Energy: Hejre’s third deck installed (VIDEO)
Dong Energy has informed that the third deck of the Hejre platform’s topside has been lifted into place. The topside for the Hejre platform is under construction in South Korea. Dong Energy says there are lots of details and challenges in connection with the construction of the Hejre platform. The p
Subsea Tech Helps in HMS Erebus Search
Early in September, a team of Canadian underwater archaeologists discovered the wreck of the HMS Erebus in the eastern stretches of the Queen Maud Gulf off the coast of Canada. As part of the search, the team used an array of state-of-the-art technology, including advanced sonar devices, remotely op
Nordic Maritime in seismic survey deal with Mitra Energy
Singapore-based Nordic Maritime, in collaboration with PT. Alamjaya Makmur Sejahtera, was awarded a contract to provide 2D seismic marine acquisition services to Mitra Energy Indonesia. The contract is worth more than $2 million and the company plans to utilise OBN (Ocean Bottom Node) technology. No
MacArtney Delivers Winch for Chinese RV
MacArtney has delivered a MERMAC R40 RA winch to the Hunan University of Science and Technology (Xiangtan, China). The order was realised in close cooperation with SeaTech China in its role as exclusive MacArtney product and system representative on the Chinese market for underwater technology. The
eVision’s software goes live on ‘Thialf’
eVision has announced the next step in its partnership with Heerema as Permit Vision goes live on the Thialf, the largest crane vessel in the world. Permit Vision allows Thialf management direct insight in and control of frontline operational risk, which is absolutely crucial to such a large install
eVision HSE Software Goes Live on Heerema’s Thialf
eVision announces that today Permit Vision goes live on the Heerema’s Thialf, the largest crane vessel in the world. Permit Vision allows Thialf management direct insight in and control of frontline operational risk, which is absolutely crucial to such a large installation. The implementation of Per
Swagelining to Showcase at Element Oilfield 2014
Over the last four years, Swagelining, a provider of design and installation of polymer linings for pipeline and riser systems, has been working with a number of oil companies, resin producers, global subsea EPC contractors, universities and niche manufacturers to develop and qualify an integrated p
VBMS, VolkerInfra Complete Solent Subsea Cable Project
The 132kV subsea electrical cable installation under the Solent has now finished its final phase, connecting the new cable to the network in the Isle of Wight and Hampshire. The $21 million (£13 million) project to replace one of three subsea cables supplying the Isle of Wight with electricity, was
VIDEO: Auger Makes Cardamom Possible, Cardamom Extends Life of Auger
In September, Shell announced first oil from the Cardamom development. This new subsea system is tied back to the Auger platform. The development includes five new wells and is expected to produce 50,000 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day at its peak rate. Since the first production at Auger in
Dolphin’s Newbuild Takes Shape
The newest edition to Dolphin’s fleet, the Polar Empress, owned by GC Rieber Shipping, is starting to take shape. The advanced seismic vessel will have ice-class 1A, which enables it to navigate in and out of ice infested areas. The vessel will be 113 meters long and 21.5 meters wide, and will have
Jurong Shipyard Nets TEN FPSO Deal
Sembcorp Marine’s Jurong Shipyard has been contracted by MODEC Offshore Production Systems (Singapore), to complete the repair and life extension, and conversion of a VLCC into a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel as part of the TEN Development Project. This is the twenty-secon
GMG shipyard orders jacking system from TSC
TSC Group Holdings’ subsidiary Zhengzhou TSC Offshore Equipment Co., Ltd. has secured a jacking system order from GMG shipyard (GSHI). GSHI specializes in the research and manufacture of offshore engineering equipment and special-purpose vessels. TSC Zhengzhou will provide GSHI with a set of jacking
‘Songa Dee’ to leave Invergordon in November (Scotland)
Songa Offshore has informed that the scope of work for the Songa Dee Special Periodic Survey (SPS) has progressed according to plan, including the budget of 60 days and USD 90 million. The rig has during the yard stay achieved its certification on hull and structure by DNV, the BOP has been overhaul