Tekmar Energy has won a contract to supply its TekLink cable protection systems (CPS) for a remedial campaign at an offshore wind farm located in the German North Sea.
Germany-based engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful conclusion of the Type Approval Test (TAT) for its dual-fuel retrofit kit for its MAN 32/40 engine type.
UK-based ROVOP has delivered its first remote platform-based live video streaming option for offshore inspection and repair, reducing the number of people required on-board amidst Covid restrictions.
Switzerland-based energy storage company Leclanché has won a contract to provide battery energy storage systems for two hybrid ships ordered by compatriot Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le Léman (CGN SA).
Aberdeen-based subsea controls company J+S Subsea has appointed Phil Reid as its first managing director. The company has also expanded its leadership team with industry stalwart Doug Sedge joining its board as a non-executive director. The firm launched in September following a management buyout fr
LARS specialist Hydramec has won a contract to design and build two bespoke lightweight launch and recovery winches for Fugro’s new 12-metre uncrewed surface vessels, built by SEA-KIT. Hydramec has delivered over 50 LARS systems to Fugro worldwide for over 20 years. It has also assisted on many uniq
Aker Solutions has won two contracts from ConocoPhillips for the Tommeliten Alpha development offshore Norway. The NOK 1.2 billion ($129.3 million) deal will see the company deliver the subsea production system. The scope of work includes 10 vertical subsea trees, two manifolds, wellheads, satellite
A tailormade subsea drill that will be used to install XL-monopile foundations at the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm has been commissioned after passing Factory Acceptance Tests on 30 September. The drill, jointly designed by DEME Offshore and Herrenknecht, will be deployed at the French offshore
Finnish engineering majors Konecranes and Cargotec have signed a combination agreement and a plan to combine the two companies through a merger. The proposed combination will be implemented as a statutory absorption merger whereby Konecranes will be merged into Cargotec. Upon completion of the merge
Nexans has signed a contract with Subsea 7 to deliver 46 kilometres of umbilicals for the Sangomar field, offshore Senegal. For the purpose of the project, Nexans will utilise its specialized facility in Halden, Norway. The umbilicals will provide hydraulic, control and instrumentation services for
Teesside-based Laytrix, has secured funding award for a front end engineering design (FEED) study to investigate the feasibility of using its pipelay concept for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. The adaptable and modular system focuses on the use of cost-effective vessels of opportunity re
Baker Hughes has launched its vessel-deployed subsea wellhead cutting system – the Terminator. Using a first-of-its-kind mechanical wellhead removal method, the system has already proven its capabilities on Wintershall DEA abandoned exploration well in Norway. Romain Chambault, Europe vice president
Liebherr has started preparations for the recovery of its HLC 295000 offshore crane on board the Orion vessel, whose hook broke this May, leaving several people injured and damaging the crane and the vessel’s deck. The repair project, which will be completed in the course of 2021, is starting this m
Advanced Insulation is strengthening its subsea division with the acquisition of French-based SURF specialist Bardot. As part of the acquisition, a new company, AIS Bardot has been created. They will operate independently but collaborate with Advanced Insulation to bring a wider range of products to
