Vallourec, world leader in premium tubular solutions, announces that Vallourec Tubos do Brasil, Vallourec’s wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary, has been selected to supply premium pipes for the offshore Xerelete field in Brazil, of which Total became an operator in June 2012. The Xerelete field is lo
TechNavio’s analysts forecast the Global Submarine Fiber Cable market to grow at a CAGR of 9.87 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the interlinking countries for economic growth. The Global Submarine Fiber Cable market has also been witnes
Kongsberg Maritime has introduced two new Diesel Electric models for its Engine Room Simulator, K-Sim Engine (previously Neptune). The DE88 Semi-Submersible Drilling Rig model, containing eight Wärtsilä 16V26 engines and eight thrusters, is already available, while the DE66 Drill Ship model, simulat
Kongsberg Maritime has introduced two new Diesel Electric models for its Engine Room Simulator, K-Sim Engine (previously Neptune). The DE88 Semi-Submersible Drilling Rig model, containing eight Wärtsilä 16V26 engines and eight thrusters, is already available, while the DE66 Drill Ship model, simulat
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a significant order from the Dutch-German transmission system operator TenneT to supply an AC (alternating current) power transmission link connecting Sandbank, an offshore wind farm in the German North Sea, to the HVDC (high-voltage di
FMC Technologies, Inc. has reported third quarter 2013 revenue of $1.7 billion, up 22 percent from the prior-year quarter. Diluted earnings per share were $0.49 compared to $0.41 in the prior-year quarter. The quarterly earnings included a charge related to the 2013 Multi Phase Meters earn-out adjus
NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey, which creates and maintains the nation’s suite of over a thousand nautical charts of U.S. coastal waters, announced major changes ahead for mariners and others who use nautical charts. Starting April 13, the federal government will no longer print traditional lithograp
The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology recently held a ceremony to name and launch operations on a new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that will extend its vertical reach to 6,000 meters, or over 3 miles, in depth for ocean exploration in the state and th
The first 360° ROV to work in any orientation – even upside down – has been re-launched by Saab Seaeye. The Sea Owl concept, successfully introduced by Saab in the 1980s, has been completely re-engineered with new chassis, advanced technology content and increased work capability. Now named Sea Owl
The first 360° ROV to work in any orientation – even upside down – has been re-launched by Saab Seaeye. The Sea Owl concept, successfully introduced by Saab in the 1980s, has been completely re-engineered with new chassis, advanced technology content and increased work capability. Now named Sea Owl
Global Offshore and Marine business powers and propels ships, keeping them in position at the touch of button. The Korean naval, offshore and merchant, shipbuilding industry, the largest and most important in the world, has long since recognized the benefit that GE’s experience and technology can de
Cargotec’s MacGregor has won an order worth approximately EUR 37 million for 45 electric winches from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. Ltd, in South Korea. The order will be booked in the fourth quarter 2013 order intake and the equipment is scheduled for delivery between the second and fourth qua
InterMoor, an Acteon company, has won a contract for design, fabrication and installation of 12 suction pile anchors, pre-set installation of 12 chain / polyester / chain mooring lines and hook-up of the LLOG Delta House production semi-submersible (the Floating Production System “FPS”). The work wi
Xylem Analytics UK has announced that registration is now open for the 53rd Marine Measurement Forum. The event will take place on Thursday 28th November 2013 at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton. The format for the day is a series of 15-20 minute talks on topics covering scientific re
