Equipment
Saipem and Curtiss-Wright in Subsea Pumps Pact
Curtiss-Wright has signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with Saipem for barrier fluid-less subsea pump technology for water treatment and injection applications. The development of the barrier fluid-less pump is a derivative technology application of Curtiss-Wright’s commercial nuclear expertis
Magseis Wins North Europe Contract
Magseis has entered into a service agreement for an operation with its proprietary MASS nodes and MASS modular handling system including seismic data QC and navigation support for a project in North Europe. The contract will start imminently and last for approximately 3 months. Magseis CEO, Per Chri
OGIC signs 75th project in last four years
UK’s OGIC has signed its 75th project, increasing its total investment into innovative technology over the last four years to $5 million.
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (July 9-15, 2018). The Philippines: DOTr Wraps Up 129 Port Projects The Philippine News Agency (PNA) said in their latest announcement that the Government’s Department of Transportation (DOTr) has completed 129 co
IJmuiden July Update: Sinking Operations to Start in August
Despite the delay in the construction of the IJmuiden sea lock reported this month, activities are continuing apace, Port of Amsterdam said in its latest release. According to the official announcement, July is devoted to construction work on the lock gate chamber of the outer head – the lock gate c
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (July 09 – July 15). https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/07/09/rovop-eyes-further-growth/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/07/10/m2-subsea-nets-10m-in-six-months/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/07/11/rr
Dril-Quip in Sea Lion Deal with Premier Oil
Dril-Quip’s European subsidiary, based in Aberdeen, has entered into a letter of intent with Premier Oil to provide subsea production systems for the Sea Lion Phase 1 development located offshore the Falkland Islands. The scope of work includes plans for 23 subsea production systems, including wellh
MAN to supply gas engines of Oman LNG power plant
MAN Energy Solutions has won the order from Oman LN) to equip a new power plant with nine MAN 51/60 gas engines.
Kvaerner to Prepare Njord A for Fenja
Equinor has awarded Kvaerner an additional scope at Njord A to enable the platform to receive oil from the Fenja field. The additional scope has an estimated value of approximately NOK 500 million. In March 2017, Kvaerner signed a contract with Equinor for the complete upgrading of the Njord A float
Tekmar Energy in New Wins with Orsted
Tekmar Energy has secured an order from Ørsted to supply its patented cable protection system (CPS) TekLink Mecahnical Latch for Borssele I and II offshore wind farm projects. Alongside the order, Tekmar has also won a place on Ørsted’s 6-year framework for providing cable protection system on its f
European Commission Sees EC-OG as Rising Stars
EC-OG were this month named as ‘Rising Stars’ in the European Business Awards for the Environment. After being shortlisted to represent the UK, EC-OG’s Subsea Power Hub was put forward in the ‘Product’ category to the European Business Awards for the Environment jury. With 161 applications from 19 d
Boskalis, GoodFuels Partnership: Focus on CO2 Reduction
Boskalis Nederland and biofuel supplier GoodFuels have announced a long-term partnership aimed at furthering Boskalis’ sustainable practices. “Reducing CO2 emissions is one of Boskalis’ long-term objectives. A 35% reduction in the CO2 emitted by the fleet and equipment in the Netherlands will be an
TUC Relaunches Closed Bell Course
The Underwater Centre, has become the world’s only commercial diving school to offer a closed bell saturation diving system with a self-propelled hyperbaric lifeboat (SPHL), following a major refurbishment. Thanks to investment and support from the global oil and gas sector, The Underwater Centre re
Siqura CCTV System on TSHD DC Brugge
Siqura CCTV system was recently installed on board of trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) DC Brugge. According to an official announcement from Siqura, the new system will provide assistance in managing dredging operations as well as enhance overall security aboard ship. It consists of a total of