Equipment
TCP Signs Up for CWind ‘Complete Cable Care’ Service
CWind, part of the Global Marine Group (GMG), has secured a five-year cable repair framework agreement with Transmission Capital Partners (TCP) TCP is responsible for Barrow, Gunfleet Sands, Ormonde, Robin Rigg, Lincs and Westermost Rough Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTOs). This is the first group
WATCH: TechnipFMC Subsea 2.0
TechnipFMC has recently launched Subsea 2.0, a product platform that according to the company makes subsea projects simpler, leaner and smarter. When combined with the company’s iEPCI integrated approach to field architecture and project execution, Subsea 2.0 improves project economics and unlocks f
Teledyne Gavia Upgrades Turkish Navy AUVs
Teledyne Gavia has delivered Blueview modules and associated Teledyne software for all Gavia autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) operated by the Turkish Navy Mine Countermeasures Command in Erdek. The Blueview MB2250 will be used in conjunction with the existing Edgetch 2205 side scan sonars that
DEA Norge: First Dvalin module installed on Heidrun platform
Norwegian operator DEA Norge has informed that the Dvalin H25 module has been installed on the Heidrun platform, six days after leaving the yard in Haugesund.
Ingeteam Develops New Automation System for TSHDs
Ingeteam, a company specializing in energy conversion, has developed an advanced automation system, specifically for the trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs), using the latest techniques in the development of control systems. “It is a level 2 technological control (process & production), able to
Europe’s First LNG Dredger Conversion Project Underway
Work has begun at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque on the conversion of the trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Samuel de Champlain from diesel-electric propulsion to dual-fuel capability combining MGO and LNG. A ceremony was held at the yard to mark the first cutting of steel for the prefabrication of
Proserv Gets New CEO After Restructuring
Proserv, an energy services company, has completed financial restructuring with aim to strengthen the long-term plans of the company. Through a debt-for-equity exchange and injection of a $50 million investment, the company’s two largest lenders – KKR and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management
Shearwater in two 4D North Sea seismic deals
Marine seismic acquisition company Shearwater GeoServices has won two 4D survey contracts for the North Sea market.
Innospection and SENAI to Develop Inspection Robot for Shell
Shell Brazil has recently signed a partnership agreement with the British company Innospection and SENAI CIMATEC for the development of a robot for the inspection of cargo tanks in service of ship-platform (FPSOs). This robot called MCCR (MEC Combi Crawler Robot) will be launched from the main deck
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (May 07 – May 13). https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/05/09/statoil-hires-subsea-7-for-ncs-work/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/05/07/mcdermott-bags-qatar-petroleums-north-field-expansion-deal/ https:/
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (May 7-13, 2018). Jan de Nul and Zublin Consortium Wins Odense Port Contract LINDØ port of ODENSE A/S and a consortium including Jan de Nul and Züblin A/S have signed a $56 million contract for the Lindø Port exte
SCS Inks UK Business Development Deal with Pommec
Subsea Commercial Services (SCS) has signed a UK focused business development contract with Pommec of the Netherlands. According to SCS, Pommec, a manufacturer and supplier of commercial diving equipment and hyperbaric tunnelling solutions, aims to increase its penetration and presence in the UK div
Polarcus Posts Profit
Seismic player Polarcus has returned to quarterly profit when compared to first-quarter 2017, despite revenue drop of some 35 percent. The Oslo-listed company reported net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 of $2.8 million or 1 cent per share, versus loss of $38 million in Q1 2017. Sequenti
C-Tecnics Adds New Distributors
C-Tecnics has expanded its distributors network with the recent addition of Orca Subsea and Ocean-Net. Orca Subsea, based in Aberdeen, will provide C-Tecnics range of subsea video and communications systems to its clients. The company will provide a range of services to diving and subsea contractors