Equipment
MDL Nets Mediterranean Sea Umbilical Deal
Maritime Developments has won a flexlay contract on a major gas field in the Mediterranean Sea. The project, due to start in 2019, will cover installation of an umbilical connecting the production wells to a fixed offshore processing platform. The work will be carried out using MDL TTS-4/310 Series
Van Oord Deploys New Trencher for German OWF Cable Work
Van Oord has deployed its new trencher, the Dig-It, for the first time, at the Borkum Riffgrund 2 offshore wind project in the German sector of the North Sea. Van Oord’s new trencher has expanded the company’s cable laying and burial capabilities. The Dig-It, also known as the Q Trencher 1600, is a
TE SubCom Introduces Ocean Control Suite
TE SubCom, a TE Connectivity company, has introduced its Ocean Control suite, the technology that represents a leap forward in network control efficiency through software-defined networking (SDN). By enabling automated control over all parts of a communications network, the Ocean Control suite offer
Statoil Ready for Snefrid Nord Subsea Template Installation
Statoil has informed that it is all set for the installation of Snefrid Nord gas field subsea template in the Norwegian Sea. The announcement comes just one year after the development of the Snefrid Nord got the green light by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. The Statoil-operated Snefrid Nord g
Aibel sends off first Dvalin module to Heidrun
DEA Norge’s first Dvalin project development module has left an Aibel yard, heading to the Statoil-operated Heidrun platform in the Norwegian Sea.
UKCS production efficiency rises for fifth year in a row
UK Continental Shelf has seen its production efficiency rise for a fifth year in a row, increasing to 74% in 2017.
Chevalier’s vessel returns to oil & gas sector
Dutch offshore accommodation provider has secured a contract in the oil and gas sector in the Dutch section of the North Sea.
Atlas Delivers Unmanned Minesweeping System to Royal Navy
Atlas Elektronik UK has delivered an autonomous minesweeper system to Royal Navy, capable to clear sea lanes of mines. The system has been built by Atlas Elektronik, under a £13 million contract with the Ministry of Defence which has sustained around 20 jobs and created 15 new jobs with the company.
Ardyne and Statoil Collaborate on New Technology Development
Ardyne has been selected by Statoil for the design and development of a combined casing vibration and pulling system targeted for use in the North Sea. The company will perform modelling and analysis followed by prototype design and testing in support of the project goals, Ardyne informed. The contr
IKM to Provide ROV Services for Statoil’s Johan Sverdrup
IKM Subsea has been awarded an ROV services contract from Statoil for the Johan Sverdrup platform starting in Q3 2018. The contract was won through an e-auction event that was performed as one of the final stages of the tendering process, the company said. The scope of work consists of provision of
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (April 30 – May 06). https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/05/01/pioneering-spirit-delivers-first-line-of-turkstream/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/04/30/saipem-kicks-off-sverdrup-pipelaying-ops/ https:/
UK Schools Set for Subsea STEM Challenge Final
The final of a new initiative aimed at encouraging school pupils, aged 13 to 14 to consider a career in the subsea sector will take place in Aberdeen later this month. The STEM Challenge, led by Subsea UK and supported by The Smallpeice Trust, has seen teams of year nine students compete in a design
Damen Invests in Curaçao Yard
Following a 26-day voyage across the North Atlantic, two floating docks have arrived at Damen Shiprepair Curaçao (DSCu) in the southern Caribbean. The two docks were delivered by the heavy-lift carrier Xin Guang Hua to the Port of Willemstad, Curaçao on 26 April 2018 following a trip with more than
DNV GL New JIP Aims at Pipeline Installation Cost Savings
DNV GL is launching the second phase of a joint industry project (JIP) to develop a design guideline that complements current pipeline codes and standards. Phase 1 of the project has now completed and involved ShawCor LLC, McDermott, PAPE Engineering, Saipem, SVAP, Wasco, and Technip FMC. This devel