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Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (March 26 – April 1, 2018). VIDEO: Ayia Napa Marina Development Project in Full Swing Ayia Napa Marina, situated on the southeastern coast of Cyprus, has just released the latest video update on their marina devel
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (March 26 – April 01). https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/03/26/technipfmc-to-deliver-subsea-systems-for-gumusut-kakap-project/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/03/27/mpsv-ievoli-ivory-marks-jfms-next-uk
Cathx Ocean Introduces New Laser and Imaging Systems
Cathx Ocean has launched a new range of laser and imaging systems. Comprising the Hunter, Scout, Pathfinder and Prowler models, each system offers the Cathx Ocean ‘Fast Fly’ capability which enables non-stop, high-speed, single-pass videos, stills and laser for a variety of subsea operations. Featur
Archer Demos Acoustic Listening Platform for Well Integrity
Archer has launched the ‘VIVID’ acoustic listening platform — a patented acoustic technology that detects, investigates and locates leaks in real-time, verifies cement barrier seals and characterizes downhole events with unparalleled precision. The VIVID platform consists of full-spectrum acoustic s
ABB – Providing the architecture for digital future of oil and gas industry
Offshore Energy Today had a chat with ABB’s Per Erik Holsten, Managing Director, Oil, Gas and Chemicals IA Division, about the new ABB Ability Collaborative Operations Center in Oslo as well as ABB’s collaboration with Arundo Analytics, and ABB’s efforts to enable subsea factories of the future.
Saab Seaeye Banks on Sabertooth Order
Underwater vehicles specialist Saab Seaeye said it has secured a contract with an undisclosed client to deliver the first in a planned fleet of Sabertooth electric robotic vehicles. Sabertooth is marketed as the only roaming and hovering system that can operate in both fully autonomous (AUV) and tet
Balfour Beatty Fleet Grows
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has taken delivery of its first 22 specialist Earthworks machines valued at £3.2 million, and is ready to deliver its own in house Earthworks capability. This first tranche of specialist Earthworks plant forms part Balfour Beatty’s wider £9.6m
Oil & Gas UK updates guidance on offshore fire & explosion design
Oil & Gas UK on Thursday released an updated information setting out good practice in designing against fire and explosions on offshore installations Revisions to the document, developed by industry experts, will provide companies in the UK Continental Shelf with the most up to date good practice an
Seaviews Demos Its Platform for Underwater Surveys
The French company Seaviews has recently developed a new surface platform for underwater photogrammetry in the framework of the GreenTech Verte grant from the French Minister of Environment. Coupling a RTK GNSS with a high resolution underwater camera, the data acquired by the PHOTOCEAN platform all
Kvaerner Sends Off Second Johan Sverdrup Jacket
Norwegian contractor Kvaerner has sent on its way the second jacket destined for the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea. The drilling platform jacket, named ‘Vilje’, left Kvaerner’s shipyard in Verdal at 08:45 on Wednesday, the company reported on social media. The jacket was named earlier this m
Gardline Shuts Down Metocean Division
Gardline Group said it has made a strategic decision to close its Metocean department. The company said it has informed its long-term clients and added that it won’t accept new assignments within the Metocean department going forward. “The Metocean department has always delivered work of the highest
Triton and MB92 Set Up Mediterranean Submersible Supercenter
Marina Barcelona 92 (MB92) has signed a master relationship agreement with Triton Submarines to create the very first ‘Submersible Supercenter’ to provide large yachts with service, including integration, surveying, repair and maintenance of submersible crafts. Having previously established an after
Ardmore Craig Bags New Cable Lay Deal
Ardmore Craig has secured a contract for the design of a shallow water cable lay and beach pull in spread. The customized deck spread includes two chutes, a subsea quadrant with support frame, tensioner grillages and auxiliary equipment. The work scope also includes the sea fastening design for the
NTNU Takes AutoNaut USV
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has taken delivery of a 5-meter wave-propelled unmanned surface vessel, built by AutoNaut. The vessel will be used by NTNU for development in autonomous systems and oceanographic studies. The new 5-meter vessel has more power and space availa