Equipment
AISUS Launches New Offshore Inspection Tool
AISUS has launched an improved internal gravity deployed ultrasonic scanning tool, SIRIUS-X, for completing ultrasonic corrosion mapping within offshore caissons, risers and conductors. Following the field trials, it recently completed its first caisson inspection programme for a UK oil and gas oper
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (October 23-29, 2017). Steel Cutting Ceremony of TSHD LESSE Royal IHC has held a steel cutting ceremony for the 2,300m³ Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger LESSE. Uig Harbor Scheme Includes Land Reclamation Followin
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (October 23 – October 29). Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has announced intention to implement a restructuring of the company with approximately 250 jobs lost. The restructuring is related to the con
Polarcus Sees Loss Shrink
Polarcus has narrowed its quarterly loss when compared to third-quarter 2016, as the seismic player managed to lower its operating costs by close to 16 percent year-over-year. The Oslo-listed company reported net loss for the quarter of $9.1 million or $0.06 per share, versus loss of $17.4 million i
Aker Solutions in LNG Skills Boost
Aker Solutions is bolstering its liquefied natural gas capabilities to capitalize on an expected surge in global demand for the fuel as energy companies transition to a low-carbon future. The subsea production and processing expert has hired four leading specialists with extensive experience from ex
Teledyne Launches New Hydrographic Survey Boat
Teledyne Oceanscience has released the new Z-Boat 1250, a remotely operated hydrographic survey boat that is sturdy enough for tough terrain but light enough to be one person portable. The new Z-Boat 1250 is outfitted with a single beam echosounder and is suited for inland waters such as streams, ri
N-Seatec Wins Order for IP Zoom Cameras
N-Seatec, the Netherlands-based technical solutions provider, has received an order for a number of HD IP Zoom Cameras. In total 7-off Bowtech HDZ10 cameras will be supplied to an offshore contractor. These 4000-meter rated wide angle zoom cameras are full HD with network capabilities. Delivery incl
Upstream firms expect digital investments to bring faster first oil
What do upstream oil and gas companies expect to gain from investing in digital initiatives? They expect faster first oil time, and better decision making, a research conducted by Accenture and Microsoft on 300 upstream leaders in 18 countries has shown. According to the results of the study release
Teledyne Gavia Gets 6000-Meter Rated AUV Project
Provider of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), Teledyne Gavia, has recently been awarded a contract for the supply of a 6000-meter rated AUV for deep water search and recovery applications for delivery in 2018. The newly-designed SeaRaptor AUV will incorporate a broad range of Teledyne content i
Spotlight on Royal HaskoningDHV’s TRICO Approach
Royal HaskoningDHV’s TRICO approach has been selected for a pilot scheme investigating flood management for the 10,000 home Garden Town planned for Wisbech. The pilot project also received the backing of the Dutch government with a 55,000EUR grant from their Partners for Water program which funds in
Dragflow Develops New Hydraulic Dredge Pumps
Dragflow, an Italian manufacturer of heavy duty pumps and complete dredging equipment, has developed new hydraulic pumps models: 400-600HC and 600HH. “When the market is changing fast, continuous innovation is required,” said Ms Doris Zaccaria, Dragflow’s marketing manager. “Research and development
Wison, GTT in floating LNG pact
China’s Wison Offshore & Marine has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with GTT, a provider of design and engineering of containment systems for maritime transportation and storage of LNG. The two companies will cooperate on various LNG projects, such as LNG Carrier, LNG FSRU (Floating Storage
Kongsberg Maritime Swings to Profit
Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has reported third-quarter 2017 revenues at NOK 1.81 billion, relatively flat with NOK 1.85 billion in the corresponding period in 2016. Kongsberg’s largest business area has seen order intake in the quarter at NOK 1,67 billion, resulting in an accumulated order intake at qua
PGS Reorganizing Business
Norwegian seismic player Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) is changing its company model to adjust to weaker and more uncertain than before seismic market as it saw its loss widened at $190 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 from $29 million same time last year. The new organization should