Equipment
James Fisher Launches New MultiROV System
Excavation specialist James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE) has just launched the innovative new MultiROV system which reduces the services required from a vessel as it needs no stabilizing tuggers or clump weights. On-board thrusters allow movement and heading control which increase the operational
Sercel Puts Its New Streamer in Action Offshore Ireland
Nantes-based designer and manufacturer of seismic equipment Sercel informed that its multi-sensor solid streamer, the Sentinel MS, has been commercially deployed for the first time. The Sentinel MS is being operated on a 3D CGG multi-client survey being conducted by the CGG Geo Coral in the Southern
PGS could use stacked seismic vessels for ocean cleanup
PGS, a Norwegian marine seismic player, is seeking funding to test a concept it has developed for “efficient, large-scale collection of plastic in the oceans.” The company also sees this as an opportunity to reactivate its cold-stacked seismic vessels. According to the company, the solution uses the
SMD Enhances Prysmian’s Trencher
SMD-upgraded remotely operated vehicle has completed its first round of projects burying offshore power cables. The Seamole (previously Excalibur) trenching vehicle was originally built by Tyneside-based subsea engineering specialist Soil Machine Dynamics in 2000 for use in the telecommunications in
SOC Sails into Floating Offshore Wind Sector
Siem Offshore Contractors (SOC) has entered the floating offshore wind market through an investment in Ideol. According to SOC, this should further expand its business and open opportunities for in-house vessels in the renewable energy sector while providing construction expertise for commercialisin
PHOTO: Oseberg Vestflanken 2 Jacket Load-Out at Heerema
Heerema Fabrication Group’s yard in Zwijndrecht, The Nederlands has held the load-out of the jacket for the Oseberg Vestflanken 2 project. Statoil awarded Heerema the contract for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the unmanned wellhead platform at Oseberg Vestflanken 2 in February 2
Fugro Venturer to Embark on Maiden Voyage
Fugro’s geophysical & hydrographic survey newbuild, the Fugro Venturer, is set to make its maiden voyage to the deep waters of Ireland’s Atlantic margin and the far North of the Barents Sea. Venturer is the newest of Fugro’s successful purpose-designed, standardised survey vessels, originally formul
Aquatic Reel Drive System for Normand Vision
Aquatic Engineering & Construction has been contracted by Ocean Installer to provide a powered reel system solution to be used on Ocean Installer’s vessel Normand Vision. The contract is a follow-up to the recently signed three-year frame agreement. Aquatic will provide its 400Te drive system. The t
Sercel deploys new multi-sensor streamer off Ireland
Designer and manufacturer of seismic equipment and reservoir monitoring instruments Sercel has commercially deployed its new multi-sensor solid streamer, the Sentinel MS, for the first time. Sercel said that new streamer was operating during CGG’s large 3D multi-client survey being conducted by the
PHOTO: Maersk Connector Executes Its First Engineered Grounding
Maersk Connector has performed its first engineered grounding at Walney out of Heysham in the West of England. This operation was the first ever for Maersk Connector and the first in Maersk Supply Service’s history. The onshore cable-laying capability was carried out together with client DeepOcean.
SES Joins Forces with DeepMar
Stress Engineering Services (SES) has teamed up with subsea system engineering and operations consulting, DeepMar, to expand its existing upstream service offerings. The integrated team will work alongside clients to increase assurance of successful projects in regards to health, safety and environm
Liebherr Opts for Sandfirden Technics
Liebherr and Sandfirden Technics, the Dutch gen-set supplier, have entered into partnership for the development of hybrid ship propulsion systems. Within the framework of this cooperation, the Dutch company will assume the role of the primary point of contact for customers, and provide a complete on
EIB Funds Nordlink Project
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 300 million loan agreement with Norwegian transmission system operator (TSO) Statnett for the completion of the Nordlink interconnector between Germany and Norway. The signature comes shortly after the first part of the financing for the interconne
Plexus Wins with Maersk Oil
Plexus has entered into a new 4-year contract with Maersk Oil North Sea UK for the provision of wellhead, mudline suspension systems and associated services. The initial purchase order is to prepare and provide POS-GRIP HPHT surface wellhead systems and Tersus mudline suspension equipment on a stand