Equipment
C-Kore Tools for Statoil
C-Kore Systems has recently delivered two further C-Kore subsea testing tools to Statoil. The units proved the insulation resistance and continuity of spare electrical cables located on the seabed that had no connection to topside equipment. Tim Overfield, managing director of C-Kore, said: “With ou
Royal IHC Builds Two 895kW Booster Stations
Royal IHC, a Dutch company specializing in shipbuilding and equipment for maritime construction, is currently building two 895kW container booster stations for stock and rental. According to the company, the move follows high demand for immediate delivery of high-quality dredging equipment in the ma
New Komatsu Hydraulic Excavator Launched
Komatsu Europe has introduced its new PC210LCi-11 hydraulic excavator. “The Komatsu PC210LCi-11 integrates all the benefits of the standard PC210LC-11 excavator but with the extra advantage of Komatsu’s unique intelligent Machine Control technology, a now proven concept that has penetrated markets w
Great Potential for Russian Dredging Industry
Recent presentation of Russian and foreign companies from the 4th Forum of Dredging Companies in Moscow showed that there is a great potential for implementation of dredging projects in Russia. When speaking at the forum, Olivier Marcus, Damen’s Product Director Dredging, reminded about active invol
HR Wallingford: Modelling Colwyn Bay’s New Beach Defense
Conwy County Borough Council recently hired HR Wallingford to conduct physical modelling of the Colwyn Bay’s new beach defenses. “The Council wants to assure the longevity of the new beach, which has to date involved the placing of approximately 500,000m³ of dredged material, and has commissioned HR
Geo and NCT Offshore Team Up with New Drillship
Danish engineering consultancy Geo and NCT Offshore have launched the drillship Freja as part of a new strategic collaboration. Freja is an S-Class ROV support DP2 vessel, and according to Geo is the only drillship of its calibre and type in the Nordic countries after the rebuild. The drilling setup
Bauer Renewables in Relief Drilling Campaign for Beatrice Piles
Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL) has awarded Bauer Renewables Ltd. (BRL) a subcontract to design, build, test and operate – the Bauer Dive Drill C40 – to execute relief drilling services for the foundation piles at the Beatrice offshore wind farm. SHL will install 84 jackets for the foundation of the Beat
TGS Gets $10 Million Tax Penalty
Økokrim, the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime, has issued a corporate fine of NOK 85 million (some USD 10 million) against geophysical contractor TGS. According to TGS, the fine is based on alleged violations of the Tax Assessment Act
AGR Bags New Wintershall Contract
Wintershall Norway has awarded AGR a contract for a feasibility study in the Barents Sea. The contract will see AGR monitor and identify the optimum design, drilling and testing techniques required to carry out efficient exploration activity. The study will also include the evaluation of emergency p
Seaproof Solutions’ Cable Protection for TWB-II Wind Farm
Seaproof Solutions has received a contract to supply its ‘Long cable protection systems (CPS)’ for the Trianel Windpark Borkum Phase II (TWB-II) offshore wind farm. The contract was awarded by Siem Offshore Contractors and covers the design and supply of cable protection systems for the inner array
Prysmian Sets Up Wikinger Inter-Array Cables
Italian subsea cable specialist Prysmian said it has completed the laying phase for the Wikinger offshore wind farm ahead of schedule. Termination and testing works are currently in progress. “This milestone, which is quite uncommon in the offshore wind market, highlights the Group’s capabilities in
Proserv Introduces New Subsea Sampling Solution
Proserv has launched a new subsea sampling cylinder that can improve the quality of results and reduce risks associated with sample transfer. The Proserv subsea sampling cylinder (SSC) accurately captures well properties throughout the lifetime of a field, the company explained. Subsea cylinders all
Siem Offshore Contractors Hires NSW for Trianel Windpark Borkum II Cables
Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke (NSW) has been awarded a contract by Siem Offshore Contractors (SOC) for planning, producing and delivering of the inner-array cable for the Trianel Windpark Borkum (Phase II). The contract between NSW and SOC was signed in Leer, Germany in January this year. The order inc
Plexus Nets New Order from Nexen
Plexus Holdings has been awarded a well order from Nexen Petroleum UK (Nexen) for the Glengorm exploration well in the Central North Sea. Under the terms of the contract, Plexus will supply Nexen with its POS-GRIP wellhead and Tersus mudline equipment. Nexen has selected Plexus’ high pressure/high t