Equipment
Siemens Transformers for Nemo Subsea Link
Siemens is to supply eight converter transformers for the Nemo Link project, a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system connecting Belgium and Great Britain. The customer is Nemo Link, a joint venture between National Grid Nemo Link Limited, a subsidiary company of the UK’s National Gr
Industry Gears Up for Unique CSD Directory
The Cutter Suction Dredger Vessel Directory, the ultimate tool for the suppliers, owners and shipyards within the dredging industry, is now almost finished. The unveiling of the first edition of the Directory will take place at the World Water Works 2016, March 23-24, in Antwerp. Most of the major p
Arnlea to provide inspection systems across SBM Offshore’s FPSO fleet
Arnlea Systems, a mobile technology asset management provider, has secured a six-figure contract with SBM Offshore, a provider of FPSO vessels, to rollout its Intrinsix Ex inspection system across the firm’s fleet of FPSO vessels. Arnlea Systems, based in Aberdeen, will rollout the Ex technology for
GEOMAR Hosts Delegation from South Korea
The ambassador of South Korea to Germany, Kyung-soo Lee, has visited GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel. For many years, marine research institutions of both countries have been working together very intensively. During his visit the ambassador underlined the importance of innovative ma
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (February 29 – March 06). Oil services company Subsea 7 has recorded a loss at the end of fourth quarter on high impairments and lower fleet activity. In the fourth quarter 2015, the Oslo-listed firm b
Boskalis Consortium Preferred Bidder for Fehmarnbelt
Femern A/S, a subsidiary of the Danish state-owned Sund & Bælt Holding A/S, today announced its intention to award a substantial contract related to the construction of a tunnel connecting Denmark and Germany to the Fehmarn Belt Contractors consortium including Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. Beside
Tender Announced for Twente Canal Expansion
Rijkswaterstaat has invited bidders to submit their offers for the design and implementation of the Twente Canal Expansion – Phase 2. The Twente canal forms the connection of the IJssel with companies and ports in Lochem and Twente. It is anticipated that the operations, including deepening and wide
RTE Looks for Surveyor for Subsea Cable Laying Projects
RTE, the electricity transmission system operator of France, has issued call for bids for subsea cable laying studies services for projects located in metropolitan France, outside France and in Europe. The studies involve marine navigation and fishing and the associated risks for energy cables. Name
Eni’s Clean Sea to Survey Mediterranean and West Africa
Clean Sea, proprietary technology designed by Eni’s research laboratories, will be used for the first time for marine environmental monitoring and offshore asset inspection in the Mediterranean region and West Africa. Clean Sea is the result of one of Eni’s most recent R&D projects, focusing on envi
Aquatec Unveils SSC Converter for AQUAlogger 210TY
Aquatec Group has just announced the introduction of an SSC converter for their popular AQUAlogger 210TY turbidity logger. Now included as standard in the AQUAtalk software package, users will be able to convert their turbidity readings to suspended sediment concentration (SSC) with ease. The conver
Subsea 7 Integrates SeeByte CoPilot on Normand Oceanic ROVs
Subsea 7 has integrated SeeByte’s CoPilot software with the work-class ROVs on board the Normand Oceanic. The vessel is equipped with two work-class Hercules ROVs, which are deployed through the vessel’s own moonpool and capable to 3000m below sea level. Subsea 7’s team on board the Normand Oceanic
Subsea in February
Subsea World News has gathered all the highlights to bring you a summarized version of the most popular articles from the previous month. In February, the industry was saddened by the death of a young diver from Karmoy, who reportedly ran out of air after getting stuck underwater during maintenance
DEME, VITO Ink Three-Year Cooperation Deal
DEME, the Belgian dredging, environmental and marine engineering group, and VITO spin-off Laser Cladding Venture (LCV) have signed a three-year cooperation agreement to strengthen the cutter incisors used to dredge hard soils. The cooperation follows a successful pilot project on laser cladding in 2
CGG Sees 2015 Loss Widen and Revenues Drop by $1 Bln
French seismic contractor, CGG, has widened its loss in 2015, despite improved quarterly results, on high impairment and non-recurring charges, and as the market slump drove the revenues down by some 32 per cent. In the fourth quarter 2015, CGG generated revenues of $589 million, down 35 per cent co