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
Saipem Hires UTEC AUV Services for Its Zohr Project
UTEC has been awarded a contract with Saipem to support its operations as part of the Zohr field development project. The survey company in subsea services group Acteon will bring its experience in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to the project, which is expected to be one of the biggest gas f
OceanGate and Cape Eleuthera Institute in Bahamas Deep Sea Survey
OceanGate Expeditions and The Cape Eleuthera Institute are embarking on a Bahamas deep sea survey of the twilight zone of the Exuma Sound using the manned submersible Cyclops 1. Beginning in October 2017, with multiple weeks of diving each season over a year, the exploration aims to uncover new deta
UTEC to support Saipem in Zohr field development
UTEC, a global survey company in subsea services group Acteon, has been awarded a contract with the construction company Saipem to support its operations as part of the Zohr field development project off Egypt. To remind, Eni, the operator of the giant Zohr gas discovery in the Mediterranean Sea, in
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
Boeing UVV Begins Sea Trials
Boeing’s 15.5-meter Echo Voyager is making its ocean debut off the coast of Southern California, as initial sea trials get underway for its extra large unmanned undersea vehicle (XLUUV). Boeing test engineers are checking the vehicle’s communications, autonomy, propulsion, systems integration and th
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
Alliance to Invest in Seattle and Tacoma Terminals
The Northwest Seaport Alliance Managing Members Tuesday approved a $52 million that will be invested in Seattle and Tacoma terminal improvements. The investments include purchase of four more container cranes to join four others already on order for Husky Terminal in the South Harbor. The Alliance a
TechnipFMC wins well intervention contract from Woodside
TechnipFMC has entered into a three-year frame agreement with Woodside Energy in Australia for riserless light well intervention (RLWI) and subsea services, including intervention, installation, and plug and abandonment services. Under the agreement, TechnipFMC will initially perform installation an
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