Equipment
Picture of the Day: Beatrixhaven Dredging Scheme
Work in Beatrixhaven, the newest port basin in Eemshaven, has reached the completion phase, announced the Groningen Seaports. The heavy load quay is getting the finishing touches and dredging work is well on its way. The level of the surrounding terrain has been raised with sand dredged from the por
New Cat 323D L Series 2 Introduced
Caterpillar has just introduced their new Cat® 323D L Series 2 hydraulic excavator, with an operating weight ranging from 22 000 kg (48,501 lb) to 23 200 kg (51,147 lb). Hydraulic-system refinement adds to the 323D2 L overall efficiency, as well as to its capacity to handle a broad range of Cat work
Holland-on-Sea to Get New Sand
Preparations are being put in place for the next major recharge of beaches at Holland-on-Sea at the weekend. A temporary compound has been set up on the sand between Fernwood Avenue and Brighton Road and the area has been temporarily closed off. A pipeline will be put together ready for the main rec
Subsea UK calling for experts to voice their concern
Subsea UK has called for industry experts to step forward and voice their concerns over the challenges currently facing the sector as a result of the falling oil price at its ROV conference in September. The industry body has launched a call for papers for the annual conference, now in its third yea
Subsea UK Calls for Papers Prior to ROV 2015 Conference
Subsea UK has launched a call for papers for the annual conference, now in its third year, which is focused on remotely operated vehicle activities. Namely, the UK industry body is urging industry experts to step forward and voice their concerns over the challenges currently facing the sector as a r
IMCA Launches Intro to INS
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) published ‘An Introduction to Inertial Navigation Systems’ (IMCA S 022) produced for the association by Gordon Johnson under the direction of the IMCA Offshore Survey Division Management Committee. IMCA published this introduction due to the in
DEME Orders Two ‘Green’ Dredgers
DEME has just confirmed its order for two new trailing suction hopper dredgers to enhance its fleet. Built according to a ‘green’ design, the two vessels will have a ‘Green Passport’ and a ‘Clean Design’ notation. The ships will be equipped with ‘dual fuel’ engines and LNG tanks, ensuring compliance
Development Activities at Bronka Port
Konecranes has begun assembly of the first (out of ten ordered) Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) crane for the Marine Multipurpose Complex Bronka (MMPK Bronka). According to the Fenix LCC, the Bronka project investor and developer, the assembly works will continue until mid-May with the delivery of equipme
Saipem Hikes Profit
Italian contractor Saipem has seen profit rise despite tough market conditions. The company posted earnings for the first quarter of 2015 (ended March 31, 2015) of €77 million, versus €61 million in the first quarter of 2014. Revenues in the fourth quarter were up, amounting to €3 billion, an increa
Keynvor MorLift Expands ROV Fleet
Keynvor MorLift Ltd has added a second Saab Seaeye Cougar XT to their ROV fleet. Keynvor MorLift (KML) specialises in deploying Cougars for operational, installation and maintenance work at tidal energy project sites in the UK and Northern Europe, Saab Seaeye wrote. “Being able to work in a strong t
Subsea Innovation Revamps LARS
Subsea Innovation has refurbished a Launch and Recovery System (LARS) for a major offshore oil & gas contractor. In its most recent project, the Darlington-based company undertook the complete strip down of the Launch and Recovery System at its new, purpose-built manufacturing facility. The LARS was
Stork Secures Bibby Offshore Deal
Stork has been awarded a three year Frame Agreement focusing on the UKCS and Norwegian sectors, by Bibby Offshore. It is the first Frame Agreement Stork has signed with Bibby Offshore. The agreement, which comes with two one year extension options, will allow Stork to deliver subsea bolt tensioning
News in Photos: Keel Laying for New IHC Dredger
The keel laying event for the 1,840 m3 trailing suction hopper dredger took place at MTG Dolphin Shipyard in Varna, Bulgaria, on 22nd of April, 2015. The vessel, being built under yard number BN802 by order of Royal IHC for Dutch Dredging, will be delivered in late autumn of 2015. She is a standardi
Siemens Hands Over SylWin1 to TenneT
Siemens has handed over SylWin1, the third North Sea grid connection this year, to its customer TenneT. The German-Dutch transmission grid operator has now put the “world’s most powerful grid connection to date” into commercial operation. The offshore platform of the SylWin1 grid connection is locat