Equipment
HullWiper ROV Expands to Valencia Port
The Spanish port of Valencia could be set to break Algeciras’ virtual vessel maintenance services monopoly in the country, thanks to the availability of the eco-friendly HullWiper hull cleaner, according to the Managing Director of the company behind the diver-free system. “Until now, hull cleaning
Copetech-MS Takes Delivery of Perseo GTV
Lighthouse has delivered a new Perseo GTV to Copetech-MS, the french company based in Marseille and specialized in submarine research and survey missions with ROVs. Copetech-SM purchased its first Ageotec Perseo GTV in 2012, which has now been updated to the current firmware and hardware version in
Victrex and Magma Strengthen Subsea Pipes Partnership
Victrex and Magma are continuing to build their strategic partnership targeted at the oil and gas industry. Following the joint development of Magma carbon composite m-pipe utilizing VICTREX PEEK, Victrex recently invested in a minority interest in Magma to further facilitate the adoption of its m-p
Kongsberg UK to Showcase Seaglider AUV at Subsea Expo
Aberdeen-based Kongsberg Maritime said it is expecting high interest in the innovative Kongsberg Seaglider autonomous vehicle during Subsea Expo 2017. Kongsberg’s Subsea Expo 2017 booth will also feature a host of established subsea technology designed to meet the exacting demands of research and co
Airborne, Sumitomo eye global expansion with new cooperation deal
Sumitomo Corporation and Airborne Oil & Gas have signed a worldwide commercial cooperation agreement for the sale and distribution of TCP products to the global oil & gas industry. Airborne said in a press release on Friday that the two companies will leverage each other’s strengths in providing The
EMEC Recognized at Rushlight Awards
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has won the ‘Marine and Hydro Energy’ award at the Rushlight Awards 2016-17. The Rushlight Awards aim to support and promote all the latest clean technologies, innovations, initiatives and deployment projects for businesses and other organisations throughout
Statoil Picks Oceaneering to Develop Battery-Powered E-ROV System
Oceaneering has been awarded a technology development contract by Statoil. The contract provides for the development, manufacturing, testing, and mobilization of a self-contained, battery-powered work class remotely operated vehicle (E-ROV) system deployed on the seabed. The system will interface wi
Baker Hughes narrows 4Q loss
Baker Hughes, soon to merge with GE, has reduced its fourth quarter loss, compared to both a year before and to a previous quarter. The company, one of the world’s largest oilfield services providers, said its net loss for the quarter was $413 million, an improvement from the previous quarter of $42
WFS and PSL Join Forces to Improve Subsea Safety
Scottish technology companies WFS Technologies and PhotoSynergy Ltd (PSL) launched a wireless ribbon lighting system, which is said to have been designed to revolutionise diver safety and efficiency in remote subsea locations. Namely, the so-called Seatooth LIGHTPATH is a combination of two technolo
TechnipFMC Nets Ichthys Well Intervention Work
A subsidiary of TechnipFMC has entered into an agreement with Inpex Operations Australia for riserless light well intervention (RLWI) services in the Ichthys field, approximately 220-kilometers offshore of Western Australia, for the Ichthys LNG project. Under the agreement, TechnipFMC will deploy it
Gavia AUV Gets Klein’s Sonar Boost
Teledyne Gavia, manufacturer of the Gavia autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), has released a new Sidescan/Bathymetry module that incorporates Klein Marine Systems’ new UUV-3500 high-resolution side scan sonar with optional bathymetry sonar. The system is an option to utilize the Gavia AUV for geoph
OpenHydro Names New CEO
OpenHydro, the Irish based tidal energy company and part of DCNS Energies, has appointed Patrick Gougeon as its new chief executive officer. The appointment signals the company’s ongoing drive towards commercialisation of its tidal technology and follows the launch of DCNS Energies, a subsidiary of
New Co-Op Agreement for Germany – Sweden EUR 600M Subsea Power Link
Transmission System Operators 50Hertz (Germany) and Svenska kraftnät (Sweden) agreed on further details regarding the planning and construction of the Hansa PowerBridge in the cooperation agreement that was signed in Berlin today. Namely, in addition to the time schedule, agreements were made on the
TMC to supply compressor systems for Heerema’s Sleipnir SSCV
Compressor supplier Tamrotor Marine Compressors (TMC) has been awarded a contract by Sembcorp Marine to supply compressed air systems for the world’s largest crane vessel – Heerema’s Sleipnir SSCV. TMC said on Thursday that the scope includes manufacturing and delivery of a marine compressed air sys