Equipment
Caley Launches Linear Cable Engine for Telecoms Cable Lay
Caley Ocean Systems, part of the Seanamic Group, has developed a high speed linear cable engine (LCE) for telecoms cable laying. Operating at speeds up to 10 knots, the fully containerized Caley LCE provides complete control of deployment of telecoms cable and repeaters, the company explained. The L
Cranemaster Presents New Passive Heave Compensator
Cranemaster has introduced a new passive heave compensator (PHC). Safe working load (SWL) for the new unit is 1000 tonnes and maximum stroke length is 4000 millimeters. The unit itself weights more than 60 tonnes. “As offshore installations have become more complex and structures heavier, we have re
FMC Technologies’ Subsea Pumps for Eni’s West Hub Development
FMC Technologies informed that it will provide subsea multiphase boosting pumps, manifolds, and installation support services for Eni Angola’s Block 15/06 West Hub Development Project located off the coast of Angola. The company’s subsea multiphase boosting pumps improve production economics by redu
FMC Technologies to provide subsea equipment for Eni’s West Hub
FMC Technologies has been awarded a contract to provide subsea multiphase boosting pumps, manifolds, and installation support services for Eni Angola’s Block 15/06 West Hub Development Project located off the coast of Angola. FMC Technologies said on Tuesday that its subsea multiphase boosting pumps
Google Hooks Up FASTER Subsea Link to Its Taiwan Data Center
Google has extend the Trans-Pacific link to the rest of Asia, with the investment in a cable that links FASTER submarine cable in Japan on to Taiwan. Namely, Taiwan host Google’s largest data center in Asia which provides millions of people across Asia with quick access to its tools and services, no
Siem Wraps Up Nordsee One Inter-Array Cable Project
Siem Offshore Contractors informed that all 70 kilometres of inter-array grid cables on the Nordsee One offshore wind farm in the German Bight of the North Sea have now been installed, terminated, trenched and tested. All 59 cables were installed using the “Siem Duo” consisting of the cable lay vess
Teledyne Reson Bags Sonar Order from Lockheed Martin
Teledyne Reson has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Global for the delivery of multiple sonar systems for mine counter measure applications for an international defense program. The award includes delivery of the new SeaBat 7123-MkII, suitable for both commercial and military applications.
Ashtead Technology: SubC Imaging DVRO Systems for Van Oord
Aberdeen-headquartered Ashtead Technology has secured a deal with leading international contractor Van Oord to provide the latest generation of video processing systems for worldwide offshore construction operations. The agreement will see Ashtead supply five SubC Imaging DVRO systems to the Dutch-b
Kongsberg Introduces ‘Integrated Vessel Concepts’
Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new portfolio of fully ‘Integrated Vessel Concepts’ designed to harmonise handling, operations and energy systems on a wide range of specific vessel types. The concepts are the product of the company’s new ‘Integration’ strategy, which has been established this summ
NSRI to Host Event in Support of Developer Community
The National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI), a technology arm of Subsea UK, is hosting its second annual Developers Day event on September 15 in a bid to further support companies to get their technology to market. The session will feature a series of presentations outlining available resources a
Sonardyne Acoustic Positioning Simulator to Help GE Train Its DPOs in Brazil
Sonardyne Brasil has supplied equipment that simulates acoustic positioning operations on dynamically positioned (DP) rigs and ships, to GE Power Conversion for their new training school in Macaé. The Sonardyne Marksman hardware and 6G Sim software will be used to provide student DP Officers (DPOs)
Ashtead Technology Inks Deal with Van Oord
Aberdeen-headquartered Ashtead Technology has secured a deal with Van Oord to provide video processing systems for worldwide offshore construction operations. The agreement will see Ashtead supply five SubC Imaging DVRO systems to the Dutch-based company, allowing them to record multiple 3D, HD and
Transnet CEO Comments on Recent Dredging Simulator Launch
The last week’s launch of the Africa’s First Dredging Simulator at the Transnet Maritime School of Excellence (MSOE) provided an excellent opportunity for Mr Richard Vallihu, Chief Executive of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), to speak about the topic. The inauguration of the Royal IHC dred
NHC to Deliver Training Courses at Fugro Academy in Abu Dhabi
JFD has signed a new agreement with Fugro to provide training courses delivered by the National Hyperbaric Centre (NHC), part of JFD, at the Fugro Academy Training Centre in Abu Dhabi. The agreement with Fugro will see JFD approved local and UK trainers delivering courses including: Client Represent