Equipment
Lankhorst Ropes Keeps Ocean Cleanup System in Place
Maritime ropes supplier, Lankhorst Ropes, and synthetic fibre specialist DSM Dyneema have collaborated in supplying Dutch foundation ‘The Ocean Cleanup’ with synthetic mooring ropes for a prototype ocean cleanup system. The Ocean Cleanup was founded with the aim of developing advanced technologies t
GE to power world’s largest crane vessel
GE has signed a deal which will see it provide equipment for one of the world’s largest crane vessels – Heerema Marine Contractors’ Sleipnir. The Sleipnir semi-submersible crane vessel is currently under construction at Sembcorp Marine’s Singapore yard. Under the recently signed deal between GE’s Ma
Oceaneering Lands Heerema Subsea Deal
Oceaneering has entered into a master service agreement with Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) through December 2020. During this time Oceaneering will provide up to ten remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems with associated subsea tooling, engineering and technicians to support HMC’s global operati
MacArtney Supplies Mermac Winches to Canyon Offshore
MacArtney has supplied Mermac winch systems to Canyon Offshore, the marine contracting unit of Helix Energy Solutions, to be used on the latest two ‘Grand Canyon’ range offshore support vessels. MacArtney has supplied a total of four winch systems, all featuring active heave compensation (AHC) allow
Apache Keeps Wood Group for North Sea Services
Wood Group has been awarded an extension to its master service agreement contract with Apache in the North Sea. Wood Group will continue to deliver subsea engineering and consultancy services, in support of Apache’s routine operation and maintenance works, as well as detailed engineering for future
Aker Solutions Books Lower Profit
Aker Solutions has reported net income of NOK 131 million or NOK 0.37 per share in the second quarter 2016 versus net income of NOK 209 million or NOK 0.73 a year earlier. In addition, first-half 2016 net income fell to NOK 300 million from NOK 428 in 1H 2016, while EPS was NOK 0.90 […]
Aker Solutions: Major developments could be sanctioned within 12-18 months
Norwegian oilfield services company Aker Solutions has provided a somewhat positive outlook for the next year and a half. Presenting its second quarter results, Aker Solutions said that the markets are challenging and projects are being postponed across the industry. However, with cost cuts driving
Makai Nets Several Software Sales for Subsea Cabling Ops
Makai Ocean Engineering has made multiple new sales of its software for route engineering, installation planning, and real-time lay control of subsea cables. Makai’s recent sales include: CSCC – China Submarine Cable Construction, purchased a license of MakaiLay; KCS – Kokusai Cable Ship, purchased
Dril-Quip to ship $40M worth of subsea hardware for Indonesian offshore project
U.S. based fabricator of offshore oil and gas facilities Dril-Quip has secured a $40 million order in Indonesia. The company will, via its subsidiary Dril-Quip Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, supply subsea drilling and production equipment and related services to Kangean Energy Indonesia Ltd. Kangean is a con
Dril-Quip Bags $40 Mln Indonesia Contract
Dril-Quip Asia Pacific, in conjunction with its local representative, has been awarded a contract to supply subsea drilling and production equipment and related services to Kangean Energy Indonesia. Kangean Energy is a contractor for SKK Migas, for the development of its Terang/Sirasun/Batur gas fie
Halliburton Launches Subsea Well Control Response Suite
Boots & Coots Services, a Halliburton business, has developed the Global Rapid Intervention Package (GRIP), a suite of services to help reduce costs and deployment time in the event of subsea well control events. Reportedly, GRIP provides well planning and well kill capabilities facilitated by the c
Ageotec Delivers Another ROV to QSTAR
Ageotec has delivered a new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Perseo GTV to QSTAR, the ROV pilot training centre based in the Canary Islands and Barcelona. QSTAR already owns the Ageotec Sirio and Ageotec Perseo ROVs. The ROV Perseo GTV is equipped with a black & white HD camera, a full color camera w
Halliburton launches new subsea well control package
Boots & Coots Services, a Halliburton company, has developed the Global Rapid Intervention Package (GRIP), a suite of services used in the event of subsea well control events. Halliburton said on Monday that GRIP provides well planning and well kill capabilities facilitated by the company’s global l
ISE to Build AMC’s New AUV for Antarctic Exploration
A new underwater robot that will help scientists answer important questions about the Antarctic is due to arrive in Tasmania in early 2017, thanks to a contract awarded to International Submarine Engineering (ISE). Capable of diving to depths of 5,000 meters and travelling over 100 kilometers under