Equipment
INROS LACKNER in Baltic 2 OWF Project
In the last week of August, the first of a total of 80 wind energy plants of the Baltic 2 offshore wind farm has been erected. For INROS LACKNER this also marks an important milestone for the offshore project which, on behalf of EnBW, is being supported with wide-ranging professional commitment. The
Damen Delivers OCSV ‘Fugro Pioneer’
Fugro has taken delivery of the second of the three Fugro Offshore Coastal Survey Vessels (FOCSV) being built by Damen. The Fugro Pioneer is a compact, survey ship capable of undertaking a wide range of survey, monitoring and inspection operations. The vessel is designed for a variety of survey and
Fugro takes delivery of ‘Fugro Pioneer’
Fugro has taken delivery of the second of the three Fugro Offshore Coastal Survey Vessels (FOCSV), ‘Fugro Pioneer’, being built by Damen.
BG Group, BIR in New Underwater Vehicle Project
Vehicles which make detailed inspections of subsea pipelines, facilities and structures are the focus of an R&D project, codenamed FlatFish, being undertaken by BG Brasil and the Brazilian Institute of Robotics (BIR). “FlatFish will be a lightweight, low cost vehicle able to carry out subsea inspect
What to wear under survival suit when flying offshore?
The Passenger Size workgroup has created a standardised clothing policy which sets out guidance on what should be worn under a survival suit when travelling offshore in a helicopter in the UK. According to Step Change in Safety, the policy will be effective from Wednesday, 1st October and should be
MegaPEX 2014 to Bring New Data on Sand Engine
The MegaPEX 2014, a large measurement campaign to study the behavior of the Sand Engine peninsula, both on the beach and in the sea, has just started. The campaign will run till October 27. The Sand Engine is a 128-acre artificial peninsula off the Dutch coast that has been created for an innovative
Lundin selects AGR’s well intelligence software
Global oil and gas service provider, AGR today announced its software solutions division has signed a contract with Lundin Norway AS (Lundin). The two-year deal includes AGR’s latest software offering, iQˣ™ – designed to simplify the planning and execution of wells as well as maintenance and support
New technologies key to develop complex N. Sea fields
PILOT, the government-industry forum focused on initiatives to maximise economic recovery of the UK’s oil and gas resource, has established The Technology Leadership Board (TLB).
I2SM Symposium Takes Place in Ferrara
The 4th International Symposium on Sediment Management (I2SM) will be held in Ferrara, Italy, on September 17, 18 and 19, 2014, during the RemTech Expo. This event is being organized by Ferrara Fiere Congressi, Politecnico di Milano – Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering – Environmental
IMCA Updates Saturation (Bell) Diving Systems Inspection Guide
The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Diving Equipment Systems Inspection Guidance Note (DESIGN) for Saturation (Bell) Diving Systems (IMCA D 024) has now been revised and updated to incorporate equipment improvements and changed operating practices since its first publication in
Ranger Buys Technip’s North American Diving Assets
Technip has signed an agreement to sell 100% of its North American diving assets to Ranger Offshore Inc.. Technip’s strategy focuses on high technology and ultra-deep water products and services. The acquisition includes diving assets, two dynamically positioned multi-service support vessels as well
Cecon Sells ‘Micoperi Pride’ to FTAI Pride
Cecon ASA (Cecon), through its subsidiary Rever Offshore AS (Rever) and the ship owning company Cecon Shipping 2 AS (CS 2), has reached an agreement to sell the Micoperi Pride, formerly Cecon Pride, to the single purpose vehicle (SPV) FTAI Pride Inc, a company controlled by Fortress Investment Group
New premises for N-Sea
Aberdeen-based subsea IMR provider, N-Sea Offshore Ltd is to move into new premises as business continues to grow.
Island Performer Kicks Off Revolutionary Coiled Tubing Drilling Off Norway
At the beginning of the year Island Offshore with their partner Baker Hughes entered a back-to-back agreement with VTT Maritime who had been awarded a contract for ground core sampling above, in what is to be, the world’s longest (25,5 km) and deepest (385m) subsea road tunnel, named Rogfast. Togeth