Equipment
Trident and Matrix Strengthen Ties
Trident Subsea Cable has strengthened its strategic partnership with Matrix Networks in regards to its fibre optic subsea cable linking Perth, Jakarta and Singapore. Singapore-based Matrix Networks and Indonesian-based NAP Info Lintas Nusa (Napinfo) are the operators of the Matrix Cable System, a ne
O&G services firm Bibby Offshore enters renewables arena
Bibby Offshore, the UK-based firm mainly known as a provider of subsea services to the oil & gas industry, is venturing into renewables. The company has purchased a power cable lay carousel from subsea engineering specialist, Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS), which will enable laying of power cables for
Tendeka Scoops Wintershall Deal
Tendeka, the provider of completions systems and services to the upstream oil and gas industry, has won a four-year contract with Wintershall Norge AS with a further four-year extension option. The company has been selected to supply sand screens for wells in the Maria, Brage, Skarfjell and Vega fie
Royal IHC Enhancing Systems for TSHD Magdalen
Marine dredging and constructing contractor, Weeks Marine Inc., has ordered from Royal IHC a dynamic positioning and tracking (DP/DT) system and eco pump controllers for the trailing suction hopper dredger Magdalen. “The two efficiency enhancing systems, provided by our North American subsidiary IHC
IADC Presents Terra et Aqua for June 2016
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has just released the latest issue of Terra et Aqua, their official quarterly publication. The magazine is supported solely by the IADC as a service to the world-wide dredging community and represents IADC’s commitment to the highest standar
ROVOP Marks GBP 3 Mln in Deals and New U.S. Appointment
Remotely operated vehicle provider ROVOP has been awarded £3 million worth of new contracts, which sees the company expanding into two new territories. For the first time ROVOP will complete projects in South East Asia and Mexico, signalling success for both its Aberdeen and Houston bases. In additi
Substation Jacket for Dudgeon OWF in Place
The offshore substation jacket for the Dudgeon offshore wind farm has been installed at the site, offshore UK. The four-legged jacket was designed and built by Sembmarine SLP in Lowestoft . This is the first time suction bucket technology had been used on an offshore substation in UK waters, the com
WIKING Helikopter orders two Airbus helis for North Sea ops
German-based WIKING Helikopter Service has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the delivery of two H145 helicopters in offshore configuration at the international aerospace exhibition ILA in Berlin. The H145s will become the first Airbus helicopters to join WIKING’s fleet. The company curr
Caley Dive Bell Handling Systems for UDS’ Newbuilds
Offshore handling systems specialist, Caley Ocean Systems, is supplying Singapore-based, diving and subsea equipment company Flash Tekk Engineering with saturation dive bell handling systems for its client Ultra Deep Solutions’ vessels Deep Installer and Van Gogh DSCVs. The Caley dive bell handling
DOF Subsea lands new deals in North Sea and Gulf of Mexico
DOF Subsea has been awarded several ROV and diving contracts for the vessel Skandi Achiever in the North Sea and the North America region. According to the company, these contracts will secure utilization of the vessel Skandi Achiever until the end of October 2016. Following completion of ongoing co
Oceaneering Wins with Statoil
Oceaneering Norway has been awarded a framework agreement by Statoil for the maintenance, modification and storage of ROV tools and related subsea equipment. Additionally, the deal covers the manufacturing and sale of ROV tools and related equipment. Reportedly, the agreement has been signed for two
4Subsea wins Statoil extension
Independent engineering company 4Subsea has received a contract extension of a framework agreement with Statoil covering 10 installations on the NCS. The contract started in 2012 and it has now been extended from June 2016 until June 2018. 4Subsea noted that its scope of work has increased with one
Seminar to Cover Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Dredging
The Seminar on Dredging Technologies, hosted by Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center (APEC), will be held from June 13-24, 2016. This two-week seminar will cover all essential theoretical and practical aspects with regard to dredging such as: navigating in muddy areas, strategies for the dumping of
Report: Clear Future for AUVs
Energy research and consulting service, Douglas-Westwood (DW), believes there is still potential for substantial growth for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), particularly in the oil & gas sector, where AUVs remain niche assets. Namely, technological advancement has driven growth in the sector a