Equipment
Roxtec wins Quad 204 FPSO supply deal
Cable and pipe seal manufacturer Roxtec has won a major contract to supply one of the largest and deepest oil sea developments in the North Sea. Roxtec’s UK and Korean operations are working with global petroleum giant BP on its offshore oil and gas project called ‘Quad 204’ where it is building a n
SeaBotix Visited by UK’s RAS Experts
In cooperation with The Maritime Alliance, SeaBotix was visited by an entrepreneur group of UK’s leading Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) startups. Their unique mission was designed to bring together the UK and US RAS sectors to share knowledge and help the UK firms lay the groundwork for expan
SeaRoc: First Maintenance Visit to Forewind’s Dogger Bank Met Masts Complete
SeaRoc Group, a specialist provider of marine and engineering services for offshore renewable energy projects, has successfully completed the first major maintenance visit to Forewind’s Dogger Bank meteorological (met) masts in the North Sea at the beginning of June. The East (DB-MME) and West (DB-M
GTT: SloShield will improve LNG carriers efficiency
GTT and its partner Cryovision launched an innovative monitoring system to help reduce the effects of liquid motion in LNGCs, including extra boil-off of LNG cargo, due to “sloshing” inside the vessel’s tanks. The new tool, SloShield™, uses an advanced algorithm that allows LNG carrier crews to cons
IRM Systems: Operators Must Have Emergency Pipeline Repair System
In the wake of four major pipeline accidents in June, emergency preparedness is taking center stage. IRM Systems notes that these incidents are a dramatic reminder of the random threats that can affect pipelines, and the urgency for having an Emergency Pipeline Repair System (EPRS) in place. “Operat
Valeport Launches New UV-SVP
Production is now underway on Valeport’s latest innovation – the new UV-SVP – a small and compact direct reading package aimed primarily at AUV and ROV users, which delivers high accuracy data to compliment survey work. Valeport’s UV-SVP (Underwater Vehicle – Sound Velocity Profiler) is based on the
SMD to Build PROD4 for Benthic
SMD has announced that the company has been selected to build Benthic’s PROD4 (Portable Remotely Operated Drill). Benthic, a global geosciences company, has announced plans to augment its PROD fleet with the contracted build of PROD4 expected to enter service in Q3 of 2015. PROD4 will be an enhanced
SCHOTTEL Tidal Generators Drive Renewables Forward
The Canadian SCHOTTEL subsidiary Black Rock Tidal Power Inc. (BRTP) has recently won a demonstration berth in the Bay of Fundy, known for its high tidal range. BRTP will install SCHOTTEL tidal generators (STG) on a Triton platform developed by Tidal Stream Ltd. in which SCHOTTEL holds shares. The de
ABB Improves Skagerrak 3 HVDC Safety Systems
ABB has commissioned the upgrade of the control and protection system of the Skagerrak 3 HVDC link between Norway and Denmark. The installation and commissioning time was only four weeks to minimize outage time. In addition to the system upgrade, the delivery included control of the bipolar configur
Polarcus Amani Kicks Off Ireland’s Largest Offshore Seismic Survey
Polarcus Amani has mobilized for a 4,400 sq. km RIGHTBAND 3D multi-client survey in the Southern Porcupine basin, offshore Ireland. The multi-client project, being acquired in collaboration with ION GeoVentures and GeoPartners, will be the largest ever 3D multi-client seismic survey acquired offshor
Mainstream Releases 3D Scale Model of SuperNode
Global renewable energy company Mainstream Renewable Power today unveils the first three-dimensional scale model of the SuperNode which is set to fundamentally change the way electricity is delivered to our homes. Developed by Mainstream, the SuperNode will, for the first time enable electricity to
Royal IHC Sells Its Stake in IHC Sealing Solutions
Royal IHC (IHC), the global leader in shipbuilding for the dredging and offshore industries, has reached an agreement to sell 100% of its shares in its subsidiary IHC Sealing Solutions. The new owners are Willem Steenge, who as CEO is partly responsible for the strong growth of IHC Sealing Solutions
FoundOcean Presented with ‘Top Sub-Contractor’ Award by Saipem
FoundOcean was awarded ‘Top Sub-Contractor’ status for the North Sea Edvard Greig development, following completion of the foundation grouting for the 134m jacket structure in May 2014. Saipem Project Manager David Fleet praised FoundOcean for their proficiency. “We wanted to recognise the thorough
EMGS Uses Sonardyne’s 6G for Data Acquisition and Recovery
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA, specialists in Controlled-Source Electromagnetic Surveying (CSEM), is using 6G technologies from Sonardyne International Ltd. to provide redundancy and improved precision in EM source positioning. The technology will also be used to position and retrieve EM seabed re