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Magseis in Malaysia Win
Norwegian ocean bottom seismic specialist, Magseis, has been awarded a contract by Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia, through its local partner Dialog Services Sdn. Bhd. The letter of award was previously announced in November, however, the company did not disclose any additional information.
SeaRobotics to Build Lockheed Martin’s Marlin Mk3 AUV
Lockheed Martin has selected SeaRobotics as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for its Marlin Mk3 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) designed for survey and inspection applications in depths up to 4,000 meters. The Marlin Mk3 is designed for deepwater applications such as pipeline inspection
DeltaStream Tidal Energy Device Deployed in Ramsey Sound
Cardiff-based Tidal Energy Ltd has installed the country’s first tidal energy generator in Ramsey Sound, Pembrokeshire. Called DeltaStream, the device will, according to the company, become one of the first grid-connected demonstration devices worldwide to generate green, sustainable and predictable
Ampelmann debuts in Brazil
Dutch company Ampelmann, a specialist in motion compensated offshore access solutions, has won its first contract in Brazil. Under the contract, Ampelmann will provide its E-Type system to Boskalis in support of an extended FPSO maintenance campaign. The system provides motion-compensated Ship to Sh
PHOTO: Normand Maximus Arrives for Final Outfitting
The BN 830 offshore subsea construction vessel Normand Maximus has arrived at Vard Brattvaag in Norway for final outfitting. The hull, of VARD 3 19 design, comes from Vard Tulcea in Romania. It started its journey to Norway following the launch in November this year. The 178 meters long vessel will
EMEC Retrieves Its Monitoring Pod After First Trials
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has successfully recovered its novel Integrated Monitoring Pod following months of transmitting real-time data feeds from the seabed at the Fall of Warness tidal energy test site in Orkney, Scotland. The pre-commercial prototype is connected to the shore via
Researchers Use Sonar to Map Potential Restoration Sites
Across the Great Lakes several efforts have been undertaken to restore historic rocks reefs providing improved spawning grounds for a variety of fish species. Projects in the St. Clair-Detroit River System, Grand Traverse Bay and Thunder Bay have restored reef spawning habitat for lake trout, walley
DNV GL Develops RP on Thermoplastic Composite Pipes
DNV GL has launched a recommended practice (RP) that allows operators to choose thermoplastic composite pipes instead of steel or traditional flexibles. “Thermoplastic composite pipes are a new, robust lightweight pipe alternative that will impact field layout, and installation methods and ultimatel
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (December 7-13). Mteck Delivers Electric Dredge Crane for Van Oord Mteck BV, a Dutch based builder of custom cranes for dredging and stevedoring industries, has just delivered an electric dredge crane for Paans Va
BOP Technologies Unveils New ‘Failsafe’ BOP Design
Houston-based BOP Technologies has revealed a new approach to allow a BOP to work if the drilling rig loses power or hydraulic pressure. The company announced release of CIRBOP, its patented design for a completely new type of BOP that can deliver 5 million lbs. of shear force to the rams. BOP Techn
AGR and IOG Execute Skipper Well Management Contract
Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), AGR and Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) have agreed to execute the collaboration by signing a Well Management contract for delivering an appraisal well on Skipper field. Skipper is expected to have a spud date in late January or early Febru
PSA Inspects Detail Engineering of Johan Sverdrup RP Jacket
Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has carried out an audit of Statoil’s follow-up of the detail engineering of the Riser Platform (RP) jacket for Johan Sverdrup. Phase 1 of Statoil’s development of the Johan Sverdrup consists of four jackets. The RP jacket weighs approx. 27,000 tonnes, and is
Wartsila tech ordered for 17 LNG newbuilds
Wärtsilä said it has been contracted by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) of South Korea to supply combined inert gas generators and gas combustion units for 17 new LNG carriers currently under construction at the yard.
CIS Delivers Conductor Installation Project in Malaysia
CIS Group (CIS), an Acteon company that provides hammer services to install conductors and drive piles, has completed a conductor installation campaign in Malaysia. CIS carried out the operation to create a subsea template to form the foundation of a new wellhead platform that forms part of an offsh