Equipment
Russia: Azov-Don Sea Canal in Need of Dredging
The preparations for the Azov-Don Sea Canal dredging program are currently underway, according to portnews.ru. FSUE Rosmorport has invited the contractors for an elaboration of design documentation for maintenance dredging at Azov-Don Sea Canal for the 2015-2020 period. The value of this dredging pr
Xodus and TNO to coordinate pioneering industry project
International energy consultancy Xodus Group and Dutch innovation company TNO will co-ordinate a Joint Industry Programme (JIP) of multiphase flow induced vibration in the integrity of offshore piping systems. Xodus Group and TNO will co-ordinate key industry players BP, Shell, Statoil, Total, Lundi
DOF Subsea secures work for $80M
DOF Subsea AS, a subsidiary of DOF ASA, has been awarded several contracts, with a total value of approximately NOK 475 million ($80 million). In the Asia Pacific region, DOF Subsea has been awarded several contracts including IMR services and subsea installation work. The contract awards will secur
IHC Merwede Introduces New Jubilee Book (The Netherlands)
IHC Merwede has commissioned a prestigious new jubilee book, entitled 70 years IHC Merwede. The first copy of this publication was presented to the mayor of Rotterdam, Mr Ahmed Aboutaleb, at the city’s Maritime Museum. Written by maritime historian Dr Joke Korteweg, this unique and beautifully desig
Ocean Installer hires Grand Canyon for UK ops
Ocean Installer has signed a short term charter for the OCV/ROV Grand Canyon in order to meet project requirements. Due to an increasing order book Ocean Installer is experiencing high utilisation of its current fleet and recognises the need for increased vessel capacity in the UK. “We have seen the
Shell Joins Viper Subsea’s V-SLIM JIP
Viper Subsea has attracted major operator Shell to join BP and Total in a Joint Industry Project to develop its Subsea Line Integrity Monitoring (V-SLIM) unit which is used to identify and locate faults in remote subsea electrical distribution systems. The addition of another major operator as a spo
Subsea Production & Processing Systems Market to Reach $24 Bln by 2018
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Subsea Production & Processing Systems Market by Technology/Components, Types, & Geography – Global Trends & Forecast to 2018” report to their offering. Subsea Production & Processing Systems Market is estimated to reach $24.6 billion by 2018,
UK: Colwyn Bay Sea Defence Project Progresses Well
Colwyn Bay beach has seen approximately 220,000m3 of sand imported onto the beach since work began on 18 April to bring in material which has been taken from the sea bed as part of an ongoing sea defence project in the town. The last load of sand was delivered at high tide on Sunday evening [&hellip
WFS Launches Seatooth Video, Improved Subsea Wireless Video Camera
WFS has announced the launch of Seatooth Video, the new improved edition of its subsea wireless video camera. Seatooth Video is an upgraded version of WFS’ previous Viewtooth® product. The subsea wireless video camera is enhanced with the latest Seatooth S300 technology and exceeds the underwater wi
UK: Council Prepares Bath Quays Waterside Project
Members of the public are invited to find out more about Bath & North East Somerset Council’s plans to prepare the natural environment on the River Avon for regeneration projects and reconnect the river to the heart of Bath. Bath & North East Somerset Council and the Environment Agency are working t
Slovenia: Koper Dredging Program Faces Delay?
The contract between Luka Koper d.d. and Italian company Costruzioni Generali Xodo s.r.l., which was chosen to perform the dredging alongside the Container Terminal to -14 m on the basis of the public tender, has expired today. The management of Luka Koper assessed that the dredging company has perf
Boskalis: 2013 Financial Statements Adopted (The Netherlands)
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. announced that the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders adopted the 2013 financial statements at the annual meeting held today. All other voting items were also adopted, including: Reappointment The Meeting reappointed Mr. H.J. Hazewinkel as member and deputy chairm
Narec’s KTP Project to Develop Monitoring Techniques for Tidal Turbines
Narec has been awarded a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership project funded by the Technology Strategy Board in association with Newcastle University. The project which started in May 2014 and runs for three years aims to develop cost effective and feasible condition monitoring techniques optimised f
Sonardyne’s Life of Field Workshops, Platform for Subsea Techniques Discussions
Sonardyne International Ltd.’s latest round of subsea technology workshops were attended by over 100 offshore industry professionals including oil company representatives, hydrographic surveyors, subsea engineers and asset managers. Held over three days at the AECC conference centre in Aberdeen, the