Equipment
Wood Group provides SWRP with engineering support
Wood Group has delivered engineering support to the Subsea Well Response Project, a joint industry project to further improve the prevention of, and response to, subsea well-control incidents. Contracted by Shell, on behalf of the SWRP team, Wood Group Kenny led the way and drew on the expertise of
Huntington works influence Noreco’s April production
Norwegian Energy Company (Noreco) in April 2014 produced 5 246 barrels of oil equivalents per day (boepd) on average. Net realised price in April was USD 99.7 per barrel of oil equivalents (USD 110.3 per barrel of oil) after adjustments for inventory, NGL and gas prices. Production from the Huntingt
Subsea 7 Charters ‘Siem Stingray’ OSCV
Siem Offshore and Subsea 7 have entered into a charter agreement for the Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel (“OSCV”) “Siem Stingray”, which is under construction in Norway. The agreement is made at market terms and is for a firm period of three years with two yearly options. The Siem Stingray is de
Wood Group Provides Engineering Support for SWRP
Wood Group has delivered engineering services to the Subsea Well Response Project (SWRP), a joint industry project to further improve the prevention of, and response to, subsea well-control incidents. Contracted by Shell, on behalf of the SWRP team, Wood Group Kenny led the way and drew on the exper
EMGS to acquire 3D EM data in North Sea
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has received a signed contract from North Energy ASA worth NOK 10 million (USD 1.7 million) for 3D EM data acquisition in the North Sea. The survey is expected to commence early May, using the vessel BOA Thalassa. BOA Thalassa is a 3D EM vessel with a capacity
CEDA Working Group on Adaptive Management Makes Good Progress
Initiated by the CEDA Environment Commission (CEC), a working group was formed in October 2013 to provide an overview on how adaptive management principles could contribute to the environmentally sound execution of dredging projects. The following CEDA/WEDA members volunteered to share their experti
‘Polarcus Naila’ prepares for ‘UK Breagh’ survey
Polarcus Limited announces that Polarcus Naila is presently mobilizing for the highly prefunded Polarcus “UK Breagh” multi-client survey after a successful upgrade. The upgrade enables the vessel to tow ultra-wide 12 streamer spreads, matching the capability of the four high performance “A-class” ve
Top News – April 28 to May 4, 2014
NMDC Bags Important Contract in Bahrain National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC), the UAE-based firm, has won a multi-million reclamation contract as part of the projected East Sitra Town scheme. The Bahamas: Dredger “Niccolo Machiavelli” Arrives in Bimini A mammoth seafloor dredger, dubbed ‘The Re
Ireland: Ringaskiddy Port Redevelopment Involves Dredging
The Port of Cork Company has lodged a planning application with An Bord Pleanála for the Ringaskiddy Port Redevelopment project in the lower harbour. The application is being made under the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act. The planning application to An Bord Pleanála includes
European Commission Develops Sustainable Seabed Mining Solutions
The European Commission is helping to take seabed mining to the next level by funding a four-year project entitled: “Breakthrough Solutions for Mineral Extraction and Processing in Extreme Environments – Blue Mining”. The overall aims of this project are to develop new cost-effective solutions for e
Ireland: Dunmore East Dredging Project Receives Financial Boost
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, yesterday announced details of a €4m dredging project at Dunmore East Fishery Harbour Centre on the occasion of the official opening of a €450,000 renovation of the Marine Leisure Area at the western end of the harbour. The €450,00
Fundy Tidal Calls for Public Input on Tidal Turbine Locations
Fundy Tidal is seeking public input on potential locations for tidal turbines in Grand Passage. Turbine locations will be selected based on many factors, including community input, flow speeds, depth, seabed, waves, marine life, fishing zones, and acceptable infringement on navigation. Fundy Tidal i
Ireland: L&M Keating to Dredge Arklow Harbour in June
L&M Keating Ltd, has recently won the Arklow Harbour dredging contract. During this EUR 2,2 mln cleanup scheme, about 60,000 tonnes of material will be removed from the turning basin, dock and river channel in Arklow Harbour. The dredged material will be dumped out at sea. The project will commence
TTS Group works on reducing costs in Norway and Germany
TTS Group has decided to implement measures to reduce costs in Norway and Germany. Due to a weaker market than expected in the offshore and heavy lift sector, the Group will, during the first half of 2014, implement a workforce reduction of approx. 10% of the total workforce in the group. Today the