Equipment
Picture of the Day: NJ Marsh Restoration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, and their contractor Barnegat Bay Dredging Company are conducting dredging operations and marsh restoration at Mordecai Island, NJ. The USACE is removing critical shoals from the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway and using the material to resto
N-KOM Repairs Jan De Nul Duo
Two Jan de Nul cutter suction dredgers, the 2010-built Ibn Battuta and Zheng He, were drydocked and repaired recently at Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM). In addition to the routine repair scope, the major spud repairs and modifications were undertaken for the vessels. N-KOM had previously c
Oceaneering Posts Profit Drop
Subsea engineering specialist, Oceaneering, has reported a drop in third-quarter profit for the period ended September 30, 2015 as revenues declined on lower demand and as prices dropped for most of its oilfield services and products. The Houston-based company generated net income of $69.5 million,
Aquapuncture Method Introduced
In its latest issue of Terra et Aqua, the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has released an article named ‘Aquapuncture: Sustainable Future of Inland Waterways’. Aquapuncture is an instrument for the optimal use, adaptation and management of inland waterways and their waterfront
Altair’s CDTS LNG concept approved
ABS has granted approval in principle to Troy, Michigan-based Altair for the cubic donut tank system (CDTS) LNG containment concept.
SEA Corporation Becomes Authorized REMUS Service Center
Hydroid, a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, has recognized Japan-based SEA Corporation as an authorized REMUS Service Center. SEA Corporation has created a service center in Chiba, Japan for the maintenance and repair of Hydroid’s REMUS 100 and REMUS 600 vehicles and support equipment. This local c
Construction of FSP LNG tank to begin early 2016
Honghua Group revealed that the joint venture FSP LNG could start constructing the first flat panel semi-membrane prismatic type B tank early next year.
New Ellicott Dredge in Bandon
A state funded dredge and accompanying work boat are in the water at Port of Bandon’s launch ramp. This new dredge, an Ellicott 360 Swinging Dragon named The Laura, will be used to remove debris such as silt, rocks and slime that collect in the harbor, material that often makes it difficult for boat
Kongsberg LARS for Jumeirah New DSV
Kongsberg Evotec, a fully owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, has entered an agreement with CSSC Huangpu Shipyard in Guangzhou China for the delivery of two Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) for Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV). The contract includes the first delivery of the recently patented K-
OpenHydro Buys Tritech Gemini Sonars
Tritech has secured an order for supply of sonar systems for Irish tidal turbine company OpenHydro. OpenHydro has purchased a number of Gemini imaging sonars to monitor the installation and recovery of tidal turbines and subsea base units for its current and future projects. The company also purchas
Picture of the Day: Hitachi ZX250LC-6
Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe NV has presented its latest development in pursuit of the ultimate excavation machine – the new ZX250LC-6. The new model incorporates Hitachi technology developed specifically for the Zaxis-6 medium excavator range, and high-quality and durable components that c
Forsys Subsea Lines Up for First EPCI Award in 2016
Forsys Subsea, a 50/50 joint venture between FMC Technologies and Technip, has been awarded its first two integrated front end engineering studies. The two contract awards were announced last week by John Gremp, Chairman and CEO of FMC Technologies, during the company’s third-quarter earnings call.
VOSTA LMG at Europort 2015
VOSTA LMG will showcase a new range of floating dredge hoses with integrated quick connect coupling and a mechanical adapter for dredge cutterheads at the 2015 Europort exhibition for maritime technology in Rotterdam. The new range of floating dredge hoses became a logic addition to VOSTA LMG’s stan
Ashtead Tech Expands Subsea Inspection Portfolio
Ashtead Technology, a provider of subsea equipment rental, sales and services to the offshore industry, has invested over $300,000 in visual inspection tools for deep sea exploration. The investment will see Ashtead offering a range of SubC Imaging products to meet increasing industry demand for enh