Equipment
Creating Horseshoe Bend Island
In its latest issue of Terra et Aqua, the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has introduced an article about the Horseshoe Bend project in Louisiana. According to the paper, the capacity for the placement of shoal material dredged from Horseshoe Bend at eight wetland development
MTG to Unveil New Product Range
During the Europort exhibition (3 – 6 November) in Rotterdam, MTG will introduce the new DMet product range. It is a G.E.T system for the dredging market that improves productivity and increases protection of cutter and hopper dredgers, even in demanding applications such as hard rock. This system i
Ashtead Technology gets new visual inspection tools for deep sea exploration
Ashtead Technology, an independent 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 d
Kongsberg’s LARS systems on Jumeirah Offshore’s new DSV
Kongsberg Evotec, a subsidiary of marine technology company Kongsberg Maritime, will deliver two Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) for Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV) to CSSC Huangpu Shipyard in Guangzhou China. According to Kongsberg, the contract includes the first delivery of the recently patente
Vallourec, BOG Complete Subsea Pipes and Flowlines for Egina
Vallourec has together with Bell Oil and Gas (BOG), a Nigerian oil and gas services company, completed subsea line pipes and flowlines for Egina field. The Egina oil field, operated by Total Upstream Nigeria, is located 130km off the coast of Nigeria, in 1,750 m water depth. The field is under devel
Dredge Yard Delivers the Auger
Dredge Yard has engineered and manufactured a compact and economic sediment dredger, also known as Auger Dredger, which will be used for a desalination plant in the Gulf region. This piece of equipment can be used particularly in rivers, streams, harbors, ponds, bays or artificial lakes to remove th
Interview with Bell Dredging
Bell Dredging Pumps, a Dutch-based manufacturer of dredging equipment, has had a very busy 2015 so far. This year, the company successfully completed quite a few challenging projects worldwide, and at the same time presented its latest developments at some of the industry’s most popular events. To g
Technip’s flexible pipes for giant Libra development (Brazil)
French oilfield services company Technip has won what it describes as a substantial contract from Libra Oil & Gas BV, a Petrobras-led consortium. For Technip, a “substantial” subsea contract is ranging from €100 to €250 million. The project includes the supply of flexible pipes for the Libra Extende
Technip Nets Flexible Pipes Order for Libra Pre-Salt Field
Technip was awarded a substantial contract from Libra Oil & Gas BV, a consortium led by Petrobras Netherland BV (40%) and partners: Shell (20%), Total (20%), CNOOC (10%) and CNPC (10%). The project includes the supply of flexible pipes for the Libra Extended Well Test field, located in the Santos Ba
Trelleborg strengthens its team in Brazil
Trelleborg has made two new regional appointments in Brazil to service its customers in the region. According to the company’s press release issued on Tuesday, Rafael Campos and Bruno Matos were appointed as a Project Manager, and a Sales Manager, respectively. As Trelleborg explains, Rafael Campos
Flexlife Names New Business Development Manager
UK-based flexible pipe and umbilical specialist, Flexlife, has appointed Richard Gibson as its new BD Manager. He will work part time and will be based in the Aberdeen office. Gibon will be responsible for overseeing engineering, delivery and integrity services in the UK/Europe Region. According to
Prysmian Lands USD 140 Mln Interconnection Deal in China
Prysmian has been awarded a contract by Hainan Second Cross-Sea Interconnection Tie Project Management worth more than $140 million for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a submarine power cable link for the second interconnection between Hainan island and China mainland. “We are
Picture of the Day: Mordecai Project
The dredging operations and marsh restoration at Mordecai Island, NJ are currently underway. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, and its contractor Barnegat Bay Dredging Company of Harvey Cedars, are dredging critical shoals from the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway and using th
Scientists Embark on Atlantis Massif Core Sampling Campaign
An international team of scientists are setting sail today on board the Royal Research Ship James Cook to explore the Atlantis Massif, a 4000 metre high underwater mountain in the Atlantic Ocean. This is the first time the 89.2 meters long UK research ship will be used to drill through the Earth’s m