Equipment
Alseamar Wraps Up Underwater Geochemical Survey
Alseamar, designer of the Sea Explorer underwater glider, has recently completed a pre-exploration survey for an undisclosed oil company with 2 of its gliders fitted with Minifluo hydrocarbon sensors. According to the company, it’s the first geochemical exploration survey ever conducted with Sea Exp
CIS Installs Directional Conductors Off Australia
Conductor Installation Services (CIS), an Acteon company, has installed directional conductors to form the basis of two new production wells as part of a major project offshore Australia. “Because the project plays such a vital role in the supply of gas to Australians, we are acutely aware of how im
Eddy Pump’s Sub-Dredge Redefines the Industry
Underwater gold mining for a long time has been a very labor intensive and often low yielding process. Divers are often put into freezing cold and often dangerous waters in order to dredge gold rich sands to make their fortunes. Currently the biggest issues stem from the ability to operate at depths
Energinet.dk to Replace Anholt Subsea Cable
Energinet.dk is planning a replacement of two sections of the submarine cable at the Anholt offshore wind farm during September and October. In February, there was an error in the submarine cable that connects the Anholt offshore wind farm to the grid on land. Since then, Energinet.dk in cooperation
Dredge Yard Showcasing at Mexico Chapter
The WEDA Mexico Chapter, representing all regions in Mexico, will at its 2015 Annual Meeting bring together dredging contractors and manufacturers from across the globe, senior U.S. and Mexican government and port officials, experts in the infrastructure, energy and dredging sector. Dredge Yard, the
ITF looking to cut well plugging and abandonment costs
The Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) has launched a call for proposals for new technology solutions to deliver cost efficiencies in through tubing logging during plugging and abandonment operations. Organisations that are developing new technologies that specifically address the quality of ceme
VIDEO: Mariner jacket sails away from Spain to UK North Sea
Offshore Energy Today recently reported that the steel jacket for Statoil-operated Mariner A platform had sailed away from Dragados Offshore’s yard in Cádiz, Spain, heading for the field in the UK sector of the North Sea. The operator of the Mariner field, Norwegian oil giant Statoil, published a vi
Nord Stream Maintenance Complete
Nord Stream AG conducted annual maintenance works on its twin gas pipeline system between August 11 and 20, 2015 with a temporary shutdown of both lines. Regular maintenance works are an essential part of Nord Stream’s long-term pipeline integrity management strategy to ensure that the pipelines wil
Kongsberg Creates Seaglider AUV European Support Centre
Kongsberg Maritime announces the creation of a European support centre in Southampton, UK, for its Seaglider autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). Seaglider is a buoyancy driven AUV manufactured by Kongsberg Underwater Technology in Lynnwood, Washington, USA. The product has been designed to be as ef
EMGS Loss Widens
Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has recorded revenues of USD 12.1 million in the second quarter 2015, down from 32.3 million in the previous quarter and from USD 42.5 million in the second quarter 2014. The results were negatively affected by extraordinary costs related to the company’s cost redu
Siemens’ propulsion for Taiwan-built heavylifters
CSBC Corporation Taiwan has chosen Siemens to supply diesel-electric propulsion systems and other accessories for four 65,000-ton semi-submersible deck cargo vessels (SSDCVs). The country’s largest shipyard is building the vessels for a customer in Singapore. Siemens said that compared to convention
OneSubsea’s Subsea Processing Systems for Stones
OneSubsea, a Cameron and Schlumberger company, was awarded a contract in the second quarter of 2015 to supply subsea processing systems for the Shell Offshore Stones development in the Gulf of Mexico. This award follows a Technology Qualification Program and will deliver the “industry’s first” 15,00
Ultra Deep Orders Another DSCV
Ultra Deep Group (UDS) has signed another contract with China Merchants Heavy Industry to build one Ultra Deep Installer – Multipurpose Diving Support Construction Vessel. The vessel, which is based on the proprietary design “Red Class 6027” MT design DSCV, is a DP3, 142-meter multipurpose subsea di
Fugro Americas on Display in Galveston
Making its debut at the Martin Midstream Dock in Galveston, Texas, USA, Fugro’s premier geophysical survey vessel, the Fugro Americas, was showcased to over 100 guests. In a two-day event, Fugro gave guided tours of the new build vessel, with geophysical, geoscience, survey and HSE professionals on