Equipment
2H Scoops Stampede SCR Verification Gig
2H Offshore has been awarded two separate contracts, one by Hess and a second contract by Enbridge, to verify the design, fabrication and installation phases of the Steel Catenary Risers (SCRs) for the Stampede field development in the Gulf of Mexico. The Stampede field is operated by Hess. Enbridge
Technip to lay off 6000 workers. Expects rough waters ahead
French oilfield services provider Technip is preparing to slash 6,000 positions as a response to “an even more challenging environment in oil & gas”, aiming to boost its cost cutting efforts through a massive restructuring plan. The company on Monday said it is looking to save €830 million, of which
Westcon to work on three Dolphin Drilling’s rigs
Norwegian supplier of products and services within cranes and lifting operations, Westcon Løfteteknikk AS, has been awarded a contract to work on Dolphin Drilling’s rigs. Namely, the contract is for three Dolphin Drilling’s semi-submersible drilling rigs Bideford Dolphin, Borgland Dolphin and Bredfo
Photo Update: 2,000 Visitors on Congo River
In order to celebrate the start of the 159.5km long stage three of the Tour de France (Antwerp to Huy), DEME’s trailing suction hopper dredger Congo River was moored and open for tours yesterday at the Antwerp Cruise Terminal. The vessel, being the largest and most performing trailing suction hopper
Royal IHC Launches IHC Concept
Royal IHC has brought together a team of experienced industry professionals to form IHC Concept. Based in Grey Street in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, it will provide engineering services to the oil, gas, offshore and marine sectors. Andy Eaton will lead the team, who, using their diverse experi
2H Offshore clinches Stampede contracts
2H Offshore, an Acteon company, has been awarded two separate contracts for the Hess operated Stampede field development in the Gulf of Mexico. One contract was awarded by Hess Corp. and one by Enbridge Energy Co., to verify the design, fabrication and installation phases of the Steel Catenary Riser
Another Accolade for VolkerStevin
The works, undertaken by VolkerStevin to upgrade Kirkcaldy sea wall and improve the promenade area on behalf of Fife Council, have been recognized with the Integrated Transport Project of the Year accolade at the Scottish Transport Awards. Completed in November 2014, and costing just over £9 million
Rohde Nielsen Nabs Tauranga Contract
Rohde Nielsen, a Danish dredging company, has won the Port of Tauranga dredging contract. This project will involve deepening and widening of the shipping channels from 12.9 meters to 14.5 meters depth inside the harbor and 15.8 meters outside the harbor. Work will be undertaken with a combination o
Applied Acoustics Builds Transponder for UXO, Salvage Ops
A new transponder designed for use by subsea UXO disposal organisations and salvage specialists was introduced at the recent Hydrographic Society’s UXO Seminar in Southampton by Applied Acoustics, based in Great Yarmouth, UK. The company, that has been manufacturing positioning beacons for more than
Women Test Drive USG’s Proteus DMUV
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ subsidiary Undersea Solutions Group (USG) has made history as its two female divers became the first women to crew and drive a dual-mode underwater vehicle (DMUV). Chloe Mallet, an ocean engineer, and Andrea Raff, a mechanical engineer, crewed and operated USG’s Proteu
MacGregor lands new order for four lattice boom cranes
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has won contracts for its new lattice boom cranes (LBC) from Merkers Offshore, negotiated and procured through Marine Commerce in Singapore. According to the company, four 20015-6045 LBC cranes will be installed on two offshore maintenance liftboats equipped with 80m jac
DNV GL advises Wintershall offshore ops in Norway
DNV GL, the technical advisor to the oil and gas industry, has been selected by Wintershall Norge AS to provide a frame agreement for global inspection services for its developments offshore Norway. The overall contract is expected to exceed NOK 10 million (approx $1.2 million). The term of the cont
Mooreast Anchors in Gulf of Thailand
A total of 12 units of Mooreast MA5S anchors have been successfully installed for 2 newly developed oilfields in the Gulf of Thailand last month. Each of these MA5S anchor weighs 12 tons and comes with 4.7 ton ballast as well as class certification for permanent mooring. According to Mooreast’s clie
OGN Establishes New Pipework Division
OGN Group has launched a new pipework division to deliver specialist fabrication services for bespoke projects. Utilising its purpose-built facilities at the 32-hectare Hadrian Yard on the banks of the River Tyne in Wallsend, OGN provides a range of services for all forms of fabricated pipework to o