Equipment
Damen Wins Dredger Order
Argentinian company Cooperativa De Trabajos Portuarios Limitada de San Martín has ordered two Damen ASD 2810 tugs and one Cutter Suction Dredger 500. The two vessels and dredger are to be used in the Argentinian terminal region around Rosario on the Paraná river for towing, mooring, fire-fighting an
Costain Joins UK’s CO2 Storage Project
Costain, a UK engineering solutions provider, is involved in a pioneering initiative as part of a project commissioned by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). The 12 month project, which started in May and is funded by the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC), will see Costain will work
Strainstall’s Chain Tension Monitoring System for Kaombo
Strainstall, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has secured a contract with Bluewater Energy Services (Bluewater) for the provision of Chain Tension Monitoring System. Bluewater selected Strainstall’s monitoring solution to ensure the integrity of the turret mooring systems on two FPSO vessels in th
Civmec Wins Work for GE and FMC Technologies
Australia’s Civmec informed that the company has secured contracts from GE Oil & Gas and FMC Technologies. On behalf of GE Oil & Gas, Civmec will be fabricating and testing Gorgon’s new 34 inch Subsea Pig Launcher/Receiver (SSPLR) in two stages. Stage 1 works will start immediately and involve the f
DCNS Expands ROV Fleet with Saab Seaeye Tiger and Falcon
DCNS Group has enhanced its ROV capability with a Saab Seaeye Tiger and Saab Seaeye Falcon ROVs. Both ROVs will be deployed by DCNS Far East – DCNS’ Singapore-based subsidiary across Asia, as the company extends its operations in the region. Nicolas Leluan, DCNS Far East’s managing director, said th
ONC Develops Mobile App for Ocean Data Gathering
Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) at the University of Victoria and the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) are teaming up with citizen scientists to increase the quality and range of oceanographic data being collected through a new mobile app called Community Fishers. The app, developed by ONC, allows fisher
Big Plans for APM Terminals Poti
Speaking at the 4th Annual Black Sea Ports and Shipping Conference 2015 on May 29th, APM Terminals Poti Deputy Managing Director Joseph Crowley discussed the advantages of Poti Seaport as the prominent gateway for Black Sea, Mediterranean and Central Asian trade. “While recent World Bank economic gr
Civmec bags two oil & gas gigs in Australia
Australian oilfield services provider Civmec has been awarded two oil and gas industry related contracts on behalf of GE Oil & Gas and FMC Technologies, respectively. On behalf of GE Oil & Gas, Civmec will be constructing and testing Chevron-operated Gorgon project’s new 34 inch Subsea Pig Launcher/
Aker Solutions’ Umbilicals for Pemex’ Lakach Field
Aker Solutions won its first order for a project offshore Mexico as it secured a contract from Saipem to supply umbilicals for the Pemex-operated Lakach deepwater natural-gas field. Aker Solutions will deliver electro-hydraulic steel tube umbilicals of about 73 kilometers (45 miles) that will help c
Aker Solutions to supply umbilicals for Lakach field (Mexico)
Aker Solutions has won its first order for a project offshore Mexico as it secured a contract from Saipem to supply umbilicals for the Pemex-operated Lakach deepwater natural-gas field. In October 2014, Mexico’s Pemex awarded Saipem an EPCI contract for the development of the Lakach field. The scope
Rolls-Royce unveils new azimuth thruster powered by permanent magnet
Rolls-Royce today unveiled the latest addition to its range of marine thrusters, with the launch of a new azimuth thruster powered by permanent magnet (PM) technology. Launched at the Nor-Shipping maritime exhibition in Oslo, the new thruster is the Group’s latest development of PM technology, which
Allspeeds Launches Wire Cutting Tool for ROVs
Allspeeds has introduced Webtool ROV cutting tools designed to cut steel guide wires used during subsea installation. According to the company, the WCO30 tools, suitable for wire up to 30mm diameters (suitable for cutting wire rope, guide wire, cables, hoses and umbilicals), are compact and more rel
Scientists Study Harmful Algae Boom in Monterey Bay
In May 2015, as part of a large-scale experiment, ocean researchers measured some of the highest concentrations of harmful algae and their toxin ever observed in Monterey Bay. For the last month, MBARI researchers have been collaborating with scientists from half a dozen other research organizations
Harkand Wraps Up BG Trinidad & Tobago Gig
Harkand, has successfully completed its first campaign in the Caribbean for BG Trinidad & Tobago. The 75-day ROV subsea support services project was concluded at the start of March by the team on board Harkand’s multi-purpose vessel the Go Electra in the waters off Trinidad and Tobago. The workscope