Equipment
Sonomatic Goes Deeper with Ultrasonic Subsea Inspection
Sonomatic, a provider of automated ultrasonic subsea inspection, has successfully deployed its accurate corrosion mapping approach at a depth of 1435 m, setting a new benchmark for depth with this technique. As the company informs, the inspection was carried out using the ROV-iT, a ROV-deployed ultr
LNG America, Scandrill to provide solution for drilling ops
LNG America and Scandrill have signed a joint marketing agreement to provide a solution for LNG-fueled drilling operations in the Gulf Coast region. Among Scandrill’s rig fleet are 8 bi-fueled units, with the two newest incorporating technologies for optimizing LNG/diesel substitution rates upwards
LNG America, Scandrill to provide solution for drilling ops
LNG America and Scandrill have signed a joint marketing agreement to provide a solution for LNG-fueled drilling operations in the Gulf Coast region. Among Scandrill’s rig fleet are 8 bi-fueled units, with the two newest incorporating technologies for optimizing LNG/diesel substitution rates upwards
James Fisher Grabs X-subsea Assets
James Fisher has purchased the assets and intellectual property rights of X-Subsea for a total consideration of £14.8m. Headquartered in Aberdeen, X-Subsea went into administration on April 27 2015 following the collapse of its Norwegian parent company Reef Subsea AS. X-Subsea, a designer and operat
Another Dragflow Dredger for Nigeria
Dragflow, an Italian company specialized in solid pumping solutions, has supplied a new dredger that will be used for sand mining operations in Nigeria. The full equipment includes an Hydraulic Pump (HY400) with 2 Excavators (EXHY35). This dredger is one of the new series, with the operator cabin co
Boskalis Reports Good First Quarter
The developments at Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) in 2015 to date have been positive and in line with the company’s expectations. Reported revenue increased compared to the same period in 2014. Revenue was stable when adjusted for acquisitions, divestments and currency effects. In the c
James Fisher: Acquisition of X-Subsea Assets
James Fisher has purchased the assets and intellectual property rights of X-Subsea Holding Limited for a total consideration of £14.8m. Headquartered in Aberdeen, X-Subsea went into administration on 27 April 2015 following the collapse of its Norwegian parent company Reef Subsea AS. X-Subsea, a des
Major Boost for Bridgeport Harbor Project
The State Bond Commission is expected to approve $9 million in funding for harbor development in Bridgeport, CT, according to Representative Steve Stafstrom. “This is a vital step toward fully realizing the untapped potential that Bridgeport has to be the hub of maritime commerce and activity for th
Delta SubSea Adds New Vessel
Delta SubSea (DSS) has entered into an agreement with Olympic Shipping for the ‘Olympic Delta’, a newly built Multipurpose Subsea Support & Construction Vessel. The Olympic Delta is a green vessel, designed according to DNV class. The vessel is equipped with two Delta SubSea Schilling HD 150 HP work
Technip Nets Thunder Horse Gig
Technip has secured a contract with BP E&P for the design, engineering, fabrication, installation and pre-commissioning of the new production pipeline systems on the south side of the Thunder Horse production drilling quarters unit. At a water depth of approximately 1,900 meters, the current field d
Bell Dredging Pump for Van Oord
Bell Dredging Pumps, a Dutch-based manufacturer of dredging equipment, has just sold a Bell 200 dredging pump to Van Oord. The dredging pump, showcased during the recent INTERMAT exhibition in Paris, was tested two weeks ago with a Caterpillar 336E. The pump has maximum mixture capacity of 800 m³/h,
Red Marine’s Subsea Umbilical Clamp for FMC Technologies
Red Marine has delivered a subsea umbilical clamp to FMC Technologies, that will be commissioned on board the Island Performer in the Gulf of Mexico and used in Well Intervention Operations. The clamp has been developed to hold a new subsea umbilical with in excess of 20t back tension. Red Marine wa
Removing WWI-era Boosters from NJ Beaches
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection have provided an update on the ongoing efforts to remove WWI-era boosters from the Allenhurst and Loch Arbour beaches, following the recent beachfill placement. The ongoing construction con
OIS scoops well decommissioning gig from Centrica
Offshore Installation Services (OIS), an Acteon company, has been awarded a contract to decommission multiple wells in the North Sea by Centrica Energy. The initial campaign includes six subsea wells in the central North Sea, in categories 2.1 and 2.2, which will be abandoned using a diverless, vess