Equipment
‘Greatship Ramya’ Converted
IRClass, has recently completed the survey and certification of ‘Greatship Ramya’, during its conversion from an Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to a Well Stimulation Vessel for Schlumberger under its Single Class. The vessel is now deployed with an Indian oil company in the offshore sector. Well Stimu
Cortez Subsea, OCBS Ink MPS Deal (Malaysia)
Cortez Subsea has established its first foothold in the Malaysian oil and gas sector after joining forces with Oceancare Corporation Sdn Bhd (OCBS) to equip the firm with their modular pipelay system (MPS) which has NOV Tuboscope Zap-Lok connection technology. The alliance will allow the companies t
WATCH: Introduction of Bibby HydroMap’s d’ROP
The d’ROP, a dynamic Remotely Operated Survey Platform, has been developed by Bibby HydroMap (former Osiris Projects). The d’ROP is designed initially for operation from the company’s newly launched survey vessel Bibby Athena. Deployed vertically through the vessel’s moonpool, the system relies upon
Seaway Bags Perla Gas Project Gig (Venezuela)
Seaway Heavy Lifting has entered into a contract with Cardon IV in Venezuela for transportation and installation of the Perla project gas production platforms complete with tie-in of the subsea infrastructure. The Perla development consists of 3 gas production platforms connected to the shore landin
Seaway Heavy Lifting to install Perla field platforms (Venezuela)
Seaway Heavy Lifting has entered into a contract with Cardon IV in Venezuela for transportation and installation of a gas production platforms for the Perla project, complete with tie-in of the subsea infrastructure. The Perla development consists of 3 gas production platforms connected to the shore
Mojo Protects Wave Hub Export Cable
This Easter Weekend has seen Mojo Maritime successfully complete the installation of cable protection works off the North Cornwall coast. The operation consisted of accurately placing rock filled filter units from the DP2 vessel Stril Explorer to create a protection berm for the Wave Hub 33KV export
PHOTO: SSV Thor Magni in Action
The seismic support vessel (SSV) Thor Magni is currently on a long term charter with Norwegian seismic player PGS. The vessel is owned by Faroe Islands-based P/F Thor and was previously christened and delivered in Turkey, this year in February. The vessel, the first in a series of four for P/F Thor,
Teledyne Gavia Launches New Products at Ocean Business
Teledyne Gavia will introduce new Multibeam Profiler module to the attendees at Ocean Business next week in Southampton. The Multibeam Profiler module, built for the Gavia AUV by Teledyne BlueView, is derived from BlueView’s 2250 kHz MB-Series sonar. When used with software applications, the BlueVie
Damen to Revamp RV Marion Dufresne II
The French research vessel, Marion Dufresne II has arrived at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque for a project that will extend her life by a further twenty years. The work will span a total of 4 months. On March 30, the vessel went into dry-dock for a 6-week period, during which the yard will carry out an
DOF Subsea to Provide AUV Services
DOF Subsea, a provider of integrated subsea services, will stage the European launch of a new addition to its suite of services next week. During the Ocean Business event at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK from April 14th to 16th, the company will showcase its newest service, uti
Shell begins construction of upstream O&G lab in Malaysia
Malaysia’s Sarawak Shell Berhad, a subsidiary of oil major Royal Dutch Shell, began construction of a new production support building in Miri, Malaysia today. Chok Chee Tsong, Sarawak Shell Berhad’s general manager said the new building showcased the company’s commitment in continuing to invest in t
AKD Engineering closing business after 60 years
AKD Engineering Ltd, a UK company offering engineering, manufacturing and offshore services will close its business this year. According to Camellia PLC, a parent company of AKD, AKD Engineering has today announced its intention to close with effect from the end of June 2015. “The decision to close
Nautilus Hires Gardline CGG for SMS Hunt
Nautilus Minerals has signed a contract with Gardline CGG to provide exploration services for Nautilus’ 2015 program in the Solomon Islands. The vessel MV Duke will be used to generate targets to expand Nautilus’ Seafloor Massive Sulphide (“SMS”) prospect inventory within its 100% owned Solomon Isla
Bibby Subsea Orders Two ROVs from FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics
Bibby Subsea, Bibby Offshore’s Houston-based division, has commissioned two HD work-class ROVs (Remote Operated Vehicles) designed by FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics. Capable of operating at depths of up to 3000m. These underwater vehicles will be working in the Gulf of Mexico on Bibby Subsea’s