Equipment
CGG GeoSoftware Gets Rights to VelPro
CGG GeoSoftware has further enhanced its geoscience software portfolio by acquiring the rights to the VelPro™ velocity modeling and depth conversion product from In-Depth Solutions LLC. VelPro offers a faster and more complete velocity model building workflow to achieve more accurate seismic reservo
DNV GL Updates Two RPs for Subsea Pipelines
To reflect the changing needs of the industry, DNV GL has worked together with its industry partners to revise two recommended practices (RP). The first for corroded pipelines (DNV-RP F101) and the second for integrity management of submarine pipeline systems (DNV-RP-F116). The updates have been dev
Sonardyne’s Fusion 6G tech for Moho Nord (Congo)
Sonardyne International Ltd. has been awarded a multi-million pound contract by UTEC, an Acteon company, to supply Fusion 6G acoustic positioning technology for the Moho Nord subsea project situated 75 kilometres off the coast of Congo. The equipment will be used to support the installation of 230 k
Moore Stephens: O&G tax cuts welcome, but are they enough?
International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens has welcomed further specific assistance to the offshore oil and gas sector contained in the UK Budget 2015. Moore Stephens tax partner Sue Bill says: “The measures announced in the UK Budget 2015, following those already introduced in the
Anholt Subsea Cable Repair Underway
On Saturday, 21 February a fault occurred in the subsea cable which connects the Anholt offshore wind farm with the onshore electricity grid. The first half of the repair of the damaged submarine cable to Anholt offshore wind farm is complete. Energinet.dk’s subcontractors managed to cut out the fau
News in Photos: Onne Port Dredging by DEME
DEME, an international group of specialized companies in the field of capital and maintenance dredging, land reclamation, port infrastructure development, etc. has just released the latest photos from the Onne Port dredging and land reclamation project in Nigeria. The port is located along the Bonny
Picture of the Day: Harris Creek Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, and partners restarted oyster restoration in Harris Creek in January 2015. This photo shows how rock is being placed to build 1-foot oyster reefs in Harris Creek as oyster restoration efforts continue despite the surrounding icy conditions on Mar
More Cranes for Bayport Container Terminal
Konecranes has received an order from the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) in the U.S. for nine Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes. They will be shipped to the Port Authority’s Bayport Container Terminal in mid-2016. The nine Konecranes RTGs on order are high-performance, 16-wheel RTGs with a lifting c
Bilfinger Secures EUR 25 Mln Grant for Foundations Plant in Poland
European Commission has approved subvention for offshore wind turbines foundations plant in Szczecin, Poland. Bilfinger Mars Offshore’s project is in accordance with Innovative Economy Programe’s priorities and receives from the European Regional Development Fund financial subvention for about 25 00
VOS Sympathy Wraps Up Cable Job for LD TravOcean
VOS Sympathy, a subsea-support vessel operated by Vroon Offshore Services Den Helder, has spent the last few weeks laying a power cable between Quiberon and Belle-Ile in Brittany for its client LD TravOcean. The power cable, from the French mainland to the island Belle-Ile, will be connected to the
Bestobell valves ordered for Middle East’s first LNG tug
Bestobell Marine, part of the President Engineering Group, said it has received a new order from Wärtsilä Fuel Gas Handling division, to supply the Middle East’s first LNG fuelled harbour tug.
Bestobell valves ordered for Middle East’s first LNG tug
Bestobell Marine, part of the President Engineering Group, said it has received a new order from Wärtsilä Fuel Gas Handling division, to supply the Middle East’s first LNG fuelled harbour tug.
Port of Genoa Development Plan Gets Support
With almost €2.4 million, the EU’s TEN-T Program will support studies for the development of the Port of Genoa in Italy and the construction of a new breakwater near the port. The project will back up a larger plan on the port’s integration in the European core transport network. The preparatory stu
Bhagwan Marine Offers DSV Virtual Tour
Marine Vessel Operator, Bhagwan Marine, together with VR producer Augmental, have created a virtual reality showcase of their flagship Air Dive Support Vessel (DSV), the ‘Bhagwan Dryden’ for patrons at the Australasian Oil & Gas Expo, held March 11-13, 2015. Visitors to the major Oil & Gas expo were