Equipment
EMAS picks Orange for communications transformation
EMAS, a global offshore contractor with a fleet of support and construction vessels, has chosen Orange Business Services to digitally transform its communications infrastructure. In addition to renewing the network services agreement, Orange Business Services will deploy Unified Communications as a
New Titanium High Capacity ROV Dredgers
WeSubsea recently released two new versions of its award-winning titanium ROV dredger systems, the new Titanium 8″ and 10″ High Capacity ROV Dredgers. The new ROV Dredgers have been developed to be used on rock dumps consisting of larger rocks, or seabed with natural rocks. WeSubsea’s highly efficie
Picture of the Day: 37Pct of New Suez Completed
The New Suez Canal is the name of a new waterway project in Egypt, expanding the existing Suez Canal between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. This program is part of the Suez Canal mega project, which includes the development of several seaports in the three governorates bordering the canal, S
Kongsberg: MK-II Version of EM 710 Multibeam Echo Sounder
Kongsberg Maritime has launched an advanced MK-II version of its EM® 710 multibeam echo sounder. The new EM 710 MK-II increases range and swath coverage over the original EM 710 by up to 40%. The EM 710 MK-II has a maximum range of approximately 2800m, a significant improvement over the original ver
Carnegie Installs Final CETO 5 Unit
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announced that the third and final CETO 5 wave energy unit has been successfully installed and is operating at its Perth Wave Energy Project site off Garden Island, Western Australia. The third CETO 5 unit was installed successfully at the project s
New EM 710 Multibeam Echo Sounder from Kongsberg
Kongsberg Maritime has launched an advanced MK-II version of its de facto industry standard EM® 710 multibeam echo sounder. The new EM 710 MK-II sets new standards for seabed survey by increasing range and swath coverage over the original EM 710 by up to 40%. Like its predecessor, The EM 710 MK-II i
Boskalis: Strong Performance in 2014
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) achieved net profit of EUR 490 million in 2014 (2013: EUR 366 million). Revenue rose by 1 per cent to EUR 3.2 billion (2013: EUR 3.1 billion). EBITDA rose by 25 per cent to EUR 946 million (2013: EUR 757 million) and the operating result (EBIT) was up 41 pe
Seaeye Sabertooth AUV Shows 4D Capabilities
For offshore operators, a 4D geo-spatial data acquisition system with data visualisation in real-time is now available for the Seaeye Sabertooth AUV. Its full capabilities were demonstrated to representatives of twelve companies from seven countries, together with the Danish Navy, in Saab’s underwat
Bids Invited for Portugal Cove and Bell Island Dredging
Preparations for the February 2016 arrival of the new ferry MV Legionnaire are currently underway, announced the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Regarding this, tenders are being released for required wharf upgrades for Portugal Cove and Bell Island. The new ferry, which is being constructe
Anchorsholme Seawall Takes Shape
A brand new sea defense at Anchorsholme will provide more flood protection to 4,500 homes nearby and local residents are beginning to see how the finished product will look. The new 1km seawall stretches from Little Bispham to Kingsway and has been secured thanks to funding from the Environment Agen
Petra Energy bags topside maintenance gig from Shell
Integrated brown field services provider, Petra Energy Berhad through its wholly owned subsidiary, Petra Resources Sdn Bhd has been awarded the Topside Maintenance execution services for the Gumusut Kakap floating production system by Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Ltd. Under the terms of the contrac
New Terra et Aqua Introduced
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has just published the latest issue of Terra et Aqua, the official quarterly publication of IADC. The magazine is supported solely by the IADC as a service to the world-wide dredging community and represents IADC’s commitment to the highest
DSC Dredge Expert at AGG1
DSC Dredge Director of Technological Sales/Support, John “Sonny” Lightsey, will speak about “Electrical Safety on the Water” at AGG1 Academy Session W55, on Wednesday, March 18, from 9:30-11 a.m., the company announced. Safe operation of electrical equipment on the water, like dredges and floating c
Facts About Hudson River Dredging (VIDEO)
General Electric is working aggressively to refine plans for the sixth and final season of dredging, which will be performed later this year from May through November. When dredging is completed this year, GE will have removed 100 percent of the PCBs targeted by EPA for removal — more than 2.65 mill