Equipment
KBAT to Launch Training Centre in Singapore
KBA Training Centre (KBAT) has announced four levels of training courses under its latest Diving Training Programme with the first launch of Level 1 CSCUBA training course scheduled on January 19 to February 13, 2015. The official opening ceremony will be held at the training site on February 6, 201
Magseis Bags Red Sea Survey
Norwegian ocean-bottom seismic specialist, Magseis, has secured a deal with BGP Arabia Co. Ltd for a pilot survey for the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). According to Magseis, the survey will be conducted in the Red Sea and should last until the end of February. This is the company’s secon
FSP LNG awarded licence to build LNG containment systems
Braemar LNG, a Braemar Shipping Services unit, informed it has issued a sub-licence for the design and construction of a new Flat-panel, Semi-membrane, Prismatic-shaped (FSP) containment system.
FSP LNG awarded licence to build LNG containment systems
Braemar LNG, a Braemar Shipping Services unit, informed it has issued a sub-licence for the design and construction of a new Flat-panel, Semi-membrane, Prismatic-shaped (FSP) containment system.
Strategic Marine launches crew boat Jati Seven
Strategic Marine, a shipbuilder for the oil & gas sector, has launched the Jati Seven, its first ever Offshore 40 Generation 3 crew boat being built for long term customer, Dinastia Jati. According to Strategic Marine, Dinastia Jati is an oil and gas services group based in Malaysia and the Jati Sev
Searcher Seismic, BGP team up for 2015 GroupSeis campaign (Australia)
Searcher Seismic, in conjunction with project partner, BGP, has announced the 2015 GroupSeis campaign over the North West Shelf, Western Australia. According to the press release, the GroupSeis concept has been developed by Searcher to provide clients with a turnkey solution for the environmental ap
VIDEO: Backhoe Dredger “Optimus” at Work
Wasa Dredging recently completed the blasting and dredging works of Pietarsaari Port. All of the company’s equipment was used in different phases during the project. The port was dredged to -12,8 m. The project consisted of about 60 000 m³ of underwater blasting, dredging of 200 000 m³ of blasted ro
Alewijnse in ‘Nexus’ Electrical Setup
The new cable-laying vessel ‘Nexus’, built by Damen Shipyards Group for a Dutch offshore contractor Van Oord, is getting its final touches by marine technology provider Alewijnse Marine Systems. Namely, according to Alewijnse, the Nexus is now in Flushing, where the company is currently working on t
CIMC Raffles sends SS-MPP vessel on sea trial
China’s rig builder CIMC Raffles has informed that on January 31, 2015, the 50,000T DWT semi-submersible multi-purpose (SS-MPP) vessel left from CIMC Raffles deep dock and started its sea trial. CIMC Raffles says that during the sea trial, several tests will be completed including DP, PMS, FMEA, and
New Hydraulic Excavator from Komatsu
Komatsu Europe International N.V. has introduced the PC240LC- 11 hydraulic excavator to the European market. This new excavator further leverages Komatsu’s leadership in technology and innovation with a more environmentally friendly EU Stage IV Komatsu engine, up to 6% improved fuel efficiency, an u
VBMS On Track with Guernsey Subsea Cable Fix
Guernsey Electricity’s project to pre-emptively repair the undersea cable linking Guernsey and Jersey (GJ1) is underway and running according to schedule. The repair, on a section of cable some 500 metres from Les Terres Point, is scheduled to take around three to four weeks, finishing in mid to lat
Murray Dredging Grinds to a Halt
Dredging to remove sand build up at the Murray Mouth has been interrupted, following a mechanical breakdown with the dredger. Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources’ Manager Water Resource Operations, Jarrod Eaton, said the breakdown occurred late last week and a replacement engine f
Cambla Unveils New Technology at Subsea Expo
Independent project services consultancy, Cambla, will unveil its technology software, the Schedule Animation Tool (S.A.T) at Subsea Expo. Subsea Expo will take place between 11-13 February 2015 at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. The multi-user software has been developed to meet the
Maritime Developments to Exhibit at Subsea Expo
A back-deck equipment provider, Maritime Developments will showcase its fully operational 40-tonne winch and 50-tonne, 4-track tensioner at this year’s Subsea Expo an international exhibition in Aberdeen. The winch will be on the company’s stand, while the tensioner will be at the entrance to the ev