Equipment
NRL Builds Wrasse-inspired AUV
Researchers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have taken inspiration from nature, from fish, in particular, to design and develop novel underwater propulsion, control, and sensing solutions for near-shore and littoral zone missions. Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) have demonstrated m
Siemens Hands Over BorWin2 to TenneT
Siemens has handed over the first North Sea grid connection, BorWin2, to its customer TenneT. The German-Dutch transmission grid operator has accepted the project following successful completion of test runs by Siemens. The grid connection is therefore now in commercial operation. The offshore platf
Lewek Constellation in Action by March
Ezra’s flagship, Lewek Constellation, the subsea construction vessel, is on track to turn fully operational by March 2015. The Group’s ice-classed, DP3 multi-lay construction vessel with heavy lift capabilities is currently being finalized in front of the Huisman Schiedam quayside in the Netherlands
Ezra nets new deals. Lewek Constellation on track
Ezra Holdings’ Subsea Services division, EMAS AMC, has secured multiple contracts from various energy companies valued at more than US$65 million (including options). The scope of work includes project management, engineering, and transportation and installation works for a floating production stora
VIDEO: BASF Introduces Elastocoast
BASF, a leading supplier of polyurethane solutions for systems, specialties and polyurethane (PU) basic products, has released a video about Elastocoast and how it provides effective coastal protection with revetments of polyurethane. Revetments with Elastocoast are a new and innovative coastal prot
Ulstein upgrades ‘Island Performer’ for U.S. gig
Ulstein has informed that the subsea vessel Island Performer has been upgraded for its next assignment in the U.S. Ulstein Verft has installed cargo tanks and corresponding piping, a switchboard room for deck equipment and the sea fastening frame for stacks, as well as platforms for the tower winche
Seaway Wraps Up GoM Installation Gig
A Subsea 7 Joint Venture company, Seaway Heavy Lifting, has successfully delivered an installation project of four topsides and a jacket for Protexa/Pemex in the Bay of Campeche, Gulf of Mexico. The company used its 183 meters long crane vessel Oleg Strashnov, with 5000-mt fully revolving crane, to
New Investments in Portsmouth Naval Base
Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has just visited Portsmouth where he set out the government’s next steps in building the most modern navy in the world. On a visit to the home of the Royal Navy, the Chancellor announced a new national shipbuilding strategy in advance of a decision later
DNV GL Nets Maria Deal
DNV GL has been selected by Wintershall Norge AS as the sole supplier for the combined role of Independent Verification Body (IVB) and Third Party Design Verification scope for the subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines (SURF) part of the Maria field development project. The contract is expected t
MWCC Takes Delivery of Expanded Containment System
Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) announced the completion and delivery of its Expanded Containment System (ECS), bolstering well containment capabilities and response readiness for operators in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The enhanced system builds on the equipment and technology put in
Hydrex in Rudder Repair (France)
A Hydrex diver/technician team was mobilized to Le Havre, France to perform an emergency rudder repair operation of a 250-meter crude oil tanker. After arriving, the Hydrex team performed a detailed inspection of the rudder. This revealed that the rudder pintle needed to be removed to perform a perm
MWCC takes delivery of full containment system
Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) has announced the completion and delivery of its Expanded Containment System (ECS), bolstering well containment capabilities and response readiness for operators in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. According to the company, the enhanced system builds on the e
EMGS in Barents Sea data sale
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has entered into a data licensing agreement with an oil company for the provision of 3D EM data related to the 23(rd) licensing round in the Barents Sea. The company says that the agreement is worth $2.5 million, before potential adjustment for partner’s share
LWT Mud Cat 40E Shows Great Results in Peru
An initiative to provide sanitary sewer systems to 40 villages in the southern district of New Chimbote was being delayed by a series of overfilled treatment/oxidation ponds. Excess soil accumulation combined with high sludge levels reduced the ponds’ original design capacities and created a toxic f