Equipment
VIDEO: GE Subsea Virtual Reality Experience
Subsea oil and gas deposits off the coast of Brazil have long been off limits to humans, save the few brave souls who explore the watery depths in custom-built submarines. But that’s changing. Energy companies are planning to place entire industrial plants processing oil and gas on the seabed. These
ABS gives nod for new drillship design by Hyundai
ABS, a provider of classification services to the global offshore industry, has awarded approval in principle (AIP) for Hyundai Heavy Industries’ next-generation HD12000 heavy duty, wide beam drillship design. The drillship, which can accommodate a 20,000-psi blowout preventer system, has been desig
CAFNEC: LNP Confused About Cairns Dredging Policy
The LNP appears to be confused about their own policy regarding the Cairns port dredging proposal in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, announced Cairns and Far North Environment Center (CAFNEC). The community has been told that State Government policy was NO new dumping in the Marine Park. Recentl
Four LNG newbuilds get Wartsila technology
A series of four LNG carriers being built by the Hudong-Zhongua Shipbuilding yard in China will feature Wärtsilä LNG reliquefaction plants and gas handling systems.
Four LNG newbuilds get Wartsila technology
A series of four LNG carriers being built by the Hudong-Zhongua Shipbuilding yard in China will feature Wärtsilä LNG reliquefaction plants and gas handling systems.
Damen AKF Tailor-Made Anchors for Belgian Dredger
When a Belgium-based dredging company required two anchors of a type not commonly available, they knew where to turn. Theo Kloosterman, Manager of Damen Anchor & Chain Factory (AKF), takes up the story: “The client was looking for two High Holding Power NAF type anchors, for their dredging vessel. T
Kongsberg Underwater Cameras in High Demand
Kongsberg Maritime has reported that its Standard Products team generated more orders in 2014 than any single year before it. The company believes this record breaking performance was driven by the popularity of the Kongsberg Maritime OE14-370 Colour Zoom Camera and the long-standing support of many
WesPac chooses Cosmodyne tech for Jacksonville LNG facility
WesPac Midstream has selected Cosmodyne to supply a Linex natural gas liquefier for a new natural gas liquefaction facility in Jacksonville, Florida.
WesPac chooses Cosmodyne tech for Jacksonville LNG facility
WesPac Midstream has selected Cosmodyne to supply a Linex natural gas liquefier for a new natural gas liquefaction facility in Jacksonville, Florida.
Deep Trekker Presents New ROVs at Underwater Intervention
Deep Trekker will showcase its new line of ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) at the Underwater Intervention conference and exhibition from February 10–12 in New Orleans. The product line is based on the designs of the Deep Trekker’s DTG2 ROV system. The system features patented pitching system and 3
Aquatic Marks Incident Free Milestone
Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd, an Acteon company, has achieved 1,000 consecutive days without a lost-time incident. Aquatic’s president, Chris Brooks, said, “I am proud to announce that, on Sunday, 14 December 2014, Aquatic reached the health and safety milestone of 1,000 days without a los
Oregon Members Fight for Ports Dredging
Members of the Oregon Congressional Delegation sent a letter yesterday to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy encouraging the Obama Administration to use a portion of the federal funds allocated for dredging at Oregon’s ports. Representatives Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer
Oceaneering Umbilicals for Stampede
Oceaneering has secured a contract in December 2014 from Hess Corporation to supply the umbilicals and umbilical distribution hardware for the Stampede Project located in the Green Canyon area of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. This hardware will be used to transmit hydraulic control fluids, chemicals, and
Aker Solutions awarded 5-year Johan Sverdrup work
Aker Solutions will provide engineering, procurement and management assistance (EPMA) services for five years at the Statoil-operated Johan Sverdrup development in the Norwegian North Sea. The EPMA work, valued at NOK 4.5 billion ($586.7 million), is part of a 10-year framework accord announced in D