Equipment
J+S Wraps Up North Sea Project for CNR
In what is a first in the North Sea, J+S Ltd, part of the Cohort Group, have created an engineering solution to terminate complete with pigtails onto an existing umbilical. The solution required replacement of a single 3-phase connector with separate phase connections to each core. As most HV connec
Damen, Saab Join Forces on Submarine Front
Swedish defence and security company Saab is teaming up with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group to explore future opportunities in the international submarine market. The companies have signed an exclusive teaming agreement to work together in pursuit of the potential Walrus-class submarine rep
BOURBON Expands ROV Fleet
BOURBON has commissioned 3 Heavy Duty Work ROVs (Remote Operated Vehicles) designed by FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics. Capable of operating at depths of up to 3000 m, these underwater vehicles will be deployed on Multi-Purpose Support Vessels (MPSV). Fitted with manipulator arms, dynamic positi
Bourbon buys three ROVs
France’s Bourbon has expanded its fleet by three subsea ROVs, continuing its growth in offshore oil & gas subsea services. The company has commissioned 3 next-generation Heavy Duty Work ROVs (Remote Operated Vehicle) designed by FMC Technologies SchillingRobotics. Capable of operating at depths of u
KHI orders GE equipment for LNG duo
GE’s Power Conversion business said that it had received a new order from Kawasaki Heavy Industries for electric power and propulsion systems for two LNG carriers.
KHI orders GE equipment for LNG duo
GE’s Power Conversion business said that it had received a new order from Kawasaki Heavy Industries for electric power and propulsion systems for two LNG carriers.
VIDEO: Shell Deep-Water Projects
While the world will need to develop multiple energy resources to meet the energy demand, oil and gas will continue to play a significant role and deep water is a crucial part of the mix. Shell believeS innovation holds the key to successfully unlocking oil and gas from deep water safely and respons
Royal HaskoningDHV Flood Expert Visits Serbia
The Dutch Team Risk Reduction (DRR) is visiting Serbia this week, with a team of water experts. Mathijs van Ledden, Director Flood Risk Reduction at Royal HaskoningDHV is one of the participants. The visit includes Obrenovac, which was severely affected by the floods in May last year. At that period
Claxton Improves Its Surface Riser Packages
Claxton, an Acteon company, is extending its large surface riser inventory to meet operators’ needs as more heavy-duty jackup rigs enter the North Sea. The company, which already has more than 560 feet of rapid call-off surface riser stock, is adding new joints in the size and pressure required to i
AFL Boosts Fiber Recoater Portfolio
AFL has introduced a new series of Fujikura high precision fiber recoaters, the FSR-05, FSR-06 and FSR-07. The new fiber recoaters provide extensive programmable features including an automatic resin pumping system that deposits the required amount of recoat material. With new LED curing lamps and e
Maritime Developments inks new deals
Specialist back-deck equipment provider, Maritime Developments, has won contracts worth in the region of £7m ($ 10.6 million) and broadened its product portfolio. The company, which supports subsea industry operations worldwide, has secured the first order for its portable overside vertical lay syst
NLI’s Reels for Nexans
Norway’s NLI Offshore & Marine Products received an order for 6 reels from Nexans for BP Shah Deniz stage 2 DEH batch 2. NLI designs reels especially suited for powercables, deepwater mooring, spiralstrand, flexible riser and umbilicals. NLI also delivered reels for phase 1 in 2013. The product of t
First Gate Installed in Pacific New Locks
Carried to its final destination on self-propelled motorized wheel transporters (SPMTs) with more than 400 wheels each, the first gate for the new locks in the Pacific side was installed earlier today, marking another important milestone for the Panama Canal Expansion Program. Overall, the Canal exp
Waterking: Transporters for Russian Customer
Waterking, one of the market leaders in Western Europe in the production of amphibious excavators and accessories, has developed a new amphibious machine, the Transporter. The Transporter is designed for transporting people and equipment through wetlands, deltas and poor load-bearing terrains. The u