Equipment
Kongsberg Presents PulSAR
Kongsberg Maritime has introduced a new tow fish side scan sonar for use in Search and Recovery (SAR) missions as well as underwater inspection, engineering and scientific surveys. Developed by Kongsberg Geoacoustics, PulSAR is designed for intuitive operation and easy deployment by non-specialised
SMD’s MkII ROV for Jan de Nul
Jan de Nul Group, an industry leading expert in dredging and marine construction activities, has confirmed an order with SMD for a Quasar MkII 150hp 3000m rated work class remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The high specification system including Tophat Tether Management System, A-Frame, Umbilical Win
SMD Quasar ROV for Jan de Nul
Jan de Nul has confirmed an order with SMD for a Quasar MkII 150hp 3000m rated work class remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The high specification system including Tophat Tether Management System, A-Frame, Umbilical Winch and dual control system (vessel bridge and control cabin) will be delivered in
VIDEO: New Research Vessel Takes Shape
The University of Gothenburg has invested in a new research vessel that will further improve the capacity for education and research. Recently, the University held a coin ceremony for its new vessel, also named Skagerak, just like the current vessel and the research vessel that came before it. The v
Saacke tech ordered for Petronas’ second FLNG
Saacke Marine Systems received an initial order from Japan-based JGC Corporation in June 2014 to deliver a complete high-temperature water boiler system for Petronas’ second floating liquefied natural gas facility.
New Dive System Tested at NHC’s Dive Tank
National Hyperbaric Centre’s Dive Tank and outdoor facilities were recently used by a client to provide a controlled environment where proving tests and demonstrations could be carried out on a new purpose-built, complete dive system. The dive system, which consisted of: a dive control station, deco
NAPA Focuses on Future Development Projects
At the General Assembly Meeting of North Adriatic Ports Association (NAPA), held on 12th January in Trieste, the presidents, taking stock of the results achieved so far, reaffirmed the intention to continue common activities focused mainly on promotional and institutional field. During the general a
COSLProspector semi-sub delivered
The first new-build semi-submersible drilling rig incorporating Wood Group Mustang Norway’s (WGMN’s) GG5000 floating hull design has been delivered to COSL Drilling Europe (CDE). The rig, built by CIMC Raffles, was recently on sea trials in China. The COSLProspector was designed to operate in water
Enbridge to Provide Crude Oil Pipeline for Stampede
Enbridge announced that it will build, own and operate a crude oil pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico to connect the planned Stampede development, operated by Hess Corporation, to an existing third-party pipeline system. The lateral pipeline is expected to cost approximately $0.13 billion and be operati
Polarcus Kicks Off Capreolus Shoot
Polarcus has started seismic acquisition on the major new Capreolus 3D multi-client project over the Phoenix area that contains the recent Phoenix South-1 oil discovery within the Roebuck Basin, offshore Western Australia. The survey is utilizing two 12-streamer Polarcus vessels, Polarcus Amani and
Government Supports Skinners Cove Dredging
The Honorable Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced yesterday that the Government of Canada will invest $69,500 in a project at Skinners Cove Harbor. The work will involve emptying the containment cell that holds dredged material in order to accommodate the dred
Polarcus kicks off Phoenix shoot for Apache
Seismic acquisition has now started on the major new Polarcus Capreolus 3D multi-client project over the Phoenix area that contains the recent Phoenix South-1 oil discovery within the Roebuck Basin, offshore Western Australia. Carnarvon Petroleum says that, together with previously acquired data, th
Seatronics do Brasil to Become EdgeTech Authorized Service Centre
Seatronics do Brasil announced collaboration with EdgeTech to provide customers and users in Brazil, technical and repair support as an EdgeTech Authorized Service Centre. Seatronics has received EdgeTech factory training, will stock key spare parts, and has a cable and connector repair and replacem
New AUV Facility for Antarctic Research
The $24 million Antarctic Gateway Partnership, launched by the Australian Government in November 2014, includes $7.5 million to establish a marine technology hub to build next-generation hybrid autonomous vehicles capable of exploring hundreds of kilometres under metres-thick ice. Leading this resea