Damen has developed a new concept vessel – the Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) 9020. According to Damen, the vessel features a stable platform with lots of accommodation, good station-keeping capability, low carbon emissions and lots of flexibility to add mission-specific tools. “We were approached by
ESVAGT, Siemens Gamesa and Ørsted are looking into using drones for spare parts and tools transfer from service operation vessels (SOVs) to offshore wind turbines. The three companies will examine the potential in meeting offshore wind turbine technicians’ needs in an easier way within a project cal
James Fisher Marine Services (JFMS) has teamed up with Big Blue Ocean Cleanup, an international ocean conservation foundation helping to protect oceans and raises awareness about ocean pollution. The non-profit foundation coordinates an ambassador network of volunteers who proactively organise event
Seaway 7 has recently installed the first of 90 wind turbine monopile foundations at Triton Knoll offshore wind farm in the UK. The c.600 tonne steel monopile and its transition piece was installed by Seaway Strashnov which is contracted to transport and install all 90 of the wind turbine foundation
Neptune Energy Netherlands has awarded a four-year framework agreement for brownfield modification to Stork Worley Integrated Solutions for its Dutch assets in the North Sea. The services will comprise of engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning and decommissioning. Neptun
Greek TSO ADMIE has awarded Hellenic Cables and its subsidiary Fulgor the project for the interconnection of Skiathos island in the Aegean Sea to the mainland grid. The contract, worth approximately EUR 43 million, entails the supply and installation of the submarine and underground cable system. Th
Shell Geothermal and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have received an exploration permit from the Ministry of Economic Affairs to investigate possibilities for geothermal energy in the Port of Rotterdam’s western section. The subsurface has been mapped out thoroughly in recent years as part of the U
Tekmar Energy has secured a contract from Global Marine Group and JDR Cables for the supply of TekLink cable protection systems and cable hang-off assemblies for Danish Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm (DKF) in the Baltic sea. Tekmar Energy will supply 150 patented TekLink Mechanical Latch cable pro
Ocean Installer has won a contract from Dana Petroleum for work at the Triton Area Development in the Central North Sea some 190 kilometers east of Aberdeen. The contract, which is Ocean Installer’s first with Dana, involves the installation and trenching of a 12-inch flexible production flowline at
Ocean data company XOCEAN has provided its XO-450 unmanned surface vessel (USV) for seabed surveys on seven of the turbines at the 140-turbine Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm, located 23 kilometres off the UK coast. Throughout the survey, the data collected was monitored from shore in real-time b
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Schlumberger has booked some $10.1 billion loss for 2019, despite relatively flat revenues, recognizing material pretax charges driven by market conditions, particularly in North America. “In contrast, after two years of strong growth, North American revenue fell sharply, driven largely by the land
Axxis Geo Solutions (AGS) has started the 3D ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic acquisition under the previously announced contract in the Middle East. The work will be undertaken through most of the first quarter 2020. The revenue stream from this contract, as well as progress made with short term cre
PSW Group has signed an agreement for operation of the former EMAS spoolbase located in Gulen Industrial Harbor, Western Norway. The agreement covers all activities related to the production and spooling of pipelines for offshore use. The spoolbase, which was constructed in 2014 to optimize handling
