Operations & Maintenance
SapuraKencana Gets USD 126 Mln TANAP EPCI Contract
SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad (SapuraKencana) has secured RM 510 million (approx. USD 126 million) contract for the Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) from TANAP Doğalgaz İletim A.S. The contract is for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of offshore pipelin
Mojo guides Sabella’s tidal turbine to shore
Mojo Maritime was contracted by Sabella to assist the company with the retrieval of its D10 tidal turbine off Ushant island, France.
Subsea 7 Boosts Q2 Profit
Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has lifted its profit in the second quarter ended June 30, 2016, on nearly-halved restructuring costs, foreign currency gains and more favorable tax rate compared to the prior-year quarter. The subsea engineering and construction specialist generated net income of $136 million,
Fugro in Seabed Investigation for Wylfa Newydd Power Station
Fugro has started marine site characterization works for Horizon Nuclear Power at the proposed Wylfa Newydd power station site on the Isle of Anglesey, UK. The detailed works are being carried out during July and August and will assist Horizon to gain a better understanding of the geological conditi
Bibby Offshore Looks to Shut Boycott in Norway
Subsea specialist Bibby Offshore has secured a preliminary injunction, namely a court order which prohibits Industri Energi going to boycott. The boycott was scheduled for July 25, but will now be postponed pending a decision in court. Norway’s biggest offshore union issued a boycott warning, earlie
SeaRoc Tackles Cable Failure Risks
SeaRoc Group has upgraded its marine management and monitoring system, SeaPlanner, to help offshore wind developers and operators mitigate risks associated with subsea cable failures, recently identified as the main culprit for financial losses and project delays. Subsea cable faults contributed to
Svanen Heads to Belfast Harbour for Some TLC
After installing the final wind turbine foundation at DONG Energy’s 256MW Burbo Bank Extension wind farm in Liverpool Bay last week, Van Oord’s heavy lift vessel Svanen has set sail to the Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland, to undergo repairs and outfitting, according to the port. Svanen’s last proj
Svanen Heads to Belfast Harbour for Some TLC
After installing the final wind turbine foundation at DONG Energy’s 256MW Burbo Bank Extension wind farm in Liverpool Bay last week, Van Oord’s heavy lift vessel Svanen has set sail to the Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland, to undergo repairs and outfitting, according to the port. Svanen’s last proj
Damen to Build Angola’s Fishery Research Vessel
Damen Shipyards Group has received an order for a 74-meter fishery research vessel from the Angolan Ministry of Fisheries. The vessel, designed by Skipsteknisk (FRV 7417), will be the forth Damen delivers to the Angolan Ministry of Fisheries following the two 62-meter fishery inspection surveillance
Technip Bags IRM Contract in North Sea
Technip has been awarded a contract by Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Limited for inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) works on its North Sea subsea infrastructure. The frame agreement with Repsol Sinopec Resources UK will see Technip provide diving support and IRM services for 2016, with possible
Gallery: Seapower WEC deployed in Foynes Port
Ireland-based wave energy developer Seapower is conducting wet tests on its 1:4 scale wave energy device at the Foynes Port, Ireland.
Van Oord Wraps Up Burbo Bank Extension Foundations Installation
Van Oord’s heavy lift installation vessel Svanen has completed the last of the 32 foundations at the Burbo Bank Extension project. With a total of 32 Vestas wind turbines of 8 MW each to be installed, the offshore wind farm will have a total capacity of 258 MW. The offshore wind farm will provide el
Image of the day: Atlantis lines up MeyGen foundations
Atlantis Resources is conducting final preparations on its tidal turbine foundations which will be used for the MeyGen tidal array project.
Navantia Hands Over First Jackets to Iberdrola
Navantia has delivered the first jacket foundations to Iberdrola for its Wikinger offshore wind farm located in the German part of the Baltic Sea.