Operations & Maintenance
AquaComms to Deploy AEConnect with Equinix
Equinix, the interconnection and data center company, is working with AquaComms, a provider of scalable, subsea capacity-based network solutions, on the deployment of its new transatlantic fiber optic system, America Europe Connect (AEConnect). Scheduled to be ready for service before the end of 201
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (August 10 – August 16). Oceaneering’s UK subsidiary has, on August 7, completed the acquisition of a minority equity interest in Viper Subsea Technology. “There will be no change in the day to day man
Subsea Boost for Alvheim
The Boa extension manifolds were safely installed on the seabed Wednesday morning as a part of the Improved Oil Recovery (IOR) project on Alvheim, Det norske’s core area of production. According to the company, Boa production start-up is expected in the second quarter of 2016. The production vessel
Saipem Under Corruption Probe
Italian oilfield services player, Saipem, has received notice of an impending investigation and a request for documentation from the Public Prosecutor of the Republic in Milan in relation to new criminal proceedings for the alleged crime of international corruption opened by the judicial authorities
EMGS Wins Barents Data Sale
Norway’s Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has secured a new data licensing deal for the provision of 3D EM data from EMGS’ multi-client data library in the Barents Sea. According to the company’s Oslo Stock Exchange filing, the deal is worth USD 1.1 million. The company did not disclose the client
Havyard Employees Face Layoffs
Havyard Group said it is taking further measures to adapt to the market situation by cutting its workforce by around 100 full-time equivalents. All business areas in Havyard Group have been affected to a varying degree by the general downturn in the market in the oil industry. Accoding to Havyard, t
GEOxyz Appoints Manager for The Netherlands and Germany
GEOxyz, a company specialising in hydrographic, geophysical and geotechnical surveys has strengthened its presence in The Netherlands and Germany with the appointment of Willem Fontein as a dedicated Area Manager for the region. Fontein has over 10 years of experience within sector and comes with a
New Head and Division for Viking SeaTech
Specialist marine services provider, Viking SeaTech, has announced that Chris Forde, Regional Business Leader, Asia Pacific, will become the new Global Business Leader-President from September 1, 2015. The move comes as Jan de Koning, Global Business Leader-President announces his retirement after 2
Kleven Gears for Edda Freya Launch
Norway’s Kleven has informed that BN 373, offshore construction vessel, Edda Freya will be launched from the slipway at Kleven Verft, Saturday August 15 at 12:00. Edda Freya is designed by Salt Ship Design (304 OCV) in cooperation with Østensjø Rederi and DeepOcean. With a length of 149.8 metres, a
DOF Subsea Hikes Q2 Profit
DOF Subsea has seen its profit rise in the second quarter 2015 despite tough market conditions. Profit for the second quarter 2015 was NOK 296 million ($36.2 million) compared to NOK 178 million ($21.8 million) in the same period in 2014. However, profit for the first half of 2015 was NOK 436 millio
Elevated Systems Technology Flooring Barrow OWF
DONG Energy has signed a contract with Barrow-based supplier Elevated Systems Technology (EST) Ltd for new flooring in the offshore substation and the 30 turbines that make up the Barrow offshore wind farm. Work is underway and due to be completed by the beginning of October 2015. The replacement fl
Elevated Systems Technology Flooring Barrow OWF
DONG Energy has signed a contract with Barrow-based supplier Elevated Systems Technology (EST) Ltd for new flooring in the offshore substation and the 30 turbines that make up the Barrow offshore wind farm. Work is underway and due to be completed by the beginning of October 2015. The replacement fl
Johan Sverdrup Template in Place
The first piece of the Johan Sverdrup development has now been completed and installed on the field in the North Sea. The Heerema Marine Contractors’ crane vessel “Thialf” completed the installation of the 280-tonne pre-drilling template on the Johan Sverdrup field. “We have completed and installed
Interview: Floating tidal platforms to kick start tidal farms
“Learn with low costs, grow with minimized risk, and keep offshore access easy in the early phase.” This recipe for success in tidal energy industry was shared with us by the Head of New Energy at Bluewater Energy Services, Mr. Allard van Hoeken. Tidal Energy Today has interviewed Mr. Van Hoeken who