Operations & Maintenance
DNV GL validates WaveRoller
AW Energy WaveRoller’s load calculation and structural analysis methods have been validated by DNV GL. DNV GL used its wave energy modeling tool, WaveDyn, to simulate the loads on Wave Roller wave energy device structure. The response of the structure was then predicted and compared with the informa
Kongsberg DP Systems on Pioneering Spirit
Following its inauguration ceremony in Rotterdam on February 27 2015, Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit will start its first job offshore Norway this summer with an integrated Dynamic Positioning (DP) and manoeuvring system based on Kongsberg Maritime technology. The Kongsberg Maritime delivery includes fo
MPS to deploy scaled WaveSuB WEC
Marine Power Systems (MPS), s Swansea-based wave energy developer, has announced plans to deploy its scaled wave energy device later this year. The company made the announcement at the 6th Annual Marine Energy Pembrokshire Industry Seminar. During the seminar, MPS provided updates on its plans to ma
Boskalis Ups Stake in Fugro to 25 Pct
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has increased its holding in Fugro N.V. to 25.1%. Boskalis stresses that this is not a step towards making an offer. Boskalis views Fugro as an “interesting company” with strong market positions in its core activities. Earlier this year, Boskalis increased
FMC Technologies and Technip Create Forsys Subsea
FMC Technologies Inc. and Technip have signed an agreement to form an exclusive alliance and to launch Forsys Subsea, a 50/50 joint venture that will unite the skills and capabilities of two subsea giants. After closing and upon launch of the joint venture, Forsys Subsea will have a workforce of 320
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (March 16 – March 22). Dredging and excavation specialist X-Subsea’s Norwegian division has been declared bankrupt. The Mandal-based division, which currently employs 47 people, has failed to secure a
Marin Teknikk Gets VO for IES Newbuild
Marin Teknikk AS are performing a large reconstruction of the MT6015 for Malaysian based IES Pioneer Ltd. The reconstruction will include lengthening the vessel with 9 meters, plus adding a moon-pool and life boats. The vessel is supposed to be ready for duty by December 20, 2015. Prior to this vari
PHOTO: Viktor Lenac Completes Cable Enterprise Conversion
Viktor Lenac Shipyard has successfully completed conversion of the cable lay barge ‘Cable Enterprise’ for Prysmian Powerlink Services Ltd, UK, a subsidiary of Prysmian Group. As company reports, the barge was redelivered on 13 March 2015, with a total project value exceeding 22 million euros. Viktor
Image of the day: D10 tidal turbine nacelle in place
The nacelle for Sabella’s D10 tidal turbine has arrived to the port of Brest, France, where the assembly process is taking place. The base of Sabella’s D10 tidal device is 20 by 20 meters in size. It will carry a turbine of 10 meters in diameter. It is 17 m high, what is the equivalent […]
Anholt Subsea Cable Almost Operational
Danish transmission operator, Energinet.dk, has informed that the cable connecting the 400MW Anholt offshore wind farm and the onshore grid is back in one piece. According to the company, the second half of the repair of the damaged cable is performed faster than expected. The damaged section of cab
UK joint effort to advance wave and tidal industry
The Crown Estate, Marine Scotland and Welsh Government will jointly fund the running of the secretariat function for the new Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) for Ocean Energy. Aquatera, Marine Space and the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) will receive the funding to run the
IKM Bags Zeepipe IIA Gooseneck Spool and Retrofit Hot Job
Statoil has awarded the EPC Contract for the Zeepipe IIA Gooseneck Spool and Retrofit Hot Tap Tee to IKM Ocean Design. The contract has a duration of approximately 18 months for the completion of detailed design/engineering, procurement and construction. The work starts immediately. The Gina Krog Fi
ANTS Offshore Kicks Off North Sea OWFs Service with ‘ABIS Dundee’
ANTS Offshore has started its new service for the supply of the North Sea offshore wind farms with the chartered DP II ship ABIS Dundee. It offers constant and unscheduled supply and waste disposal of the offshore stations, the wind parks of the different North Sea wind clusters and the offshore con
Swansea tidal every major part to be made in Wales
The proposed GBP 1 bln worth Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay project will have every major part manufactured in UK and assembled in Wales. Wales Online reports that the Tidal Lagoon Power’s CEO, Mark Shorrock, said to members of Cardiff University Network that the construction of the four proposed tidal la