Operations & Maintenance
Maaskant Shipyards Refits ‘MV Tridens’
Stellendam-based, Maaskant Shipyards, part of Damen Shipyards Group, is involved in the refit of research vessel ‘MV Tridens’ (length 73 metre, width 14 metre) owned by governmental shipowner Rijksrederij. According to the company, this project is the largest refurbishment job in Maaskant Shipyards’
VIDEO: Harkand Atlantis SPHL’s Mating Trials
Harkand Atlantis has successfully completed mating trials at the National Hyperbaric Centre in Aberdeen for the Self Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat (SPHL). In the event of an emergency scenario, where Divers are required to be evacuated to the Self Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat (SPHL), a suitable met
Magseis Nets North Sea Seismic
Norwegian geophysical company, Magseis has secured a letter of intent (LOI) from an undisclosed international oil company for seabed seismic acquisition in the UK sector of the North Sea. The project will be conducted using using the company’s proprietary MASS system and the Artemis Athene. Magseis
Sabella schedules deployment of D10 tidal energy turbine
Sabella, tidal energy technology developer based in France, has scheduled the deployment of its D10 tidal energy turbine for April, 2015. Sabella is currently preparing for the major logistical operation of transferring the components for the device to Brest, where the assembly process is scheduled
PHOTO: Completion of Åsgard Subsea Compressor in 2015
During 2015 the world’s first subsea compressor will be completed at the Åsgard field off mid-Norway, Statoil announced. The Åsgard field comprises the Midgard, Smørbukk and Smørbukk South discoveries. According to Statoil, Åsgard ranks among the largest developments on the Norwegian continental she
Nexans Umbilicals on Jack and St. Malo
At a water depth of 2,100 meters, the Chevron-operated Jack and St. Malo oil and gas fields are the deepest installation to date for Nexans’ innovative power umbilicals that integrate HV power supply and umbilical functions within a single cable cross-section. The Jack and St. Malo fields are locate
Subsea UK, SPE Launch ‘Inside Industry’
More than 15 teachers from across North East Scotland attended the opening of ‘Inside Industry’ last night (10 December), a new career guidance website for secondary schools and colleges across the UK, targeted specifically towards the energy industry. Supported by the Society of Petroleum Engineers
Bibby Subsea to Receive ‘Olympic Ares’
Bibby Offshore’s Houston-based division, Bibby Subsea, is getting ready for the delivery of the Olympic Ares, a multi-functional subsea construction support vessel (CSV) which is due to arrive in the port of Galveston on December 16, 2014. The 115 metre Olympic Ares is a vessel, with specifications
Borkum Riffgrund 1 Inter-Array Cables Installed
Last week, CT Offshore completed installation and burial of total 44 inter-array cables at the DONG Energy wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 1. “Once again our cable laying vessel SIA and crew showed a terrific performance. The valuable experience gained from the West of Duddon Sands and Gwynt y Môr projec
Statoil to Hook Up Sleipner A to Gina Krog
Statoil has received consent for modifications at Sleipner for connecting a gas pipeline from Gina Krog. Gina Krog is an oil and gas find, located in blocks 15/5 and 15/6 in the central North Sea. Statoil is the operator of the field, which is situated around 250 kilometres west of Stavanger and 30
Ranger Wraps Up Technip Deal
Ranger Offshore has closed the previously announced agreement to acquire Technip USA’s diving assets. Strategic acquisition, supporting Ranger’s next phase of growth, include: Multi-year preferred sub-contractor agreement to provide diving services to Technip USA; Further capacity to deploy addition
Penguin wave energy converter completes third test season
Wello has completed the third test season of the Penguin wave energy converter. During this test season the device was deployed on site six months continuously. All components inside the device are still original from 2011. The Wello Penguin captures kinetic energy turning it into usable power while
MCT Upkeeps SeaGen Tidal Turbine
Marine Current Turbines’ (MCT) SeaGen tidal turbine, installed in Strangford Narrows, Northern Ireland, will be undergoing scheduled inspection and maintenance from Monday, December 15. SeaGen comprises a central pile and crossbeam that holds the turbines at the extremities. The crossbeam is expecte
MCT Upkeeps SeaGen Tidal Turbine
Marine Current Turbines’ (MCT) SeaGen tidal turbine, installed in Strangford Narrows, Northern Ireland, will be undergoing scheduled inspection and maintenance from Monday, December 15. SeaGen comprises a central pile and crossbeam that holds the turbines at the extremities. The crossbeam is expecte