Operations & Maintenance
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
Neptune Secures NDE/NDT Contract in Australia
Neptune has been awarded a three year non-destructive examination /non-destructive testing (NDE/NDT) and inspection services contract by PTTEP Australasia (Ashmore Cartier) Pty Ltd. The contract covers PTTEP’s Montara Venture FPSO, including the wellhead platform, in addition to their Darwin-based f
McDermott Partners with N-KOM in Qatar
McDermott and Nakilat-Keppel Offshore Marine (N-KOM), have signed a memorandum of understanding for an exclusive cooperation agreement to pursue offshore engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) projects within Qatari waters. Under the five-year agreement, McDermott and N-KOM,
Technip Clinches Greater Enfield Subsea Deal from Woodside
Technip has been awarded a large subsea contract by Woodside to support the development of the Greater Enfield project offshore Western Australia, at a water depth comprised between 340 and 850 meters. The contract covers project management, design, engineering, procurement, installation and pre-com
Resolve Salvage in Manolis L Shipwreck Survey
Resolve Salvage has been awarded a $5 million contract to survey the MV Manolis L, a shipwreck in Notre Dame Bay off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. The survey should inform the development of Canadian Coast Guard plans for the recovery of the vessel’s cargo of an estimated 462 tons of fuel,
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
Oceaneering Adds Meridian
Subsea engineering specialist, Oceaneering, has completed its acquisition of Meridian Ocean Services. Meridian is a marine services business, based in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, with primary focus on ROV and AUV technology subsea survey and inspection. Rod Larson, president of Oceaneering, said: “We
Hummer Jacket Ready for Installation
Fabrication of the platform jacket for the Hummer development project in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, Petsec Energy informed on Tuesday. The platform jacket is a 4 pile, 3 slot structure designed to be installed in water depth of 215 feet over the Main Pass Block 270 #3 Hummer discovery we
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
Canada Starts Arctic Expedition
Canada has launched 2016 Arctic expedition to collect scientific information to support its submission on the extended continental shelf in the Arctic Ocean. This year’s survey is a collaborative effort with Sweden, and Danish scientists will also participate in the research. The Canadian icebreaker