Operations & Maintenance
ASN to Boost Two Subsea Cable Systems
Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks (ASN), now part of Nokia, will implement two upgrades on transpacific and transatlantic routes to further enhance global connectivity for broadband content and applications, as well as for bandwidth-intensive cloud computing services. ASN said that the upgrades shou
Mozambique Debris Confirmed as Part of MH370, Lost Towfish Recovered
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s report confirmed the two parts found in Mozambique belong to the lost flight MH370 that perished two years ago with 239 people onboard. The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the report pointed to both pieces being from the wing of
Helix Posts Quarterly Loss
Offshore services player, Helix Energy Solutions, has seen red second quarter in a row as its revenues declined more than 50 per cent versus the first quarter of 2015. For the first quarter 2016, the company reported a net loss of $27.8 million, or $(0.26) per diluted share compared to net income of
Aker Solutions Swings Job Axe in UK
Subsea specialist Aker Solutions has confirmed plans to reduce its UK subsea workforce capacity for about 280 permanent positions mainly in Aberdeen and London. The company has already started consultation with employee representatives, claiming a continued market slowdown as the main reason behind
Tritech Sells Gemini NBI Systems to Rotech Subsea
Aberdeen-based company Tritech informed that Rotech Subsea has purchased gemini narrow beam imager (NBI) systems. The sonars are to be installed in single head or dual head configuration for use on Rotech’s RS range of excavation tools. The Gemini NBI systems will run on the newly introduced Tritech
Oil Flows from ExxonMobil’s Julia Field in GoM
Oil production has started at the Julia oil field in the Gulf of Mexico, ExxonMobil announced. The first production well is now online and a second well will start production in the coming weeks, the company said. The Julia development is located approximately 265 miles southwest of New Orleans in w
Africa-1 Subsea Cable Announced
MTN Group, PCCW Global, Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Telecom Egypt (TE) and Telkom South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of the new ‘Africa-1’ submarine cable system. This consortium-funded system will connect Africa with the Middle East and South Central
Goliat Formally Initiated
The Goliat field was officially inaugurated by Norway Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Tord Lien, on April, Monday 18, 2016. Goliat is the first oil field to come on stream in the Barents Sea. “This is a proud moment for everyone in Eni Norge. It is the culmination of years of hard work by many [&h
Nordsee One Foundations Installation Complete
GeoSea, a part of DEME Group, has completed installation of all 54 foundations, including monopiles and transition pieces, for the 332 MW Nordsee One offshore wind project located in the North Sea. According to, Northland Power, one of the owners of the project with 85% interest, the foundations are
Statoil, Kongsberg Engage Eelume for New Subsea IMR Robots
Kongsberg Maritime and Statoil have signed an agreement with Eelume, a NTNU spin-off company, to accelerate new technology that could reduce costs related to subsea inspection, maintenance and repair operations. NTNU and Sintef have conducted research on snake robotics for more than 10 years. Eelume
NSRI Workshop to Discuss Future of Subsea Storage
The National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) is launching a drive to develop technology that could make underwater factories and storage more viable, helping to increase the recovery of hydrocarbons and prolong the life of the North Sea. The industry-led, technology organisation is hosting an even
WATCH: Building a Typhoon MK2 ROV
A time-lapse video above shows Total Marine Technology (TMT) building its Typhoon MK2 remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in Bibra Lake, Western Australia. TMT is an Australian-based designer and manufacturer of work class ROVs and intervention tooling for the offshore drilling and production industry.
MEC Finds Contractor for Sydney Basin Survey
MEC Resources informed it has executed a contract for the seismic activities within PEP11 in the offshore Sydney Basin. An undisclosed seismic player will perform a 2D survey covering approximately 200 line km to assist in the drilling of the Baleen target approximately 30 km south east of Newcastle
Turbine Transfers Continues Its Robin Rigg Gig
E.ON has awarded Turbine Transfers with a contract for three vessels to be deployed at the Robin Rigg offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea. The UK wind farm service and support vessel operator has been working at the site for the previous few years, and was now chosen to continue the work for a furth