Operations & Maintenance
WATCH: Subsea Celebration of Norwegian Constitution Day
The crew aboard a 121 meters long offshore construction vessel Normand Reach celebrated the Norwegian Constitution Day in their own original way. Norway’s Constitution Day is celebrated on May 17. It commemorates the date when the nation’s constitution was signed at Eidsvoll on May 17, 1814. To hono
Scana Subsea Secures NCS Riser Job
Scana Industrier ASA has through its subsidiary Scana Subsea AB, won a contract for machining, welding test & assembly of riser forgings. The value of the contract is approximately 35 million SEK ($4.3 million). The company didn’t disclose the client, however, Scana has informed that the risers will
Image of the day: PLAT-O prepares for launch
PLAT-O tidal platform, developed by Sustainable Marine Energy, is currently undergoing preparations prior to deployment for sea testing. According to SME’s social media, PLAT-O platform is leaving Cowes and heading for deployment at Yarmouth testing site. PLAT-O tidal platform is built to host tidal
Siem Wins MRSV ‘Siem Marlin’ Charter Deal
Norway’s Siem Offshore has inked a charter contract with an undisclosed international construction diving and subsea engineering company for the MRSV Siem Marlin. According to Siem’s Oslo Stock Exchange filing, the agreement is made at market terms and is firm for a period of five years with a purch
Pacific Osprey Decommissions B-11 Gas Booster Platform
Pacific Osprey has decommissioned B-11 gas booster platform from its location in German waters, Swire Blue Ocean informed through social media. The platform was located in the North Sea, south of the Ekofisk complex. The project, managed by AF Decom, was announced by Swire Blue Ocean in February thi
Nova Scotia grants FIT for tidal projects
Nova Scotia’s Utility and Review Board has approved a power purchase agreement for tidal array projects slated for construction in 2015. The power purchase agreement and the developmental feed-in tariffs (FIT) will be granted for the period of 15 years. The feed-in tariffs span from 37.5 cents per k
WATCH: Cable Setup on Galway Bay Ocean Observatory
RV Celtic Explorer has laid a subsea cable in Galway Bay in April 2015 marking a milestone in the development of Ireland’s national marine research and development infrastructure. The four kilometre cable, and a frame to which sensors and monitoring equipment will be attached is part of the developm
Besiktas Shipyard Delivers SSV ‘Thor Modi’
Faroe Islands-based PF THOR has taken delivery of its second Seismic Support Vessel (SSV) Thor Modi. The vessel, built by Besiktas Shipyard, is part of the order of four seismic support vessels that will be on a long-term charters with Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS). The SSV Thor Magni was first to be
PGS in Multi-Client 2D Seismic Program Offshore Mexico
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (‘PGS’) started operations of a Multi-Client 2D seismic program offshore Mexico on May 16th. The two 2D vessels Atlantic Explorer and Sanco Spirit will acquire multiple projects recently approved by the Mexican government. The first program to be acquired is the Mexico Wel
TGS Gears for Gigante 2D Seismic Campaign Off Mexico
TGS has received a seismic permit from Mexico’s Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos (CNH) authorizing the ‘Gigante’, acquisition of a 181,500 km 2D seismic survey in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, TGS has received environmental and social resolutions. This survey will utilize four Seabird vessels t
IWCF to Launch New Australia Office
The International Well Control Forum (IWCF), the independent organisation that sets international well control standards, with an active branch in Australia, plans to expand its presence by opening its first local office in the region. Expected to be ready by the middle of the year, the new office w
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (May 11 – May 17). Subsea 7 has informed that a programme of cost reduction measures will be implemented including a re-sizing of the fleet and workforce, and the restructuring of its corporate organis
Mermaid Maritime Swings to Loss
Mermaid Maritime, a provider of subsea and drilling services to the offshore oil and gas industry, has recorded a net loss $15.9 million for the three months period ended 31 March 2015. Compared to the last year, the Group’s net profit decreased for US$21.1 million from net profits of US$5.2 million
Wave Energy Scotland Recruiting Two Managers
Highlands and Islands Enterprise has released new job opportunities at Wave Energy Scotland (WES): Programme Manager and Innovation and Research Manager. The deadline for applications is on Tuesday, 19 May 2015. Programme Manager will have a key role in supporting WES establishment and operation. Re