Project & Tenders
N-Seatec Wins CDT Winch Order
N-Seatec, the Netherlands-based technical solutions provider, has secured an order from an undisclosed client for delivery of a complete deepwater CTD winch system. System will be an upgraded version of previous designed and delivered CTD Winch-058 units but now suitable for 3500 meters water depth,
Prysmian to Link UK and France for €350 Million
Prysmian has secured a contract worth around €350 million with a joint venture between National Grid UK and RTE of France for the turn-key design, manufacture and installation of a submarine and land power cable link to connect Tourbe in France to Chilling in Hampshire, UK. “This is a prestigious pr
Aker Solutions Inks Long-Term Deal with Aker BP
Aker Solutions has secured a framework agreement for as many as 10 years from Aker BP to provide engineering and procurement services for new offshore field installations. The scope is for a range of fixed facilities from small wellhead platforms to complete oil and gas field centers. It covers work
Typhoon Charters CSV Normand Oceanic
Norwegian shipowner Solstad has, on behalf of the partly owned company Normand Oceanic AS, entered into an agreement with the Mexican company Typhoon Offshore. Typhoon Offshore, an affiliate of Grupo Salinas, will charter the CSV Normand Oceanic for a period of 3 years starting in May 2017. The vess
Polarcus Nets Asia Pacific Seismic Gig
Dubai-based seismic contractor Polarcus has received a contract for a broadband 3D marine seismic project in the Asia Pacific region. The project is due to start in the second quarter of 2017. According to the company, the project will run for approximately two months. The Oslo-listed company did no
Amec Foster Wheeler nets BP contract
Amec Foster Wheeler, a British multinational consultancy and engineering company has been awarded a three-year global framework contract by BP International.
FarSounder-1000 Sonars for Ponant Expedition Ships
US-based marine electronics manufacturer FarSounder has secured an order to provide their flagship FarSounder-1000 sonars for the Ponant Explorers, a new series of four yachts designed specifically for luxury expeditions. This sonar offers 3D forward looking navigation information out to 1000 meters
Wood Group wins Brazilian engineering contract with Karoon
UK-based energy services company Wood Group has been awarded a multi-year contract from Karoon Petróleo & Gás to provide engineering services for the full development of the Echidna field offshore Brazil. Wood Group said on Thursday that this marked the first project between the two companies. The c
Wood Group Bags Echidna Field Contract Off Brazil
Wood Group has been awarded a multi-year contract from Karoon Petróleo & Gás to provide owner’s engineering services to support the Echidna field development offshore Brazil. The contract will be executed by Wood Group’s Rio de Janeiro office focusing on the technical requirements of a floating prod
JERA inks LNG cooperation deal with Dubai’s DUSUP
Japan’s JERA, the world’s largest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and Dubai Supply Authority signed a deal on cooperation in the LNG business. JERA, a joint venture between Tepco and Chubu Electric, said in a statement it and DUSUP would discuss opportunities for mutual collaboration in the LN
East Devon Council OKs Sidmouth Beach Scheme
Following unanimous support for the aims of the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan (SEBMP) at the steering group meeting in March, East Devon District Council’s Cabinet voted to adopt the SEBMP at their meeting last night Wednesday 5 April 2017. The SEBMP document, which is the result of extens
Forum Comanche ROVs for Baltic Diver Germany
Forum Energy Technologies has sold two Sub-Atlantic Comanche ROVs to international diving contractor Baltic Taucherei- und Bergungsbetrieb Rostock (Baltic Diver Germany). The deal, supported by distributor Scholz Ingenieur Bϋro, will see both systems delivered at the beginning of May 2017 following
L3 Acquires OceanServer Technology
L3 Technologies informed that it has acquired OceanServer Technology, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of autonomous unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) . The business was renamed L3 OceanServer and will be integrated into the company’s Sensor Systems segment. “OceanServer Technology positions L3 to s
Oceaneering’s Umbilical for Anadarko’s Constellation Subsea Tieback
Oceaneering International has secured a contract from Anadarko to supply the umbilical for its Constellation subsea tieback in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The contract is for a dynamic and static electro-hydraulic steel tube control umbilical, and associated hardware. Oceaneering plans to design and ma