Project & Tenders
Petronas gives nod for revised Ophir FDP
Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas has given its consent for a revised development plan of the Ophir oil field, located offshore Malaysia. According to Octanex, an Australian company with a share in the development, the revised plan will decrease the development costs by 30 percent. As the low o
USACE Hosts Second Partnering Forum
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District was the host to the second Stakeholder Partnering Forum on August 27, 2015, at its headquarters building in Galveston. Along with non-federal sponsors, customers and agency partners, the Corps discussed best practices regarding programs ranging fro
FMEL selected to build Scottish LNG ferries
The national transport agency of Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed Ferguson Marine Engineering has been selected the preferred tenderer for the contract to build two ferries for the Caledonian Maritime Assets fleet.
POLB, USACE Continue with the Deep Draft Study
The Port of Long Beach and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are proceeding with a Deep Draft Navigational Study to evaluate potential improvements to the Port’s deep-water branch channels. The study will guide future navigational improvements building on the Main Channel Deepening Project completed
Polarcus Nets 3D Project Offshore Brazil
Polarcus has signed a contract with an undisclosed client for a non-exclusive broadband 3D marine seismic project offshore Brazil. Project duration is expected to be approximately four months. The dual azimuth project will be acquired utilizing Polarcus’ RightBAND(TM) technique. The project is expec
Subsea 7 Wins Culzean SURF Prize
Subsea 7 has been awarded a subsea, umbilical, riser and flowline (SURF) contract by Maersk Oil with a value in excess of USD 150 million for the Culzean development. The ultra-high pressure, high temperature field, one of the largest gas discoveries offshore UK, is located in Block 22/25 of the Cen
Slough Scheme Available for Comment
Recently introduced Slough Flood Alleviation Scheme, which includes the creation of flood storage areas and raised flood defenses, has been put out for comment. The Environment Agency and Slough Borough Council are offering local residents, businesses and community groups the chance to comment on po
Flexlife Secures North Sea and GoM Projects
Flexlife has been awarded Flexible Riser Annulus Testing projects on six installations for three different Operators in the North Sea, and two Flexible Riser Annulus Testing projects on two installations for two different Operators in the US Gulf of Mexico. According to the Aberdeen-based company, t
Rosetti Marino Bags OneSubsea Deal
Italy’s Rosetti Marino has secured a contract with subsea specialist OneSubsea UK (a joint venture between the US Cameron & Schlumberger). According to the AIM-listed company, the contract is for the engineering, procurement & construction of subsea production modules for a North African offshore ga
Ocean City Approves Snug Harbor Contract
The Ocean City Council has approved a contract to dredge Snug Harbor, the lagoon between Eighth Street and W. Revere Place near Ninth Street. The decision was reached at the Council’s meeting on Thursday, August 27th 2015. Material removed during the project will be placed in the Route 52 site and t
HHI orders Wartsila’s regasification modules for FSRUs
South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries has placed two contracts with Wärtsilä for seawater/propane based regasification modules.
USACE Presents Knapps Narrows Dredging Project
A few days ago, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District held a meeting discussing upcoming Knapps Narrows dredging with the public. During the meeting, which was held Monday, August 24th 2015, at the Tilghman Island Fire Station, the District Project Manager Danielle Szimanski presented
Panama Canal Draft Restriction Lifted
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced the suspension of the first draft restriction that was scheduled to go into effect September 8, 2015, as announced previously to all shipping agents, owners and operators working with the Canal. Although the level of Gatun Lake is still well below norma
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (August 24 – August 30). Schlumberger and Cameron have signed a definitive merger agreement in which the companies will combine in a stock and cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Camero