Project & Tenders
Fugro in Sale and Leaseback Deal for Two Ships
Dutch subsea and survey specialist, Fugro, has struck a deal with ICON Investments for sale and leaseback of its geotechnical vessels Fugro Scout and Fugro Voyager. The agreement is for an initial lease term of 5 years with up to 12 years extension option. The leaseback classifies as an operating le
LoVe Observatory Extension Tender Out
Norwegian Institute of Marine Research in Bergen (IMR) has issued a tender invitation for delivery and deployment of electro-optical umbilical cables and subsea distribution units for extension of the ‘Lofoten-Vesterålen Cabled Ocean Observatory’ (LoVe). Lofoten-Vesterålen cabled observatory (LoVe)
IMR Seeks Cable Supplier for G.O. Sars and Johan Hjort
After seeking contractor for the supply of winch package for RV G.O. Sars, the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research (IMR) is now looking for the supplier of two underwater coaxial cables. The IMR requires two coaxial cables for underwater towing services to be used on G.O.Sars and Johan Hjort vess
Lloyd’s Register, Aker Solutions Ink New Framework Agreement
Lloyd’s Register and Aker Solutions will collaborate under a new global framework agreement to drive efficiency in engineering and subsea oil and gas developments. Lead Group Category Manager, Gaute Fardal from Aker Solutions, said: “We are pleased to have Lloyd’s Register on board as a new Group Fr
LR, Aker Solutions tie-up on subsea oil and gas developments
London-based Lloyd’s Register joined forces with the Norwegian services company Aker Solutions through a framework agreement aimed to increase efficiency in engineering and subsea oil and gas developments.
NIRAS, Intertek Secure Viking Link Work
NIRAS and Intertek have been appointed by Energinet.dk and National Grid Viking Link Limited (National Grid) as Marine Consultants to support with the permitting of Viking Link. Viking Link is a proposed international offshore infrastructure project linking electricity networks in Great Britain and
Polarcus Keeps Turkish Petroleum Support Contract
Seismic player Polarcus has secured a two-year extension of the support services agreement with Turkish Petroleum covering seismic data acquisition management, maritime management and crewing support. According to the company’s Oslo Stock Exchange filing, through this extension, Polarcus will contin
Dredging Stories That Marked 2015
With the new year ahead of us, Dredging Today is bringing you a recap of the most popular posts from 2015. Van Oord, Boskalis to Build Artificial Island Off Jakarta Van Oord and joint venture partner Royal Boskalis Westminster have won a major land reclamation contract in Indonesia. DEME Bags Major
Top Dredging Videos of 2015
With the New Year’s Eve just around the corner, Dredging Today has decided to bring you an overview of the most interesting videos that marked the year 2015. Waterdunen Coastal Protection by DEME Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV (DEME), an international group of specialized compan
Alexandra Dock Project on Track for Early 2017 Completion
Construction work on the Green Port Hull Alexandra Dock site is progressing well and is on schedule for an early 2017 completion, Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced. The 54-acre site, which ABP and its main contractor GRAHAM Lagan Construction Group Joint Venture (JV) are preparing for Sie
Wartsila engines ordered for Shell-chartered LNG barges
Wärtsilä on Monday said it has been contracted to supply dual-fuel engines for 15 inland waterway barges to be chartered by Shell Trading Rotterdam.
EMGS in Another Norwegian Data Sale Deal
Norway’s Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has entered into a new data licensing agreement with an undisclosed oil company. EMGS will provide 3D EM data for the client from the multi-client data library over the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea. The contract between the parties is worth a tota
DRASSM Invites Tenders for Dive-Support Boat Supply
French Department for Underwater and Undersea Archeological Research (DRASSM), based in Marseilles, is looking for a contractor for the supply of a boat for underwater archeology services. DRASSM requires a boat with an intermediate operational unity between their vessel ‘André Malraux’ and fast pne
Agility Clinches New Subsea Deals
Norway’s Agility Subsea Fabrication has over the recent months secured contracts worth more than NOK 500 million for the delivery of subsea structures. The contracts include the delivery of manifolds, foundations and well jumpers to the second phase of a development project in the Caspian Sea, as we