Subsea
Roxtec Seals SR2000 Tidal Turbine
Marine safety seals manufacturer, Roxtec, has provided its waterproof sealing solution to the largest and most powerful tidal turbine in the world. Manchester-based Roxtec UK managing director, Graham O’Hare, said the deal with Scotrenewables Tidal Power Limited (SRTP) involved Roxtec supplying the
Thoma-Sea Delivers ‘Fugro Americas’ Survey Vessel
Fugro has taken delivery of the Fugro Americas, a new-build shallow draft survey vessel. According to Fugro, the vessel is fitted with the latest geophysical survey equipment and houses some of the most advanced instrumentation in the field. The Fugro Americas is optimised for working in the Gulf of
Statoil Gets Chief Operating Officer
Anders Opedal is appointed executive vice president of Statoil and takes on a new position as chief operating officer (COO) in the Corporate executive committee (CEC) on 1 April. Opedal will be responsible for the corporate improvement programs and for driving operational efficiency across Statoils
Volstad’s Newbuild Named
More than 2000 people turned up when Volstad Maritime and Kleven invited the local community on board Grand Canyon II this weekend. The vessel’s Godmother, Mary-Lou Meixner, broke the champagne bottle, at first attempt, wishing vessel and crew a safe journey. Grand Canyon II is the first of two sist
Research Project Unveils Secrets of Changing UK Winters
A groundbreaking project to observe and analyse regular data about ocean circulation and how it impacts on Britain’s climate has reached a ten-year milestone, giving valuable new insights into how ocean currents can affect global warming. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a m
Kongsberg DP Systems on Pioneering Spirit
Following its inauguration ceremony in Rotterdam on February 27 2015, Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit will start its first job offshore Norway this summer with an integrated Dynamic Positioning (DP) and manoeuvring system based on Kongsberg Maritime technology. The Kongsberg Maritime delivery includes fo
Bladt Jackets for Wikinger OWF
Iberdrola and Bladt Industries have signed a contract for the fabrication of 41 jacket foundations and 164 pin piles for the upcoming Wikinger Offshore Wind Farm situated in the German part of the Baltic Sea. The Wikinger Offshore Wind Farm will consist of 70 wind turbines with a total capacity of 3
Namaka Subsea Launches Training Department
Namaka Subsea, an Aberdeen based subsea consulting company, has added Training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to their portfolio of services, offered to the industry on a global basis. Training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) play a crucial part of the development of per
Boskalis Ups Stake in Fugro to 25 Pct
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has increased its holding in Fugro N.V. to 25.1%. Boskalis stresses that this is not a step towards making an offer. Boskalis views Fugro as an “interesting company” with strong market positions in its core activities. Earlier this year, Boskalis increased
FMC Technologies and Technip Create Forsys Subsea
FMC Technologies Inc. and Technip have signed an agreement to form an exclusive alliance and to launch Forsys Subsea, a 50/50 joint venture that will unite the skills and capabilities of two subsea giants. After closing and upon launch of the joint venture, Forsys Subsea will have a workforce of 320
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (March 16 – March 22). Dredging and excavation specialist X-Subsea’s Norwegian division has been declared bankrupt. The Mandal-based division, which currently employs 47 people, has failed to secure a
Marin Teknikk Gets VO for IES Newbuild
Marin Teknikk AS are performing a large reconstruction of the MT6015 for Malaysian based IES Pioneer Ltd. The reconstruction will include lengthening the vessel with 9 meters, plus adding a moon-pool and life boats. The vessel is supposed to be ready for duty by December 20, 2015. Prior to this vari
PHOTO: Viktor Lenac Completes Cable Enterprise Conversion
Viktor Lenac Shipyard has successfully completed conversion of the cable lay barge ‘Cable Enterprise’ for Prysmian Powerlink Services Ltd, UK, a subsidiary of Prysmian Group. As company reports, the barge was redelivered on 13 March 2015, with a total project value exceeding 22 million euros. Viktor
Anholt Subsea Cable Almost Operational
Danish transmission operator, Energinet.dk, has informed that the cable connecting the 400MW Anholt offshore wind farm and the onshore grid is back in one piece. According to the company, the second half of the repair of the damaged cable is performed faster than expected. The damaged section of cab