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6 Alpha: UXOs Taken Lightly by OW Developers
Developers, utilities and asset owners are failing to take account of the risks posed by munitions moving from their recorded positions during the operations and maintenance phases of their projects. That is according to specialist offshore risk consultancy, 6 Alpha Associates. Prior to installation
MacArtney Connectivity for North Sea UFO
Spearheaded by oceanographic experts from German Group Operations MBT, MacArtney has delivered the full connectivity package for the innovative UFO (Underwater Fish Observatory) which was recently deployed in the North Sea. Realised through successful cooperation between the Hamburg based Thünen Ins
Spotlight on Technology at Subsea Expo
New technologies and how their implementation can boost or support oil and gas exploration production will be brought to the fore at this year’s Subsea Expo. Subsea UK’s annual conference and exhibition takes place from 11 to 13 February. The Spotlight on Technology session that takes place during t
Scientists Develop Drone Submarines Through SUNRISE Project
Engineers in the Portuguese town of Porto are working on SUNRISE, an European research project developing drone submarines, which talk to each other using sound signals. Computer Science Professor Chiara Petrioli is the project coordinator: “What you see here are underwater robots that are able to c
CodaOctupus Launches V2 of 3D Sonar Visualisation Software for ROVs
The UK-based specialist in the underwater technologies, CodaOctupus, has released version 2 of the Vantage software, a visualization software suite for the Dimension 3D sonar specifically targeted at ROV centric applications. The key new features in Version 2 include: – New 3D XYZ Binned Profiler Ou
SAAB Chooses Kongsberg Sonar for A19 Submarines
Defence and security company SAAB has selected Kongsberg Maritime’s hydroacoustic package for installation on two Swedish A19 submarines. The delivery will consist of SA9510S Mine Avoidance and Navigation Sonar for submarines and the leading EM 2040 Dual RX multibeam echosounder. The main purpose of
Deep Trekker, Planet Ocean Team Up at Subsea Expo
Deep Trekker and its UK dealer, Planet Ocean, will jointly exhibit at the Subsea Expo, running from February 11th – 13th at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. Deep Trekker will be bringing along their DTG2 remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and a 200 gallon demonstration tank, the company w
Power Jacks to Exhibit Subsea Tools at Subsea Expo
Power Jacks is set to launch a pioneering suite of bespoke subsea electro-mechanical actuators and gearboxes that, according to the company, offers a major step change for the oil & gas industry. Power Jacks’ integrated U-Series range of screw jacks and bevel gearboxes is believed to be the first of
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (January 19 – January 25). Oilfield services major, Schlumberger, decided to reduce its overall headcount, in response to lower commodity pricing and anticipated lower exploration and production spendi
Liebherr Crane on Its Way to South Korea
Liebherr has informed that after a single lift of the RL-K 7500 subsea crane last year in September in Rostock, the crane was now loaded and shipped to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). Both cranes, the RL-K 7500, together with another model of Liebherr’s range of knuckle boom cranes,
Construction Starts on Italy – Montenegro Subsea Cable
The construction of a submarine cable between Italy and Montenegro has began on Italian side of the Adriatic Sea, Italian Terna S.p.A informed. In 2010, governments of Italy and Montenegro signed approximately EUR 800 million worth deal to construct the cable, local media report. The submarine cable
UK Asks for Opinions on Potential Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon CFD
Views are being sought from stakeholders on the approach the government would take if it decides to enter into Contract for Difference (CFD) negotiations for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project in South Wales. This is part of the UK’s Government drive for transparency and engagement with stakeholde
Marine Platforms Takes Delivery of African Inspiration
Marine Platforms, an oil and gas subsea support services firm, located in Nigeria and Aberdeen, has taken delivery of a new subsea support vessel, the African Inspiration, from Norwegian shipbuilder Havyard. The vessel will service deepwater market locations offshore Nigeria. The African Inspiration
FMC Technologies to Cut Norway Jobs
The oil service company FMC Technologies will be reducing its workforce in Norway due to lower offshore activity and cost control from the oil companies. According to the latest reports, FMC Technologies’ Ågotnes base is set to shed up to 120 jobs, the employees were informed Thursday afternoon. Ågo