Subsea
SWARMS Black Sea Demonstration
The partners of the European Smart Submarine Robots Working in Co-operative Networks Project (SWARMs), funded by the European Commission and the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, organised the first demonstration of the project in Mangalia, Romania, July 03-13, 2017. The general objec
Rockland Gets New Staff Scientist
Canadian marine turbulence experts Rockland Scientific has appointed Dr. Justine McMillan as Staff Scientist. Dr. McMillan will act as scientific and technical liaison between Rockland’s customer base and the company’s R&D and customer service teams. Dr. McMillan recently completed her doctoral degr
Roxtec Secures Rampion Cables
UK cable seal manufacturer Roxtec has designed and supplied a sealing solution for the Rampion offshore wind farm, located 13 kilometers off the coast of Sussex. The Rampion site has a target capacity of 400 MW, generated by 116 wind turbines, expected to be completed in 2018. Roxtec UK managing dir
Bodac Boosts Underwater Mine Disposal Portfolio
Explosive ordnance risk mitigation expert Bodac has collaborated with ECS Special Projects to design an underwater mine disposal system. According to the company, the system retains all the main characteristic of the Cobra mine disposal system, and meets DEF Standards, International Ammunition Techn
Halliburton Swings to Profit as Revenues Rise Almost 30 Pct
The U.S. oilfield services major Halliburton has bounced back in black in the second quarter, ended June 30, 2017, as it saw increased utilization in North America boosting its revenues by close to 30 per cent year-over-year, and some 16 per cent sequentially. For the second quarter 2017, Halliburto
ASV Advances Unmanned Seismic Survey Vessel Project with Shell
ASV Global has initiated the phase 2 of a multi-phased project with Shell. The aim of the project is to develop an unmanned seismic energy source vessel as part of their Rapid Autonomous Marine 4D (RAM4D) source concept. Upcoming trials for the project will include an extended at sea endurance test
PHOTO: Topaz Newbuild on Shakedown Cruise
Dubai-based Topaz Energy and Marine has shared a photo update of its newbuild multipurpose ROV support vessel (MPSV), Topaz Tiamat, while on sea trials in Norway. Developed for crane operations and light subsea construction with intervention duties, the vessel is of VARD 3 08 design, measuring a tot
Johan Sverdrup Riser Platform Jacket Sails Away
The first steel jacket for the Johan Sverdrup field centre left the shipyard in Verdal Sunday, and set a course for the North Sea. This is the first part of the field centre that will be visible above the sea surface. Development of the Johan Sverdrup field is considered to be one of the largest [&h
GeoSea Installs First Rentel Monopiles
The first monopiles have been installed at the Rentel offshore wind farm by GeoSea’s installation vessel ‘Innovation’. GeoSea, a DEME Group’s subsidiary, responsible for the design, supply, transport and installations of foundations and infield cables for the Rentel wind farm, contracted Sif Holding
ECA Group ROV to Service Beachcomer’s Hotels SWAC Systems
ECA Group has delivered a 1000-meter depth rated H800 ROV system as a main tool for the maintenance of the underwater structures belonging to the Pacific Beachcomber SC company in French Polynesia. The Beachcomber group owns two hotels in the Tahiti surroundings, one in Bora-Bora atoll and the Brand
Touchdown for Borkum Riffgrund 2 Substation Jacket
The jacket foundation for the DONG Energy’s Borkum Riffgrund 2 offshore substation was installed last week. Heerema Marine Contractors are in charge of the offshore project, which includes the transport and installation of the substation’s jacket, piles and topside. The jacket construction was shipp
Helix Cuts Q2 Loss
Offshore services player Helix Energy Solutions has narrowed its loss in the second quarter of 2017 backed by increased activity of its well intervention business. On revenue increase of approximately 40 percent year-over-year, the Houston-based well intervention and robotics specialist narrowed its
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (July 17 – July 23). JDR Cable Systems is to be acquired by the Polish manufacturer of cables and wires TELE-FONIKA Kable (TFKable). JDR’s subsea systems, used in the global offshore oil, gas and renew
Schlumberger Ups Revenue and Reduces Quarterly Loss
Oilfield services major Schlumberger has posted second-quarter 2017 loss of $74 million, or 5 cents per diluted share, versus loss of $2.16 billion, or $1.56 per diluted share same time last year. Sequentially, the profit was at $488 million against $347 million, excluding charges and credits, howev