Subsea
N-Sea Puts TUP Diving System to Work
N-Sea, the Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) specialist, has recently completed its inaugural diving scope with the innovative TUP Diving System® (Transfer Under Pressure). The diving scope involved X-mas tree assistance with the deployment of the TUP Diving System® for client ONE (Oranje-Nas
EvoLogics’ Subsea Acoustic Modems for SUNRISE Project
The SUNRISE project, supported by the EU within the 7th Framework Programme, focuses on wireless underwater networks that enable cooperation between different underwater devices. Partners of the project, led by Professor Chiara Petrioli of University of Rome La Sapienza, are NATO Science and Technol
Briggs in ‘Clearwater Forth’ Oil Spill Drill (UK)
Briggs Environmental Services has completed the annual Clearwater Forth Oil Spill Emergency Response simulation, which took place earlier this month at Cramond. The ongoing success of these oil spill response simulations is a testament to the environmental plan managed by Forth Ports to protect the
Plexus Recognized at Northern Star Business Awards 2014
Plexus Holdings PLC has on 25 September 2014 accepted the ‘Commitment to Innovative Use of Research and Development’ award at the 11th annual Northern Star Business Awards 2014, the flagship event for the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce. The Award recognises Plexus’ long standing commitment
NOC Studies Sub-Seabed CO2 Reservoirs Impact on Marine Life
This week in Nature Climate Change an international team of leading scientists, including three from NOC, have published results of the first ever subsea carbon dioxide impact, detection and monitoring experiment relevant to Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) in sub-seabed storage reservoirs.
Ulstein to Design Van Oord’s SRI Newbuild
ULSTEIN has been awarded the design and equipment contract for Van Oord’s new subsea rock installation (SRI) vessel ‘Bravenes’. Working in close cooperation with Van Oord, this is the first fully integrated design where ULSTEIN is responsible for the development and integration of both the mission e
Swire Blue Ocean Supports Bilfinger in Sandbank OWF Foundations Installation
Swire Blue Ocean A/S signed a key contract with engineering and services group Bilfinger for the provision of an installation vessel to support the installation of 72 foundations on the Sandbank Offshore Windpark. Sandbank is a joint partnership between Vattenfall (51 percent) and the city of Munich
Subsea Works Underway at Moray Firth
Drace Infraestructuras UK Ltd is undertaking seabed preparation work for the installation of a meteorological mast for the Moray Offshore Renewables Limited (MORL) offshore wind farms. This work is being undertaken in support of the development of The Crown Estate Round 3 Zone 1 offshore wind licens
AGR to Work on IOG’s Cronx Project
AGR has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Independent Oil & Gas PLC (IOG) to work together to deliver Well Construction & Well Project Management services in respect of IOG’s forthcoming drilling activity. AGR’s EVP UK and Africa, Ian Burdis, said: “We are delighted to have been
Saab’s Falcons for Swedish Navy
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for ten ROV systems, which will be deployed operationally for seabed surveys, inspections, light underwater operations and recovery of objects. Saab will fulfil the deliveries using the Sea
Norway: Centrica Gets Approval for Ivory Ops
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Centrica Resources (Norge) AS a drilling permit for wellbore 6707/10-3, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations. Wellbore 6707/10-3 will be drilled from the West Navigator drilling rig. The drilling programme for wellbore 6707/10-3 r
Aker Solutions Starts Trading on Oslo Exchange
Aker Solutions started trading on the Oslo stock exchange as a leaner and more streamlined company that will build on its strengths in the subsea and field design markets. The company emerges after a spin-off of the Subsea, Umbilicals, Engineering and Maintenance, Modifications and Operations (MMO
Shell Gets Nod for Ormen Lange Drilling
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted A/S Norske Shell a drilling permit for wellbore 6305/8-2, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations. Wellbore 6305/8-2 will be drilled from the Transocean Barents drilling rig. The drilling programme for wellbore 6305/8-2 relates to th
Swathe Services Becomes AUV-S UK and Europe Distributor
Advanced Undersea Vehicles and Systems (AUV-S) LLC based in Houston, Texas has appointed Swathe Services as exclusive sales distributor for the UK and Europe. AUV-S combines up to the minute technology and state of the art engineering to provide the offshore industry with safe and reliable autonomou