Subsea
TAP Confirms Italian Government EIA Approval
The Minister of Environment, Gianluca Galletti, has signed the Decree of environmental compatibility of the project submitted by Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) for the Italian section of the pipeline, concluding another major milestone for the project. The approval comes after extensive engagement
Ceona Names New QESH Senior Vice President
Ceona, SURF contractor with heavy subsea construction capabilities, has appointed Hugh Barrs as new Senior Vice President Quality, Environment, Safety and Health (QESH). Hugh Barrs is reporting to the CEO, Steve Preston. Hugh Barrs joins Ceona bringing more than 15 years’ experience in the QESH fiel
TORM Hires Albwardy for Diving Services (UAE)
Danish product tanker carrier TORM A/S and UAE-based Albwardy Marine Engineering (AME), an Albwardy-Damen JV, have signed a Service Level Agreement for diving services in the UAE region. The purpose is to further strengthen their relations and respective commercial reliability. The diving services w
AWI, SMART Organise Atlantic Summer School
Since last Friday fourteen international students from seven countries are on board the RV Celtic Explorer for this year’s Atlantic Summer School. From 12th to 16th September 2014 the students will study cold water coral systems in their living environment in Irish waters. The Atlantic Summer School
Ocean Yield Gets Aker Wayfarer Modification Job
Ocean Yield ASA has been notified that Aker Oilfield Services (“AKOFS”), a subsidiary of Aker Solutions, has been awarded a contract over five years by Petrobras to provide subsea intervention services offshore Brazil with the vessel “Aker Wayfarer”. The vessel will be modified in order to become a
Cecon Sells ‘Micoperi Pride’ to FTAI Pride
Cecon ASA (Cecon), through its subsidiary Rever Offshore AS (Rever) and the ship owning company Cecon Shipping 2 AS (CS 2), has reached an agreement to sell the Micoperi Pride, formerly Cecon Pride, to the single purpose vehicle (SPV) FTAI Pride Inc, a company controlled by Fortress Investment Group
Uljanik: Keel Laid for Construction of Yard 507 (Croatia)
The keel for the construction of Yard 507, a multipurpose Vessel for different types of special works at sea and contracted in 2013 by ULJANIK Brodogradilište with the company Sofidra S.A. of Luxembourg, has been laid on Wednesday 27th August 2014 on Slipway No2. With an overall length of 138 m and
Harkand Gets New Head of Engineering Services
International subsea inspection, repair, maintenance (IRM) and light construction company Harkand has appointment of a new head of engineering services in Europe. In a new role for the company, Alan White will oversee the current 40-strong team to further expand the company’s capabilities in the reg
SMM Exclusive: Lankhorst Ropes Grows Steadily
During the leading trade fair for the maritime industry, SMM 2014, being held in Hamburg, our team got the chance to speak with Mr. Wilco Stroet, Managing Director of Lankhorst Ropes, a world-wide supplier of rope and ships mooring lines. Hereby we’re bringing you a part of the conversation. As an i
Island Performer Kicks Off Revolutionary Coiled Tubing Drilling Off Norway
At the beginning of the year Island Offshore with their partner Baker Hughes entered a back-to-back agreement with VTT Maritime who had been awarded a contract for ground core sampling above, in what is to be, the world’s longest (25,5 km) and deepest (385m) subsea road tunnel, named Rogfast. Togeth
N-Sea Moves to New Premises
Aberdeen-based subsea IMR provider, N-Sea Offshore Ltd is to move into new premises as business continues to grow. The company has outgrown its current offices in Dyce and is adding additional office space to accommodate an increase in staff numbers as it expands operations both in the UK and intern
Aker Clinches $465 Mln Subsea Gig from Petrobras
Aker Solutions’ subsidiary Aker Oilfield Services (AKOFS) has won a contract worth USD 465 million over five years from Petrobras to provide subsea intervention services offshore Brazil from the Aker Wayfarer vessel. The contract will start within the fourth quarter of 2016 and has a five-year optio
Top News of the Week of Sep 08 – Sep 14, 2014
1. Technip Lands EPIC Gig on BP Juniper Project Off Trinidad Technip has been awarded a substantial EPIC lump sum contract by BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC for the development of the Juniper project, to be located off the South East coast of Trinidad. 2. Malaysia: Norshore Atlantic Kicks Off for Shell
Subsea 7 Reduces Norwegian Workforce
Oil services company Subsea 7 is reportedly reducing its Norwegian workforce between 100 and 150 employees due to project delays. According to Norwegian state TV channel NRK, the company informed the workers about the job cuts earlier this week through its communications manager Jan Roger Moksnes. S