Subsea
Superloop Completes TKO Express Subsea Cable
Superloop has completed the installation of TKO Express submarine cable between Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island and the data centre hub of Tseung Kwan O (TKO) Industrial Estate on the mainland. The cable installation at the TKO beach manhole occurred on Sunday, with full end to end testing of the cable
WATCH: Subsea Snake Robot Takes Shape
Eelume AS has released the first live video footage of its snake-like underwater intervention vehicles. With the support of Kongsberg Maritime as a development partner, the new Eelume robot has been designed to live permanently underwater and carry out underwater intervention tasks that would normal
James Fisher Sets Up MeyGen’s Tidal Turbine
The fourth and final tidal turbine has been installed as part of Phase 1a of the MeyGen tidal energy project, located in the Inner Sound of the Pentland Firth, Scotland. The Atlantis AR1500 tidal stream turbine was successfully deployed in less than 60 minutes following earlier connection of its pro
Kreuz Subsea and Genesis Join Forces in Nigeria
Kreuz Subsea has set up a joint venture in Nigeria with Genesis Group. Genesis Kreuz will provide services of engineering and project management, construction, shore based warehousing, and end-to-end logistics. The company will be headquartered in Lagos with yard facilities in Port Harcourt. Kreuz S
Bhagwan Marine Gets NOPSEMA Safety Case for Bhagwan Dryden
Bhagwan Marine has received an acceptance of the safety case from NOPSEMA submitted for the Bhagwan Dryden. The safety case includes hydrocarbon work scope activities under the safety case regime addressing all potential risks associated with operating adjacent to offshore facilities, the company ex
Polarcus Recomends New Director
Polarcus nomination committee has proposed an appointment of Nicholas Smith as a new director following a resignation of Chris Kelsall as a member of the board of directors. Smith is a chartered accountant with a long-term career in investment banking and as CFO of Asian investment bank Jardine Flem
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (February 13– February 19). Oceaneering International has entered into a long-term agreement with Mærsk Supply Service to support its global operations. Under the contract Oceaneering will provide eigh
Pil & Bue Project Moves Forward
VNG Norge informed that the front end engineering and design (FEED) studies have been initiated for the Pil & Bue project. The partners in the licence PL586, where Pil & Bue are located, plan to pass the final investment decision for the discoveries by the end of the year. “The decision demonstrates
Woodside Takes Norwegian Export Loan to Finance Subsea Equipment
OneSubsea is preparing to deliver subsea technology for the Woodside’s Greater Enfield development, worth more than NOK 1 billion, supported by export financing from Export Credit Norway, GIEK and DNB. OneSubsea will supply a subsea production system and a dual multiphase boosting system for the Gre
Ichthys Offshore Facilities Named in South Korea
A double-celebration was held in South Korea’s shipyards on Friday with the official naming ceremonies of two offshore facilities belonging to the Inpex-operated Ichthys LNG project. At the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) shipyard, Australian minister for foreign affairs Julie Bishop officially named
Siemens to Provide Full Package for EnBW Hohe See OWF
Siemens Wind Power has secured a contract to provide complete offshore wind power plant solutions including foundations for the EnBW Hohe See offshore wind farm. Starting in early 2018, the Hohe See wind farm will be installed at a site 90 kilometers north of the German island Borkum in the North Se
VBMS Nets Inter-Array Cable Deal for EnBW Hohe See OWF
VBMS, a subsidiary of Boskalis, has been awarded an inter-array cabling contract by EnBW Hohe See GmbH for the 500 MW EnBW Hohe See offshore wind farm. The contract has a value of approximately EUR 80 million (USD 85 million), and includes the supply, installation and burial as well as termination a
Engie to Modify Gjøa Platform for Skarfjell Subsea Tie-Back
Engie E&P Norge has awarded Rosenberg WorleyParsons the front end engineering and design (FEED) study for modifications at the Gjøa platform in the North Sea. The modifications are needed for the subsea tie-back connection of the the Skarfjell field to the Gjøa platform. The partners in the Skarfjel
Allseas Hires Solstad’s CSV Normand Poseidon
Solstad Offshore has entered into a contract with Allseas for hire of the subsea construction vessel ‘Normand Poseidon’. The contract will start on March 01, 2017 and has a duration of three years firm plus two yearly options. The company did not disclose the commercial terms of the contract. Norman