Subsea
HullWiper ROV Expands to Valencia Port
The Spanish port of Valencia could be set to break Algeciras’ virtual vessel maintenance services monopoly in the country, thanks to the availability of the eco-friendly HullWiper hull cleaner, according to the Managing Director of the company behind the diver-free system. “Until now, hull cleaning
Copetech-MS Takes Delivery of Perseo GTV
Lighthouse has delivered a new Perseo GTV to Copetech-MS, the french company based in Marseille and specialized in submarine research and survey missions with ROVs. Copetech-SM purchased its first Ageotec Perseo GTV in 2012, which has now been updated to the current firmware and hardware version in
Victrex and Magma Strengthen Subsea Pipes Partnership
Victrex and Magma are continuing to build their strategic partnership targeted at the oil and gas industry. Following the joint development of Magma carbon composite m-pipe utilizing VICTREX PEEK, Victrex recently invested in a minority interest in Magma to further facilitate the adoption of its m-p
Sumitomo and Airborne Ink Cooperation Agreement
Sumitomo Corporation and Airborne Oil & Gas have signed a commercial cooperation agreement for the sale and distribution of TCP products to the global oil & gas industry. The two companies will leverage each other’s strengths in providing thermoplastic composite pipe products for riser, flowline and
Kongsberg UK to Showcase Seaglider AUV at Subsea Expo
Aberdeen-based Kongsberg Maritime said it is expecting high interest in the innovative Kongsberg Seaglider autonomous vehicle during Subsea Expo 2017. Kongsberg’s Subsea Expo 2017 booth will also feature a host of established subsea technology designed to meet the exacting demands of research and co
RusselSmith Completes TAM Work on Agbami FPSO
RusselSmith Group Nigeria has completed turnaround maintenance (TAM) work on Chevron’s Agbami FPSO. Services provided on the project include rope access, inspection and maintenance, the company said. The TAM project was completed within two months. Kayode Adeleke, senior executive vice president of
EMEC Recognized at Rushlight Awards
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has won the ‘Marine and Hydro Energy’ award at the Rushlight Awards 2016-17. The Rushlight Awards aim to support and promote all the latest clean technologies, innovations, initiatives and deployment projects for businesses and other organisations throughout
Statoil Picks Oceaneering to Develop Battery-Powered E-ROV System
Oceaneering has been awarded a technology development contract by Statoil. The contract provides for the development, manufacturing, testing, and mobilization of a self-contained, battery-powered work class remotely operated vehicle (E-ROV) system deployed on the seabed. The system will interface wi
IKM to Support Subsea 7 on Culzean SURF Project
IKM has recently secured a contract award from Subsea 7 based in Aberdeen. Subsea 7 has won the subsea, umbilical, riser and flowline (SURF) contract with Maersk Oil. The company will make and install underwater equipment for the new Culzean gas field. The Culzean gas condensate field in the UK Cent
Subsea Expo 2017 Eyes International Markets
With UK subsea exports valued at almost £5 billion, Subsea UK is encouraging British firms to set their sights on international expansion to sustain long term growth. The industry body is urging companies to strengthen trade partnerships across the globe, exporting the country’s sought after subsea
WFS and PSL Join Forces to Improve Subsea Safety
Scottish technology companies WFS Technologies and PhotoSynergy Ltd (PSL) launched a wireless ribbon lighting system, which is said to have been designed to revolutionise diver safety and efficiency in remote subsea locations. Namely, the so-called Seatooth LIGHTPATH is a combination of two technolo
Ocean Installer Scores Its First in OZ
Norwegian subsea player Ocean Installer said it has been awarded a contract for riser installation work in Australia. Ocean Installer is conducting the work as a subcontractor to McDermott International. The firm work scope encompasses the installation of flexible risers and flowlines as well as opt
Kreuz Carries Out India Projects
Singapore-based provider of subsea services, Kreuz, has been engaged in new projects offshore India since the last quarter of 2016 following completion of construction and installation projects in Malaysia. Kreuz Supporter kicked off the season in Mumbai High South working for an undisclosed EPC pla
TechnipFMC Nets Ichthys Well Intervention Work
A subsidiary of TechnipFMC has entered into an agreement with Inpex Operations Australia for riserless light well intervention (RLWI) services in the Ichthys field, approximately 220-kilometers offshore of Western Australia, for the Ichthys LNG project. Under the agreement, TechnipFMC will deploy it