Subsea
Sif Ships First Monopiles Batch for Galloper OWF
Sif plant at Maasvlakte 2 has completed its first shipment of monopiles for Galloper offshore wind farm, located offshore UK. The piles, each with a length of over 80 metres, will be transported to the wind farm this December, Port of Rotterdam informed. Sif will be supplying a total of 54 monopiles
EBRD Boosts Turkey’s Subsea Cable Project
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is funding Turkey’s investment in a new fibre-optic submarine communications cable system that will carry data between 17 countries, from Singapore to France and Italy. The Bank is providing a US$ 50 million loan to Türk Telekom Group which
Schlumberger, Petronas Ink Campeche Deal
Schlumberger and signed an agreement with Petronas to license a part of the WesternGeco Campeche wide-azimuth (WAZ) deepwater multiclient seismic survey in the southern Gulf of Mexico. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to expand our collaboration with Petronas in Mexican waters of the Gulf of
Claxton Presents New Edition of Its Decommissioning Tools
Claxton has introduced the latest modular versions of its conductor recovery tower and SABRE abrasive cutting system aimed at increasing efficiency and flexibility in decommissioning and late life projects. The latest version, reportedly, has a reduced system footprint and is modular in design. It c
Largest Fleet of Marine Robots Deployed in UK Waters
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and partners have started a two-week mission involving ten marine robots deployed off northwest Scotland. The third in a series of demonstrator missions, this latest phase sees the largest fleet of marine robotic vehicles simultaneously deployed in UK waters. T
Seamec Wins Persian Gulf Gig
BSE-listed Seamec has entered into a agreement with Sanat Gostar Kish Co for charter hire of the diving support vessel Seamec Princess. The vessel will be engaged in Persian Gulf for a period of 50 days with option for extension. According to India-based provider of diver support vessel-based diving
Huawei Marine Takes Unrepeatered Systems to New Lengths
Huawei Marine said it has further increased the transmission distance of unrepeatered submarine cable systems in a laboratory test in Beijing. In April 2016, Huawei Marine achieved a transmission distance of 627 kilometers, based on its 100G technology, enhanced raman amplifier (ERPC) and remote opt
Operators to Install Data Link Alongside COBRA Interconnector
TenneT and Energinet.dk will set up a fibre-optic data link alongside the so-called COBRA cable, scheduled to kick off construction the towards the end of this year. The COBRA cable is a new 325-km-long subsea interconnector that will create a direct link between the Dutch and Danish power grids in
Spectrum Begins 3D Shoot in Western Barents Sea
Spectrum has started an 1,800 km2 multi client 3D seismic survey offshore Norway in the Western Barents Sea. The new survey will tie and complement Spectrum’s existing 3D surveys in the area. When completed the combined coverage will total close to 20,000 km2 over prospective and potential 24th Roun
Polarcus Grabs Australasia Contract
Oslo-listed seismic player, Polarcus, has been awarded a contract for a broadband 3D marine seismic project in Australasia. The announcement follows last week’s letter of award from an undisclosed client for 3D marine seismic acquisition in Australia. As in the previous award, Polarcus has not revea
CGG Wraps Up Davros Phase 1 Data Processing
CGG informed that the data processing for Phase 1 of its Davros 3D BroadSeis and BroadSource multi-client survey in the Northern Carnarvon Basin off Western Australia has been completed. With over 6,400 km2 already acquired, Davros is the largest multi-client seismic program ever to be acquired and
Nexans Scores Technology Hat Trick in HVDC Cables
Nexans said it has developed three cable technologies to provide transmission system operators with new solutions for their (high voltage direct current) HVDC links. Namely, the French cable specialist said it has made progress in the development of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, mass-
DEP Artificial Reef Program Sinks Two More Vessels
New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) artificial reef program is sinking two more vessels to enhance recreational fishing opportunities and enhance ocean habitat for fish, DEP informed. The program sank the 68-foot trawler, Austin, as part of the Axel Carlson Reef, 4.4 nautical
Vattenfall Completes Horns Rev 3 Mine Removal Ops
Vattenfall informed that the operation to detonate WWII mine under Denmark’s future offshore wind farm Horns Rev 3 has been completed. The mine had been identified from a geophysical survey of the specific area, which was conducted in 2015. “I understand that people are fascinated by the explosion,