Subsea
Frazer-Nash Models SeaGen Turbine for MCT
Frazer-Nash has started working with Marine Current Turbines to provide engineering and related technical services to help minimise fatigue loads on its next generation SeaGentidal turbine, and reduce the costs and risks associated with this renewable technology. Marine Current Turbines appointed Fr
Faroe Finds Oil & Gas on Pil Well in Norwegian Sea
Faroe Petroleum, an independent oil and gas company, has made an oil and gas discovery on the Pil exploration well in the Norwegian Sea (Faroe 25%). The Pil well (6406/12-3S) encountered a gross hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir section with approximately 135 metres of oil and 91 metres of gas in the Ju
Oceanflow Receives REIF Funding for Evopod
Oceanflow Energy Limited, a tidal energy developer, has attracted a £300,000 package of support to further develop and commercialise its second generation tidal energy device, Evopod. Evopod is a semi-submerged, floating, tethered energy capture device that uses a mooring and power export solution t
BMT to Showcase Products and Services at OI 2014
BMT Group Ltd will showcase its portfolio of offshore support products and services on Stand R400 at the Oceanology International conference taking place in London’s ExCeL this month. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with BMT’s technical experts and discuss the specific challenges they f
Paradigm Launches Coiled Tubing System Flexi-Coil Extended Reach
Paradigm Flow Services, the blockage removal expert for the oil and gas sector, has launched Flexi-Coil Extended Reach to take riser and flowline blockage remediation and internal inspection to new lengths. The company is now calling on North Sea oil and gas operators to collaborate on trailblazing
MacArtney Showcases New Subsea Technology Products at OI 2014
The MacArtney Group will be making good use of the 2014 edition of the Oceanology International exhibition to premiere and showcase a number of new underwater technology products and solutions aimed at the ocean science, oil and gas, dredging and diving industries. These additions will include a new
OERA & UK Cooperate to Advance Tidal Research
Nova Scotia and the United Kingdom will work together to advance tidal research to help the future development of the industry. A memorandum of understanding between the province, the Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia and the United Kingdom’s Technology Strategy Board will encourag
BOURBON’s 2013 Net Income Increases
BOURBON, a company which offers a comprehensive range of surface and subsea marine services for offshore oil & gas fields and wind farms, reports a significant improvement in the full year 2013 operational performance. The Company highlighted that the Net Income Group share is up 174% to €115 millio
MMT Charters Stril Explorer from Mökster Shipping
As a natural step in the process of expanded subsea services in the Oil and Gas industry, MMT has signed a long term charter contract for M/V Stril Explorer that is operated by Simon Mökster Shipping AS. MMT has during several projects in the past conducted various survey assignments from this vesse
GE Introduces Subsea Quick Connector FLX360
GE Oil & Gas has introduced the FLX360, a multiple quick connector, designed to make subsea installation and maintenance faster, easier and more reliable. In subsea production systems, there is a need to attach hydraulic lines and other associated equipment to each other. Traditionally an MQC, or ‘s
ABS to Class Two Next-Generation Offshore Construction Vessels
ABS has been selected by Edison Chouest Offshore and Island Offshore through the company Island Ventures II LLC to class two next-generation offshore construction vessels (OCVs). The ULSTEIN SX165 design vessels, ordered through Island Ventures II LLC, will be built at Ulstein Verft in Norway and Ed
Boa Marine Charters OCV Olympic Boa
Boa Marine Services, Inc. has entered into a three-year, plus options, charter agreement for the newbuild Olympic Boa vessel. Olympic Boa is a multi-functional offshore construction vessel. The vessel is owned by Olympic Ship AS. The charter will begin during the second quarter of 2014. Boa Marine h
TGS Partners with WGP Survey on Barents Sea Project
TGS has signed a contract with WGP Survey Ltd to partner on a 3D multi-client project in the Barents Sea during the 2014 summer season. The project is expected to cover an area of approximately 500 km2 and will utilize WGP Survey Ltd’s High-res 3D P-CableTM technology. The details of the project to
Subsea 7 Delivers Strong Operational Performance
Subsea 7 has announced results for the fourth quarter and the full year which ended on 31 December 2013. Full year 2013 Jean Cahuzac, Chief Executive Officer said: “In 2013, Subsea 7 delivered strong operational performance through successful execution across its business portfolio, with the excepti