Subsea
TGS, Schlumberger Start Revolution XII and XIII Surveys in Gulf of Mexico
TGS and Schlumberger have started the dual coil shooting multivessel full-azimuth acquisition Revolution XII and XIII surveys in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The surveys will cover approximately 7,150 km2 (306 blocks) in the Green Canyon, Atwater Valley and Ewing Bank protraction areas of the Central Gu
NOC Names New Director of Science & Technology
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has appointed Professor Angela Hatton as its new director of science & technology to succeed Professor Ian Wright who is leaving NOC to take up the position of deputy vice chancellor (research & innovation) at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. Angela
MPS Completes Scaled Tank Testing of WaveSub
Marine Power Systems (MPS), a Swansea-based company, has recently conducted scaled tank testing of its WaveSub device. The tank scale power-take-off systems have been developed in collaboration with the University of Bath. In addition to validating MPS’ computational simulations, the test programme
Italian Coast Guard Acquires VideoRay ROVs
VideoRay has delivered VideoRay Pro 4 remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to the Italian Coast Guard, along with sonars and accessories. The ROV manufacturer said the equipment is worth more than 200,000 euros. ROVs will be used for several tasks including underwater police tasks, search and recovery,
Subsea in July
Subsea World News has gathered all the highlights to bring you a summarized version of the most popular articles from the previous month. Industry majors made the news again last month with new contract awards, including Saipem’s field development project for the Zohr gas field, located off the Egyp
OGA Awards UKCS Surface and Subsurface Study Contracts
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has awarded four contracts with a combined value of more than £6 million over three years for surface and subsurface studies to improve understanding and maximise value by integrating exploration, development, production, late-life planning and decommissioning in the
Bourbon Revenues Drop
Bourbon has posted lower adjusted revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 as low oil price environment keeps dragging utilization and daily rates down. The French vessel owner and offshore services provider generated a total of €284.7 million in second-quarter adjusted revenues, down some 24% f
Saab Seaeye’s Falcon Surveys HMS Hampshire Wreck
Saab Seaeye Falcon ROV operated by Roving Eye Enterprises examined the wreck of HMS Hampshire in a collaborative project that includes the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute, with licensed permission from the Ministry of Defence. A secret mission to persuade Tsar Nicholas
SHEPD Seeks Public Comment on Subsea Cables Replacement
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) is hosting a series of pre-application consultations in Orkney to discuss the replacement of three north isles submarine electricity cables. The cables, which together measure 28 km in length, are approaching the end of their operational life. The a
Diving Equipment Market to Reach $3.2 Bln by 2021
Global diving equipment market is expected to grow from $2.72 billion in 2016 to $3.21 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 4.05%. According to market researcher ReportsnReports, the growth will be driven by the increasing number of underwater projects, exploration of oil rigs, underwater construction, and
Seiche Boosts AutoNaut
AutoNaut has secured investment from the Seiche Group to advance R&D aims, assure long-term growth and develop business across UK and international markets. In September 2015, Seiche agreed its first investment in AutoNaut and this new deal sees them take a majority stake in the company. AutoNaut Lt
Halliburton Launches New Flowback Service
Halliburton has released CALIBR engineered flowback service, which reportedly applies advanced diagnostics and a collaborative workflow to continuously manage flowback operations to improve well productivity. According to Halliburton, it also helps maximize water recovery and reduce damage to fractu
Fugro Delivers Metocean Survey for Hess Ghana
Fugro has completed a 33-month period of metocean data acquisition for Hess Ghana Exploration, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Hess Corporation. Measurements were made at three locations in an area offshore western Ghana known as the Deepwater Tano/Cape Three Points block, in water depths of
Swiber Applies for Judicial Management, Defaults on Bonds Interest Payment
Swiber Holdings, has applied to discharge the provisional liquidation order and withdrawn the winding up application following discussions with its major financial creditor. Namely, the Singapore-based company and its subsidiary, Swiber Offshore Construction have taken out applications to be placed