Subsea
Submarine Cable Installation Between Coll and Tiree
Submarine power cable installation, performed by Briggs Marine Contractors Limited, will take place between the islands of Coll and Tiree. The project starts on Saturday 15th February and it’s scheduled to finish on 1st of March 2014. Four vessels will be carrying out the operation, Forth Guardsman,
Subsea 7’s OSV Seven Osprey Drydocked at A&P Tyne
A&P Tyne drydocked Seven Osprey, an offshore support vessel from Subsea 7’s fleet, on February 8th. The Company will provide underwater work, engine rebuilding work, thrusters overhaul and stern gear refit for the vessel. Also included in the work scope is mobilisation on the main deck together with
Aasta Hansteen and Polarled Developments Create Jobs on Helgeland Coast
The Aasta Hansteen and Polarled development projects will have significant spinoff effects in the north. So far the projects are set to ensure jobs for 200 people on the Helgeland coast. “Aasta Hansteen is a pioneer project in Northern Norway. It is the deepest field development on the Norwegian con
OrbisEnergy to Host Innovative Offshore Renewables Technology Gathering
OrbisEnergy, Lowestoft’s own innovation centre for offshore renewables, is hosting a special gathering on February 18th when leading industry players will offer the latest news from wind, wave and tidal industry along with expert advice and support to regional businesses. The programme includes a fi
Remontowa Selects KONGSBERG’s Hugin AUV for Polish Navy Vessels
Remontowa Shipbuilding has selected Kongsberg Maritime to supply a HUGIN 1000 MR Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and associated underwater communications and positioning equipment for mine countermeasures (MCM) applications, as part of a minehunter class vessel delivery for the Polish Navy. The
Hyundai Hires Kvaerner to Perform Completion Assistance on Aasta Hansteen Platform
Hyundai Heavy Industries (Hyundai) has awarded Kvaerner a sub-contract to provide services for inshore and offshore hook-up and commissioning assistance for the topsides for the Aasta Hansteen project. The inshore-work will be carried out at Stord and the offshore scope will be done at the field in
Brodosplit Delivers Pipeline Lifting Tool
Croatian company Brodosplit, delivers a hydraulically operated pipeline lifting tool intended for handling of oil pipelines at 3,000 m of sea depth. Device is fully operated by remotely operated vehicle (ROV), operated by a crew aboard a vessel. Practicality and usefulness of this device is best sho
Chariot Oil & Gas: Review of Recent Progress and Forward Programme
Chariot Oil & Gas Limited, the Atlantic margins focused oil and gas exploration company, will be hosting an Analyst Day today for a group of sell-side analysts. The event will include an in depth overview of Chariot’s portfolio, providing detailed information on the Atlantic margin petroleum systems
PGS Release Q4 and Preliminary Full Year 2013 Results
Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) announced increased margins, following the preliminary annual 2013 Report. Compared with the last year’s 2012 annual report revenues are down 1%, while EBITDA of USD 828.9 million is up by 7% compared to the last year’s results. An increase of 30% in EBIT has also been r
First Subsea Integrates Twin Sealing System with Pipeline Recovery Tools
First Subsea Ltd, has announced the integration of Hyperlast™ 101 Twin Sealing system with its range of pipeline recovery tools (PRT) used to recover subsea flowline and gas export production pipelines to the surface. The twin polyurethane seals increase the PRT’s resilience and scope for long-term
DOF’s Subsidiaries Awarded Three New Contracts
DOF’s subsidiaries, DOF Rederi AS and Waveney AS have been awarded three new contracts for the vessels Skandi Fjord, Skandi Marstein and Skandi Waveney. The first contract is for the Construction Support Vessel (CSV) Skandi Fjord with Saipem America Inc. It is a 90 days firm contract + 60 days optio
Oceanteam Provides Fourth Quarter 2013 Results
Oceanteam Shipping ASA announced significant backlog increase in the fourth quarter. Apart from extending their successful charter for the Southern Ocean until 2018, the company secured important contracts within Oil & Gas and Offshore Renewables, after the completion of an extensive investment prog
OMM Reports Strong Performance of Its Guard Vessels
Offshore Marine Management’s Guard Vessels business has reported a strong performance in 2013 with 4,728 vessel management days recorded and a number of key industry relationships forged. The company, which has been working closely with its vessel partner has provided guard vessels for a number of h
Plexus: New Well Order from GDF SUEZ E&P UK
Plexus Holdings PLC has received a purchase order worth an estimated £1.5 million from GDF SUEZ E&P UK Ltd to supply its POS-GRIP wellhead system for exploration activities in the UK Central North Sea. The new purchase order is for the second of two wells as announced on 23 May 2013 which formed par