Subsea
Aker Solutions Bags Two-Year Option Extension from Statoil
Aker Solutions ASA secured a two-year option agreement extension valued at NOK 3 billion from Statoil ASA to provide maintenance and modifications work offshore Norway. The option is part of a 2010 framework agreement to provide maintenance and modifications work on the Statoil-operated offshore ins
27 MCZs Represent Milestone for Marine Conservation in English Seas
MCS has welcomed announcement by Government of 27 Marine Conservation Zones as a significant milestone for marine conservation in English seas. But says a commitment to managing the sites properly, and to designating more sites in future, is essential to ensure that a full network is achieved. MCS s
UNITe and Siemens to Jointly Develop Tidal Power in France
UNITe and Siemens have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide a joint response to the French Government call for expressions of interest to install pilot tidal energy plants off the French coast at Cotentin and Finistère zones. This memorandum of understanding is a formal agreement between
DeepOcean Gets Key Supplier Strategic Award 2013 from BP
DeepOcean Group Holding BV announces that DeepOcean’s safety performance has been recognised by BP, at its annual Strategic Supplier Forum in Aberdeen. Representatives of approximately 70 companies attended the forum. DeepOcean was one of five companies selected by BP to receive an award. “DeepOcean
Osiris Projects Launches New Coastal Survey Vessel MV Proteus
Designed to provide an excellent working platform for coastal survey operations, MV Proteus can work up to 60 miles from a safe haven under MCA Category 2 and has a maximum speed of 24 knots. The vessel benefits from a shallow draft of just 1.0m making her ideal for inshore operations, while the hul
DOF Subsea Clinches USD 65 Mln Worth of Contracts
DOF Subsea AS, a subsidiary of DOF ASA has been awarded several contracts, with a total value of approx. NOK 400 million (USD 65 million). In the Brazil region DOF Subsea has been awarded an RSV contract with Petrobras. The contract has a firm period of 18 months and mobilization will commence early
SPX Bags Contract for EnQuest’s Kraken Field (UK)
SPX Corporation today announced that it was awarded a contract in Q3 worth approximately $22 million for oil well production pumps. The pumps will be utilized for key artificial lift service on EnQuest’s new offshore subsea heavy oil field project, currently being developed in the UK North Sea. Spec
AGR Wins Supply Chain Compliance Gold Accreditation (UK)
Global oil and gas service company AGR’s UK Well Management Division has been awarded Gold Accreditation for UKCS Supply Chain Code of Practice compliance for the second year running. The code of practice (SCCoP) endorsed by Oil & Gas UK and First Point Assessment Limited (FPAL) aims to reinforce su
Intertek Names New Head of Cables and Offshore Development
Intertek, the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, has appointed Chris Marchant as the new Head of Cables and Offshore Development, for Intertek’s Energy and Water Consultancy Service. Chris joined the business in October and takes up responsibility for the cables and offshore
Dolphin Contemplates New Unsecured Bond Issue
Dolphin Group ASA is contemplating to issue senior unsecured bonds with maturity in December 2017. The net proceeds from the bond issue shall be applied towards general corporate purposes, including financing of specific Multi-Client investments, seismic equipment and to further finance the growth o
Gardline Group Chairman Appointed Co-Chairman of Marine Industry Leadership Council
Gregory Darling, group chairman of Gardline has been appointed Industry Co-chair of the Marine Industries Leadership Council. Sharing this role with him is Rt Hon. Michael Fallon MP Minister of State for Business. The appointment is for two years and Gregory is replacing the outgoing Richard Sadler,
Subsea 7 Vessel’s Acergy Discovery and Rockwater 1 Dry Docked at A&P
A&P North East announces that the Subsea 7 vessel’s Acergy Discovery and Rockwater 1 will be dry docked at the Tyne facility in November and December. For the Acergy Discovery the main SOW covers Thruster overhaul and general maintenance. The Rockwater 1 SOW covers Thruster overhaul, Lifeboat servic
BOURBON and CGG’s First Series of Seismic Support Vessels Already Achieve Success
Equipped with hybrid propulsion, the Bourbon Petrel and the Bourbon Fulmar are now operating in the Black Sea and Northern Europe. In 2011, BOURBON entered a 5-year charter agreement with CGG for a series of 6 new seismic support vessels, an industry first. Two years later, the Bourbon Petrel and th
BG Group: Jasmine Field Comes On Stream in UK North Sea
BG Group announced first gas production from the Jasmine field in the UK North Sea, in which the company has a 30.5% interest. The successful start-up of the field marks the delivery of another of the Group’s key milestones for 2013. Once on plateau, Jasmine is expected to contribute around 30 000 b