Subsea
Bibby Offshore Invests in Sonardyne SPRINT INS for ROV Operations
Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has chosen to invest in two SPRINT subsea inertial navigation systems from Sonardyne International Ltd. to support ROV operations carried out by its new offshore survey business division. Bibby Offshore will be using SPRINT to assist in a
Noise Impact Assessment from OWF Construction May Help Protect Marine Mammals
Growth in offshore wind generation is expected to play a major role in meeting carbon reduction targets around the world, but the impact of construction noise on marine species is yet unknown. A group of scientists from the United Kingdom and the United States have developed a method to assess the p
Statoil Extends Frame Agreement with AGR for Another Two Years
The reference is made to an announcement published earlier in 2012 where Statoil awarded AGR a Well Management contract with options. AGR confirmed that Statoil has now exercised the first two-year option under the frame agreement until January 25, 2016. The initial contract between AGR and Statoil
Waverider Buoys in Focus during Severe Weather
As UK and Ireland distributors of the Datawell bv “Waverider” range, RS Aqua can report that the many directional Waverider buoys deployed along the English south coast by the Channel Coastal Observatory became a focus of attention last week as one of the severest storms in recent times passed throu
Technology Strategy Board Launches “Infrastructure for Offshore Renewables” Competition
The Technology Strategy Board launches its “Infrastructure for offshore renewables” competition. The Technology Strategy Board is to invest up to £7m in collaborative R&D projects to accelerate the development of innovative infrastructure technologies for the offshore wind, wave and tidal stream ind
Noreco Announces October Production
Norwegian Energy Company (Noreco) produced 3 714 barrels of oil equivalents (boe) per day in October 2013, and net realised price was USD 98.50 per boe adjusted for inventory. Production per field, October 2013 (September 2013 in brackets) All in barrels of oil equivalents per day Huntington – 2 451
MacArtney to Strengthen Sales Capacity
Encouraged by a steadily growing global demand for complete integrated underwater technology solutions, MacArtney is launching significant efforts to strengthen its system sales capacity. Supporting ocean science systems At the MacArtney Group it is recognised that providing system solutions is one
Ocean Rig and Energean Join Forces in Oil and Gas Exploration
Ocean Rig and Energean Oil & Gas join forces to participate in the new bid rounds for exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons, in Greece and abroad, for sea depths exceeding 1000 meters. The two companies agreed to set up a new Joint Venture under the name “OceanEnergean”, with each company hol
VARD to Build Survey Vessel for Circle Maritime Invest JSC
Vard Holdings Limited (“VARD”), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announces that it has signed a new contract for the construction of a survey vessel for Circle Maritime Invest JSC (CMI). The value is approximately NOK 55 million. The vessel, to
WGPSN Secures Contract Extension from Chevron UK
Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) has secured a one year contract extension from Chevron North Sea Limited to deliver engineering and construction services to its assets in the Alba and Captain fields in the UK North Sea. Effective immediately, the extension marks the continuation of a previous contract awarde
GL Garrad Hassan Prepare for Next Phase of Full Scale Validation
After a successful initial study to validate their tidal turbine design software Tidal Bladed, GL Garrad Hassan are preparing for the next phase of full scale validation, under the Reliable Data Acquisition Project for Tidal (ReDAPT) project. Tidal Bladed is a commercial software package which can b
Heriot-Watt University Invites Tenders for Supply of AUV & Associated Equipment
Heriot-Watt University Group announces tender for the supply of AUV and associated equipment. This represents the fourth tranche, comprising 5 lots of research equipment being purchased as part of the successful 8 Great Technologies joint bid by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh
ULSTEIN Designed Deepwater Construction Vessel ‘Aegir’ Wins KVNR Shipping Award
Heerema Marine Contractors’ new Deepwater Construction Vessel ‘Aegir’, a customised ULSTEIN SOC 5000 design developed by Ulstein Sea of Solutions, won the Dutch KVNR Shipping Award. The state-of-the-art vessel is designed for world-wide operations and suited for executing complex infrastructure and
Det norske Presents Good Quarter Results
Det norske oljeselskap ASA had a good third quarter. The development of the Ivar Aasen field is on track. The concept selection for Johan Sverdrup is proceeding according to plan. Det norske participated in a promising discovery on the Gohta prospect in the Barents Sea. The company has strengthened