Subsea
Norway: Siem Offshore Secures New Charter Contracts
Siem Offshore and Marine Platforms Limited have entered into a new contract for the MRSV “Siem Marlin”. The contract is made at market terms and is for a firm period of one year with commencement in April 2014. Statoil has exercised the option to charter the large-size PSV “Siem Sailor” for one addi
Current2Current’s Prototype Produces Electricity in North Sea
Renewable energy developer Current2Current Ltd are delighted to confirm their prototype has recently been producing electricity in the North Sea enabling the company to move ever closer to securing its future as a renewable energy production company. Generating electricity from ocean currents and ti
Offshore Energy 2013: DylanGroup Forges Ahead
As the offshore industry moves toward further expansion and building-up of its capacities there is an ever-growing need for resourceful and reliant steel partners in the market who can provide custom-made steel piping products and services. In order to find out more about the on-going projects and t
Eni Releases Results for Third Quarter and Nine Months 2013
Eni, the international oil and gas company, announces its group results for the third quarter and nine months 2013 (unaudited). Financial highlights2 • Adjusted operating profit: €3.44 billion for the quarter (down 15.7%3); €9.1 billion for the nine months (down 35.2%3); • Adjusted net profit: €1.17
Scotland, Basse-Normandie to Cooperate on Marine Energy Development
Scotland has signed an international co-operation agreement with the Basse-Normandie region in France, to develop closer working between the two geographies in the field of marine energy. Scotland is currently a global leader in the development of wave and tidal energy, which it’s estimated could be
TTS Group Awarded New Contracts for Subsea Cranes
TTS Group ASA has, through its subsidiary TTS Offshore Handling Equipment AS, signed two new contracts for subsea and specialized cranes with a total value of approximately MNOK 60. The largest contract is with IHC Offshore & Marine B.V. in The Netherlands. It concerns delivery of three 30T subsea c
Norway: Statoil Delivers Strong Strategic Progress in Third Quarter
Statoil’s third quarter 2013 net operating income was NOK 39.3 billion. Adjusted earnings were NOK 40.4 billion. “Statoil delivered strong strategic progress in the third quarter. We added high value barrels through the Bay du Nord discovery offshore Canada, the world’s largest oil discovery this ye
Dolphin Secures Three New 3D Seismic Contracts
In a challenging seismic market, Dolphin have succeeded in securing three new 3D seismic contracts with undisclosed clients, which will improve contract visibility for the remaining part of 2013 and 2014. Two new contracts will be performed in Mediterranean waters, commencing immediately. The third
Iceland Needs UK Financial Support for Subsea Cable Project
A subsea cable project linking the UK with Iceland needs financial support from the British government, reports The Guardian. Iceland has the cheapest electricity prices in Europe because of the abundance of geothermal energy, wind and hydropower, and it is seeking a way to exploit these resources.
IHC Merwede to Exhibit at Europort 2013 (The Netherlands)
As a global market leader for efficient dredging and mining vessels and equipment, and a reliable supplier of innovative ships and supplies for offshore construction, IHC Merwede will be among the leading exhibitors at Europort 2013. The maritime exhibition takes place on 5-8 November at Ahoy Rotter
Bluestream Takes Delivery of Third ROV from Saab Seaeye
Bluestream has taken delivery of the third of four ROVs ordered from Saab Seaeye in the last twelve months. Their new 2000 metre-rated Cougar XT is the second of this model to be added to the 11 strong ROV fleet operated by the Netherlands-based Offshore services company. Managing director, Rolf de
Eni Norge Opens New Operations Centre in Hammerfest, Norway
Eni Norge is opening its new operations centre in Hammerfest – an event which marks a further expansion of the company’s activities in northern Norway Eni Norge consolidates its position in the Barents Sea: “Strategically, northern Norway and the Barents Sea are key areas for Eni Norge”, says Managi
NOC’s Ocean Buoy Measures Impact of Breaking Waves on Climate Change
An ocean buoy developed by the National Oceanography Centre is currently measuring the characteristics of waves breaking in the open ocean off the coast of Newfoundland. The findings will feed into assessments of how gas and aerosol exchange at the surface of the ocean impacts climate change. The ‘S
Eni Norge Tests Underwater Robot in Hammerfest
A new robot designed to carry out subsea environmental monitoring along predetermined tracks is now being tested by Eni Norge. Eni Norge is investing heavily in research and development linked to new and improved techniques for monitoring the marine environment. Together with its subsidiary Tecnomar