Subsea
Next Generation SeaGen 2.0MW Powertrain Testing at Narec
Having gotten off to a flying start, the SeaGen 2.0MW test programme at The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec continues to prove its success. Siemens-owned MCT delivered the prototype powertrain and all associated equipment to the Narec facility in June 2013. Since that time, a large variety o
DNV GL Merger Approved by Competition Authorities
The merger between DNV and GL is now approved. The new company – DNV GL – will be operational from 12 September. DNV GL will be the world’s largest ship and offshore classification society to the maritime industry, a leading provider of technical assurance and risk management services to the oil & g
OceanTools Reveals C-Gauge at Offshore Europe
World leading subsea engineering company OceanTools Ltd. has revealed their latest product at this year’s Offshore Europe Exhibition with great success. C-Gauge is a high precision subsea and surface laser measurement system that enables the accurate measurement of the space between two user selecta
MMT Awarded UXO Project for TenneT Offshore
MMT have been awarded an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) search and clearance project for TenneT offshore GmbH in the German Bight. TenneT offshore GmbH (TOG) is responsible for the electrical connections of offshore wind parks within German territorial waters in the German Bight (North Sea) and EEZ to th
UK: 3sun Group Awarded Contract with Outreach
3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry, has been appointed as an agent of Outreach Ltd. Outreach Ltd is a leading supplier of hydraulic handling, lifting and access equipment to the offshore and renewables industry with experience in repairs, servici
Technical Dive Expert Joins Avon Protection’s New Underwater Life Support Innovation Centre
Visitors to DSEI 2013 will this year experience a new side to Avon Protection as the company previews its new underwater innovation centre for the very first time. A number of advanced products are being displayed including: – Semi Closed Rebreather for shallow water operations – Explosive Ordnance
Royal Naval Survey Ship HMS Enterprise Leaves Dry Dock
HMS Enterprise has emerged from dry dock sporting a new paint job after a major five-yearly upgrade. The Plymouth–based survey ship’s docking maintenance period in Falmouth included improvements to the hull, engines, living conditions and the multi-beam hydrographic sonar. The new ‘Sealion’ hull coa
Fugro Launches New Submarine Rescue Simulator at DSEI
Fugro Subsea Services Ltd gave the first public showing of its new Submarine Rescue Vehicle (SRV) simulator at the DSEI show in London. The simulator is based on Fugro’s DeepWorks ROV software and is designed to speed up the verification of vehicle design configurations and tooling, develop and prac
Jumbo Awarded Contract to Install 126 Gravity Anchors in Deep Water
Jumbo has been awarded a contract by Malaysian pipelay contractor, Sigur Ros. Under the contract Jumbo, with the HLV Fairplayer will oversee transportation and installation of 126 gravity anchor spreads in water depths up to 1,400m, starting end 2013-beginning 2014. Project management and Engineerin
Veripos Appoints Business Development Manager for Scandinavia
Due to the continued growth of its Norwegian market, Veripos has appointed Thomas Skattum as Business Development Manager for the Scandinavia Region, responsible for all aspects of developing and securing new business for Veripos in all market sectors for customers based in this key region. Skattum
VSMC Completes First Part of Cable Laying Works at Nordsee Ost
Last week, VSMC completed the first part of laying 52 infield cables for the Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm. VSMC started their work on 3 August and completed the installation of the 25 cables within a month and ahead of schedule. VSMC was able to bring the start of the project forward by temporaril
BP Awards Over £1 Bln in Contracts for Re-Development of Quad 204
BP announced that it, and its partners, have now awarded over £1 billion in contracts to UK-based companies to provide services and equipment for the major re-development of the Schiehallion and Loyal oil fields to the west of Shetland. The project to redevelop the fields, which are operated by BP o
Ithaca Announces Successful Test Results of Stella Development Well
Ithaca Energy Inc. announces completion of a highly successful flow test on the first development well drilled on the Stella field and provides a progress update on the Greater Stella Area development activities. Highlights – The first Stella field development well, “A1”, flowed at a maximum rate of
Veripos Introduces New GNSS Mobile for Offshore Positioning
Aberdeen-based Veripos, the leading supplier of high-precision GNSS positioning services to the world offshore industry, has extended its range of integrated mobile receiver units with introduction of a new multi-frequency system featuring GNSS heading, L-band positioning and wireless communication