Subsea
Arctic Fibre Completes Identification of Subsea Cable-Landing Points Across Nunavut
Arctic Fibre has successfully completed the identification of seven cable-landing points across Nunavut as part of its 15,700 km subsea fibre optic network through the Northwest Passage between London, England and Tokyo, Japan. The Arctic Fibre project also enables the construction of a local broadb
Norway: Sevan Marine’s Restructuring Process Completed
During Q2 2013, the final element of the Restructuring process was completed as FPSO Voyageur Spirit was transferred to Teekay. In addition, the hulls #4 and #5 were sold to Logitel Offshore. The Board reports that with this, the final steps have been taken in transforming Sevan Marine from an asset
Mabel Alice Supports Tidal Energy Development on Isle of Wight (UK)
Offshore Marine Support Ltd. announced that they have secured a 12 month contract for the flagship vessel “Mabel Alice” conducting surveys in support of the £1.6m contract that was approved on 25 July to Royal Haskoning DHV. The contract was issued for the preparatory works to develop tidal energy t
Acta Marine’s Shoalbusters Fleet Deployed Globally
Acta Marine’s Shoalbusters are currently actively deployed in various Regions of the World. Several Maritime & Offshore construction projects have called upon the specialized Shallow draft fleet of Acta Marine. In Asia the Coastal Victory is engaged upon offshore support activities with a shallow dr
Subsea 7 to Showcase North Sea Expertise at Offshore Europe 2013
Subsea 7, a global leader in seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services contractor, will be exhibiting a range of innovative technologies that have become key features of its North Sea portfolio, focusing specifically on three principle areas of operation: SURF (Subsea, Umbilical, Rise
RRS Discovery Arrives in Southampton, UK
The new Royal Research Ship Discovery has arrived in Southampton for the first time. Over the coming weeks the officers and crew will put her through her paces while conducting equipment trials. At almost 100-metres in length, with a displacement of 6,075 tonnes, Discovery carries a crew of 24 and a
Demand for Applied Acoustics’ Products Increases (UK)
Increased demand for the Applied Acoustics’ products has necessitated the installation of a further calibration tank at the Company’s Great Yarmouth facility. The new tank will enable production schedules to keep pace with additional customer requirements for advanced subsea acoustic positioning pro
Viper Subsea Pioneers Artificial Intelligence Technology
Viper Subsea is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in subsea engineering with the launch of V-SENTINEL – a software tool that is able to monitor, and identify faults in, subsea control systems. The software system represents the first time AI has been applied to subsea control system
3sun Expands with RRC Controls Services Acquisition, UK
3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry, has announced the acquisition of RRC Controls Services Ltd, based in Gourdon Aberdeenshire. The deal, worth a six figure sum, is part of 3sun Group’s plans to expand its footprint in Aberdeen and enhance its se
Hydrex Launches Ecoshield Protection Coating
After more than 10 years of strenuous testing, Subsea Industries, a Hydrex company, has launched the ultimate rudder protection coating, Ecoshield, for permanent protection against cavitation damage for rudders. The glassflake reinforced coating protects the rudder for the service life of the ship w
WFS Named in MTR 100 Leading Companies in Global Subsea Sector
WFS Technologies, global leader in the delivery of underwater wireless instrumentation and control solutions to the Oil and Gas and Renewables industries, has been named to the 2013 Marine Technology Reporter 100 leading companies in the global subsea sector. Marine Technology Reporter is the world’
VIDEO: DolWin Alpha Installation in German North Sea
TenneT’s largest offshore converter platform, DolWin alpha, was installed in the German North Sea. The topsides built by Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG) was lifted by the world’s largest crane vessel Thialf of Heerema Marine Contractors and positioned on top of the already installed jacket. The tops
Simek: Construction Continues on Subsea Vessel Yard no. 127 in Poland
Simek announces that the construction continues on Yard no. 127 in Poland. The vessel is a 85.45 m long Subsea vessel of MM 85 MSV design. The contract provides work for Simek and Flekkefjord Elektro until delivery in May 2014. The vessel was designed by Multi Maritime AS in Førde and is a developme
Aker Solutions Releases Second Quarter Results (Norway)
Aker Solutions generated revenue of NOK 11.9 billion in the second quarter of 2013, compared with NOK 11.9 billion in the second quarter of 2012. Financial Highlights – Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to NOK 946 million in the quarter, compared with NOK