Subsea
PSA Carries Out Audit of Skarv FPSO
From 1 to 4 July 2013, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) carried out an audit of emergency preparedness management on the Skarv FPSO. Objective The objective of the audit was to verify that the company’s emergency preparedness management for Skarv complies with the regulations. Result No n
First Cable Laid at DanTysk OWF in Germany
The next major step has been taken at the DanTysk offshore wind farm – a first cable has been laid between foundations 39 and 40. The sea conditions were perfect for executing this operation for the first time on DanTysk. It did not go smoothly the entire time. Some wires broke and had to be [&helli
New Research Ship MYA II Launched in Germany
Coastal researchers at the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research get a new research ship: the MYA II was launched on the site of the Fassmer shipyard in Berne. In her brief speech, AWI director Prof. Dr. Karin Lochte emphasised the importance of the ship for resear
The Crown Estate Calls for Expressions of Interest in Offshore Wind Off-Grid Projects
As part of the offshore wind test and demonstration leasing programme launched in June, we are calling today for expressions of interest in non-grid connected (off-grid) projects and variations to existing offshore wind projects. The Crown Estate manages the UK seabed, investing alongside renewable
PSA Carries Out Audit of Ekofisk 2/4 Z
On 7 June 2013, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) carried out an audit of emergency preparedness and logistics on Ekofisk 2/4-Z. Objective The objective of the audit was to verify that Ekofisk 2/4-Z has been built in accordance with regulatory requirements within the technical disciplines
2G Robotics Supports Costa Concordia Salvage Operation
2G Robotics project manager Hubert Palej recently travelled to the Tuscan island of Giglio where he deployed the ULS-200 Underwater Laser Scanner to provide data needed for the Costa Concordia salvage operation. The Costa Concordia struck a reef off the coast of the island of Giglio in January 2012.
DEME Secures New Contracts for Energy-Related Projects
Within the DEME group recently, a great many assignments for large, energy-related projects have been awarded to a range of different companies. The assignments will be executed for oil and gas companies and businesses working within the renewable energy sector and represent a total value of 250 mil
Oceanlab Scientists Release New Report on UK Marine Protected Areas
Marine protected areas (MPAs) in England, Wales and Scotland are worth a one-off 0.92 – 1.93 billion pounds to recreational users, says a new interim report of the UK National Ecosystem Assessment based on research led by researchers from Oceanlab, University of Aberdeen. These values would further
Researchers Conduct Fish-Tracking Experiment Offshore Portugal
A unique field experiment being conducted off the coast of Portugal this week combines ocean robotics and marine biology in a complex aquatic dance. Researchers are using a fleet of robotic vehicles to track over a dozen Mola mola (ocean sunfish) as they forage across the coastal ocean. During this
Progress of Costa Concordia Removal Operations Presented to Civil Protection and Observatory
Costa Crociere and Titan-Micoperi representatives presented the progress of removal operations to the Commissioner for the Concordia Emergency Franco Gabrielli, the Observatory for Concordia Removal and the Mayor of Giglio at Civil Protection headquarters in Rome. Costa Crociere is now in the proces
Norway: Apply Bags Valemon Maintenance and Modifications Contract
Apply has been awarded a frame contract for Maintenance and Modifications on the Valemon Field. Valemon is located in the northern part of the North sea, between the fields Kvitebjørn and Gullfaks south. Valemon is being developed as a fixed platform with a steel jacket for the separation of gas, co
Narec Construction Triumphs with UK’s Highest Award Accolade
The contractor responsible for constructing the three new test facilities at the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) in Blyth, Northumberland, has been awarded a top accolade for the expertise and precision employed during the project. Shepherd Construction walked away with the top accolade of
Coastline Surveys Installs Bathymetric Survey Suite on MV FlatHolm
Continuing their programme of investment and development Coastline Surveys has successfully completed the first phase of the permanent installation of a full bathymetric survey suite on board their 24m survey vessel, the MV FlatHolm. The range of high-tech state-of-art survey equipment includes the
CARIS Sponsors IOC Assembly Reception
The 27th session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Assembly recently took place at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France. The IOC Assembly, which meets every two years, is composed of 145 Member States.