Subsea
DNV KEMA: New Standard to Speed Up Offshore Wind Turbines Development
In response to the fast-expanding offshore wind market, DNV KEMA, the energy arm of DNV, has developed a new standard that will help accelerate the development of a new generation of floating offshore wind turbines by establishing design requirements for the floating structure and related systems. A
Shepherd Offshore Reaches Major Milestone in Neptune Energy Park (UK)
Shepherd Offshore has dug deep to achieve another major milestone in the multi-million pound development of Tyneside’s Neptune Energy Park. A dredger took two months to move a mountain of silt from the riverbed next to the former Neptune shipyard so that deep-hulled vessels can now berth alongside t
Partrac Successfully Deploys 50th ADCP at Tidal Energy Sites in UK and Europe
UK metocean survey contractor Partrac Ltd announces the successful deployment and recovery of the 50th ADCP at tidal energy sites in the UK and Europe. UK metocean survey contractor Partrac has been deploying ADCPs in support of the tidal and wave energy sector since 2008. The recent recovery of one
UK: Jee Achieves Significant Milestone with 25th Anniversary
This year, leading independent subsea engineering and training firm Jee Ltd celebrates 25 years in business. During its history the company has experienced significant growth, expanding from one entrepreneurial engineer to a team of 90. Jee Ltd managing director and founder, Trevor Jee, said: “Reach
DONG Energy Gets Six New Oil and Gas Blocks in Faroe-Shetland Basin
On 25 June the Faroese Trade and Industry Minister awarded six blocks to DONG Energy in the Open Door Licence Round. The awarded blocks are located in the Faroe-Shetland Basin, west of the producing British fields Foinaven and Schiehallion, and DONG Energy has been awarded operatorship and a 100% in
Costa Concordia Parbuckling to Be Completed by End of Summer 2013
The engineers of the Titan-Micoperi consortium confirm that the “parbuckling” of the Concordia can be completed by the end of summer 2013, at the beginning of September. The Chief Commissioner for the Costa Concordia shipwreck emergency, Prefect Franco Gabrielli, at the presence of Giglio Mayor Serg
ExxonMobil, OMV Complete Largest 3D Seismic Survey in Black Sea
ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Romania Limited (EMEPRL) and OMV Petrom confirmed that they have successfully completed acquisition of a 3D seismic survey on the Neptun Deep Block, the largest 3 D survey ever recorded in the Black Sea, covering more than 6,000 square kilometres. The operator f
Xodus to Investigate Noise Impacts on Marine Mammals During Offshore Wind Farm Construction
International energy consultancy Xodus Group will be lead consultant to review and make recommendations on the use of acoustic deterrent devices and the mitigation of potential underwater noise impacts arising from pile driving during offshore wind farm construction. As part of a programme of work t
Technip Bags Snøhvit CO2 Subsea Contract in Norway
Technip was awarded by Statoil ASA an important lump sum contract for pipelay and subsea installations for the Snøhvit CO2 Solution project. The Snøhvit field is located approximately 140 kilometers north-west of Hammerfest in Norway, in the Arctic Circle, and has been in operation since 2007, follo
UK: Cygnus Demonstrates Cygnus DIVE at Seawork
The latest diver thickness gauge from Cygnus is the wrist mountable Cygnus DIVE, with a large colour TFT display and a live A-Scan. The optional data logging, topside capability and HelmetView™, a display mounted on the diver’s helmet, make this a very versatile gauge. Throughout Seawork 2013, Cygnu
GDF SUEZ Appoints Aberdeen General Manager (UK)
Oil and gas operator GDF SUEZ E&P UK announces a senior appointment in Aberdeen as the company pursues an ambitious UK growth strategy. Rob Buchan takes up the role of Aberdeen General Manager and will oversee the company’s developments and operations across the UK. He will also become part of the f
Bowtech Showcases Underwater Equipment at Seawork in UK
Bowtech Products Ltd, a global market leader in subsea vision systems, is exhibiting its extensive tooling and diving camera range and its MCVIS-1 portable, splash-proof video inspection system on stand DS19 at Seawork Exhibition and Conference. The tooling and diving camera range includes the Divec
South Stream Transport Issues Pipeline Tenders
South Stream Transport has initiated two tenders, one for the supply of line pipe and another one for the construction of the South Stream Offshore Pipeline through the Black Sea. South Stream Transport identified those pipe manufacturers which are able to produce pipes according to the specific Pro
ACE Winches CEO Named Scottish CEO of the Year (UK)
ACE Winches CEO, Alfie Cheyne, was named Scottish CEO of the Year in a glittering award ceremony in Edinburgh on Friday, attended by former US President Bill Clinton. Around 1,400 business representatives and other prominent figures including First Minister Alex Salmond were at the Scottish Business