Subsea
Russia: RS Class Assigned to Deep Water Diving System
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has accepted MGVK-300 diving system to its class. The system is a modular setup for deep diving designed for simultaneous work of 9 persons at a maximum depth of 300 metres. This is the first diving system in RS class designed to operate at such a depth. Th
PSA Inspects Emergency Preparedness on Valhall Field (Norway)
On 11 April 2013 and from 15-18 April 2013, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) carried out an audit activity targeting BP Norge AS (BP) and the Valhall field. The objective of the audit was to review and assess the management’s control and leadership as regards emergency preparedness on the
UK: BMT Reports Strong Financial Performance
BMT Group Ltd (BMT), the international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has announced another strong financial performance for the year to 30 September 2012. By focusing on markets where it can deliver high-value customer solutions, revenues from BMT’s continuing businesses rose
Norway: Det norske Starts Production from Jette Field
Det norske oljeselskap ASA has initiated production from Jette. The first well is in production, and with good results. This is the first oil produced by Det norske as operator, representing a milestone for the company. The start-up of production from Jette has proceeded as planned. The first oil ar
SeaBird to Conduct 2D Seismic Survey in Celtic Sea Offshore Ireland
The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has been advised that SeaBird Exploration, on behalf of Spectrum Geo Limited, is scheduled to carry out a 2D seismic survey in the Celtic Sea off the South Coast of Ireland. The survey is expected to commence at the beginning of June 2013 and, weather p
Seabed Investigation Works for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon Commence, UK
Geotechnical investigation work for the proposed tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay is about to begin as Tidal Lagoon Power Plc starts the process of determining seabed conditions in the area. Undertaken by contractor ESG, Environmental Scientifics Group, the seabed investigation work will be carried out o
Partrac Announces Paper Presentation at All Energy, UK
Partrac announces that Dr Kevin Black will present a paper at All Energy, titled “Scour Prediction at Offshore Structures: Utility of the DNV (2011) Guidance and the Way Forward for Scour Prediction”.All Energy takes place 22-23 May 2013 in Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. Scour occurs at
Gibdock Completes Refit of Seismic Vessel WG Cook for WesternGeco
Gibdock has completed a refit of the seismic vessel WG Cook for WesternGeco, reflecting the yard’s growing ability to attract return customers in the specialised offshore vessel market. WG Cook is one of six 12-streamer 3D seismic ships delivered to the owner in 2010. The 19-day project was complete
UK: Aubin Appoints New Director for Subsea Initiatives
Aberdeenshire firm Aubin has recently strengthened its management team with the appointment of a new director. Serena Arif joins Aubin, a leading independent supplier of specialist chemicals to the energy industry, as subsea business director, where she will be responsible for market positioning of
Norway: Quickflange Develops New Subsea Pipeline Repair Solution
Quickflange, one of the industry’s leading providers of high performance pipe connection systems with thousands of topside applications worldwide, launched its new subsea pipeline repair solution – the Quickflange Subsea. The new solution, which has been designed to bring low impact, robust and cost
UK: IMCA Releases Guidlines on ROV Installation on Vessels
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published ‘Guidelines for installing ROV systems on vessels or platforms’ (IMCA R018). The new publication is aimed at vessel and platform owner/operators and designers; ROV contractor representatives; client and contractor staff who prepar
CGG’s Jason Introduces New 3D Seismic Interpretation Software
CGG announced that Jason, a CGG company specializing in seismic reservoir characterization software and services, has added a powerful new product, 3D Interpretation, to its reservoir characterization software suite. The new software helps asset appraisal and development teams achieve a more thoroug
Agreement Signed for Commissioning of Didon Submarine Cable Linking Tunisia to Europe
Tunisiana and Orange Tunisia announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Interoute, the owner operator of Europe’s largest next generation network, for the commissioning of a submarine cable, called Didon, connecting the city of Kélibia, Tunisia to Interoute’s pan European fiber optic netw
Top News of the Week of May 13 – May 19, 2013
1. Subsea 7 Secures Contract from Pemex Offshore Mexico Subsea 7 S.A. announced a contract award by Pemex to its Mexican joint venture valued at approximately $90 million. 2. Hallin Gets EnQuest Contract for North Sea IRM Project Hallin Marine, a Superior Energy Services company, has secured a contr