Subsea
EMGS Inks Brazil Data Deal
Norway’s Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has entered into a data licensing agreement with an international oil company. The deal is for the provision of 3D EM data from the multi-client data library over the Foz de Amazonas and Ceara Basin in Brazil. The Foz do Amazonas Basin, situated in the Nor
Kongsberg Lets Rolls-Royce Case Go
Kongsberg has decided to withdraw its appeal in the case against Rolls-Royce Marine AS. Namely, Rolls-Royce Marine AS sued Kongsberg Evotec AS for breach of the Marketing Act and claimed a ban on production and sale of certain products for seismic vessels. Sunnmøre District Court handed down its jud
Scana Clinches Riser Forgings Order for GoM
Scana Industrier ASA has been awarded contract to deliver machined riser forgings through Scana Subsea AB. The high tensile forgings are intended for the the Gulf of Mexico, the company informed. The total contract value is approximately SEK 32 million (USD 3.7 million). The scope includes forging a
INIDEP Looks to Buy Coastal Research Vessel (Argentina)
The National Institute of Fisheries Research and Development (INIDEP) has invited eligible bidders to submit bids for the acquisition of a vessel for coastal fisheries and oceanographic research. The first opening of bids took place on October 30 and featured a single tender in a timely manner, pres
Pipeline Installation Starts in Adamasta Channel
Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department has informed that, with immediate effect and for a period of approximately 12 months, marine works involving barging operations and water pipeline installation will be carried out off Lantau Island and Cheun Chau. According to Marine Department’s Notice,
Ocean Installer Secures First Job in Nigeria
Ocean Installer has been awarded a contract for field development work in Nigeria for Folawiyo Aje Services Limited. The contract starts with immediate effect. Ocean Installer will perform the offshore construction of the Aje Ph1 project off the coast of Nigeria. The scope of work includes mooring b
BW Offshore Gets Two-Year FPSO Polvo Extension
BW Offshore has received a two year contract extension for the lease and operation of the FPSO Polvo. The FPSO is operating on the Polvo field offshore Brazil for Petrorio. The firm period has been extended to Q3 2018 (from Q3 2016), with options until Q3 2022. BW Offshore’s FPSO Polvo is capable of
Minesto Gets EUR 5.1M Funding for Deep Green
Minesto has, together with eight partners, received EUR 5.1 million, to develop the Deep Green technology within a project named PowerKite. The project will be financed through EU Horizon 2020. The aim is to develop the next generation of the Deep Green power plant; to give it a better performance,
ONC Marks 10 Years of VENUS Ocean Observatory
In February 2016, the VENUS Saanich Inlet cabled observatory will celebrate ten years of continuous operation in supporting international coastal marine science. To mark this occasion, Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) is hosting a two-day Symposium, at the University of Victoria on February 11-12, 2016.
Seatronics Aids Meridian in Project Offshore Mexico
Seatronics, an Acteon company, has completed a project with Meridian Ocean Services (Meridian) in Mexico. The aim of the project was to inspect and chart existing pipelines along the coast of Ciudad Del Carmen, and required a full survey equipment spread utilising a Forum Comanche ROV. For this task
OTC, Hecate Software Release New Pressure Testing Software
Offshore Technical Compliance (OTC) in partnership with Hecate Software have introduced ‘Greenlight’, a new digital pressure testing software suite which provides pressure analysis and compliance oversight. Reportedly, Greenlight uses proprietary algorithms to conduct, analyze and document a wide va
ROVOP Grabs GBP 3M in New Contracts
ROVOP, an independent subsea remotely operated vehicle (ROV) service provider, has secured GBP 3 million (USD 4.5 million) worth of new contracts across the oil and gas, offshore wind and power transmission sectors. This work, awarded during November, with four new clients is based in multiple geogr
Russia Hits Pause Button on Turkish Stream
Russia has suspended talks over Turkish Stream gas pipeline project after relationship between the two countries went downhill, following the shooting down of the Russian air force jet by the Turkish military last week. Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak told reporters Thursday that all negotia
Harkand Wins Angola IRM Deal
Harkand and its local consortium partner TOS Angola Lda has secured a three-year contract to deliver inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) services in Angola for an undisclosed oil company operating in the West Africa region. The recently upgraded multi-purpose dive support vessel (DSV) Swordfish