Subsea
Sabella D10 Tidal Turbine Achieves 10 MWh
Sabella D10 tidal turbine, located off the Ushant Island, has generated 10 MWh of electricity under real operating conditions. According to French marine energy specialist, “This is a major step in the development of marine energy”. The turbine started delivering power to Ushant Island on November 5
DP Energy Joins FORCE
Nova Scotia Government has welcomed a fifth developer to the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE). An agreement has been signed between government and Irish-based DP Energy to install a 4.5-megawatt in-stream tidal energy project at the FORCE test site in Parrsboro. “We are pleased to welc
Solstad Bags Chevron Contract in Thailand
Norway’s Solstad Offshore (SOFF) has secured a multi-year contract for its Derrick Lay Barge “DLB Norce Endeavour” to work on Chevron’s installation and construction program offshore Thailand. According to Oslo-listed firm, the DLB Norce Endeavour will be utilized to install multiple new wellhead pl
PHOTO: Jan De Nul Takes Delivery of Isaac Newton
Offshore contractor Jan De Nul has taken delivery of its multipurpose vessel “Isaac Newton”. The delivery of the vessel, launched in March this year, took place at Croatian shipyard Uljanik on November 27, 2015. The vessel is 138 meters long and 32 meters wide, with deadweight of 13,436 tonnes and i
Statoil Sells Interest in TAP to Snam
Statoil has agreed to sell its 20% interest in Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG to the Italian gas infrastructure company Snam SpA for a total consideration of EUR 208 million (USD 220 million). This amount is for both Statoil’s shares in TAP and its pro-quota portion of the loans currently granted to TAP
Wood Group Boosts Specialist Vibration Services Team
Wood Group has appointed three senior engineering specialists who will lead a new team of up to 20 people in the UK to further build Wood Group’s capability in vibration, dynamics and noise. This follows the acquisition of BETA Machinery Analysis, a Calgary-based engineering consultancy specializing
OSIL Adds to Product Range
UK-based Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) has added a new hydraulic vibrocorer to their existing range of products. The hydraulic system can be used as a standalone sediment corer, or can be adapted to allow integration with subsea vehicles. The use of hydraulics opens the system up for use
Wärtsilä’s Propulsion for Two New Research Vessels
Two new marine geological research vessels under construction in China will feature Wärtsilä engines and propulsion equipment. The new vessels are being built at the Shanghai shipyard of CSSC (China State Shipbuilding Corporation) and the COSCO shipyard in Guangdong, on behalf of the Qingdao Institu
ABB’s Subsea Link to Deliver Power for Goliat FPSO
ABB has commissioned a subsea power link for oil and gas company Eni Norge, that will supply power from the Norwegian grid to the new Goliat Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading unit (FPSO). The Goliat field, located in the Barents Sea, Norway, is the northernmost oil field in the world. It
Expro Strengthens Position in Middle East with Qatar Win
International oilfield services company, Expro, has entered Qatar market for the first time and expanded its Middle Eastern presence with a five-year contract win. The contract will see Expro provide its range of well intervention and slickline services including high deviation and heavy-duty fishin
AOS Wraps Up Ichthys Pipelay Campaign
AOS, a specialist marine and offshore services provider, has announced the completion of its 2014-2015 campaign on the Inpex Pipelay Program. AOS’ four X-Bow Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) the Ocean Turquoise-1, Sea Spear, Sea Swift and Sea Frost, were chartered by Saipem to support the work on the
DOF Subsea Sells Skandi Protector to Australian Authorities
DOF Subsea has entered into agreement for the sale of Skandi Protector to the Commonwealth of Australia. Delivery to new owners is expected in Q1 2016 and the sale will release approx. NOK 300 million in liquidity after repayment of debt, the company informed. Skandi Protector, of Aker ROV 06 design
Lundin Sees First Oil from Edvard Grieg
Sweden’s Lundin Petroleum has started oil production from the Edvard Grieg field in the Norwegian North Sea. According to the company, the first oil was achieved on November 28, 2015. Alex Schneiter, President and CEO of Lundin Petroleum, said: “I am extremely proud that we have delivered first oil
Atlantas Marine Names New Sales Coordinator
Atlantas Marine, specialists in the supply of equipment to the commercial marine industry, have appointed Sam Rolfe as Sales Coordinator. Sam will be responsible for continuing the growth of sales across the UK and Ireland, the company said. Commenting on his appointment, Sam said: “I am delighted t