Subsea
NSRI to Explore Subsea Mining Opportunities in Japan
In partnership with Scottish Development International (SDI) the National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) will be going on a trade mission to Japan from 16-20th November to explore the opportunities in subsea mining and renewables across East Asia. NSRI will learn about the ongoing initiatives tha
Grandweld Delivers Diving Vessel to ADNOC
U.A.E based Grandweld has delivered the newbuild Dive Maintenance & Support Vessel (DMSV) to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). The 50 meter ‘TAWAM1’ vessel will be operated by IRSHAD and used for the dive and maintenance operations in the Abu Dhabi offshore oil fields. The new vessel is fitted
McDermott Bags EPCI Gig Offshore Qatar
McDermott International has been awarded a brownfield contract by RasGas for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of a flow assurance and looping project consisting of 74 miles of 6- and 8-inch pipeline and topside modifications, offshore Qatar. Work is scheduled for co
Study Shows Impact of Dispersants on Oil-Degrading Microorganisms
The use of chemical dispersants meant to stimulate microbial crude oil degradation can in some cases inhibit the microorganisms that naturally degrade hydrocarbons, according to a new study led by University of Georgia marine scientists. Their findings are based on laboratory-simulated conditions th
RV Neil Armstrong Makes First Port of Call in San Francisco
The newest addition to the US’ academic research fleet, the Neil Armstrong, made its first port of call in San Francisco over the weekend. The Neil Armstrong, named for the renowned astronaut and test pilot, and the first man to set foot on the moon, is owned by the US Navy and operated by the Woods
SKF-Supplied Magnetic Bearings for Asgard Subsea Compression
SKF has supplied magnetic bearings for use in the world’s first subsea gas compression system at the Asgard gas field off the Norwegian coast. SKF has been involved in the development of the project for five years, working in conjunction with MAN Diesel & Turbo, the manufacturer of the electric moto
PHOTO: OSCV Normand Maximus Launched
Solstad Offshore’s NB 830 offshore subsea construction vessel, Normand Maximus, was launched yesterday from Vard’s Romanian yard. The hull of the vessel, of VARD 3 19 design, was built at Vard Tulcea and Contsanca in Romania. The 178 meters long Normand Maximus will now be towed by NOR Chief to Norw
Sonardyne Names New Managing Director
Subsea technology company, Sonardyne International, UK, has appointed Robin Bjorøy as its new Managing Director. Robin succeeds John Ramsden who leaves the position after six years in charge to return to Singapore following a transition period, the company informed. Robin joins Sonardyne with immedi
DeepOcean Bags Nemo Link Interconnector Work
DeepOcean 1 UK has been awarded a contract by J-Power Systems Corporation for the provision of all marine works for the Nemo Link Interconnector Project. The Nemo Link interconnector will deliver a 1000 MW electricity link between the UK and Belgium. Nemo Link will consist of subsea and underground
Piece of Munitions Stops Nord Stream Line 2 Flows
During routine survey operations as part of annual integrity assessment activities of the Nord Stream Offshore Pipeline System, a piece of munitions was found in close proximity to the Nord Stream Line 2. The location of the object is in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) approximately 120 km
Kongsberg Gets New Offshore Production Business Manager
Kongsberg Maritime has appointed a new business manager for the Offshore Production division of its base in Aberdeen. David Wilson has over 27 years’ experience in the marine engineering industry, the vast majority of which has been spent with Kongsberg Maritime. He has played an integral role withi
SeeByte Expands into Innovation Centre at NOC
Edinburgh based SeeByte UK is expanding its offices and taking space in the new Marine Robotics Innovation Centre at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton. The centre, which will be officially opened later this month, will see marine businesses working alongside the NOC’s own autonom
VIDEO: Boskalis Reinforces Dan Bravo Subsea Structure
Boskalis Subsea Services executed multi-year subsea structural reinforcement campaign on Maersk Oil operated Dan Bravo Complex which came on stream in 1972. The Dan Bravo Complex was expected to produce for 25 years, but now, thanks to a reinforcement campaign involving the installation of 136 tonne
Kongsberg Supports Greek Underwater Survey Off Methoni
A team of marine geophysicists from the Laboratory of Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography at the University of Patras, with the support of Kongsberg Maritime and under the auspices of the Greek Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities (Ministry of Culture and Sports), have completed a marine geophysi