Subsea
VIDEO: Red7Marine’s SeaVex Subsea Excavation Solution
Following an extensive review of displacement and relocation of a variety of seabed materials using controlled and mass flow techniques, Red7Marine has responded by developing the new SeaVex range of non-intrusive subsea excavation equipment for Pipeline, Cable & Umbilical Trenching/Deburial, IRM an
BG Group: First Production from Everest East Expansion Project in UK
BG Group today announced first production from its Everest East expansion project in the UK North Sea. This significant milestone is the second of seven projects BG Group plans to bring onstream in 2013 as outlined at BG Group’s annual results in February. The Everest East expansion comprises two su
Expro Wins Subsea Services Contract in China
International oilfield service company, Expro, has been awarded a $4.5 million one year contract for the supply of 7 3/8” completion landing string services in China. This contract will enable Expro to capitalise on an emerging and highly lucrative deepwater market, which is set for major growth ove
UK: Red7Marine Completes Seavex Excavation Trial on Lincs Offshore Wind Farm
Red7Marine were recently contracted by Centrica to trial SeaVex Excavation equipment on certain areas of Lincs Wind farm, charetring and operating from the DP2 Loch Roag vessel. The project was to initially gauge what areas could be trenched to certain depths in extreme soil conditions ranging from
TGS Enters Commercial Agreement to Sell Fugro’s 2D Multi-Client Library
TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA (“TGS”) announces a commercial agreement to sell Fugro’s 2D multi-client library. As a result of this agreement, Fugro provides TGS with an exclusive right to licence and market the majority of Fugro’s multi-client 2D library and receive commission fees on the sales
Top News of the Week of Mar 11 – Mar 17, 2013
1. UK Seabed Resources Applies for Approval of Plan of Work for Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules On 8 February 2013, the International Seabed Authority received an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area from UK Seabed Resources Ltd., a pri
Reson Gets Multi Beam Echosounder Systems Contract in UK
Reson Offshore Ltd has recently secured a contract through Marine Scotland’s tender procedure for two Multi Beam Echosounder Systems. Reson will provide upgrade, maintenance and system support for the two Multi Beam Echosounder Systems (MBES). The systems are owned by Marine Scotland Science and ins
RWE Invites Tenders for Piling Work at Innogy Nordsee 1 Offshore Wind Farm (Germany)
RWE’s Innogy Nordsee 1 GmbH has issued an invitation to tender on piling work at its Offshore Wind Farm Innogy Nordsee 1. This includes the supply of substructure and foundations for wind turbine generators (WTG), installation of topside and substructure and/or installation of substructure and found
SeaGen, World’s First Large Scale Tidal Generator (VIDEO)
SeaGen, the world’s first large scale commercial tidal stream generator, four times more powerful than any other tidal stream generator in the world, is creating electric currents from tidal currents. Dr. Peter Fraenkel invented the tidal power plant SeaGen. His idea was to plunge a windmill (headfi
OSRL Unveils Cutting Edge Well Capping Equipment (Norway)
Oil Spill Response Ltd (OSRL) today unveiled cutting edge well capping equipment that can be deployed around the world in the event of a subsea well control incident. It is available to oil and gas companies across the industry, marking a major advancement for international oil spill response capabi
Hydrographic Survey Services Needed for SwePol Link Undersea Cable
Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne Pólnoc S.A. is searching for a contractor to provide hydrographic survey services in duration of 4 months from date of contract award. The contract is to carry out comprehensive service inspection and analysis of the Polish sea route section of the MCRC and HVDC cab
Oil Leaking from Sunken Vessel Nikolay Bauman Threatens Danube Delta
General cargo vessel Nikolay Bauman sunk on March 06 near the Danube Delta, Sea News Turkey reports. The ship was loaded with 2,700 tons of gypsum, and was en route from Turkey to Ukraine, when it probably suffered water ingress which was the main reason for its sinking to 17 meters of water depth.
Prysmian Group Participates at Smart Grid Forum in Nice, France
The Prysmian Group will participate as Gold Sponsor to the 3rd Smart Grids, Smart Cities Forum, which will be held in Nice, France on March 20 and 21. The conference will bring together experts from both public and private sectors to discuss the initiatives, successful implementations and the future
UK: Wave Energy Needs Support from Government
West Cornwall MP Andrew George congratulated the Government on its support for the marine renewable sector but urged Ministers to step up support for wave energy, including the West Cornwall Wave Hub located off the North Coast of his constituency. In the Commons this morning Mr George asked Green E