Subsea
PHOTO: Normand Maximus Taking Shape
The BN 830 Normand Maximus was spotted during construction at Vard Tulcea and Contsanca in Romania. The vessel is a VARD 3 19 design, developed by Vard Design in Ålesund. After the vessel’s hull is completed in Romania, the final outfitting of the vessel is scheduled for late 2015, at Vard Brattvaag
CGG Reorganizes
CGG has announced a transformation plan to adapt to the new environment and market conditions. French seismic contractor has now deployed a more centralized organization which should, according to CGG, ensure the strongest possible foundation from which to operate and grow in the future. Namely, as
Aker Solutions to Axe Up to 500 More Jobs
Aker Solutions today notified employees that it has become necessary to reduce the workforce capacity in its Norwegian subsea business because of a continued market slowdown. About 500 permanent positions at facilities in Fornebu, Stokke, Moss and Tranby in Norway may be affected. Adjustments will b
Bibby HydroMap Wraps Up Deep Green Survey
Bibby HydroMap has completed survey operations on the €30-million Deep Green marine energy project based off Holyhead for consultant Xodus Group on behalf of developer Minesto AB. The objective of the survey was to provide a detailed understanding of the seabed levels, characteristics and shallow ge
SeaBird’s Aquila Explorer Joins Gigante Team in GoM
SeaBird Exploration is mobilizing Aquila Explorer for the TGS Gigante survey in the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel is expected to arrive in the area during October and will be the fifth SeaBird vessel on the project. Aquila Explorer joins SeaBird’s Osprey Explorer and Hawk Explorer which begun the acqui
Mariner Jacket Lands on The Seabed
The steel jacket for the Statoil-operated Mariner field on the UK Continental shelf (UKCS) has now been safely placed on the seabed in the field. Following the sailaway from the Dragados Offshore yard in Cadiz, Spain on August 10, the Mariner jacket recently spent a week in the sheltered Boknafjorde
Polarcus Nets 3D Project Offshore Brazil
Polarcus has signed a contract with an undisclosed client for a non-exclusive broadband 3D marine seismic project offshore Brazil. Project duration is expected to be approximately four months. The dual azimuth project will be acquired utilizing Polarcus’ RightBAND(TM) technique. The project is expec
DONG Energy Tests Offshore Wind Turbine Piles
DONG Energy and ESG have just completed one of the most comprehensive pile testing campaigns ever. Initial results show great cost reduction potential for the offshore wind industry, DONG Energy reported. DONG Energy and ESG have tested 28 piles on two different onshore sites in order to assist the
Subsea 7 Wins Culzean SURF Prize
Subsea 7 has been awarded a subsea, umbilical, riser and flowline (SURF) contract by Maersk Oil with a value in excess of USD 150 million for the Culzean development. The ultra-high pressure, high temperature field, one of the largest gas discoveries offshore UK, is located in Block 22/25 of the Cen
Flexlife Secures North Sea and GoM Projects
Flexlife has been awarded Flexible Riser Annulus Testing projects on six installations for three different Operators in the North Sea, and two Flexible Riser Annulus Testing projects on two installations for two different Operators in the US Gulf of Mexico. According to the Aberdeen-based company, t
RV Neil Armstrong Completes Acceptance Trials
The first-of-class oceanographic research vessel R/V Neil Armstrong (AGOR 27), has this month successfully completed its acceptance trials, the Navy reported August 27. Neil Armstrong is a mono-hull research vessel based on commercial design, capable of integrated, interdisciplinary, general purpose
Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, Partners Survey LV-71 Wreck
Teams from NOAA’s Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, began a survey of the historic wreck of Diamond Shoal Lightship No. 71, the only American lightship to be sunk by enemy action during World War I. The archaeologic
New Director Investor Relations for Oceaneering
Oceaneering International announced that Suzanne Spera has joined Oceaneering as Director, Investor Relations. Spera’s business career spans over 15 years in investor relations for energy companies. From 2008-2015 she was the Director, Investor Relations at Rowan Companies. Prior to that, she held i
Anholt OWF Cable Change Faces Delays
Danish transmission operator, Energinet.dk has informed that it must postpone the replacement of two parts totaling approximately 4.5 km of subsea cable that connects the Anholt offshore wind farm to the grid on land. “Cable supplier is still preparing the replacement cable. There was an error in re