Subsea
EC Supports New Europe – South America Subsea Link
Telebras of Brazil and Islalink of Spain, have signed a EULALINK Joint Venture agreement to build a new submarine optical fibre cable between Europe and Latin America. The subsea cable, which should be complete in early 2018, will link Lisbon (Portugal) with Fortaleza (Brazil). This initiative shoul
CARIS Adds New Sound Velocity to HIPS and SIPS
CARIS™ has introduced a new sound velocity correction algorithm to HIPS and SIPS™. The new algorithm was based on research from the Ocean Mapping Group of the University of New Brunswick, Canada and now accounts for the separation between transmit and receive arrays when performing ray-tracing, CARI
Scientists Take Closer Look at Eckernförde Bay
The GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel has started a long term monitoring of the Eckernförde Bay and the last three years scientists have obtained high resolution bathymetry using RV LITTORINA and RV ALKOR. Eckernfoerde Bay comprises a variety of geological, geochemical and biological f
Technip to Axe 6000 Jobs
French engineering giant, Technip, has informed that the company will accelerate its cost reduction and efficiency efforts worldwide through a restructuring plan in response to the downturn in the oil and gas market. As the company noted in the first quarter of 2015, the sharp fall in oil prices has
2H Scoops Stampede SCR Verification Gig
2H Offshore has been awarded two separate contracts, one by Hess and a second contract by Enbridge, to verify the design, fabrication and installation phases of the Steel Catenary Risers (SCRs) for the Stampede field development in the Gulf of Mexico. The Stampede field is operated by Hess. Enbridge
McDermott in Long Term Saudi Aramco EPCI Award
McDermott has been selected by Saudi Aramco as one of the winners of a global competition for a new Long Term Agreement (LTA) for future brownfield work in various fields in offshore Saudi Arabia. The LTA, which was signed on June 10, 2015, at Saudi Aramco headquarters in Saudi Arabia, establishes t
Farstad Takes Delivery of Far Sentinel
Farstad Shipping ASA has today taken delivery of subsea/construction vessel Far Sentinel (Vard 3 07) from Vard Langsten. The vessel is designed for subsea construction/IMR operations to 3,000 meters water depth, has an overall length of 142.6 meters, beam of 25 meters and a deck area of 1,800 m². Th
Saipem Contracts CSV Far Samson
Saipem SA has chartered the CSV Far Samson for a duration of 9 months to support its campaign in Brazil. The Far Samson is an offshore construction vessel built in 2009 by Vard Langsten, yard No. 704. The 121.5-meter DP Class III vessel is designed for offshore and deepwater tasks, including pipelin
SAExploration Wraps Up Ocean-Bottom Seismic Project
SAExploration Holdings has completed its first major deep water ocean-bottom marine seismic project. The project, located in Southeast Asia, utilized a remotely operated vehicle deployment method at water depths reaching 1,100 meters, and was completed over a week ahead of schedule, the company said
Royal IHC Launches IHC Concept
Royal IHC has brought together a team of experienced industry professionals to form IHC Concept. Based in Grey Street in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, it will provide engineering services to the oil, gas, offshore and marine sectors. Andy Eaton will lead the team, who, using their diverse experi
Carnegie Backs EC Report on Ocean Energy Significance
Carnegie Wave Energy has welcomed the adoption of a draft report by the European Commission for the Environment, Climate Change and Energy of the Committee of the Regions (CoR) confirming the important contribution the ocean energy sector will make to the future energy needs of the European Union. B
DNV GL to Provide Inspection for Wintershall Norge
DNV GL has been selected by Wintershall Norge to provide a frame agreement for global inspection services for its developments offshore Norway. According to DNV GL, the overall contract is expected to exceed NOK 10 million (approx. USD1.2 million). The term of the contract is five years, with an opt
Applied Acoustics Builds Transponder for UXO, Salvage Ops
A new transponder designed for use by subsea UXO disposal organisations and salvage specialists was introduced at the recent Hydrographic Society’s UXO Seminar in Southampton by Applied Acoustics, based in Great Yarmouth, UK. The company, that has been manufacturing positioning beacons for more than
OneSubsea Nets Browse FLNG Subsea FEED
OneSubsea, a Cameron and Schlumberger company, has been awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for the proposed Woodside-operated Browse FLNG Development offshore northwest Australia. A dedicated team of OneSubsea experts, operating out of OneSubsea’s Perth city office, will work