Subsea
MODUS Orders Seaeye Sabertooth AUV/ROV
UK company Modus Seabed Intervention Ltd and Saab Dynamics AB of Sweden have entered into a Collaboration Agreement to further develop the operational use and applications of the Saab Sabertooth hovering Hybrid AUV/ROV for the Oil and Gas and Offshore Renewables markets. Following a two year evaluat
AMBAU to Build Nordergründe Wind Farm Foundations
After the order of 18 monopiles and transition pieces for the Nordergründe offshore wind farm, AMBAU recently received an order for the construction of the foundations for the wind farm. Manufacturing of foundations will start at the AMBAU site in Cuxhaven in October 2015 and last until March 2016.
Sabella D10 Subsea Cable Installation Complete
BOURBON has completed the installation of subsea electrical cable for SABELLA’s D10 tidal energy project off the island of Ushant, France. After 2 weeks of preparation, the laying of the electrical cable was conducted from May 23 – 26 2015, in a window of favorable weather. Teams from BOURBON and SA
EMGS’ BOA Galatea Continues Work for PEMEX
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has received a letter from PEMEX to return for 3D EM acquisition in Mexico. The vessel BOA Galatea is expected to re-start the work for PEMEX. The order is confirming a continuation of the existing contract for PEMEX, announced on 27 June 2013, EMGS said. “We a
Great Barrier Reef Marine Reserves Reduce Coral Disease
A new and significant role for marine reserves on the Great Barrier Reef has been revealed, with researchers finding the reserves reduce the prevalence of coral diseases. It’s been known for some time that marine reserves are important for maintaining and enhancing fish stocks, but this is the first
DOF Subsea, Viking SeaTech in Survey and Positioning Deal
Viking SeaTech, an international provider of mooring and marine solutions has completed a Co-operation Agreement with DOF Subsea Survey & Positioning UK for the provision of survey and positioning services worldwide. According to Viking SeaTech, the agreement with DOF Subsea S&P UK will become a key
Xodus Subsea Expands Americas Management Team
Xodus Subsea has appointed a General Manager and Business Development Manager to drive activity in the Americas. Amedeo Marcotulli is the company’s new General Manager – Americas, and previously worked with Genesis where he was Subsea Business Unit Director for Asia Pacific. He will be based in Hous
HMS Quorn Clear Historic Minefields Off Estonia
Portsmouth based Minehunter HMS Quorn has spent the past two weeks taking part in a NATO operation to clear historic minefields off the coast of Estonia. Called “Open Spirit”, the operation is an annual event carried out by NATO with ships from member states locating, and neutralising, some of the 8
Sonardyne, NDI to Provide Maritime Security in USA
Sonardyne International Ltd, UK, has entered into a non-exclusive agreement with Northern Defense Industries (NDI) to become its strategic partner for maritime security and defense projects in the USA. Under the terms of the new agreement, Sonardyne and NDI will deliver systems that offer underwater
Subsea North East Aims to Tackle Industry’s Challenges
Over 40 companies from across the north-east of England are expected to attend the annual Subsea North East Conference and Exhibition to address how new technology can drive the efficiencies urgently needed in the current low oil price environment. The Subsea North East regional group’s event which
Costain Joins UK’s CO2 Storage Project
Costain, a UK engineering solutions provider, is involved in a pioneering initiative as part of a project commissioned by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). The 12 month project, which started in May and is funded by the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC), will see Costain will work
Strainstall’s Chain Tension Monitoring System for Kaombo
Strainstall, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has secured a contract with Bluewater Energy Services (Bluewater) for the provision of Chain Tension Monitoring System. Bluewater selected Strainstall’s monitoring solution to ensure the integrity of the turret mooring systems on two FPSO vessels in th
Civmec Wins Work for GE and FMC Technologies
Australia’s Civmec informed that the company has secured contracts from GE Oil & Gas and FMC Technologies. On behalf of GE Oil & Gas, Civmec will be fabricating and testing Gorgon’s new 34 inch Subsea Pig Launcher/Receiver (SSPLR) in two stages. Stage 1 works will start immediately and involve the f
DCNS Expands ROV Fleet with Saab Seaeye Tiger and Falcon
DCNS Group has enhanced its ROV capability with a Saab Seaeye Tiger and Saab Seaeye Falcon ROVs. Both ROVs will be deployed by DCNS Far East – DCNS’ Singapore-based subsidiary across Asia, as the company extends its operations in the region. Nicolas Leluan, DCNS Far East’s managing director, said th