Subsea
GE’s Electrical Conversion System for Paimpol-Bréhat Project
GE Power Conversion is finalizing the electrical conversion system, a part of Paimpol-Bréhat tidal energy project,that will be deployed off France in summer 2015. The development of the tidal demonstrator farm kicked off under the leadership of Electricité de France S.A. (EDF). Two OpenHydro 16-metr
DeepOcean Bags IMR Contract from GDF SUEZ
DeepOcean has been awarded an Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) contract by GDF SUEZ E&P Norge. The four year contract covers all ROV based IMR work for GDF SUEZ on Gjøa field and the associated subsea assets. DeepOcean will use vessels from its North Sea based fleet for work under this contr
IEV Nets Five New Subsea Contracts
IEV Holdings Limited has secured five new contracts under its Subsea Solutions Business Unit (SSBU) for the provision of structural pile grouting and free span correction (FSP) services. The contracts are valued at approximately USD2.2 million. IEV International will undertake the grouting of one pl
Premier in Isobel Deep Discovery
Premier Oil has struck oil at the Isobel Deep exploration well 14/20-1 in the North Falkland Basin, approximately 30km south of the Sea Lion field. Premier informed that the Isobel Deep exploration well has been drilled to a depth of 8,289 feet reaching top reservoir on prognosis. The bottom 75 feet
RV Sonne in Pacific Deep-Sea Campaign
A team of scientists from the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) are currently with the German deep-sea research vessel SONNE in the Pacific. Together with partners of the University of Bremen, Jacobs University, as well as the BGR, researchers are examining the ocean floor at a depth of 4,000 meters. T
Novacavi Launches New Cable Range
Novacavi has introduced its new range of in-house developed and manufactured custom marine coax tow cables. The range includes both heavy steel armoured coax tow cables for harsh specialist applications and lightweight, neutral, positively or negatively buoyant coax tow cables for underwater environ
Fugro Nets McDermott Extension
Fugro has been awarded a three-year extension to its existing contracts with engineering and construction company, McDermott Middle East. The extension is for the provision of survey, positioning, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and diving services in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, India and Saudi
Oceanteam Posts Q1 Loss
Norway’s Oceanteam has booked a net loss of $0.4 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, as the revenues dropped on lower demand. The Oslo-listed company, comprised of two operating segments, Oceanteam Shipping and Oceanteam Solutions, generated $14.3 million in operating revenues, down
Vsense Becomes MacArtney’s Sales Rep for Israel
MacArtney has signed a representative agreement with Vsense Technologies, a technology company based in Israel. The two companies will team up to offer underwater technology products and solutions within relevant Israeli markets. As an official MacArtney representative, Vsense will have access to th
Subsea Malaysia Offers Chance for Cooperation
Subsea UK (branded as Subsea Malaysia) will organise a programme of lunch and learn information sessions and networking events, as part of Oil & Gas Asia, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 2-4 June. Talks will cover a variety of subjects including: The Asian Market, Emerging Subsea Technolo
Ashtead Technology Expands Subsea Rental Portfolio
Ashtead Technology has secured a deal with Neptune Oceanographics, adding underwater leak detection products to its rental fleet. Ashtead Technology will now offer Neptune’s leak detection systems and sensors including long range fluorescence and passive acoustics for rent to customers. Tim Sheehan,
N-Sea Opens Norwich Base
Subsea IMR provider, N-Sea Offshore has moved into new, Norwich-based premises. The premises signify further expansion for N-Sea and should support the company’s increased activity in the oil and gas and renewable market in the Southern North Sea area. Offshore renewable activity currently accounts
WGK to Support UK CCS Projects
Wood Group Kenny (WGK) will provide technical advisory services for carbon capture and storage (CCS) policies, as well as potential projects across the UK, as part of a framework agreement with the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC). The four year agreement will see WGK support DECC to ens
Bordelon Marine Boosts Subsea Fleet
Bordelon Marine has taken delivery of the M/V Shelia Bordelon, a DP2 Ultra-Light Intervention Vessel (ULIV). This, Stingray series 260 class, vessel features an NOV 50 ton Active Heave Compensating crane with 3,000 meters of wire, a mezzanine deck with internal office and control rooms, capable of s