In connection with the development of the world’s first seabed gas compression facility on the Åsgard field, Technip Norway has been awarded the contract for the marine operations of the project. The contract is valued at NOK 1,2 billion. Åsgard seabed gas compression is expected to increase recover
The AMC Connector is known as the largest and most advanced cable- and pipe-laying vessel for deep ocean operations. The vessel will be docked at GMC Yard in Buøy outside Stavanger until March 11th 2012. The 156-meter long multi-purpose vessel, AMC Connector, is an advanced ship with a high cargo ca
A new publication ‘Guidance on Subsea Metrology’ (IMCA S019) from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) turns the spotlight on subsea metrology, covers the basics of subsea metrology, engineering requirements, the different methods and technologies, and some of the advantages and l
Flexlife, an oil and gas industry specialist in subsea project and integrity management, has been awarded the ISO/TS 29001 certification for its operations in the UK, the US and Brazil. The internationally recognised standard and technical specification defines the level of quality management system
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is investigating whether it could use Wave Hub, the world’s largest wave energy test site, to accommodate floating offshore wind turbines as part of a demonstration project valued at over £25 million. Plans for the offshore wind floating system demonstration p
Dolphin Geophysical announces fourth quarter and full year 2011 results with the following highlights. Quarterly highlights – Q4 2011 * Revenues of USD 30.1 million, including first net Multi-Client sales of USD 3.9 million * Positive EBITDA of USD 2.5 million and negative operating profit (EBIT) of
A new technique for spool piece/jumper metrology using the BV5000, 3D Mechanical Scanning Sonar from BlueView Technologies, is the subject of an evening meeting of the Hydrographic Society in Scotland to be held on Wednesday, February 29th. Presenters; Pieter Jansen, of Talisman, Trevor Pugh of Tech
Bank of London and The Middle East plc (BLME), the largest Islamic bank in Europe, has announced that it signed a £14 million leasing deal with Global Marine Systems Ltd., the largest independent provider of submarine cable installation, maintenance and engineering services worldwide. Under the term
DONG Energy announced that Tideway Rollingstone has commenced installing armour stones for scour protection and has almost finished the remaining positions in Walney 1 as well as 10 positions in Walney 2. Due to a minor fire late February 2011 onboard the vessel Pompei, it had to stop placing armour
In November 2011, TenneT informed the German Federal Chancellery and the German federal ministries of economic affairs and the environment that the construction of connecting cables for offshore wind farms in the German part of the North Sea is no longer possible under current conditions. The curren
The offshore industry will reap commercial and safety benefits from an advanced chain wheel handling system delivered in response to customer demand. Cargotec’s MacGregor Chain Wheel Manipulator has won Offshore Support Journal’s Innovation of the Year award. The award was announced at the Annual Of
The UK could become a leading exporter of wave and tidal power equipment and expertise if the Government adopts a more visionary approach to developing marine renewables, according to a new report by the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee. * Report: The Future of Marine Renewables in the UK
Tritech has sold 3 Gemini 720id multibeam sonars to DPS Offshore, the subsea rental division of Forum Energy Technologies (FET), as part of a recent package worth in excess of $400K. This sale reaffirms DPS Offshore’s commitment to increase its global rental pool of equipment, placing orders locally
Sea Fibre Networks, owner and operator of Europe’s subsea telecoms network, today announced that CeltixConnect, a major fibre gateway that connects Dublin to London and Manchester, is live. This game-changing 144 fibre network enables businesses with the lowest latency solution between Ireland and t
