Subsea
Bridon Buys Moorings Business
Bridon Group, a manufacturer of wire and fibre rope, has acquired the moorings business of ScanRope from the Parker Hannifin Corporation. Bridon is a global business with a UK Head Office in Doncaster that manufactures wire and rope solutions for applications across several sectors including Oil and
Kongsberg Presents PulSAR
Kongsberg Maritime has introduced a new tow fish side scan sonar for use in Search and Recovery (SAR) missions as well as underwater inspection, engineering and scientific surveys. Developed by Kongsberg Geoacoustics, PulSAR is designed for intuitive operation and easy deployment by non-specialised
Ocean Installer Marks 2000 Vessel Days
Norway’s subsea company, Ocean Installer has completed 2000 vessel days. The company reached the goal with 0 LTI (Lost Time Injury). Only a year after reaching 1000 vessel days, Ocean Installer reached 2000 executed vessel days in the beginning of January, including Ocean Installer operated and subc
SMD Quasar ROV for Jan de Nul
Jan de Nul has confirmed an order with SMD for a Quasar MkII 150hp 3000m rated work class remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The high specification system including Tophat Tether Management System, A-Frame, Umbilical Winch and dual control system (vessel bridge and control cabin) will be delivered in
Ocean Energy Europe Gets New CEO
Rémi Gruet has been appointed CEO of Ocean Energy Europe – the trade association for ocean renewable energy. Gruet joined Ocean Energy Europe as Policy & Operations Director last year and succeeds Dr Sian George, who was appointed to oversee the reinvention of the association as Ocean Energy Europe
VIDEO: New Research Vessel Takes Shape
The University of Gothenburg has invested in a new research vessel that will further improve the capacity for education and research. Recently, the University held a coin ceremony for its new vessel, also named Skagerak, just like the current vessel and the research vessel that came before it. The v
N-Sea Confirms ‘Siem N-Sea’ Charter Extension
Following 3 years of successful operations, N-Sea – the Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) specialist – has extended its charter agreement with Siem Offshore, concerning its offshore subsea construction vessel, Siem N-Sea, previously Siem Stork. The agreement has a duration of up to 6 years, h
New Dive System Tested at NHC’s Dive Tank
National Hyperbaric Centre’s Dive Tank and outdoor facilities were recently used by a client to provide a controlled environment where proving tests and demonstrations could be carried out on a new purpose-built, complete dive system. The dive system, which consisted of: a dive control station, deco
DOF Subsea Clinches Asia Pacific Contracts
In the Asia Pacific region DOF Subsea, a subsidiary of DOF ASA, has been awarded several new and extended existing contracts by key clients. The contract awards will improve the utilization of the vessels Skandi Hercules and Skandi Hawk during 1st half of 2015 with an additional approx. 4 months. Th
Enbridge to Provide Crude Oil Pipeline for Stampede
Enbridge announced that it will build, own and operate a crude oil pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico to connect the planned Stampede development, operated by Hess Corporation, to an existing third-party pipeline system. The lateral pipeline is expected to cost approximately $0.13 billion and be operati
Polarcus Kicks Off Capreolus Shoot
Polarcus has started seismic acquisition on the major new Capreolus 3D multi-client project over the Phoenix area that contains the recent Phoenix South-1 oil discovery within the Roebuck Basin, offshore Western Australia. The survey is utilizing two 12-streamer Polarcus vessels, Polarcus Amani and
Seatronics do Brasil to Become EdgeTech Authorized Service Centre
Seatronics do Brasil announced collaboration with EdgeTech to provide customers and users in Brazil, technical and repair support as an EdgeTech Authorized Service Centre. Seatronics has received EdgeTech factory training, will stock key spare parts, and has a cable and connector repair and replacem
New AUV Facility for Antarctic Research
The $24 million Antarctic Gateway Partnership, launched by the Australian Government in November 2014, includes $7.5 million to establish a marine technology hub to build next-generation hybrid autonomous vehicles capable of exploring hundreds of kilometres under metres-thick ice. Leading this resea
General Cable Makes New Appointments
General Cable Corporation’s Board of Directors has approved the promotion and appointment of the new executives, effective immediately. Emerson C. Moser has been named Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and a member of the Operating Committee. Emerson was previously Assis