Subsea
N-Sea Puts TUP Diving System to Work
N-Sea, the Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) specialist, has recently completed its inaugural diving scope with the innovative TUP Diving System® (Transfer Under Pressure). The diving scope involved X-mas tree assistance with the deployment of the TUP Diving System® for client ONE (Oranje-Nas
EWP to Build Wave Energy Power Plant in Gibraltar
Eco Wave Power, the Israeli company that generates electricity from sea waves, has taken part in the United Nations’ Private Sector Forum on Climate Change. The event involved 350 companies as well as representatives from governments and civic organizations that have been invited to attend the UN’s
General Dynamics Canada to Open New Undersea Warfare EDGE Innovation Centre
General Dynamics Canada plans to open new EDGE facility in the EDGE® Innovation Network. The new Undersea Warfare EDGE Innovation Centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, will become a vital resource that brings Canada’s top naval technology suppliers together with academia and government to develop leadin
EvoLogics’ Subsea Acoustic Modems for SUNRISE Project
The SUNRISE project, supported by the EU within the 7th Framework Programme, focuses on wireless underwater networks that enable cooperation between different underwater devices. Partners of the project, led by Professor Chiara Petrioli of University of Rome La Sapienza, are NATO Science and Technol
Briggs in ‘Clearwater Forth’ Oil Spill Drill (UK)
Briggs Environmental Services has completed the annual Clearwater Forth Oil Spill Emergency Response simulation, which took place earlier this month at Cramond. The ongoing success of these oil spill response simulations is a testament to the environmental plan managed by Forth Ports to protect the
Plexus Recognized at Northern Star Business Awards 2014
Plexus Holdings PLC has on 25 September 2014 accepted the ‘Commitment to Innovative Use of Research and Development’ award at the 11th annual Northern Star Business Awards 2014, the flagship event for the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce. The Award recognises Plexus’ long standing commitment
MWCC Gets New SDFS from OceanWorks
OceanWorks International has delivered a Subsea Dispersant Fluid System (SDFS) to Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC). The system will be an integral part of the emergency response tool kit for a well control incident in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The SDFS system supports dispersant suppl
NOC Studies Sub-Seabed CO2 Reservoirs Impact on Marine Life
This week in Nature Climate Change an international team of leading scientists, including three from NOC, have published results of the first ever subsea carbon dioxide impact, detection and monitoring experiment relevant to Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) in sub-seabed storage reservoirs.
Ulstein to Design Van Oord’s SRI Newbuild
ULSTEIN has been awarded the design and equipment contract for Van Oord’s new subsea rock installation (SRI) vessel ‘Bravenes’. Working in close cooperation with Van Oord, this is the first fully integrated design where ULSTEIN is responsible for the development and integration of both the mission e
Swire Blue Ocean Supports Bilfinger in Sandbank OWF Foundations Installation
Swire Blue Ocean A/S signed a key contract with engineering and services group Bilfinger for the provision of an installation vessel to support the installation of 72 foundations on the Sandbank Offshore Windpark. Sandbank is a joint partnership between Vattenfall (51 percent) and the city of Munich
Subsea Works Underway at Moray Firth
Drace Infraestructuras UK Ltd is undertaking seabed preparation work for the installation of a meteorological mast for the Moray Offshore Renewables Limited (MORL) offshore wind farms. This work is being undertaken in support of the development of The Crown Estate Round 3 Zone 1 offshore wind licens
AGR to Work on IOG’s Cronx Project
AGR has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Independent Oil & Gas PLC (IOG) to work together to deliver Well Construction & Well Project Management services in respect of IOG’s forthcoming drilling activity. AGR’s EVP UK and Africa, Ian Burdis, said: “We are delighted to have been
Saab’s Falcons for Swedish Navy
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for ten ROV systems, which will be deployed operationally for seabed surveys, inspections, light underwater operations and recovery of objects. Saab will fulfil the deliveries using the Sea
EMAS Offshore Launches Singapore IPO
EMAS Offshore, formerly known as EOC, has launched public offering of shares following the registration of its prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in conjunction with the proposed listing on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited. The Group is offe