Subsea
IGERT Members Hold Presentation at Offshore Energy & Storage Symposium
IGERT Fellow Carson Pete and his advisor Jon McGowan attended the 2014 Offshore Energy & Storage Symposium in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on July 11 and 12, 2014. Carson presented a paper entitled “Evaluating the Underwater Compressed Air Energy Storage Potential in the Gulf of Maine”. Professor McGow
Trelleborg’s Foam Buoyancy Systems for Shah Deniz Phase II
Trelleborg’s offshore operation has been awarded a substantial order for its foam buoyancy systems, for the prestigious second phase development of the Shah Deniz field offshore Azerbaijan. Contracted by oil and gas company, BP, Trelleborg will supply a buoyancy package; filled with its high tempera
New Study Shows Increased Dredging Impact on Coral Diseases
In a study published today, researchers say dredging activity near coral reefs can increase the frequency of diseases affecting corals. “At dredging sites, we found more than twice as much coral disease than at our control sites,” says the lead author of the study, Joe Pollock, a PhD candidate from
Head of NOC Wins Honorary Fellowship from Bangor University
The Executive Director of the National Oceanography Centre, Professor Ed Hill OBE, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Bangor University for services to marine science. Ed was a former postgraduate student at the university, taking an MSc and PhD in Physical Oceanography, and was later a me
Trinity Acquires Interest in Blocks 1a and 1b Off Trinidad
Trinity, the leading independent E&P company focused on Trinidad and Tobago, has secured an agreement with Centrica plc to acquire its 80% interests in Blocks 1a and 1b (the “Assets”) offshore the west coast of Trinidad for a headline consideration of US$23 million. The Assets contain four gas disco
TerraSond Bags Five-Year Contract from NOAA
TerraSond has been selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide hydrographic surveying services anywhere in the U.S under a new five-year contract. Under the new contract beginning in 2015, TerraSond will provide comprehensive, modern hydrographic surveys in assi
Aker Solutions: Subsea Order Intake at Record High
Aker Solutions is on track with a plan to split into two companies at the end of September, including one that will keep the current name and be comprised of the Subsea, Umbilicals, Engineering, and Maintenance, Modifications and Operations (MMO) areas. Pro forma second-quarter revenue for the new A
Croatia: Viktor Lenac Needs More Workers for ‘Cable Enterprise’ Conversion
Croatian shipyard Viktor Lenac announced its plans to expand workforce by hiring workers from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to conduct the modification work on the cable laying vessel “Cable Enterprise”. Viktor Lenac secured the EUR 20 million worth contract from Prysmian Group to convert “C
Philippines: Guimaras Island Experiences Subsea Cable Blackout
Guimaras Island in the Philippines experienced a blackout on Wednesday morning due to a damaged submarine cable. A Coast Guard official stated that the cable is believed to be damaged by MV Ocean Prosperity’s anchor. According to Inquirer, Coast Guard is conducting investigation to further acknowled
Deep Down Bags Contract in West Africa
Deep Down, Inc., an oilfield services company specializing in complex deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil production distribution system support services announced that it has been awarded a contract offshore West Africa. The contract is for the supply of vessel-based equipment and personnel at an umb
Total Gets Nod for Manned Underwater Ops on Martin Linge
Total E&P Norge AS has received consent to conduct manned underwater operations on the Martin Linge Project. The Martin Linge field is close to the boundary with the UK sector, around 42 kilometres west of Oseberg. Water depth at the site is 100-120 metres. The underwater operations will be carried
AIS’ Survival Training Centre Open, UK
AIS’s brand new £2.5m state-of-the-art offshore survival training centre has opened its doors for business on North Tyneside. The new 20,000 sq ft centre is located beside AIS existing world-class 120,000 sq ft training village in North Shields, comprising of 11 bespoke centres. Approved by industry
OMV Petrom Makes Oil Discovery in Black Sea
OMV Petrom, announces the success of an exploration well drilled in Istria XVIII offshore Perimeter (shallow water). The Marina 1 well encountered a new oil reservoir on the continental shelf of the Black Sea. “The Black Sea is an important area for OMV Petrom, an area which continues to have potent
ACE Winches Reports Increase in Turnover
ACE Winches, the deck machinery specialists, reported turnover of £35.4million for the year ended 31 October 2013, a 14% increase on the previous year. The proportion of the company’s business generated from international projects remained at 74%, with the mix changing to reflect increased activity