Subsea
Australia: GBR Patrol Vessel ‘Reef Ranger’ Delivered
Incat Crowther has announced the delivery of Reef Ranger, a 24m long-range Catamaran Patrol Vessel, built by Marine Engineering Consultants (MEC) of the Gold Coast, Australia. The vessel will fulfill the day-to-day tasks of managing the Great Barrier Marine Park. Operational roles include compliance
Wireline Logging at Pharos-1 to Assist Future Well Design
As at 0600 WST on 27 June 2014 preparations were being made to commence drilling in the 6-1/2″ hole section of the Pharos-1 well. The current well depth is 4,950mRT. Since the last update, the 8-1/2″ hole section was drilled from 4,570mRT to a depth of 4,950mRT. Two wireline logging runs were comple
NOAA: U.S. Commerce Department Appoints 2014 Regional Fishery Council
The U.S. Commerce Department has announced the appointment of 22 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils that partner with NOAA’s Fisheries Service to manage ocean fish stocks. The new and reappointed council members begin their three-year terms on August 11. The
NEB Gives Go-Ahead for Baffin Bay and Davis Strait 2D Seismic Survey
The National Energy Board (NEB) has approved a Geophysical Operations Authorization (GOA) application from TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA (TGS), Petroleum GeoServices (PGS) and Multi Klient Invest AS (MKI) to conduct a 2D offshore seismic survey program in Baffin Bay and Davis Strait over five ye
Norway: TTS Group’s CFO Resigns
Mr. Arild Apelthun resigns as CFO of the TTS Group ASA in order to accept an executive position in another company. Mr. Henrik Solberg-Johansen, TTS’ Vice President of Group Accounting and Control, will serve as interim CFO while the search for a permanent replacement is conducted. Arild Apelthun ha
Ithaca Enjoys Good Flow in Stella B1 Well
Ithaca Energy Inc. announces completion of flow test operations on the third development well on the Stella field, with the well achieving a flow rate of 12,492 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Well 30/6a-B1Z (“B1”) is the third development well drilled on the Stella field. The well was drilled to
Republic of Korea Gets Nod for Seabed Mining in Central Indian Ocean
The International Seabed Authority and the Government of the Republic of Korea have signed a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides. The contract was signed in Kingston on 24 June 2014 by the Secretary-General of the Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton and in Seoul on 15 June 2014 by
Drilling Concluded at Brugdan II Re-Entry Off Faroe Islands
Drilling of the Brugdan II Re-Entry well in licence 006 offshore the Faroe Islands has concluded. The well will now be plugged and abandoned. It was drilled to 4542 meters and resulted in a dry well. The well is located 130 km offshore the Faroe Islands and was respudded in May 2014. It was drilled
The Technip-DeepOcean JV Awarded PRS Gig by Statoil
The Technip-DeepOcean PRS Joint Venture has been awarded by Statoil ASA a new frame agreement for Pipeline Repair System (PRS) Pool services. Starting on December 1st, 2014, the agreement will have a firm duration of five years as well as three optional periods of two years each. The contract was se
The Nederlands: N-Seatec Redesigns Subsea Grabber
N-Seatec redesigned an existing grabber design for a specific cable removal job for a survey company. The grabber is specifically designed for cable diameters vary from 50 up to 200mm. 2 hydraulic cylinders are installed to keep the grabber in open position during lowering & positioning. Furthermore
Tentec Povides Training to Euro Mechanical’s Operatives (UAE)
Since its formation in 2012, Tentec Training has been going from strength to strength providing training and competence assurance programmes in the assembly and tightening of bolted connections. Not only does the company provides hands-on practical and theory training in the UK leading to an Enginee
A&P Falmouth Builds First Device for Wave Hub
A&P Falmouth has completed its second major renewables project, after leading wave energy firm Seatricity’s next generation Oceanus 2 device left the docks on Saturday for Wave Hub. The wave energy converting device, a 10m diameter floating ring made from marine grade aluminium, will be the first de
Heriot-Watt University Selects ASV C-Enduro
Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Campus have confirmed the order of an ASV C-Enduro. The C-Enduro Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) will be used for research in persistent and long term autonomy with multiple remote and autonomous marine platforms. The vehicle’s primary application will be as a movin
Teledyne to Supply Seatronics with Saturn 30 AHRS
Aberdeen-based global rental and marine technology supply company, Seatronics Ltd has placed an order for twelve new Saturn 30 Subsea Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) that were launched at Oceanology International by Teledyne TSS in London. Seatronics has also taken options on a further