Subsea
HYPACK Introduces Real Time Point Cloud for Multibeam and Topo Laser Surveys
HYPACK, Inc., a hydrographic surveying software company, released its new REAL TIME POINT CLOUD. This release is an upgrade to the HYPACK®2014 release. The new program runs in conjunction with HYSWEEP® SURVEY and displays both multibeam and topographic laser data in a corrected and geo-referenced co
Apache Gets New BoD Member
Apache Corporation has announced the appointment of Annell R. Bay to its Board of Directors. Bay, 58, recently retired after six years as vice president of Global Exploration at Marathon Oil Co., an independent international energy company. Prior to joining Marathon, she was vice president of Americ
Shell Joins Viper Subsea’s V-SLIM JIP
Viper Subsea has attracted major operator Shell to join BP and Total in a Joint Industry Project to develop its Subsea Line Integrity Monitoring (V-SLIM) unit which is used to identify and locate faults in remote subsea electrical distribution systems. The addition of another major operator as a spo
Gazprom Highlights Its Development Activities
On the threshold of Gazprom’s annual General Shareholders Meeting the Company’s headquarters hosted the Press Conference “Mineral and Raw Material Base Development. Gas Production. Gas Transmission System Development”. Taking part in the Press Conference were Vitaly Markelov, Deputy Chairman of the
Statoil Completes Oseberg B Drilling Facilities Upgrade
Statoil has reported that the upgrading of the Oseberg B drilling facilities has been completed, and drilling from the new plant starts in June. Statoil is upgrading the drilling facilities on several installations in order to increase the fields’ value creation and productive life. Efforts to allow
Subsea Production & Processing Systems Market to Reach $24 Bln by 2018
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Subsea Production & Processing Systems Market by Technology/Components, Types, & Geography – Global Trends & Forecast to 2018” report to their offering. Subsea Production & Processing Systems Market is estimated to reach $24.6 billion by 2018,
Demand for Subsea Components Gathers Pace, Says UVS
As the testing of ocean power projects gathers pace, so has the demand for critical subsea components and connectors that form part of these wave and tidal generators. “For over 40 years, we have been supplying components, engineering and support to customers in diverse markets including offshore oi
Zamil Offshore’s Meercat En Route to Saudi Arabia
Meercat Workboats has reported that the latest Meercat to leave their facility is currently en route to Dammam (Saudi Arabia). With the mothership recently launched, Zamil Offshore eagerly await their new meercat’s arrival. She will immediately begin work with her mothership carrying out dive suppor
Seatricity’s Wave Energy Device Trial Approved
Craig Loughlin of the MMO’s offshore marine licensing team discusses their recent approval of a wave energy development off the north coast of Cornwall: “Our team’s work includes regulation of development in the seas around England. In terms of offshore projects this includes determining application
WFS Launches Seatooth Video, Improved Subsea Wireless Video Camera
WFS has announced the launch of Seatooth Video, the new improved edition of its subsea wireless video camera. Seatooth Video is an upgraded version of WFS’ previous Viewtooth® product. The subsea wireless video camera is enhanced with the latest Seatooth S300 technology and exceeds the underwater wi
Hibernia to Deploy Ciena’s GeoMesh Solution on Trans-Atlantic Subsea System
Hibernia Networks recently selected Ciena® to provide advanced optical solutions on the Hibernia Networks platform. The first element of Hibernia’s network to utilize Ciena’s technology will be Hibernia’s Trans-Atlantic system. As part of the new relationship with Ciena, Hibernia has also joined Cie
CRMC Oversees Rock Removal Operation in Charlestown Breachway
The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council oversaw the boulder removal and dredging in the Charlestown Breachway. The operation has made passage in and out of the channel and Ninigret Pond safe again for vessels. The work was funded with federal, state and town payment. Last week, crews f
Dolphin Delivers Record First Quarter Results
Dolphin Group ASA, a parent company of Dolphin Geophysical AS, and a global full-range, asset light supplier of marine geophysical services announced revenues of USD 80.2 million for the Q1 2014, compared to USD 69.1 million in Q1 2013. Quarterly highlights include: – EBITDA of USD 22.7 million (28,
NTOC Wins Jiangsu Rudong Cable Laying Project
After fierce competition, NTOC has successfully won the bid of Jiangsu Rudong 200 MW offshore wind power demonstration project, which includes the engineering of foundation construction, wind turbine installation and cable laying project. This project, located in Jiangsu Rudong new floodgate outside