Subsea
Solstad Obtains Ownership in CSV Normand Vision
Ocean Installer sells its 70 per cent share in the CSV Normand Vision to its marine partner Solstad Offshore, giving Solstad 100 per cent ownership. The Normand Vision is still committed on a long-term charter with Ocean Installer and the sale does not affect the plans Ocean Installer has for the us
Prysmian: ‘Cable Enterprise’ Conversion to Boost Submarine Capabilities
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been investing to further boost its submarine project execution capabilities in the conversion of its vessel “Cable Enterprise” from a moored cable laying barge into a DP2 cable laying barge able to use its own propul
NHC Opens New Facility in Singapore, Launches New ROV Course
National Hyperbaric Centre opened a new facility in Singapore. The new centre will meet increasing demand for training and consultancy services in the area. NHC also announced the launch of a new ROV System Auditing & Assurance course, which will be kick-starting of their presence in Asia-Pacific. T
Nautilus Minerals Completes SPT ‘Bulk Cutter’ Assembly
Nautilus Minerals Inc. has assembled the Bulk Cutter (BC), which is the first of the Seafloor Production Tools (SPTs). Nautilus’ CEO, Mike Johnston, said: “This is a major milestone for the Company, having the first of the three SPTs assembled. This achievement brings the Company all the closer to m
RGF Supports MCT’s Tidal Technology Development (UK)
Marine Current Turbines (MCT), a Siemens business, hosted a visit by Edward Davey, UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to celebrate its success in receiving funding from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) for research and development into innovative tidal technology. Davey was in Bristol
OpenHydro, ARE to Develop 300MW Tidal Array in Alderney
Tidal technology company OpenHydro, a DCNS company, and Alderney Renewable Energy (ARE) have signed a joint venture which will see the two companies combine their expertise and resources to develop a 300MW tidal array in Alderney waters. The joint venture company is called Race Tidal Ltd. The formal
Strainstall UK, SBM Offshore Work on Shell’s Stones Project in GoM
Strainstall UK Limited have been selected to work alongside SBM Offshore on the prestigious Shell Stones project, which is an ultra-deep Oil and Gas development in the Gulf of Mexico and is currently the deepest production facility in the world at approximately 2900 meters. The project involves the
Siem Offshore Christens ISV ‘Siem Moxie’ in Hamburg
Siem Offshore’s, Norwegian marine operator, new installation support vessel was christened “Siem Moxie” at the naming ceremony at the port of Hamburg. E.ON is taking over the patronage of the ship. The “Siem Moxie” has a length of 74 meters and a beam of 17 meters. Its design drew on a wealth of exp
Trelleborg to Showcase Engineering Solutions at OTC 2014
Trelleborg will demonstrate its unique solutions at the 2014 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). On-stand, experts will be available to present the Group’s extensive range of unrivalled innovations, designed to improve the safety and effectiveness of offshore operations. The Group will showcase a
NOAA Continues to Support ECOHAB Project
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is sponsoring ECOHAB (Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms) project, which includes researchers from MBARI; the University of California, Santa Cruz; Moss Landing Marine Laboratories; the University of Southern California; NOAA’s Nat
Wood Group Confirms New Board Changes
John Wood Group PLC (Wood Group) previously announced that Allister Langlands will retire from the Board and Ian Marchant will become Chairman of the Board. Wood Group now confirms that David Woodward will succeed Ian as Senior Independent Non-executive Director following the AGM. Ian Marchant, Chai
Aquaterra Energy Delivers CSP Solution for SAPETRO Off West Africa
Following successful conclusion of a design competition, work is well underway at Aquaterra Energy to design, fabricate and install a minimum facilities Conductor Supported Platform (CSP) for South Atlantic Petroleum Benin S. A. (SAPETRO), off the West African coast. The contract was awarded followi
KONGSBERG Pens Revolving Credit Facility with Five Banks
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) has signed a new $253 million revolving credit facility with a syndicate of five banks. The facility has a tenor of five years, plus two one-year extension options. The new facility is for general corporate purposes, and replaces the $167 million revolving credit fa
Scientists Create New Seafloor Ecosystem in Monterey Canyon
National Evolutionary Synthesis Center and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) have released a study, showing that wood-boring clams serve as “ecosystem engineers,” making the organic matter in the wood available to other animals that colonize wood falls in the deep waters of Monter