Subsea
GSI Completes Giant Piston Corer Testing
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has finished successful sea trials of their new 30m Giant Piston Corer, supplied by UK-based OSIL, for their new vessel the RV Samudra Ratnakar. The Giant Piston Corer is capable of achieving varying core lengths of up to 42m in soft, cohesive sediments and muds,
IHC Merwede Appoints New CEO
IHC Merwede has appointed Bram Roelse as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with immediate effect as of 1 April 2014. He has taken over this leading role within the company from predecessor Dirk Philips who stepped back in November 2013. Mr Roelse (56) has worked at IHC Merwede for the
Unique System Launches Cygnus DIVE MK2 in Middle East
Unique System FZE introduced the new DIVE MK2 underwater gauge from Cygnus Instruments in the Middle East region. Unique system FZE is the authorized distributor of Cygnus products for the entire Middle East region. Founded in 1983, Cygnus pioneered the digital multiple echo technique. The technique
Sanco Swift Begins 3D Seismic Acquisition for Chariot Off Morocco
Chariot Oil & Gas Limited, the Atlantic margins focused oil and gas exploration company, has in conjunction with its partner, ONHYM, commenced a 1,700km2 3D seismic survey across its areas of interest offshore Morocco. The Company has contracted Dolphin Geophysical AS to carry out the 3D seismic pro
MMT Partners with Reach Subsea on ROV Project
MMT has signed an agreement with Reach Subsea ASA, Haugesund Norway for cooperation on Offshore Survey and ROV services. The collaboration has already resulted in several contracts for the mulitpurpose vessel Stril Explorer. At this moment MMT & Reach are collaborating on the construction and market
SeaBird’s Aquila Explorer Awarded Contract in Australasia
SeaBird Exploration Plc’s Aquila Explorer seismic vessel has been awarded a contract for a 2D survey in the Australasia region. The duration of the contract is approximately 50 days and with a value of approximately USD 5.5 million. SeaBird is a global provider of marine acquisition for 2D/3D and 4D
European Commission Fines Cabling Cartel with USD 416 Mln
The European Commission has found that 11 producers of underground and submarine high voltage power cables operated a cartel, and has imposed fines totalling $ 416 million ( €301 million ). Such cables are typically used to connect generation capacity to the electricity grid or to interconnect power
PHOTO: MSV Launched at Angholmen (Norway)
Norwegian Simek shipyard has announced that the Yard no. 127 vessel was successfully launched at Angholmen last weekend. After being launched, two tug boats towed the ship to Simek. At Simek, the ship will be further outfitted and completed before its sea trials and delivery in May 2014 to Krúnborg
UTEC StarNet Team Up with Sky Futures for 3D Inspection
UTEC StarNet, part of the UTEC group of companies, partnered with Sky Futures for 3D inspection and onshore and offshore asset management. The move further enhances both companies’ positions in the oil and gas, renewable and telecommunications markets. The relationship will provide clients with a to
DNV GL’s JIP to Provide Umbilical & Cable Installation Guideline
DNV GL has launched a Joint Industry Project (JIP) to develop best practice guidelines on the matter of installation of pipes, umbilicals and cables to avoid potential risks for the oil & gas industry and delayed start-ups. Twenty industry partners have signed up for the JIP, including Statoil, Petr
HelWin Beta Jacket Ready to Sail Away
The Siemens HelWin beta jacket built by Heerema Fabrication Group is successfully loaded on the barge at the Vlissingen yard and ready to sail away. As Heerema reports, the jacket’s final offshore destination will be the North Sea near Heligoland. The 3,500 ton jacket is expected to sail away during
NHS Appoints Fugro for Mareano Hydrographic Survey
Fugro OSAE GmbH has been awarded a $5 million hydrographic survey contract by the Norwegian Hydrographic Service (NHS). The survey encompasses an area of over 13,200 km² in the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea and is part of Norway’s MAREANO project. A contract option allows for the extension of th
UXOs at Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Cleared
RWE Innogy UK reported that all three World War Two bombs found on the seabed within Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm in Liverpool Bay have undergone successful controlled explosions. The 50kg devices, containing 25kg of high explosives, were safely destroyed during three operations carried out betwee
PHOTO: MPSV ‘African Inspiration’ Launching Ceremony
Havyard Group announced the launch of Havyard 857 IMR design ‘African Inspiration’ vessel built for Marine Platforms Ltd. The Vessel was launched from Cemre shipyard. African Inspiration became the 28th vessel that Cemre shipyard built for Havyard. The Nigerian flagged vessel, ‘African Inspiration’