Subsea
Carnegie Granted Milestone Payments by Australian Government
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited completed the final foundation milestone and a progress milestone for the onshore plant component of the Perth Wave Energy Project with the receipt of $ 739,862 from the Western Australian State Government and $ 1,165,921 in payment claims submitted
Saab Seaeye Delivers Cougar XTi ROV to CCC
Saab Seaeye has sold its ROV Cougar XTi, fitted with the iCON intelligent control system, to CCC (Underwater Engineering). This ROV is able to work at both platform and pipeline and handle many different projects. Won over by its versatility, CCC’s ROV Manager, Tavis Letherby, says it gives them one
Update: Makai Welcomes New Users of MakaiPlan and MakaiPlan Pro
Makai made sales of MakaiPlan, GIS cable route-planning software, and MakaiPlan Pro, cable lay simulation software. Makai’s software continues to serve as the industry standard for cable planners and installers who serve the subsea telecom cable, power cable, and military markets. “We are excited to
Bumi Armada, Eni Ink Angola FPSO LoI Worth USD 2.9 Bln
Malaysia-based Bumi Armada Berhad has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from eni Angola S.p.A, for the award of a contract for the chartering, operation and maintenance of a FPSO vessel to a consortium of Bumi Armada Offshore Holdings Limited and Angoil Bumi JV Limitada (ABJL) for deployment at Bloc
Dolphin Awarded Seismic Survey Contract in East Africa
Dolphin has been awarded a 3D seismic contract with a non-disclosed major Oil Company in East Africa. The survey, covering several areas to be explored, will be carried out with a Dolphin high-capacity 3D vessel capable of towing 12 or more seismic cables. Dolphin will commence the planned 4 months
First Production Starts at Liwan Gas Project in South China Sea
Husky Energy and CNOOC Limited have started first production at the landmark Liwan Gas Project in the South China Sea. “Liwan is Husky’s largest project to date and places us inside the door of one of the fastest growing energy markets in the world,” said CEO Asim Ghosh. “It was a massive undertakin
Minister Mizzi Visits Artemis Atlantic Before Start of Seismic Survey Off Malta
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Joe Mizzi, visited the seismic vessel Artemis Atlantic while it was berthed at Valletta Harbour on 26th March. Following the visit, the vessel commenced a seismic survey to the North of Malta. The seismic survey is part of the contractual obligations of Cap
Top News of the Week of Mar 24 – Mar 30, 2014
1. BREAKING: No Survivors in Flight MH370 Crash In an emergency press conference held in Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Minister Najib Razak informed that no one survived the Flight MH370 accident. 2. CNRI Hires Harkand Da Vinci Vessel in North Sea Fast-Growing international subsea inspection, repair and ma
EMGS: EM Brings Value to E&P Professionals
The EAGE Workshop on Integrated Interpretation of Seismic, EM and Geochemical Data takes place in Singapore 31 March to 2 April. EMGS will present case examples from offshore basins worldwide to show how EM brings value to E&P professionals in their exploration workflow. The Sheraton Towers Singapor
Briggs Presents New Diving Division
Briggs has continued its expansion of specialist services by launching a new in-house commercial diving division. Briggs Marine has appointed Alistair Blue as Dive Superintendent to head up the new division. Alistair, an ADC certified Air Diver, has a broad range of experience in the industry. Alist
Aircraft Locate Multiple Objects during MH370 Search
Five aircraft spotted multiple objects of various colours during Friday’s search for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370. Search activities have now concluded. A total of 256,000 square kilometres was searched. Photographic imagery of the objects was captured and will be assessed overnight.
Nøtterøy Looking for Subsea Sewage Pipeline Maintenance (Norway)
Nøtterøy, a municipality and island in Vestfold, invites tenders for diving services with a value of 2,8 million NOK. The tender is for diving services associated with the inspection and maintenance of water and sewage pipelines in the sea, as well as assignments for other purposes and being availab
Rolls-Royce Delivers Unique Equipment for Volstad’s Offshore Construction Vessel
Rolls-Royce has won a contract to deliver a unique package of advanced ship equipment for a new offshore construction vessel currently being built in Turkey for the Norwegian ship owner Volstad Shipping AS. The contract is worth approximately £13.5 million to Rolls-Royce. The package includes the ne
Statoil Enters Sao Bernardo Discovery in Espirito Santo, Brazil
Statoil has received formal approval to enter the São Bernardo discovery in Espírito Santo. The discovery further strengthens Statoil’s belief in the oil potential in the basin. On 19th March, Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP) approved Statoil’s acquisition of Vale SA