Subsea
NOC Coordinates Open Ocean Observatory Project
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and institutions involved in developing offshore and subsea technology are urged to prepare now for the opportunity of testing their new product prototypes or use existing ones in the open sea, at no cost. The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton is c
Enegi and ABT Extend Exclusive Option Agreement with Wood Group PSN
Enegi and ABTechnology (“ABT”), the owners of ABT Oil & Gas (“ABTOG”), have agreed to extend the option agreement with Wood Group PSN (‘WGPSN’) until 31 March 2014. The option agreement allows WGPSN the possibility to expand its participation in the development of the marginal field initiative. Alan
Kongsberg Introduces New Gyrocompass with INS Technology at Oi 2014
Oceanology International 2014 sees the launch of a new range of Gyrocompass products based on the well proven MRU technology from Kongsberg Maritime’s sensor ‘Powerhouse’, Kongsberg Seatex. The first model available is MGC R3, which includes three Ring Laser Gyros (RLGs) and three linear acceleromet
NOC Deploys Autosub Long Range on Scientific Expedition Off Ireland
Autosub Long Range, a state-of-the-art autonomous underwater vehicle developed by the National Oceanography Centre, is about to be launched for a 30-day scientific expedition off the coast of Donegal in Ireland. Fitted with the latest oceanographic sensors, battery technology and advanced satellite
DONG Energy Announces New Chairman of the Board of Directors
Thomas Thune Andersen will be elected new Chairman of the Board of Directors of DONG Energy A/S. Thomas Thune Andersen has many years of experience from the energy sector and has seats on the boards of a number of international companies dealing in energy, logistics and distribution. He is i.a. Chai
Joint Acquisition of 3D Seismic Data in Barents Sea Starts in April
WesternGeco and PGS have been awarded contracts for seismic acquisition in the southeastern Barents Sea. The surveys cover blocks proposed for the 23rd concession round by the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) and will in total cover an area of approximately 13,700 square kilometres.
Kongsberg Maritime Presents Modular Subsea Monitoring-Network (MSM)
Leak detection and environmental monitoring within the offshore renewables and oil and gas sectors are a key focus for Kongsberg Maritime at Oceanology International 2014, with the world launch of a sophisticated new approach to subsea monitoring. The Modular Subsea Monitoring-Network (MSM) is a fle
Ashtead Orders 6G Technology from Sonardyne
Leading subsea equipment specialist, Ashtead Technology, has begun 2014 with an order for nearly £3 million worth of 6G acoustic positioning technology from Sonardyne International Ltd. Announced on the first day of the Oceanology International 2014 exhibition in London, this order follows a record
BMT, Met Office and Oceanweather Team Up to Support Oil and Gas Majors
BMT ARGOSS, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has announced a joint initiative with the Met Office, the UK’s national weather service, and Oceanweather Inc, to help support oil and gas majors with offshore engineering design and operational planning in the mid-Atlantic region. The main deliverable of t
Kongsberg Maritime Displays Latest Camera Innovations at Oi 2014
Kongsberg Maritime will display its latest camera innovations on its booth at Oceanology International 2014, including the new OE14-522 HD Pan and Tilt Zoom (PATZ) Camera. With a compact Omega dome design, this sophisticated new camera offers beyond hemispherical viewing and excellent optical perfor
VARD Secures Largest Single Vessel Order in Its History
Vard Holdings Limited (“VARD”) has entered into a Letter of Intent with Solstad Offshore (“Solstad”) for the design and construction of a large Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel (OSCV). The contract will be the largest single vessel order in VARD’s history. The vessel is a VARD 3 19 design, develo
CNRI Hires Harkand Da Vinci Vessel in North Sea
Fast-Growing international subsea inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) group Harkand is to position a second dive support vessel in the burgeoning North Sea sector after securing a major contract with CNR International (CNRI). The contract will see Harkand deliver jacket life extension works, IR
Sonardyne Connect Completes First Metrology Project with UTEC
Following the introduction of Sonardyne International Ltd.’s new acoustic metrology software, Connect, offshore survey company UTEC has become the first operator to use the technology on a real world campaign. Developed in conjunction with software engineering company, 4D Nav, Connect was used as th
Kongsberg Expands Rental Services with MUNIN AUV
Kongsberg Maritime Ltd, the UK subsidiary of global maritime technology developer Kongsberg Maritime, announces at Oceanology International 2014 that it will add the sophisticated new MUNIN AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) to its extensive subsea equipment rental pool in Aberdeen. Expected to be