Subsea
Kleven to Deliver Two OCVs to Volstad Maritime
Kleven has signed a contract with Ålesund based ship owner Volstad Maritime on the delivery of two offshore construction vessels. The vessels will be delivered from Kleven’s Myklebust Verft in December 2014 and Q2 2015. Volstad originally placed the orders with Bergen Group Fosen, but the projects h
Port of Cork Seeks Quay Diving Inspection Services
The Port of Cork Company invites tenders for the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement for structural inspections, remediation design and site supervision of port quayside infrastructure. The project is worth 1 mln EUR. The Port Of Cork Company established a baseline condition survey of
Odyssey Marine to Recover Gold Cargo from SS Central America Shipwreck
Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. has been awarded the exclusive contract to conduct an archaeological excavation and recover the remaining valuable cargo from the SS Central America shipwreck located approximately 160 miles off the coast of South Carolina. The ship, which was immortalized in the bes
University of East Anglia in Need of an Ocean Glider
University of East Anglia is looking to purchase an ocean glider with integrated CTD and turbulence sensors. The glider will be used in coastal and open ocean environments worldwide, including polar environments. The required glider should be able to profile down to 1,000 m water depth or greater. I
NDM Supplies Deck Machinery for Diving Support and Construction Vessel
Norwegian Deck Machinery (NDM) has signed a new contract with VARD Søviknes for delivery of deck machinery. The new contract is for the supply of a winch package for VARD’s NB 801, a Diving Support and Construction Vessel being built for Harkand Group. The vessel is of VARD 3 03 design, specially de
DeepWater Buoyancy Re-Launches Flotec’s Products
DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc. has re-launched the reliable, time-tested oceanography/marine measurements line of syntactic foam ADCP buoys, StableMoor™ floats and trawl resistant bottom mounts formerly manufactured by Flotation Technologies. DeepWater Buoyancy opened their doors on January 1, 2014 after
U.S. Senate Confirms Kathryn D. Sullivan, Ph.D. as NOAA Administrator
The United States Senate has confirmed Kathryn D. Sullivan, Ph.D. as under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere. In this capacity, she will serve as the tenth administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the nation’s top science agency for climate, oceans, and the
Vallourec to Supply Pipes for Total’s ML-South Project in Brunei
Vallourec has been awarded a $100 million contract for the supply of premium pipes with VAM® 21 connections for the offshore ML-South Project, operated by Total’s affiliate Total E&P Borneo in Brunei. After a successful exploration campaign started in 2007, Total has a drilling program starting with
Hydrex’s Ecoshield Shortlisted for Seatrade Innovation in Ship Operations Award
An independent judging panel of maritime industry leading figures has selected the shortlist of finalists for the 26th Seatrade Awards, to be held this year at London’s Guildhall on 14 April. Hydrex’s Ecoshield is among the shortlisted candidates for the Seatrade Innovation in Ship operations Award.
Schlumberger Launches New Rotary Steerable System PowerDrive Orbit
Schlumberger has launched the PowerDrive Orbit rotary steerable system. The new RSS expands the operating envelope of rotary steerable technology by extending system life, delivering precise directional control, and increasing drilling efficiency. “PowerDrive Orbit technology enhances trajectory con
Oceaneering Names Senior Vice President, Business Development
Oceaneering International, Inc. has appointed Knut Eriksen to Senior Vice President, Business Development. In this new role, Mr. Eriksen will be responsible for leading Oceaneering’s worldwide business development efforts focused on customers’ evolving and growing deepwater operations. Mr. Eriksen j
TLSB’s Tidal Lagoon Application Gets Green Light
The Planning Inspectorate has accepted for consideration the application by Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay plc for consent to build the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. Acceptance means that the application has reached the required standards to proceed to public examination before being determined by the Secreta
Oceaneering Appoints Senior Vice President, Subsea Products
Oceaneering International, Inc. promoted Charles “Chuck” W. Davison, Jr. to Senior Vice President, Subsea Products. Mr. Davison joined Oceaneering in 2007 as Vice President, Umbilical Solutions. He previously spent eight years with the General Electric Company, holding various roles in operational e
McDermott to Install Four Jackets for BSP Off Brunei
McDermott International, Inc. announced that one of its subsidiaries has been awarded a contract by Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn. Bhd. (BSP) to transport and install offshore structures for Champion Waterflood B2/3. The scope includes the transportation and installation of four jackets in 25-3