Subsea
GE Introduces Subsea Quick Connector FLX360
GE Oil & Gas has introduced the FLX360, a multiple quick connector, designed to make subsea installation and maintenance faster, easier and more reliable. In subsea production systems, there is a need to attach hydraulic lines and other associated equipment to each other. Traditionally an MQC, or ‘s
ABS to Class Two Next-Generation Offshore Construction Vessels
ABS has been selected by Edison Chouest Offshore and Island Offshore through the company Island Ventures II LLC to class two next-generation offshore construction vessels (OCVs). The ULSTEIN SX165 design vessels, ordered through Island Ventures II LLC, will be built at Ulstein Verft in Norway and Ed
Boa Marine Charters OCV Olympic Boa
Boa Marine Services, Inc. has entered into a three-year, plus options, charter agreement for the newbuild Olympic Boa vessel. Olympic Boa is a multi-functional offshore construction vessel. The vessel is owned by Olympic Ship AS. The charter will begin during the second quarter of 2014. Boa Marine h
Rowan Renaissance Drillship Arrives in Namibia
Tower Resources plc confirmed that the Rowan Renaissance drillship arrived, as expected, in Walvis Bay, Namibia, yesterday. This new build drillship will now undergo the scheduled preparation and final acceptance testing by Repsol, to whom it is being hired on a three year contract. It is still expe
TGS Partners with WGP Survey on Barents Sea Project
TGS has signed a contract with WGP Survey Ltd to partner on a 3D multi-client project in the Barents Sea during the 2014 summer season. The project is expected to cover an area of approximately 500 km2 and will utilize WGP Survey Ltd’s High-res 3D P-CableTM technology. The details of the project to
Proserv Introduces Artemis 2G Subsea Technology
Global-leading energy technology services company Proserv unveiled a game-changing technology for subsea control and monitoring communications, reinforcing the company’s rapidly-expanding subsea capabilities and world-class engineering expertise. The Artemis 2G (A2G) subsea electronics module is a n
Subsea 7 Delivers Strong Operational Performance
Subsea 7 has announced results for the fourth quarter and the full year which ended on 31 December 2013. Full year 2013 Jean Cahuzac, Chief Executive Officer said: “In 2013, Subsea 7 delivered strong operational performance through successful execution across its business portfolio, with the excepti
EOC’s Lewek Conqueror Awarded USD 100 Mln Work in South East Asia
EOC Limited has been awarded work worth close to US$100 million including options, for the Lewek Conqueror. Under this charter contract with an oil major, the accommodation and construction barge will provide accommodation and support services for a project in South East Asia, for a period of five y
PHOTO: GC Rieber Shipping Adds Polar Onyx to Its Fleet
The offshore construction vessel ‘Polar Onyx’ was delivered on 4 March 2014 from Ulstein Verft to GC Rieber Shipping, as the latest addition to their growing investments into the subsea segment. The vessel’s first assignment will be to work for deepwater projects serving as pipelay support vessel fo
McDermott to Install Subsea Cables for Saudi Aramco in Arabian Gulf
McDermott International, Inc. announced that one of its subsidiaries was awarded a substantial contract to provide the electrical power supply system for Saudi Aramco in the Abu Ali and Khursaniyah fields in the Arabian Gulf. The project includes the procurement, construction, and installation of tw
DOF Subsea Charters Jones Act Vessel Chloe Candies
DOF Subsea, a subsidiary of DOF ASA, has entered into an agreement with Otto Candies for the charter of the Jones Act vessel Chloe Candies for a firm period of one year plus one year option. The charter period will commence at the beginning of March 2014. The vessel will be operated by DOF Subsea [&
EMAS Bags USD 125 Mln Worth Projects in Asia Pacific and West Africa
EMAS, the operating brand of Ezra Holdings, has been awarded subsea construction and offshore support contracts in Asia Pacific and West Africa with a combined value exceeding US$125 million, including options. Following contract wins in January, EMAS AMC continued its momentum with subsea contracts
MTCS Runs OnSite Subsea Industrial Training and Experience Course
Despite current high demand for relevant offshore manpower, MTCS Ltd say that thoroughly assessed aptitude is essential among successful trainees and even experienced personnel in the subsea field. While the oil and gas industry is vital to the UK economy and British companies are at the forefront o
Atkins Appoints Head of Lifecycle Management
With Atkins currently experiencing an increase in demand for its subsea and pipelines lifecycle offering, its subsea team has been bolstered with the appointment of Peter Falconer as head of lifecycle management. Peter, a chartered engineer, will assist in the development and implementation of subse