Subsea
BIRNS Introduces New Enhanced Key Options for Millennium Connector Series
BIRNS, Inc., an ISO 9001:2008 certified global leader in the design and manufacturing of high performance connectors, custom cable assemblies and lighting systems, has announced a range of new keying options for its popular BIRNS Millennium™ connector series. The BIRNS Millennium series is a 6Km rat
Saab Seaeye’s Sabertooth Used for Tunnel Inspection
Inside Australia’s Snowy Mountain hydro scheme, leading underwater service provider, Hibbard Inshore, say they have broken the record for the longest tunnel inspection by a tethered vehicle using their newest long-range vehicle, the Saab Seaeye Sabertooth. Importantly, this meant there was no need t
“HVDC Transmission Market – Forecasts to 2018” Report Published
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “HVDC Transmission Market – Forecasts to 2018” report to their offering. The ever increasing demand of energy, with long distance between generation and consumption centers, is poised to change the nature of transmission and distribution. Ironic
WaveRoller Brings Wave Power Industry Closer to Commercialization
WaveRoller, the breakthrough wave energy device created by the leading wave energy developer, AW-Energy, has received independent performance verification, taking the wave power industry one step closer to commercialization. WaveRoller received its validation after operating in fully exposed ocean e
Major Flood Repair Helped by Remote Control Boat in North East of England
A remote control boat equipped with a SonTek M9 Acoustic Doppler Profiler (ADP®) has been employed with HydroSurveyor software to create a 3-dimensional map of a damaged (and still submerged) flood barrier, following serious damage that took place during last December’s storms. Data from the survey
Testing of Enel Green Power’s R115 Continues
The second phase of testing of Enel Green Power’s R115, the first machine in the world that produces electricity from sea waves, has begun. The machine, which has been developed by 40 South Energy, will leave once again from the port of Livorno, this time completely assembled, to be tested offshore
SeaBird Commences Additional 3D Seismic Acquisition in Gulf of Guinea
SeaBird Exploration Plc (“SeaBird”) will, in partnership with Acorn Geophysical Ltd, commence an additional 3D seismic acquisition project in the Gulf of Guinea. The survey is an extension of the 3D project previously announced on 15 January 2014 for 1,500 km² with prefunding of approximately USD 4.
A&P Falmouth Bags Wave Energy Contract (UK)
A&P Falmouth has been awarded a landmark contract by leading wave energy firm Seatricity to build a wave energy device to be deployed at Wave Hub, the offshore renewable energy test facility. The company, which has a growing reputation in the marine renewable energy sector, will manufacture, fabrica
Oil Production from Siri Area Starts Again
On Thursday, 28th of January, the oil tanker Siri Knutsen was connected via pipelines to three of the Siri area’s four oil fields. Thus, E&P is again able to produce from the Siri area, and yesterday Nini East delivered the first oil drops. The fields in the Siri area have not been in operation sinc
BOURBON Full Year Revenues Up (France)
BOURBON, a company which offers the most demanding oil and gas companies a comprehensive range of surface and subsea marine services for offshore oil and gas fields and wind farms, has announced 2013 full year results. Revenues increased 10.5% vs. full year 2012 to €1.312 billion and up 6.0% vs. 4th
IHC Merwede Bags Multiple Orders Worth $ 473 Million
IHC Merwede has been successful in securing orders worth € 350 million for a wide range of dredging and offshore vessels and equipment. The company’s Dredging division has confirmed new contracts for the delivery of a large custom-built trailing suction hopper dredger, 13 units that will be supplied
Proserv Secures Two Contracts in Gulf of Mexico
Global-leading energy technology services company Proserv has secured two major contract wins in the Gulf of Mexico worth a combined US$17million (approx. £10.5m), underpinning the company’s fast-growing status, international footprint and strong interregional capability. The deals with Noble Energy
EEW SPC, Bladt Industries Supply Foundations for Cape Wind OWF
The German company EEW Special Pipe Constructions GmbH and the Danish company Bladt Industries A/S recently signed the contract to supply the foundations for the first offshore wind park in the United States. Both companies hold a lot of experience, and have manufactured foundations for offshore win
Aubin and Flexlife Co-Operate in Provision of Full-Service Integrity Solutions
Offshore chemical engineering specialist Aubin Group has formed a co-operation agreement with subsea flexible pipe specialist Flexlife to create an industry first in subsea integrity management (IM). Aubin Integrity, a division of Aubin Group, and Flexlife are working together to provide full-servic