Subsea
SeaBird’s Aquila Explorer Wins 2D Contract
SeaBird Exploration Plc announces that the Aquila Explorer has been awarded a 2D contract in the Far East region. The contract has an estimated duration of about 60 days and an estimated value of approximately USD 8 million. Startup is expected early January 2014. [mappress] Press Release, December
Technip Awarded Four North Sea LOFTS Contracts
Technip was awarded four contracts by Shell UK, Fairfield Energy, Ithaca Energy and TAQA during 2013. As the longevity of fields represents a key challenge for the energy industry, Technip aims to deliver a suite of subsea maintenance services including inspection, repair, maintenance, decommissioni
Biologists: Amphipods Are Reproducing in Arctic Waters
Biologists from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) have for the first time shown that amphipods from the warmer Atlantic are now reproducing in Arctic waters to the west of Spitsbergen. This surprising discovery indicates a possible shift of the Arctic
50 Hertz Seeks Submarine Cable Systems Approval (Germany)
50 Hertz is taking another important step for the offshore wind energy off the German Baltic coast. The Northeast German transmission system operator submitted on Monday a request for approval of establishment and operation of six submarine cable systems to the Department of Energy of the State of M
Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon Project Gets Support
Businesses have overwhelmingly backed plans to create the world’s first man-made tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay. Every business that took part in a survey by Swansea Bay Business Club said it supported the plans, and that the lagoon would be a positive development for the area. Even companies that did
Technip Sets 2014 and 2015 Financial Outlook
Technip has analyzed the key elements driving the financial performance of the Group and its Subsea and Onshore/Offshore segments for 2014 and 2015. As a result, and in line with the commitment with the third quarter results, the Company is therefore able to set out financial objectives covering thi
NERC’s RRS Discovery Visits NOC Liverpool
The Natural Environment Research Council’s (NERC) new research ship the RRS Discovery berthed at the Liverpool Cruise terminal to allow NOC staff and their families to have a look at her. The new ship is almost 100m long and cost £75 million. It is packed with state-of-the-art scientific equipment,
RWE Dea to Start Seismic Survey in East Ras Budran Offshore Area
The Egyptian Ministery of Petroleum has signed the Concession Agreement for the East Ras Budran Offshore area. RWE Dea is the operator, holding a share of 80%. The company plans a 3D seismic survey and one exploration well during the first three-year exploration period. RWE Dea announces that the Eg
Mermaid Wins Subsea Construction Support Contract (Thailand)
Mermaid Maritime Public Company Limited announces that its subsidiary Mermaid Offshore Services Ltd. (“MOS”) has been awarded a subsea construction support services contract with a major engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (“EPCIC”) contractor in Thailand serving a
NCE Subsea Gets New Interim CEO
Branding Manager Heidi Skålevik will take on the role as interim CEO of Norwegian Centre of Expertise Subsea in the period from 1 January to 28 February 2014. Heidi has been with NCE Subsea since 2007 in different positions. She is an experienced facilitator with skills and competence in cluster dev
Seascape Takes Delivery of DP2 RSV Resolution
Mermaid Maritime Public Company Limited refers to its previous announcement on 19 July 2013 and announces that its Jakarta-based subsea and survey unit PT Seascape Surveys Indonesia (“Seascape”) has taken delivery of the DP2 Remotely Operated Vehicle Support Vessel (“RSV”) renamed ‘Resolution’ on lo
Subsea UK Elects Three New Board Members
Subsea UK has unveiled its new Board following a members’ ballot at the industry body’s annual general meeting. The appointments cap a successful year for the organisation, which saw membership rise to over a record-breaking 290 companies, representing around 90% of the whole industry. All board mem
Carnegie’s Perth Wave Energy Project Progresses
Carnegie Wave Energy Limited provides an update on the progress of key components for the Perth Wave Energy Project. All components are on track for delivery in either first or second quarter 2014 with Project commissioning on track for Quarter 2, 2014. For example, the CETO Unit Buoyant Actuators (
Hydratight Receives The ExxonMobil Contractor Safety Award
Hydratight’s safety team including Ryan Russell, Crystal Mitchell, Lee Byars, Masera Turkson and the Hydratight Orange, TX team, has been awarded The ExxonMobil Contractor Safety Award. The award is given in recognition of Hydratight’s exemplary efforts, their strong involvement and commitment to Ex