Subsea
Plymouth University Researchers Conduct Marine Survey Off Greece
Researchers from Plymouth University (UK) conducted a marine geoarchaeological survey off Methoni, Greece. The Kongsberg GeoAcoustics Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar and the GeoPulse Pinger Sub-Bottom Profiler were used for visualisation of underwater antiquities over the local underwater archaeologi
Bumi Armada: FPSO Armada Perkasa Gets Contract Extension
Malaysia-based international offshore oilfield services provider, Bumi Armada Berhad announced that Afren Energy Resources Limited has extended its contracts with Armada Floating Solutions Limited and Bumi Armada (Singapore) Pte Ltd for the bareboat charter and the operations & maintenance respectiv
VB Arctic Tows Acergy Antares Pipelayer (Nigeria)
Boluda Towage and Salvage’s tug VB Arctic has towed a pipelay barge to Nigeria. The pipelay vessel Acergy Antares, owned by Subsea 7, was transported from Gibraltar to Port Harcourt. The gigantic floating structure has a length of 119m, breadth of 32m and a weight of 11,039 tonnes. The delivery has
Mexico Hosts Sensitization Seminar on Deep Seabed Mining Opportunities
The Sensitization Seminar on Mexico’s Opportunities for Deep Seabed Mining was convened last month in Mexico City. The two-day Seminar aimed at increasing public awareness of the nature of mineral resources in marine areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction (“the Area”). The seminar was open
IAGC: Concerns Arise over Barents Sea Seismic Acquisition
International Association of Geophysical Contractors President Chip Gill today issued the following statement on the announcement by Norwegian Oil and Gas and Statoil of a joint seismic acquisition project in the Barents Sea: “On December 10th, Norwegian Oil and Gas and Statoil announced a group of
ARI Simulation Delivers Offshore Simulators to NUSI Offshore Training Institute
ARI Simulation has delivered a complete suite of integrated offshore simulators to the NUSI Offshore Training Institute (NOTI), the world’s most technologically advanced, dedicated offshore training facility. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by former International Maritime Organization S
Ennsub Bags Sizeable Subsea Contracts (UK)
Ennsub, the independent subsea design, engineering and technology company, has secured an order book with options in excess of £7.5 million for execution in 2014, a large proportion of which is for major international subsea installation contractors. The company, established in July 2012 by four pro
TAQA’s Morrone Field Development Approved (UK)
TAQA, the international energy company from Abu Dhabi, has received approval from the UK government for development of its Morrone field (block 9/23b) in the Central North Sea. The initial phase of development will consist of an extended reach well drilled from the TAQA-operated Harding platform whi
Keppel Secures Five Contracts Worth $119 Mln
Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd’s (Keppel O&M) subsidiaries Keppel Shipyard Ltd (Keppel Shipyard) and Keppel Nantong Shipyard Co. Ltd (Keppel Nantong) have secured five contracts worth about S$150 million (USD 119.3 million) in total. Mr Michael Chia, MD (Marine and Technology) of Keppel O&M, said, “We
Sandvik to Build World’s Longest Subsea Tunnel (Norway)
Sandvik Group, a high-technology, engineering group, is contracted for the world’s longest subsea tunnel project. The Solbakk tunnel is one of three tunnels in a Norwegian mega-infrastructure project and will build a ferry-free connection between the area of Nord Jæren and Ryfylke. This will reduce
SRI International MIMS Integrated into Bluefin Robotics’ AUV
SRI International has successfully demonstrated unprecedented capabilities for conducting underwater chemical surveys with its in situ membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS) device integrated into a Bluefin-12 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed and manufactured by Bluefin Robotics
Deakin University Acquires CARIS HIPS and SIPS
Deakin University, one of Australia’s leading universities, has acquired CARIS HIPS and SIPS as part of the Deakin University Warrnambool Marine and Aquaculture Science Research Initiative, which aims to boost marine research and teaching in the region. MV Yolla, Deakin University’s 10 metre researc
Perwyn Invests in Red7Marine
Red7Marine Group Limited announces an investment in the Group by Perwyn Limited (“Perwyn”), a private equity investor. The acquisition of an interest in the Group by Perwyn is concomitant with a substantial injection of new capital to enable Red7Marine to acquire additional assets to service its cli
Kongsberg Releases New Mapping Model
Kongsberg Maritime announces the release of the new EM 2040-04 dual TX model designed for mapping in shallow areas. The EM 2040-04 dual TX model consist of two TX-Transmitters and two RX-Receivers, designed for mapping at higher speed, which will deliver high resolution, accurate survey data and gre