Subsea
Petrobras Inks LoI for Chartering of FPSO to Operate in Carioca Area Off Brazil
Petrobras, the operator for the BM-S-9 consortium, announces, together with its partners BG E&P Brasil and Repsol Sinopec Brasil, that the company’s affiliate Guará BV has signed on its behalf a letter of intent to charter, through Modec Inc. and Schahin Petróleo e Gás S.A., an FPSO (floating produc
Dolphin Secures Three New 3D Seismic Contracts
In a challenging seismic market, Dolphin have succeeded in securing three new 3D seismic contracts with undisclosed clients, which will improve contract visibility for the remaining part of 2013 and 2014. Two new contracts will be performed in Mediterranean waters, commencing immediately. The third
Iceland Needs UK Financial Support for Subsea Cable Project
A subsea cable project linking the UK with Iceland needs financial support from the British government, reports The Guardian. Iceland has the cheapest electricity prices in Europe because of the abundance of geothermal energy, wind and hydropower, and it is seeking a way to exploit these resources.
IHC Merwede to Exhibit at Europort 2013 (The Netherlands)
As a global market leader for efficient dredging and mining vessels and equipment, and a reliable supplier of innovative ships and supplies for offshore construction, IHC Merwede will be among the leading exhibitors at Europort 2013. The maritime exhibition takes place on 5-8 November at Ahoy Rotter
Farstad Shipping Wins Charter Contracts in Brazil
Farstad Shipping ASA has been awarded the following charter contracts in Brazil: Petrobras has awarded the IMR vessel Far Saga (2001, UT 745 L) a 6 year contract with 6 years options. The contract includes ROV support and other subsea related activities in Brazilian waters. Far Saga will leave the N
Bluestream Takes Delivery of Third ROV from Saab Seaeye
Bluestream has taken delivery of the third of four ROVs ordered from Saab Seaeye in the last twelve months. Their new 2000 metre-rated Cougar XT is the second of this model to be added to the 11 strong ROV fleet operated by the Netherlands-based Offshore services company. Managing director, Rolf de
Eni Norge Opens New Operations Centre in Hammerfest, Norway
Eni Norge is opening its new operations centre in Hammerfest – an event which marks a further expansion of the company’s activities in northern Norway Eni Norge consolidates its position in the Barents Sea: “Strategically, northern Norway and the Barents Sea are key areas for Eni Norge”, says Managi
NOC’s Ocean Buoy Measures Impact of Breaking Waves on Climate Change
An ocean buoy developed by the National Oceanography Centre is currently measuring the characteristics of waves breaking in the open ocean off the coast of Newfoundland. The findings will feed into assessments of how gas and aerosol exchange at the surface of the ocean impacts climate change. The ‘S
Eni Norge Tests Underwater Robot in Hammerfest
A new robot designed to carry out subsea environmental monitoring along predetermined tracks is now being tested by Eni Norge. Eni Norge is investing heavily in research and development linked to new and improved techniques for monitoring the marine environment. Together with its subsidiary Tecnomar
Tullow: Wisting Alternative Well in Barents Sea Reaches Total Depth
Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) announces that the Wisting Alternative well (7324/7-1S), offshore Norway in the Barents Sea, has reached Total Depth. The well was not appraising the major discovery at Wisting Central and encountered oil shows in the deeper targeted Kobbe and Snadd formations but the reservo
BP Sees Strong Operational Progress Across Group
BP announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2013. Underlying replacement cost profit1 for the period was $3.7 billion, compared to $2.7 billion for the previous quarter. Operating cash flow in the quarter was $6.3 billion. Consistent with its commitment to maintaining a progressive a
Asian Shipyards Select Kongsberg’s ‘Full Picture’ Solution for New Projects
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Korea and Cosco Shipyard in China have selected KONGSBERG’s “Full Picture” solution with extensive Dynamic Positioning (DP), Automation, Navigation , Hydroacoustic positioning and riser management solutions from KONGSBERG for a tot
CSA Ocean Sciences Introduces GeoSpatial Services Business Line
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) has formally launched its GeoSpatial Services Business Line to serve a rapidly increasing need for geospatial services and applications. CSA GeoSpatial Services provides comprehensive solutions in spatial planning, field data collection, GIS and remote sensing analysis,
Oceaneering Experiences High Demand for Subsea Services and Products
Oceaneering International, Inc. reported record earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. On revenue of $853 million, Oceaneering generated net income of $104.4 million, or $0.96 per share. For the third quarter of 2012, Oceaneering reported revenue of $734 million and net income of $