Subsea
Italy: 40South Energy Readies for Wave Device Deployment
40South Energy undertook several tests last week to prepare for the deployment of its wave energy technology at Punta Righini, Italy. The company recently announced that it had performed trials at the harbor in Navicelli, Pisa. The first activities tested were practicing the connection procedures in
Pinnacle Strategies Helps Subsea Technology Provider Boost Output
Pinnacle Strategies announced one of its clients, a leading global designer and producer of subsea solutions for the oil and gas industry, boosted output by more than 300% as a result of implementing Pinnacle Strategies’ visual project management system. The client achieved this incredible increase
New Zealand: FPSO Raroa Heads to Port of Nelson for Upgrade and Refurbishment
The operator of the Maari oilfield, OMV New Zealand, announces that the FPSO Raroa will head to the Port of Nelson for the upcoming equipment upgrade and vessel refurbishment. The Port of Taranaki will also be actively involved in the project, serving as home port for the six service vessels require
France: Fortum, DCNS, AW-Energy Cooperate on Wave Power Demonstration Project
Fortum, DCNS and AW-Energy signed a development agreement in wave power research and development with the support of La Région Bretagne. As part of the agreement, the companies will develop a joint 1.5 MW wave power demonstration project. The wave power technology chosen for the project is WaveRolle
2G Robotics Commences Underwater Laser Scanning of Costa Concordia (Italy)
Hubert Palej, project manager for 2G Robotics is currently preparing on the Tuscan island of Giglio to begin Underwater Laser Scanning operations of the submerged hull of the Costa Concordia. Now that the ship has been righted, laser scanning can begin. This process provides the best data in darker
Nordic Mining Secures Funds for Development Project in Førde Fjord
Nordic Mining has been granted NOK 1.1 million from Innovation Norway in connection with a development project initiated in connection with the ongoing survey and investigation program in the Førde fjord. In addition, the company’s application for tax refund (“Skattefunn”) has been approved for the
IKM Subsea Singapore Secures Two ROV Contracts
IKM Subsea Singapore has been awarded a double contract by a major EPIC contractor in the region. The ROV system has been working onboard the clients barge since June 2013 on a project in Indonesia. Upon completion of the project the system now has been re-mobilized on a different barge for the same
Global Marine, Triasmitra Form JV to Provide Subsea Cable Services
Subsea cable installation companies Global Marine Systems, Ltd. and PT Ketrosden Triasmitra have announced their agreement to form a joint venture to provide subsea cable engineering and installation services to the telecommunications and oil & gas industries within the Indonesian market. The partne
Technip Selects ArcelorMittal’s Highly-Resistant Steel Wires for Offshore Fields
ArcelorMittal’s site located in Bourg-en-Bresse is currently developing a partnership to supply highly-resistant steel to be used in the manufacturing of flexible sheaths for Technip, with the aim of strengthening its wire activities in the long term. ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and min
NCS Survey to Supply Positioning and Survey Services Aboard Aker Wayfarer
NCS Survey, an Acteon company, has been awarded a five-year contract with AKOFS Wayfarer AS, a Norwegian marine contractor, for the supply of positioning and survey services aboard the Aker Wayfarer. Since January 2011, NCS Survey has been aboard the vessel via a contract with Remotely Operated Vehi
Registration for October 2013 REMUS 100 Training Course Open
Kongsberg Maritime and its subsidiary Hydroid, Inc., the leading manufacturer of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), have announced that all REMUS operators are invited to join them at their REMUS 100 Operations & Maintenance Training Course at the Heights Isle of Portland Hotel, Dorset, UK, from
USA: Guam Perfect for Drilled Hydrothermal Energy, Innovator Says
Cotherm of America Corporation’s managing director Ted Jagusztyn, who holds a patent for drilled hydrothermal energy (DHE) technology, has set his eyes on developing this kind of energy infrastructure on the island of Guam, USA. He visited the island of Guam, where he met with the Guam Power Authori
Faroe Spuds Snilehorn Exploration Well
Faroe Petroleum, the independent oil and gas company focusing principally on exploration, appraisal and production opportunities in the Atlantic margin, the North Sea and Norway, announces the spudding of the Statoil-operated Snilehorn exploration well 6407/8-6 (Faroe 7.5%). The Snilehorn prospect i
A&P Group Satisfied with Participation at Offshore Europe 2013
Last week in collaboration with NOF Energy, A&P Group exhibited at Offshore Europe 2013 in Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. The event played host to over 60,000 visitors which shows the ever growing events calibre. Laura Ewart – Sales and Marketing Coordinator commented: “Having met some v