Subsea
Briggs Marine Begins Subsea Cable Installation Between Isles of Barra and Eriskay
Briggs Marine began the lay of subsea cable this weekend [15 September 2013] between the isles of Barra and Eriskay, as part of their contract with Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE). This new cable installation will increase capacity on Barra. The marine operations are to last a total of 10 days, d
USA: Hydroid Secures USD 36.32 Million UUVs Contract
Hydroid Inc. has been awarded a USD 36.32 million contract for procurement of unmanned underwater vehicles (UVVs). Unmanned underwater vehicles, sometimes known as underwater drones, are any vehicles that are able to operate underwater without a human occupant. UUVs may be divided into two categorie
Environmental Impacts of Nord Stream Construction Minor and Local
The cumulative results of Nord Stream AG’s environmental monitoring in Finnish waters during 2009-2012 confirm that the construction of the pipelines caused only minor and local impacts on the environment. Nord Stream AG has been conducting environmental monitoring in Finnish waters since 2009. The
Siem WIS Enters into Additional Contract with M-I Swaco
Siem WIS has entered into an additional contract with M-I Swaco for the supply of its pressure control device (“PCD”) services. The Siem WIS PCD services shall be used in connection with M-I Swaco’s manage pressure drilling (“MPD”) services for Statoil on the Romeo and Julius project in the North Se
Ross Offshore Secures New Contract with Wintershall Norge
Ross Offshore AS announces a new contract award with Wintershall Norge AS. The contract is for 3 + 1 year, and was effective as of August 1st 2013. The frame agreement is for services within the following disciplines: Subsurface & G&G, Drilling & Well, Subsea, Logistics, marine operations and HSEQ.
Experts Gather at NOC to Discuss Future Monitoring of Oceans
Over 100 marine professionals gathered at the National Oceanography Centre for a workshop on new technologies for monitoring the marine environment. The UK Integrated Marine Observing Network (UK-IMON) workshop last week aimed to identify technologies that, in the future, will provide both the great
Vos Prodect Completes Pull Tests for Nordsee Ost OWF
Based on the request from ABB and RWE, Vos Prodect Innovations has completed pull tests with 3 individual infield submarine cables for Nordsee Ost OWF project, in order to prove the functionality of the temporary and permanent hang-off sections. The tests have been witnessed and approved by the well
Registration Open for Digital Hydrography on the Maritime Web Conference
Speakers from Denmark, Germany, France, UK and the US are among leading experts presenting seminal papers at the two-day Digital Hydrography on the Maritime Web conference at Southampton Solent University Conference Centre on 29-30 October. Organised by The Hydrographic Society UK and supported by t
ACE Winch Academy Gets City & Guilds Accreditation
The ACE Winch Academy has received accreditation for the delivery of its training programmes from the internationally recognised training authority, City & Guilds. The accreditation is a major milestone for the ACE Winch Academy in achieving its aims to be the global leader in the provision of profi
Scottish Government Supports Commercialisation of Pelamis Wave Energy Device
The Scottish Government has awarded a share of the Marine Renewables Commercialisation Fund (MRCF) to Pelamis Wave Power, to support the commercialisation of the Pelamis wave energy device and parallel site development activities. Richard Yemm, CEO of Pelamis Wave Power said: “Today’s announcement i
PSA Carries Out Audit of Det norske’s Ivar Aasen Development
On 17-18 June 2013, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) carried out an audit of the project management and engineering activities of Det norske oljeselskap (Det norske) for the Ivar Aasen development. The objective of the activity was to assess whether Det norske’s management of the working
Carnegie Perth Wave Energy Project Milestone 3 Complete
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announces the formal completion of Government Grant Milestone 3 of the Perth Wave Energy Project, the ordering of long lead items. The eligible Government payment for the completion of the Milestone totals $2,770,422 of which $950,759 has already be
Alstom, ScottishPower Ink MoU for Alstom’s Tidal Power Devices
Alstom and ScottishPower Renewables have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to incorporate Alstom’s tidal power devices within the Sound of Islay project. The tidal array, between the islands of Islay and Jura on the west coast of Scotland, will include up to four of Alstom’s 1 MW tidal devices, o
AXYS’ Wave Buoy Assists Costa Concordia Salvage Operation
AXYS Technologies Inc. (AXYS) have supplied a TRIAXYS wave buoy to aid in the salvage operation of the Costa Concordia cruise ship. The salvage operation is the largest of its kind ever conducted and is expected to be completed within the next few days. If successful, the salvage company, Titan Salv