Subsea
Arctic Fibre Completes Identification of Subsea Cable-Landing Points Across Nunavut
Arctic Fibre has successfully completed the identification of seven cable-landing points across Nunavut as part of its 15,700 km subsea fibre optic network through the Northwest Passage between London, England and Tokyo, Japan. The Arctic Fibre project also enables the construction of a local broadb
Norway: Sevan Marine’s Restructuring Process Completed
During Q2 2013, the final element of the Restructuring process was completed as FPSO Voyageur Spirit was transferred to Teekay. In addition, the hulls #4 and #5 were sold to Logitel Offshore. The Board reports that with this, the final steps have been taken in transforming Sevan Marine from an asset
NOAA Identifies Wreck of U.S. Coast Survey Steamer
More than 153 years after it was lost in a violent collision at sea, government and university maritime archaeologists have identified the wreck of the ship Robert J. Walker, a steamer that served in the U.S. Coast Survey, a predecessor agency of NOAA. The Walker, while now largely forgotten, served
Mabel Alice Supports Tidal Energy Development on Isle of Wight (UK)
Offshore Marine Support Ltd. announced that they have secured a 12 month contract for the flagship vessel “Mabel Alice” conducting surveys in support of the £1.6m contract that was approved on 25 July to Royal Haskoning DHV. The contract was issued for the preparatory works to develop tidal energy t
Acta Marine’s Shoalbusters Fleet Deployed Globally
Acta Marine’s Shoalbusters are currently actively deployed in various Regions of the World. Several Maritime & Offshore construction projects have called upon the specialized Shallow draft fleet of Acta Marine. In Asia the Coastal Victory is engaged upon offshore support activities with a shallow dr
Australia: Carnegie Receives Two Grant Payments
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announces that it has received $374,121 of progress payments from the Federal Government for progress of the Perth Wave Energy Project and CETO wave powered Seawater Desalination Pilot Plant. ARENA Milestone 4a – Foundation System Carnegie received
Subsea 7 to Showcase North Sea Expertise at Offshore Europe 2013
Subsea 7, a global leader in seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services contractor, will be exhibiting a range of innovative technologies that have become key features of its North Sea portfolio, focusing specifically on three principle areas of operation: SURF (Subsea, Umbilical, Rise
Statoil Announces New Oil Discovery Offshore Canada
Statoil has made a third discovery of crude oil in the Flemish Pass Basin, offshore Newfoundland. The discovery was made on the Bay du Nord prospect (EL1112), located approximately 500 kilometres northeast of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. This discovery is the second discovery for S
RRS Discovery Arrives in Southampton, UK
The new Royal Research Ship Discovery has arrived in Southampton for the first time. Over the coming weeks the officers and crew will put her through her paces while conducting equipment trials. At almost 100-metres in length, with a displacement of 6,075 tonnes, Discovery carries a crew of 24 and a
Cecon Secures Fast Track Installation Project Offshore Nigeria
Cecon has through Dutch subsidiary Cecon NL BV been awarded a fast track installation project offshore Nigeria. The Contract is for an intrafield relocation (“well-swap”), to re-install a flexible flowline and umbilical. The work will start imminently including project management, logistics, and eng
FES International Provides Subsea Components for Technip’s Balnaves Field (Australia)
Oil and gas engineering firm FES International has begun delivery of a contract to provide subsea components to recover oil reserves from a frontier development off the northwest Australian coast. FES International will supply diverless bend stiffener connectors (DBSCs) to Technip for the Balnaves f
Royal New Zealand Navy Buys Three Seats of SeeTrack Military
SeeByte, the global leader in creating smart software for unmanned maritime systems, announces that the Royal New Zealand Navy has chosen to purchase three upgraded seats of SeeTrack Military. The Royal New Zealand Navy, one of SeeByte’s longest-standing customers, first purchased three seats of See
Demand for Applied Acoustics’ Products Increases (UK)
Increased demand for the Applied Acoustics’ products has necessitated the installation of a further calibration tank at the Company’s Great Yarmouth facility. The new tank will enable production schedules to keep pace with additional customer requirements for advanced subsea acoustic positioning pro
IKM Subsea Singapore Secures Long Term ROV Contract Onboard DSV IES Pearl
IKM Subsea Singapore has recently been awarded a contract by Bekk Solutions International to provide ROV services onboard the Dive Support Vessel IES Pearl (Ex Jaya Pearl). The vessel is being mobilized in Singapore and will operate in the region on various IMR contracts. The vessel will be mobilize