Subsea
Viper Subsea Pioneers Artificial Intelligence Technology
Viper Subsea is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in subsea engineering with the launch of V-SENTINEL – a software tool that is able to monitor, and identify faults in, subsea control systems. The software system represents the first time AI has been applied to subsea control system
3sun Expands with RRC Controls Services Acquisition, UK
3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry, has announced the acquisition of RRC Controls Services Ltd, based in Gourdon Aberdeenshire. The deal, worth a six figure sum, is part of 3sun Group’s plans to expand its footprint in Aberdeen and enhance its se
Hydrex Launches Ecoshield Protection Coating
After more than 10 years of strenuous testing, Subsea Industries, a Hydrex company, has launched the ultimate rudder protection coating, Ecoshield, for permanent protection against cavitation damage for rudders. The glassflake reinforced coating protects the rudder for the service life of the ship w
WFS Named in MTR 100 Leading Companies in Global Subsea Sector
WFS Technologies, global leader in the delivery of underwater wireless instrumentation and control solutions to the Oil and Gas and Renewables industries, has been named to the 2013 Marine Technology Reporter 100 leading companies in the global subsea sector. Marine Technology Reporter is the world’
USA: Brian Salerno Sworn as Director of BSEE
Brian Salerno was sworn yesterday as the Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. Salerno is the third Director in BSEE’s history, following James Watson and Michael Bromwich. He stated to employees that, “it is an honor and a privilege to join you today at BSEE. I am thrilled
Carnegie Inks Cooperation Agreement with Water Corporation (Australia)
Wave energy developer, Carnegie Wave Energy Limited, announced the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with the Water Corporation of Western Australia to support Carnegie’s ground breaking wave powered desalination pilot plant. The Cooperation Agreement allows the Water Corporation to provide support
VIDEO: DolWin Alpha Installation in German North Sea
TenneT’s largest offshore converter platform, DolWin alpha, was installed in the German North Sea. The topsides built by Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG) was lifted by the world’s largest crane vessel Thialf of Heerema Marine Contractors and positioned on top of the already installed jacket. The tops
Simek: Construction Continues on Subsea Vessel Yard no. 127 in Poland
Simek announces that the construction continues on Yard no. 127 in Poland. The vessel is a 85.45 m long Subsea vessel of MM 85 MSV design. The contract provides work for Simek and Flekkefjord Elektro until delivery in May 2014. The vessel was designed by Multi Maritime AS in Førde and is a developme
Aker Solutions Releases Second Quarter Results (Norway)
Aker Solutions generated revenue of NOK 11.9 billion in the second quarter of 2013, compared with NOK 11.9 billion in the second quarter of 2012. Financial Highlights – Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to NOK 946 million in the quarter, compared with NOK
OSX Brasil Moves Forward in New Business Stage
OSX Brasil S.A., a Brazilian publicly held corporation which provides equipment and services to the offshore oil and natural gas industry, with integrated operations in shipbuilding, leasing of exploration and production (E&P) units and operation and maintenance services (O&M), hereby informs its sh
First Production at Manora Oil Development Expected Mid 2014, Thailand
Tap Oil Limited provides the following update on the Manora oil development project in the Northern Gulf of Thailand (TAP 30% interest). Mubadala Petroleum, the Operator of the Manora joint venture, has provided preliminary advice of an approximately 13% expected cost increase on the Manora oil deve
Network of Unmanned Undersea Platforms to Assist Manned Vessels
Today’s naval forces rely primarily on highly capable multifunctional manned platforms, such as ships and submarines. Even the most advanced vessel, however, can only be in one place at a time, making the ability to respond increasingly dependent on being ready at the right place at the right time.
EvoLogics Simplifies Access to Its Communication and Positioning Systems
EvoLogics GmbH now offers free access to EvoLogics communication and positioning emulator immediately after a purchase order for hardware. EvoLogics communication and positioning emulator is a hardware-free framework that allows to configure and run a network of virtual underwater acoustic modems on
AGR Appoints Vice President of Its Global Software Solutions Team
Global oil and gas service provider AGR has appointed the Norwegian Petter Mathisen as Vice President of its global Software Solutions team. Petter will be responsible for marketing and developing AGR’s software portfolio, including its industry-leading P1™ and M²™ products. A Mechanical Engineering