Subsea
Germany seeks geophysical, hydrographic survey providers for 3 OWF areas
Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has invited tenders for geophysical investigations and hydrographic surveys in the N-9.4, N-10.1 and N-10.2 wind energy areas in the North Sea. The surveys, to be carried out in 2022, are part of the geological preliminary exploration of the a
SLPE Backs Geowynd with soil modelling
The UK-based Geowynd has signed a framework agreement with Sea and Land Project Engineering (SLPE) for the provision of advanced soil modelling. In recent months, the UK geotechnical consulting firm supported SLPE on 7 wind farm project developments in Europe and America. Geowynd did not disclose th
Seabed preps about to recommence at Neart na Gaoithe
The remaining seabed preparation works at the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind project are set to recommence at the beginning of April, after the winter pause. The vessel Sartor will carry out the remaining boulder relocation operations in preparation for the installation of inter-array cables in the
Shawcor closing in on North Sea contract
Canada-based energy services company Shawcor has announced a conditional contract award for the supply of a wet insulation coating system for a project in the North Sea.
U.S. warns entities involved in Nord Stream 2 to abandon work
The U.S. State Department reiterated its warning that any entity involved in Russia’s Nord Stream 2 offshore pipeline project risks U.S. sanctions.
Kinsale decommissioning preparations in full swing
PSE Kinsale Energy is preparing for the decommissioning campaign of its Kinsale area gas field located in the Celtic Sea off Ireland.
NIB signs off €134 million loan for Viking Link interconnector
The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a 10-year loan agreement with Danish national transmission system operator Energinet to co-finance the construction of the Viking Link interconnector between the UK and Denmark.
Kongsberg to supply four autonomous vessels for marine ecosystem monitoring
Kongsberg Maritime has reached an agreement with Norway’s Institute of Marine Research (IMR) for the supply of four autonomous vessels that will be used for marine ecosystem monitoring.
DOF finds long-term jobs for platform supply trio
Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF Group has been awarded new contracts for three of its vessels in support of operations in the UK and Guyana.
Ashtead Technology, OAP partner up for Total job in Angola
A new partnership between Ashtead Technology and Ocean Atlantic Petroleum (OAP) has executed its first marine services project in West Africa for Total, securing additional work from the French oil major.
Expro and FTAI Ocean form well intervention vessel alliance
International oilfield service company Expro Group has formed an exclusive alliance with global vessel provider FTAI Ocean for the supply of the DP3 M/V Pride vessel that will deliver full light well intervention services to the subsea oil and gas sector.
TechnipFMC targets floating wind with Magnora tie-up
TechnipFMC has entered into an agreement with Magnora ASA to jointly pursue floating offshore wind project development opportunities under the name Magnora Offshore Wind. In Januray, Magnora revealed it had entered into a partnership to establish the joint venture, but at the time did not disclose t
Subsea Viking set to sail under new Seabed Geosolutions contract
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore has been awarded a new contract by Seabed Geosolutions under the master time charter agreement for Subsea Viking vessel.
Sonardyne goes remote on Fusion 2 survey
UK-headquartered marine technology company Sonardyne has conducted remote Fusion 2 survey operations on a live subsea construction campaign in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.