Subsea
Cyberhawk inks five-year software deal with Shell. Becomes oil major’s global drone operator
A remotely operated aerial vehicle (ROAV) inspection and survey company Cyberhawk has secured a five-year, multimillion-dollar software contract with oil major Shell.
Jan De Nul to set up Crete-Peloponnese link
Jan De Nul and Hellenic Cables have joined forces to install and protect a submarine power cable between the island of Crete and the Peloponnese region of the Greek mainland. Greek grid operator Admie is developing the project. Hellenic Cables, specifically through its subsidiary Fulgor, will produc
Polarcus restructures with 20% headcount reduction
Polarcus is taking further actions to streamline its business and adjust operational capacity to align with current market conditions. This follows on the $15 million cost reduction plan implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic and oil price volatility. The company has additionally streamlined and r
Use of robotic arm systems in subsea industry
Robotic arm systems (underwater manipulators) are being used in the offshore industries, especially in executing subsea intervention operations. Robotic arms can be mounted on remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and in some cases on autonomous underwater vehicles (
Busy summer ahead for Boskalis and NKT at Triton Knoll offshore wind project
The consortium of Boskalis and NKT is set to work through the summer to install the offshore export cables at the Triton Knoll offshore wind farm in the UK. As reported, an initial 25km stretch of export cable has already been installed from the landfall north of Anderby Creek in Lincolnshire, estab
GEOxyz secures IJmuiden Ver geophysical survey work
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) has awarded GEOxyz BVBA with the contract to carry out geophysical surveys at the IJmuiden Ver offshore wind zone. Under the contract, GEOxyz will conduct geophysical investigations required to obtain the soil information at a part of the Ijmuiden Ver zone
STL completes testing for two Total tree running tools
STL said it has successfully overhauled and completed operational readiness testing for two of Total UK’s tree running tools TRT’s. Subsea Technologies Group Limited (STL) also noted that the work scope for Total took place on time and on budget. The Aberdeen-based firm continues to develop it’s rap
Jill journeys to Thor’s realm
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier’s jack-up vessel Jill has left the Port of Esbjerg to begin the preliminary geotechnical investigations for the Thor offshore wind project in the Danish North Sea. In mid-April, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier secured a contract by Denmark’s Geo to supply a vessel for the geotechnica
Infinity eyes international expansion
Engineering consultancy Infinity has announced Stephen Hamilton as regional director and green-light for the expansion of the business. Infinity has now entered London energy market, which will operate as a hub for engineering support to the international arena. This should also strengthen the Aberd
SubseaPartner scores Jotun FPSO work
Norwegian diving contractor SubseaPartner has secured a contract from Ocean Installer and Baker Hughes on Vår Energi’s Balder Future project. FPSO Jotun A needs to prepare for docking and overhaul at Rosenberg Worley. A subsea scope consists of removing the remaining risers and mooring chains. It wi
Maersk Drilling enters project for CO2 storage beneath the seabed offshore Denmark
Danish offshore drilling contractor Maersk Drilling is joining a new CO2 storage consortium formed by INEOS Oil & Gas Denmark and Wintershall Dea.
Aker Solutions unveils new workover concept
Aker Solutions has developed a modified workover system that enables faster and more cost-effective planned interventions. The concept will pioneer on Equinor’s Visund field in the North Sea. Workover systems enable safe well access for subsea installation and completion, diagnostics, maintenance, r
Motive and Orca strike Azerbaijan deal
Marine equipment specialist Motive Offshore has signed a memorandum of understanding with Orca Offshore. The two-year exclusive agreement between the two organisations will focus on Azerbaijan market. The last 18 months has seen Motive Offshore embark upon an ambitious growth strategy. Specifically,
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems presents results of MUM project
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has presented the results of a pioneering research project on the feasibility, usability, construction and operation of large modular underwater vehicles. The focus was on the MUM project ‘Modifiable Underwater Mothership’, which is funded by the Federal Ministry for Econ