Subsea
Saipem teams up with Drass on Italian Navy job
The Italian Navy has selected subsea rescue system developed by energy services player Saipem in collaboration with Drass. It will equip the SDO-SuRS (Special & Diving Operations – Submarine Rescue Ship) ship, the new vessel for the rescue of submarines. The system integrates a latest generation rem
UK National Grid secures $743 million green loan for Viking Link
The UK National Grid has secured a green loan worth USD 743 million to finance the Viking Link interconnector project. This the first ever multi-credit export agency (ECA) covered green loan and follows the launch of the National Grid’s first green bond earlier this year, which raised EUR 500 millio
Sonardyne Vigilant FLS for SubSea Craft
SubSea Craft has selected Sonardyne’s underwater obstacle avoidance technology for its new diver delivery unit (DDU). Sonardyne’s Vigilant forward looking sonar (FLS) will provide hazard avoidance capability for the crew and embarked divers of the VICTA Class DDU when navigating on or below the surf
Aker Solutions carbon capture plant for Norcem
Aker Solutions has signed an agreement with cement manufacturer Norcem to deliver a CO2 capture, liquification and intermediate storage plant at Norcem’s factory in Brevik, Norway. The carbon capture plant in Brevik is part of the Norwegian demonstration project. Parliament should take the final dec
Nexans Aurora arrives in Norway
Cable laying vessel (CLV) Nexans Aurora has arrived at Ulstein Verft in Norway, where outfitting work will be carried out. Nexans Aurora began its trip to Norway from the CRIST shipyard in Poland a few days ago. The hull will now be towed into the dock hall at Ulstein Verft before activities such as
Aqua Vision teams up with Stema Systems
Dutch oceanographic consultancy Aqua Vision, has entered into partnership with geophysical sub-bottom specialist compatriot Stema Systems. Specifically, this partnership aims to provide a complete service package in sea floor and the water column understanding and investigation. “The driving force b
Norway: Smart Ocean granted SFI status
Smart Ocean has won SFI-status by the Research Council of Norway. The centre will run for eight years with a total budget of close to NOK 300 million. The Smart Ocean concept consist of 20 partners from across the entire value chain. This includes operators, service and technology providers, univers
KW Group appoints project engineer
KW Group has appointed Henry Currie as its new project engineer for both KW Designed Solutions and KW Pressure Testing. Currie will provide all of KW Group’s clients a single point of contact for projects from inception to completion. The Group said it has been considering a project engineer role wi
Novacavi supplies custom cable for water sampling
Novacavi has designed and supplied two conductors’ custom cable for water sampling equipment for sea and ocean technology application. The cable features a liquid-crystal polymer (LCP) fiber braid strength member and a PUR Hydrolysis UV resistant outer sheath. Specifically engineered for a new hand
Using the power of subsea engineering to tackle coronavirus
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted major sectors of economies worldwide and it is quite uncertain to bet on future prospects. The impact of coronavirus can be severely observed in the international sphere as no country has been untouched from the wave of this pandemic. This also added on more l
SES makes buoyancy modules delivery
Subsea Energy Solutions (SES) has completed the delivery of distributed buoyancy modules for an undisclosed client in Europe. The UK firm said it produced a new design which delivers significant lifetime cost and environmental performance. Each of the clamps accommodated two separate hoses, so SES d
MMT and Reach Subsea on duty at Hywind Scotland floating wind farm
MMT and Reach Subsea are set to carry out inspection services at Equinor’s Hywind Scotland floating offshore wind farm. Simon Møkster Shipping’s vessel Stril Explorer is expected to begin the work this month. Hywind Scotland comprises five Siemens 6 MW floating turbines mounted on SPAR-type foundati
Aberdeen robotics firm teams up with Deep Trekker
Aberdeen-based provider of remotely operated robotic crawlers Spectis Robotics has partnered with Canadian ROV manufacturer Deep Trekker. The new partnership will provide Spectis with direct access to Deep Trekker’s experienced engineers to assist in the development of inspection solutions across mu
Scantrol AHC controllers for Fugro
Scantrol has secured an order from Fugro for four mTrack active heave compensation (AHC) controllers with integrated MRU. Rolf Hjelmeland, business development manager for Scantrol AHC solutions, said: “This new order of four mTrack AHC controllers means we have supplied a total of 14 systems to Fug