Subsea
TGS Wraps Up Erlend Wild West Survey Processing
TGS has completed the processing of its Erlend Wild West multi-client 3D seismic survey west of Shetland. This data, which offers an enhanced subsurface image of the region to assist in the geological understand of this highly prolific region, is now available and being delivered to first customers,
EMGS Senegal and Mauritania Survey Delayed
Norwegian geophysical services company EMGS said that its contract from BP for a proprietary controlled source electromagnetic (CSEM) survey offshore Senegal and Mauritania has been postponed. EMGS said that the decision to delay the $6-million contract, secured in June last year, is based on the on
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (March 16 – March 22). https://subseaworldnews.com/2020/03/16/saipem-opts-to-buy-dlb-norce-endeavour/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2020/03/16/jfd-snaps-up-fathom-systems/ https://subseaworldnews.com/202
Tekmar Guards Belgian OWF Wires
Tekmar Energy has delivered TekLink subsea cable protection systems (CPS) to DEME Offshore for the SeaMade offshore wind farm in Belgium. The delivery includes 136 TekLink Mechanical Latch cable protection systems and bellmouths for application on both J-Tube and J-Tubeless inter-array cable pull-in
Sandvik Bags $61M in Tubular Orders
Swedish engineering group Sandvik Materials Technology said it has received large orders for advanced tubes for the energy segment. The orders were booked in the first quarter 2020 at a combined value of about SEK 630 million ($61 million). According to the company, the deliveries are scheduled as f
Fergus Graham Resigns from James Fisher
Marine services provider James Fisher and Sons sad that Fergus Graham has stepped down from the board and from his role as director of Marine Support Division, with immediate effect. Graham will remain an employee of the company until 19 March 2021. He joined James Fisher in January 2017 as the dire
Trelleborg Intros New Digitized Pipeline Protection Products
Trelleborg’s offshore operation has unveiled its new digitized monitoring technology for pipeline protection ancillaries. This new digitized monitoring technology provides insight through integrated electronic sensors, that can communicate directly via ‘digital technician’ app, giving access to pre-
JFD Puts Training Courses on Hold Due to COVID-19
JFD has decided to postpone all training courses within JFD’s portfolio in response to the global outbreak of COVID-19. The full training programme will be reintroduced as soon as relevant Governments advice states that it is safe to do so. Those who have booked a training course with JFD that has n
Apply CFO to Join AKVA Group
Norwegian equipment provider for aquaculture industry AKVA Group has appointed Ronny Meinkøhn as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Meinkøhn comes from the position as CFO in Apply AS, which he has had since 2015. He will take up the position as CFO of AKVA group no later than October 1, 2020. T
Stinger Subsea Drones for Neptune Energy
Subsea marine robotics firm Stinger Technology has been awarded a research & development contract with Neptune Energy. The deal will see the Norwegian company work on the development, qualification and field trials of autonomous inspection / intervention subsea drones. The solutions that will be dev
Walker Subsea Engineering Names New Principal Engineer
Walker Subsea Engineering has appointed Andrew Gething as its new principal engineer. Andrew joined the team in the March, 2020 to support the business through its next phase of growth and development. He brings with him a strong track record in the design and delivery of complex engineering project
Inelfe Seeks Seabed Survey Support for Biscay Gulf Interconnector
The Biscay Gulf electrical interconnection developer Inelfe has issued a tender call for geophysical and geotechnical survey services to be performed in the Biscay Gulf. The purposes of the investigations are the determination of the detailed seabed conditions and stratigraphy with detailed characte
Bender UK Names New O&G Technical Sales Manager
Bender UK has appointed Robbie Mewton as technical sales manager. He joined the business in 2016 as an applications engineer, working with customers to support the end-use application of Bender industrial products. Since January 2020, Mewton who is a certified offshore engineer, has progressed into
KenzFigee Sets Up UK Base
Dutch offshore lifting equipment provider KenzFigee has now a market position in the UK with the opening of a branch office. KenzFigee UK will provide clients in the UK sector with access to the expertise, capabilities and support services direct from their hub in Aberdeen, Scotland. The company has