Subsea
Polarcus Gets Cancellation Notice for Asia Pacific Project
Polarcus has received cancellation notice for the XArray marine seismic acquisition project in the Asia Pacific region. Polarcus received the original contract in December 2019, and planned to start the project in Q2 2020. The client has decided not to proceed with this project and has terminated th
Saipem Opts to Buy DLB Norce Endeavour
Saipem has decided to execute the purchase option for derrick lay barge ‘DLB Norce Endeavour’ from Solstad Offshore. The acquisition follows a bareboat contract Solstad Offshore and Saipem Portugal entered into in December 2019, with option to buy. The contract started on January 02, 2020 and had a
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (March 09 – March 15). https://subseaworldnews.com/2020/03/10/ocean-installer-wins-china-job/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2020/03/10/platina-subsea-award-for-technipfmc/ https://subseaworldnews.com/202
MSubs Gets Contract for XL Autonomous Submarine Development
Plymouth-based MSubs has been awarded an initial £1-million contract to build a test submarine that will be used to explore the potential capabilities of larger uncrewed underwater vehicles in the future. Measuring about 30 feet in length, this autonomous submarine is significantly larger than auton
Heerema Closes Dutch Office to Prevent Coronavirus Spread
Heerema Marine Contractors, a Dutch services provider for offshore oil and gas industry, has closed its Leiden office as a precautionary measure in regards to Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread. On Thursday, the Dutch Government issued guidance to slow down and prevent the spread of Coronavirus. “Our wor
Jotun and Kongsberg Deliver New Hull Cleaning Solution
Jotun and Kongsberg Maritime have joined forces to develop a proactive hull cleaning solution called Jotun HullSkater. Jotun HullSkater, a green cleaning machine, is part of Jotun Hull Skating Solutions. This is the first solution developed for proactive bio-fouling control on ships and offers the p
Coronavirus: DeepOcean Takes Precautionary Measures
Subsea services player DeepOcean has published guidelines and mitigating actions to safeguard its employees against the spread of COVID-19. The guidelines and mitigating actions enforced by the company are in line with the World Health Organisation’s recommendations and developed in collaboration wi
Tekmar Lands First Cable Protection Deal in France
Tekmar has won a contract from French cable installation specialist Louis Dreyfus TravOcean to supply TekLink cable protection systems for Parc du Banc de Guérande offshore wind farm (Saint-Nazaire). Saint-Nazaire marks Tekmar’s first offshore wind project in France and the company’s first contract
Swan Hunter Sets Up 4000Te Carousel on Normand Clipper
Swan Hunter has completed the mobilisation of a 4000Te carousel onto the Normand Clipper CSV for Global Marine Group. The Wallsend-based firm carried out structural modifications to the carousel to allow long-term integration onto the vessel. Oceanteam Solutions has provided the 4000Te carousel for
iXblue Intros Static Bathymetry Solution for Marine Works
iXblue has launched new SeapiX-C solid-state 3D multibeam sonar which offers real-time georeferenced static bathymetry capabilities to marine works operators for instant monitoring and decision-making. Offering a new static 3D imagery solution able to display the seabed in real-time during jack-up b
ROVQUIP Expands Rental Fleet Portfolio
ROV tooling manufacturer ROVQUIP has recently made a significant investment in its ROV tooling and manipulator rental fleet. The investment is part of the Aleron group’s company ongoing commitment to expanding its rental division and supporting its global customers. New equipment in the rental pool
Seatronics Relocates Headquarters to Westhill
Seatronics, an Acteon company, is relocating its headquarters to Westhill, Aberdeen, after over 40 years based in Bridge of Don. The facility spans over a total of 55,000 square feet footprint including a calibration lab, electronic test lab, development office and a 6m x 5m x 4.5m test tank. “The r
National Decommissioning Centre in Partnership Deal with Chevron
Chevron and The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) have signed an agreement that will support research at the NDC through to 2023. The anchor partnership will fund a portfolio of research projects that will aim to better quantify the environmental impacts of decommissioning and provide guidance o
MDL Secures More Than £5M ThinCats Funding
Alternative lender ThinCats has provided a £5.25 million funding facility for Peterhead-based Maritime Developments Limited (MDL). The funding will be used to refinance existing loans and create additional working capital to support MDL in its long-term development plans. The funding represents the