Subsea
50Hertz and Energinet Ready for Converter Energization
All components of the converter for the 50Hertz and Energinet interconnector Combined Grid Solution are ready to be energized and put into operation. This includes the converter-components as well as the expansion in the substation in Bentwisch and control technology. Danish Energinet and German 50H
Fugro Gets $40M from Global Marine Group Sale
Fugro is set to cash in close to USD 40 million from the sale of Global Marine Group (GMG) through its ownership of 23.6% in GMG. As reported earlier, a subsidiary of Global Marine Holdings, in which Fugro holds a 23.6% equity interest, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 100% of GMG, ex
MacArtney Supports INFN Project in Mediterranean Sea
MacArtney said it will soon supply and test several underwater connectors for INFN – the National Institute for Nuclear Physics. INFN for the IDMAR Research Infrastructure in Sicily supports, among others, the KM3NeT (Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope) infrastructure in the Mediterranean Sea. MacAr
Damen Converts PSV into Fish Feed Carrier for Eidsvaag
Norwegian company specializing in the distribution of fish feed, Eidsvaag, has contracted Damen to carry out a conversion of a platform supply vessel into a fish feed carrier. Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm) will conduct the conversion work. “One of the main things that made Damen stand out as a s
JFLCO Snaps Up Global Marine Group
Global Marine Holdings, in which HC2 holds an approximate 73% equity interest, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 100% of Global Marine Group (GMG) to an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO). The sale includes GMG’s operating subsidiary Global Marine Systems, a provider
Portugal’s Navalrocha Shipyard Completes Polarcus Naila Work
Portugal’s Navalrocha shipyard has completed repair and refit of Polarcus Naila vessel. The drydock project involved a broad package of work for the ultra-modern 14 streamer 3D/4D seismic vessel. Navalrocha commercial director Sergio Rodrigues said: “The Polarcus Naila visited Navalrocha shipyard fo
PGS Reports Q4 Profit
Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS), has bounced back in black in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019, as revenues hiked some 23 per cent from same time last year. The Oslo-listed seismic player reported quarterly profit of $10.7 million, or 3 cents per share on revenues of close to $333 million, ag
Vos Prodect Bags Van Oord Contract for Windpark Fryslân
Van Oord has awarded Vos Prodect Innovations (VPI) a contract to supply cable hang-off systems for Windpark Fryslân. As a part of the agreement, VPI will develop a custom made cable hang-off system, which is to be qualified with mechanical tests. “We are delighted to be contracted by Van Oord for th
Subsea Integration Alliance Gets Brazil FEED Job from Equinor
Subsea Integration Alliance (Subsea 7 and OneSubsea) has won of an exclusive contract from Equinor for the front end engineering design (FEED) study on its Bacalhau (formerly Carcará) project, offshore Brazil. The Bacalhau field is located 185 kilometers from the coast of the State of São Paulo, in
OTAQ Adds Marinesense
UK-based marine technology group OTAQ has completed the acquisition of Marinesense. Marinesense is the manufacturers of the OceanSENSE underwater leak detection and DragonFish precision laser measurement systems for the offshore energy industry. They are considered specialists in underwater optics,
Seiche Environmental Boosts Team
UK-based Seiche Environmental has strengthened its team with three key appointments within the business. Amanda Hyam, formerly Marine Wildlife Advisory and Ancillary Services Manager at GeoGuide Consultants, joins the business as associate director to enhance the team’s expertise operating in the oi
Ofgem Probes Western Interconnector
Ofgem has launched an investigation into National Grid Electricity Transmission and SP (Scottish Power) Transmission for the delivery and operation of the Western high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cable. The Western HVDC is a £1.3 billion subsea cable that transports electricity between Scot
Aquaterra and Oceaneering to Jointly Offer Decom Solutions
Aquaterra Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oceaneering International to offer complete decommissioning and late life solution packages to the North Sea oil and gas industry. Under the MoU, the companies will offer tooling and services in four distinct areas: platform well a
Telenor Maritime Connects to Havfrue Subsea Cable at NJFX
Telenor Maritime has expanded its US presence at the NJFX cable landing station campus. The Norwegian mobile operator at sea is establishing a direct connection to Norway via the 7200km Havfrue subsea cable system, which traverses the North Atlantic and connects the U.S. at NJFX to mainland Northern