Aberdeen-based 3D technology specialist Eserv is investing a six-figure sum into the research and development of new capabilities to allow them to expand into the subsea sector. Eserv’s decision to drive the business into new sectors comes on the heels of a successful 2020 which saw their AS-TEG sol
Statnett and TenneT have agreed to increase the allowed ramping on the NordLink interconnector from 300 to 600 megawatts per hour. NordLink is a subsea 1,400 megawatt HVDC power cable between Norway and Germany. In December, TenneT and partners Statnett and KfW put the interconnector into trial oper
The Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) has published new recommendations for fibre optic cable design to mitigate the risk of export cable failure in offshore wind. The five key recommendations are: The optical fibres should be encompassed by a stainless steel tube and stainless-steel wi
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a letter of intent to deliver a large technology package for Triumph Subsea Services’ next generation field development vessel (FDV). The deal, signed with Brodosplit Shipyard and DIV Group in Croatia, covers an ST-269 unit, with an option for three more vessels of iden
Oslo-listed seismic player TGS is launching a new energy-transition-focused business unit – New Energy Solutions (NES). In a statement on Thursday, TGS said it aims to establish itself as the leading provider of data and insights directed towards industries actively contributing to the reduction of
Seismic exploration company Shearwater has secured additional work this month comprising two 3D surveys offshore Western Australia. The company has not disclosed the client nor the financial details surrounding the deal. The three-month campaign comprises more than 3,200 square kilometres. It should
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä and vessel provider Siem Offshore have signed an optimised maintenance agreement to reduce the carbon footprint of two offshore well intervention vessels.
Subsea Innovation has delivered a first of kind retrofit cable protection system (CPS) to a UK offshore wind farm. According to the parent company Tekmar, the delivery was part of cable protection remedial works. It also included installation tooling and offshore installation support. In addition, t
Preparation for the future deep-sea mining projects is in full swing in Delft, The Netherlands, where the Allseas project team is fabricating its first robotic collector vehicle, project partner DeepGreen reports. In June 2019, DeepGreen Metals and Allseas formed a strategic partnership, bringing De
Okeanus has secured a framework agreement with offshore surveyor MMT for the provision of marine survey and deck handling equipment. The US-based oceanographic equipment provider will support MMT’s plans to expand its hydrographic as well as geophysical survey efforts in the United States in 2021. T
Manufacturer of ROV cutting tools Webtool is now offering long-term deployment RROV (Resident ROV) tools. Designed for up to 120 days continuous deployment, the tools come with custom RROV interfaces allowing the easy storage, activation and recharging of the hydraulic cutters. Webtool RROV hydrauli
Magseis Fairfield has won a contract for a deep-water ocean bottom node baseline 3D survey offshore Angola for an undisclosed energy major. According to the Oslo-listed company, the project should start in Q2 2021 and run for approximately three months. “Our ocean bottom node technology has delivere
TechnipFMC has officially opened its brand new spoolbase in Brazil. The new facility is located in the Açu Port, north of Rio de Janeiro State. According to the company, it will be its most modern spoolbase worldwide as well as an important asset to meet the future demands of subsea projects. With a
Kongsberg Maritime has augmented its range of cNODE MiniS SSBL (Super Short Base Line) and LBL (Long Base Line) transponders with new models incorporating an internal, high-accuracy strain gauge pressure sensor. The new transponder units primarily deliver positioning of ROVs, AUVs and towed bodies,
