Subsea
MDL Supports Rever Offshore North Sea Projects
Maritime Developments (MDL) has completed two different work scopes for Rever Offshore and is en-route to the third project in the campaign. The completed missions, started in April, included installation and decommissioning of products in two North Sea fields, using a horizontal spread solution on
Team Tao Recognised in Ocean XPRIZE Competition
A team of North East-based subsea engineering experts from Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) and Newcastle University have been recognised for their innovative engineering approach in the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE competition. TeamTao, the only UK team and one of the smallest to reach the grand final o
JDR Inter-Array Cables for Largest Wind Farm Project Off Belgium
JDR Cables, part of the TFKable, has signed a contract with DEME Offshore for the SeaMade offshore wind farm. JDR will design, manufacture and deliver 78.1 kilometres of aluminium core inter-array cables and a range of cable accessories, including repair joints and connectors. The inter-array cables
National Oceanography Centre, University of Belize Ink MoU
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and University of Belize (UB) have formalized their relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership will see the two institutions develop joint training, research projects and technical programmes to enable knowledge transfer and r
Spectrum Starts New 3D Survey in UK Southern North Sea
Spectrum has started the first phase of a new high-density regional multi-client 3D survey in the UK’s Southern North Sea. The survey, which is fully supported and funded by clients, is targeting an area of recently-increased industry focus. It aims to provide improved imaging of the under-explored
Equinor: Rosebank FID Expected by May 2022
Equinor and its partners have confirmed a new timeline for the Rosebank project on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), with the final investment decision planned to be taken by May 2022. The new timeline comes after the award of a three-year extension for the Rosebank licences by the UK Oil and Gas Aut
Güralp and Sonardyne Partner on Seabed Research Tech
Seismic monitoring instrumentation and solutions provider Güralp and Sonardyne have signed an agreement to cooperate in the provision of multidisciplinary ocean bottom research technology, including capabilities for earthquake or tsunami detection. The official ‘Teaming Agreement’ between Güralp and
Shearwater Gets Norwegian Sea Work by TGS
Shearwater GeoServices has been awarded a 3D multi-client project in the Norwegian Sea by TGS. The survey is estimated to take approximately 3.5 months, starting late June. The survey will be executed by the ‘Polar Duchess’, covering an 8,000 square kilometer area with long offset triple source data
2H Offshore Sets Up Regional Base in Paris
2H Offshore, a riser and conductor specialist in subsea services group Acteon, has opened a new regional office in Paris, France. 2H has served Parisian clients through its London office for more than 25 years. Director Mélanie Bonnissel, a new addition to the 2H team, will lead the Paris office. Bo
NKT in Kriegers Flak Milestone
NKT has announced an important milestone in the innovative project Kriegers Flak Combined Grid Solution connecting Denmark and Germany. Power cable systems from NKT is at the heart of Kriegers Flak Combined Grid Solution which is the world’s first offshore interconnector using the national grid conn
Geoquip Marine’s New Vessel Heads to Work
Geoquip Marine’s DP2 multi-purpose offshore support vessel, the Geoquip Saentis, is heading to its first assignment after a major overhaul. Following a dry-docking, moonpool installation, major overhauls and the installation of Geoquip’s GMR600 marine drillrig the vessel is now ready to begin its ne
Shearwater, CGG to Create New Streamer Technology Company
Shearwater GeoServices has signed a binding term-sheet with CGG for a strategic partnership for marine seismic acquisition services and creation of a new streamer technology company. The term-sheet covers the purchase of five high-end streamer vessels jointly owned by CGG Marine Resources Norge and
IMCA to Hold Marine Energy Seminar in Amsterdam
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is to hold a Marine Renewable Energy Seminar on 25 September in Amsterdam (Novotel Schiphol Airport). With the theme ‘Working together for safe and efficient operations’ this day-long seminar on the topic reflects the increasing involvement of
Offshore Wind Accelerator Issues Two New Tenders
Carbon Trust’s flagship collaborative RD&D programme, the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA), has launched two new tender opportunities. The programme, aimed to reduce the cost of offshore wind, overcome market barriers, develop industry best practice and trigger the development of new industry standar