Subsea
WFS Technologies Introduces New Riser Monitor
WFS Technologies has unveiled solutions to tackle the real-time monitoring of offshore risers both above and below surface, on fixed structures including jackets and braces. The new products allow for the measurement of 9-axis motion (vibration, orientation), local analytics and the reporting of rea
Katapult Ocean Seeks Start-Ups for Its Accelerator Programme
The Katapult Ocean Accelerator Programme is looking for start-ups that provide solutions to the ocean challenges. Young tech companies, working with technology catering to aquaculture, fisheries, transport, offshore energy and ocean health are encouraged to apply for the Katapult Ocean Accelerator p
Fairfield Geotechnologies Gets New CEO
Fairfield Geotechnologies has appointed Chris Sugahara as CEO of the company. He will succeed Charles (Chuck) Davison who has accepted a COO position at Oceaneering. Byron Sugahara, chairman of parent company Fairfield Maxwell, stated: “The Sugahara family thanks Chuck for the outstanding job he did
HAVHINGSTEN Subsea Cable Route Clearance Ops Begin Off Ireland
Ireland’s Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has informed that a pre-lay grapnel run and route clearance operations in the Irish Sea will take place on Friday. The operations are a part of installation of the marine part of the HAVHINGSTEN submarine fibre optic cable system. The work will be
Ireland and France Seek Celtic Interconnector Backing form EU
Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar and President of France Emmanuel Macron have submitted a joint request to the European Commission seeking financial support for the Celtic Interconnector electricity link between Ireland and France. Varadkar and Macron co-signed a letter today before the European C
Viewport3 Wraps Up N-Sea Contract
Viewport3, a subsea 3D scanning specialist, has completed a contract with N-Sea to perform underwater 3D scanning operations on North Sea assets. N-Sea contracted Viewport3 to carry out subsea scanning which will facilitate 3D scanning of mooring links, providing 3D data to help clamp and cofferdam
SeaBird Sees Revenue Boost
Oslo-listed SeaBird has narrowed its quarterly loss for the period ended March 31, 2019 as revenues picked up on higher utilization, compared to prior-year first quarter. The seismic data provider for oil and gas companies posted loss of around $0.5 million for the first quarter of 2019, compared to
Blue Water Energy Buys Pipeline Welding Specialist
London-based private equity firm Blue Water Energy has acquired Pipeline Technique Limited (PTL), a provider of pipeline welding, field joint coating and spoolbase services to the energy industry, from Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC). PTL is headquartered in Huntly, UK with additional worksites in
Vos Prodect Cable Hang-Offs for Hellenic Cables
Hellenic Cables – Fulgor SA has awarded a contract to Vos Prodect Innovations BV, to design and deliver sealed cable hang-off systems for 6 high voltage sealed cable hang-off systems. The cable hang-off systems will be installed on 3 platforms offshore Belgium. The Cable hang-off systems are designe
Work Underway on Subsea Cable Linking Guernsey to Jersey
Guernsey Electricity has confirmed that the activity is underway to lay the new subsea cable which links the Island to Jersey. Exploratory and research work has been carried out underwater and the cable is currently under construction in Sweden. An environmental survey along the cable route in Guern
Reach Subsea Stays in Red
Reach Subsea has widened its quarterly deficit for the period ended March 31, 2019 but still managed to stay close to prior-year comparable period despite noticeable revenue drop. For the first quarter 2019, the Norwegian contractor booked comprehensive loss of NOK 19.7 million on revenues of NOK 67
SMD Delivers New Cable Burial Tractor to Boskalis
Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) has delivered a 2400hp Cable Burial Tractor (CBT2400) to Boskalis. The CBT2400 and associated deck equipment were mobilized directly onto Boskalis’ specialist cable lay vessel, the Ndeavor from the Swan Hunter quayside access point adjacent to SMD’s production facility. T
Van Oord Sets Up Deutsche Bucht Cables
Dutch offshore contractor Van Oord has completed the installation of inter-array cables at Northland’s German offshore wind project, Deutsche Bucht. According to Northland Power, the second phase of the cable installation, cable burial, should begin shortly. The cable-laying campaign was carried out
ABB Package for Remote-Controlled Submersible Fish Farm in Arctic Ocean
ABB has won a contract from Arctic Offshore Farming to power its first-ever remote controlled submersible offshore salmon farm in the Arctic Ocean. ABB will provide a comprehensive package of its electrical, automation, instrumentation and telecom technologies. With the global market volume of salmo