Subsea
NOC Leads Research into Carbon Dioxide Storage Leaks
RRS James Cook set sail to embark on a world-first experiment to develop methods for detecting and monitoring leaks of carbon dioxide (CO2) from sub-seabed reservoirs. This forms part of the internationally collaborative STEMM-CCS project, led by the NOC. The team will drill into the bed of the Nort
HullWiper Bags Equinor Contract
HullWiper has signed a hull cleaning frame agreement with Equinor for its fleet of oil and gas tankers operating in Scandinavia, Far East, Middle East and Europe. Simon Doran, HullWiper’s Managing Director says the partnership with Equinor reflects his company’s commitment to proving the global ship
Bibby HydroMap Demos DriX at Catapult in Blyth
Bibby HydroMap recently conducted a demonstration of DriX at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult facility in Blyth. The key purpose of the demonstration was to showcase DriX being used in the offshore renewables sector to capture essential information at all stages of renewable projects. Du
C-Odyssey Wraps Up Concrete Mattress Installation Project
Leask Marine’s C-Odyssey vessel has provided marine services for Scottish and Southern Electricity’s three new cable replacement projects between the islands of Yell and Unst. The vessel was contracted by Global Marine for the work. Leask Marine was contracted for installation of concrete mattresses
DOC Delivers Trianel Borkum II Job
Tractebel DOC Offshore (DOC) has completed construction supervision of the inner array cabling for the Trianel Borkum II offshore wind farm (TWB II). “DOC has always provided the project with the required quality and number of representatives in a flexible manner, thus meeting our expectations in a
EMGS Scores New Contract
Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has received a multi-year call-off acquisition contract from a repeat but undisclosed client. The contract has a minimum value of approximately USD 29.3 million, and a maximum value of approximately USD 73.3 million, over a two- year period. Based on current acquis
Ocean Infinity Wraps Up MV Grande America Wreck Inspection
Ocean Infinity has confirmed that, having entered into an agreement with Ardent, the company has now completed a project which entailed conducting urgent subsea search, inspection and operations on the wreck of the MV Grande America, which sank in the Bay of Biscay. Using its fleet of Autonomous Und
Geoquip Marine Completes Investigator Upgrade
Geoquip Marine has completed maintenance and upgrades of its 4 point moored shallow water geotechnical vessel, the Investigator. After completing numerous offshore wind farm projects in Japan and Taiwan, the vessel was put in to dry dock to receive a fresh coat of paint, meanwhile upgrading the acco
Helix Back in Black
Helix Energy Solutions has reported net income of $1.3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2019 compared to a net loss of $2.6 million for the same period in 2018. Sequentially, results improved from net loss of $13.7 million, or $(0.09) per diluted share. Helix reported Ad
TechnipFMC Bags iEPCI for ConocoPhillips TOR II Development
TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (iEPCI) contract from ConocoPhillips for the TOR II development, located in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. For TechnipFMC, a ‘significant’ contract ranges between $75 million and $250
Blue-GIFT: 1st Call for Ocean Energy Demos
The €2.5 million Blue-GIFT (Blue Growth and Innovation Fast Tracked) project has announced the 1st call for applications. Funded by Interreg Atlantic Area, the Blue-GIFT project is a coordinated ocean energy technology demonstration programme encouraging longer-term demonstration and technology de-r
10 Jobs Up for Grabs as Archer Knight Secures £500K Boost
Asset intelligence company Archer Knight has completed a £500,000 equity raise. Assisted by M&A and financing experts Gneiss Energy, Archer Knight secured the funds from 22 industry investors throughout the global subsea hubs. The Aberdeen based firm will use the capital to help grow its overall ser
Tendeka Sees Growth in North Sea
Tendeka has made a substantial capital investment, led by UKCS growth, in manufacturing facilities, expanding their use of local supply chain and in-house capabilities. The company has more than doubled its work in the UK offshore sector over the past twelve months. Tendeka supplies a range of techn
MacArtney Introduces Its New Connectors
MacArtney has launched its latest connectivity series – TrustLink Metal Shell Connectors. The TrustLink (MS) series includes cutting-edge power and signal connectivity solutions for critical subsea and offshore applications. The TrustLink MS series is manufactured from stainless steel and comes in t