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Penman to Lead New Malin Business Unit
Malin React, a newly launched arm of the Malin Group, has appointed Graham Penman as a business unit manager to head up its operation. With over 25 years’ experience in engineering, subsea installation, construction and project management, Penman has previously held various roles in the oil and gas
WFS 2nd Gen Seatooth Makes North Sea Debut
A new generation of subsea technology has been used to improve safety and reduce cost in the North Sea oil and gas industry for the first time. Cutting-edge computing and subsea wireless IP camera technology deployed on a pipeline construction project enhanced diver safety and generated significant
Nord Stream 2 Submits New Application in Denmark
Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has received an additional application from Nord Stream 2 AG for permission to construct transit pipelines south of Bornholm on the continental shelf. The application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment with a number of annexes in order to assess possible
SubseaPartner Scores Goliat Work
Norwegian diving contractor SubseaPartner has been awarded a new contract by Var Energi, operator of the Goliat field in the Barents Sea. The engineering and installation project work scope incorporates a 24 hours air diving operation on the FPSO’s fairleads. Project management and engineering work
EvoLogics Presents Its New Subsea Modems
EvoLogics has introduced the latest addition to its range of underwater acoustic modems – the new generation S2C T modems. Dubbed “tiny”, this light and ultra-compact design represents a size reduction of almost 20% compared to EvoLogics M-series mini-modems at only 25 cm standard height and 1200 g
DMC Supplies Equipment for Antarctic Supply Research Vessel
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has completed the supply and installation of a number of critical systems for the Antarctic Supply Research Vessel (ASRV) Nuyina being built for the Australian government’s Antarctic Division. DMC, under its Van der Velden Marine Systems brand, is responsible for the de
Highlights of the Week
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Norske Shell Gets Nod to Use Island Constructor on Knarr and Ormen Lange
Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) Norway has given consent to Norske Shell to use the Island Constructor mobile drilling facility for activities on the Knarr and Ormen Lange fields. The consent covers the use of Island Constructor for well-related operations on the Knarr and Ormen Lange fields. The O
Rever Offshore Welcomes New Operations Director
Rever Offshore, a subsea services provider, has appointed Bob Bryce to the newly-created role of operations director. Bryce joins Rever’s executive team with a remit to oversee the operations, assets and services and QHSE functions. He will also join the board of directors as the company announces a
Wirescan, EDS Carry Out Caithness-Moray LIRA Testing
Cable assessment experts Wirescan and high voltage engineering specialists EDS HV Group (EDS), have carried out LIRA testing at the HVDC link on SSEN Transmission’s Caithness-Moray project. Drew Boa, SSEN Transmission’s HVDC Project Engineer, said: “The initial ‘fingerprint’ LIRA measurements on our
Maersk Supply Service Adds Energy Advisory System to Its Vessels
Maersk Supply Service has signed a contract with Eniram, a Wärtsilä company, to install an Energy Advisory System on its vessels. The system will use high quality data to optimize operations and save fuel in real time, lowering the company’s carbon footprint and fuel costs for customers. Proof of co
SeaBird Outlines Fleet Expansion Plan
SeaBird has said it is in an exclusive process to acquire the seismic vessels BOA Galatea and BOA Thalassa in a transaction which values the vessels at NOK 185 million (close to $22 million). The BOA Vessels are well suited for source and 2D operations, as well as EM seabed logging, for which BOA Th
Nord Stream 2 Pipelaying Moves Forward with 1,000km Done
The installation of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is moving forward with a total of 1,000 kilometers now laid in Finnish, Swedish and German waters. Two Allseas pipelay vessels, Solitaire and Pioneering Spirit, are currently installing the pipeline in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone. Some twenty ve
UDS’ Van Gogh Diving Vessel Heads to Work
Ultra Deep Solutions’ (UDS) Diving Support Construction Vessel ‘Van Gogh’ has left China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) yard. According to UDS’ social media update, the Van Gogh will head straight to work for undisclosed clients. “Today is another proud moment in the short life time of Ultra Deep S