Subsea
Subsea Innovation’s SIClamp Gets DNV GL Approval
Subsea Innovation, part of Tekmar Group, has been awarded DNV GL type approval for its SIClamp structural pipeline repair clamp technology. The new technology, given the official stamp of approval from DNV GL, can act as a temporary or permanent structural repair clamp for carbon steel pipelines des
New Marine Services Company Launched
A new specialist marine services company, Seabed and Offshore Solutions (Seabed Solutions), has been established to address a gap in the seabed services market. The new business is based at OrbisEnergy in Lowestoft, the renewables hub for the East of England. The company is led by managing director
TechnipFMC’s Executive Chairman Retires
TechnipFMC’s executive chairman Thierry Pilenko has decided to retire from the TechnipFMC board of directors, effective May 01, 2019. TechnipFMC’s board of directors informed that Doug Pferdehirt, TechnipFMC CEO, will assume the role of chairman of the board, effective May 01, 2019. In addition, Pas
Optime Subsea Wins with Aker BP
Aker BP has selected Optime Subsea as a provider of well access system and services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) for the next 2 years, with extension options. Optime Subsea will provide its “Subsea Controls and Intervention Light System” (SCILS) well access system for the work. Optime Su
Subsea UK Unveils Subsea Expo Programme
Subsea UK has urged industry to embrace disruptive and enabling technologies to generate greater levels of transparency, efficiency, and performance. The call was issued as Subsea UK announced the final speaker line-up and programme for its 14th annual conference and exhibition, Subsea Expo. The eve
EIVA Becomes Sea-Bird Scientific Dealer in Scandinavia
Sensor manufacturer Sea-Bird Scientific has signed an official distributor agreement with EIVA to cover Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland markets. Anne Juul Andreasen, EIVA director Marketing and Sales, said: “This new agreement marks a new chapter in an already long and productive relationship. E
EllaLink Construction Kicks Off
EllaLink and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) have started construction of the EllaLink Submarine Cable System. Scheduled for operation in 2020, the EllaLink System is a 4 fiber pair submarine system designed to satisfy the demand for traffic between Europe and Latin America. Linking Data Centers in
EMGS Ex-CEO Becomes New Head of Gardline
Gardline has appointed Christiaan Vermeijden as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Christiaan Vermeijden will replace Gardline’s current interim CEO, Gerben Eggink. Vermeijden said: “I am looking forward to working with my new colleagues to make Gardline even more successful and realise
Solstad Keeps Its CSVs Busy
Solstad Offshore has secured contracts for two of its construction support vessels, the Normand Jarstein and the Normand Clipper. Solstad entered into a contract with DeepOcean for the CSV Normand Jarstein. The contract will start in March for the 2019 season, with further options for 2020 and 2021.
Deutsche Bucht OWF Gets Its Foundations
Northland Deutsche Bucht has completed the installation of all 31 foundations for its offshore wind farm project in the North Sea. This concludes the first phase of construction within the planned time frame. Jens Poulsen, project director of Northland Deutsche Bucht, says: “Installation work on the
Jan De Nul Wraps Up Umbilicals Setup Campaign Off Egypt
Jan De Nul Group has completed the installation and burial of the two main subsea umbilicals for the exploitation of new gas fields in the West Nile Delta concessions, located in the North Alexandria region. Specifically for this project, Jan De Nul Group reconfigured its multi-purpose vessel Willem
4Subsea Delivers Report on Bonded Flexible Pipes
4Subsea has recently completed a report on bonded flexible pipes for PSA Norway (Petroleum Safety Authority). Flexible pipes expert Svein Are Løtveit is the main author of the new report “PSA Norway State of the Art Bonded Flexible Pipes 2018”. The 75-page report provides an in-depth update on bonde
iXblue and Forssea Launch New LBL Deployment System
iXblue and Forssea have joined forces to bring more agile and cost-effective subsea operations. Combining Forssea’s Atoll, an observation-class ROV that offers autonomous docking capabilities, with iXblue’s DriX offshore going unmanned surface vessel (USV) and its Gaps USBL embedded gondola, both co
EdgeTech Names International Business Development Director
EdgeTech has appointed Richard Hill as a director of International Business Development, to focus on expanding EdgeTech’s bathymetric marketing, sales and support in Europe and Asia. Richard comes to the company with a strong background in hydrographic surveying and years of technical and business d