Subsea
PDi Gets New CEO
Project Development International (PDi), part of the Tattva Group, has appointed Michael O’Sullivan as its new chief executive officer and board member. Bringing over 25 years’ subsea oil and gas experience to PDi, Michael began his career in the subsea industry with riser consultancy MCS, serving i
Schlumberger Sells WesternGeco to Shearwater
Shearwater GeoServices has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the marine seismic acquisition assets and operations of WesternGeco, the geophysical services product line of Schlumberger. Shearwater will own and operate a fleet of 14 seismic vessels offering a full range of acquisition ser
SMD Wins with TE SubCom
Subsea equipment designer and manufacturer Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) has signed a contract to supply a QTrencher 500 cable maintenance ROV to TE SubCom. The QTrencher 500 will be delivered in Q1 2019. The vehicle will come equipped with SMD’s latest surface control and power cabin layout. SMD’s De
JDR Introduces IWOCS Rental Service
JDR Cable Systems has launched a global intervention, workover and control systems (IWOCS) rental service. JDR’s IWOCS rentals offer offshore oil and gas operators the ability to increase production from subsea wells without capex investment by providing a temporary connection. The systems can also
Sonardyne Names Subsea Asset Monitoring Business Manager
Sonardyne International has appointed Stephen Auld as its new global business manager for Subsea Asset Monitoring. Stephen, who joined Sonardyne in June 2017, takes over the role from Stephen Fasham, who has been promoted to a newly created role within the business focusing on growth and investment
Palfinger Equipment for Nexans New Cable Layer
Palfinger Marine has signed contract for deck equipment package with Ulstein Verft for Nexans new cable laying vessel (CLV) Aurora. Ulstein will construct the vessel, designed by Skipsteknisk in Ålesund, and prepare for the topside equipment. The CLV is 31 m wide, 149.9 m long, with a deadweight of
BLUE Hammer Keeps The Noise Down
The Carbon Trust and Fistuca, in conjunction with industry partners (E.ON, EDPR, EnBW, Equinor, Ørsted, Shell, Sif, SSE, Van Oord, and Vattenfall) have completed offshore test of the Fistuca BLUE 25M hammer as part of the Offshore Wind Accelerator BLUE PILOT project. The offshore test was carried ou
Motive Expands Fabrication Division; Adds New Team Member
Motive Offshore has expanded its fabrication division at its main site at Boyndie in North-east Aberdeenshire with a £250k investment, and secured a key appointment to manage the division. Colin Forsyth has been appointed as general manager to oversee the fabrication division expansion. Forsyth brin
Subsea UK Conference to Focus on Cabling Industry Opportunities
The opportunities which exist in the subsea cabling market are set to be explored at a conference hosted by Subsea UK in London next month. The Subsea Cables Conference will take place on Tuesday 18 September and will see industry experts come together to discuss and debate a range of topics includi
JFO Executes North Sea Projects
JFO has delivered subsea cutting projects for Subsea 7 on behalf of BP and Premier Oil in the North Sea. The projects were executed by JFO’s hydraulic shear (the 1950Te) which is affectionately nick-named ‘Tiny’. Anything but small, Tiny is 4.5 meters long, by 1.2 meters wide and 2.2 meters high, wi
Energinet Seeks Baltic Pipe UXO Consultancy
Energinet wants to purchase UXO consultancy related to a risk mitigation program for the Baltic Pipe project. The scope includes preparation of reactive measures, analysis of existing survey data, consultancy related to UXO survey and inspection, UXO risk sign-off documentation and possible addition
Flint Subsea Expands EQDs Portfolio
UK-based supplier of emergency quick disconnect (EQD) systems, Flint Subsea, has added additional 2” and 4” EQDs to its fleet. This investment is said to be on the back of increased demand for Flint’s EQD products to mitigate against excess hose tension and prevent injury to personnel, the environme
JFSE’s Jetting System Completes 12 Projects in First Year
James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE) has marked the first anniversary of its jetting system having completed 12 contracts since its launch. The jet significantly increases the soil-cutting abilities of JFSE’s excavators as the system, which utilizes central jets instead of the standard side positio
DeltaTek Bags Siccar Point’s North Sea Contract
Well construction specialist, DeltaTek Global has secured a two-year contract from Aberdeen-based operator, Siccar Point Energy. Operating on a call off basis – and with an optional contract extension – DeltaTek will provide cementing services via its SeaCure technology, in support of Siccar Point’s