Subsea
New Acoustic Tech for Sustainable Fisheries
As fish and other marine life become increasingly important for feeding the growing human population, science-based fisheries management is crucial to keep stocks sustainable. How can acoustic-based scientific instruments contribute in this respect, while also opening up opportunities for interdisci
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (May 28 – June 03). https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/05/31/technipfmc-lands-chinese-subsea-deal/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/05/30/ocean-infinity-ends-mh370-search-location-still-unknown/ https://
DeepOcean Introduces Subsea Power Cables Repair Service
DeepOcean subsidiary DeepOcean 1 UK, has launched RECONNECT – a subsea cable repair service committed to reducing the time and cost of repairing and replacing subsea power cables. DeepOcean RECONNECT is said to aim at reducing the likelihood of cable damage and subsequent failure through periodic in
Huisman Services Gets New Director
Huisman has appointed Martijn Reissenweber as the new director Huisman Services, effective immediately. The appointment follows Peter de Vin’s decision to accept the role of director Huisman Geo. In his new role, Peter de Vin will head and set-up a new Huisman business line dedicated to operate in a
Contract Hat-Trick for DiveSource
Aberdeen-based offshore diving consultancy DiveSource said it has secured three new contracts in the last six months worth a total of £4 million. The recent contract wins come on the back of a successful period for DiveSource which has also seen the company grow internationally and appoint two new m
DOF Subsea Nets Charter Deal for Its Construction Vessel
DOF Subsea has secured a long-term time charter contract for one of its construction vessels. The new contract will start as the current contract expires in August 2019. The new contract will last until April 2022, DOF Subsea informed. The company did not reveal the value of the contract, nor the na
MPS Completes PowerBuoy Commissioning
Marine Power Systems (MPS) has completed the assembly and commissioning of its PowerBuoy, a grid simulator designed to operate alongside its quarter scale prototype WaveSub wave energy converter. The PowerBuoy will enable MPS to analyse the WaveSub’s energy generational capacity across a broad range
Olympic Subsea Books Q1 Loss
Olympic Subsea has reported consolidated revenues of NOK 98 million for the first quarter of 2018, against NOK 110 million same time last year. Earnings before interest, tax & depreciation (EBITDA) was NOK 5 million – of this Subsea/Renewable segment contributes with revenues of NOK 85 million and a
Balltec Delivers Mooring Equipment for Bluewater ‘Aoka Mizu’ FPSO
Balltec has completed the manufacture, testing and delivery of twelve MoorLOK subsea mooring connectors on behalf of Bluewater Energy Services. The connectors will be used to moor Bluewater’s Aoka Mizu FPSO at Hurricane Energy’s Great Lancaster Area field in the North Sea. Bluewater’s engineering /
Heerema’s Aegir Installs Eneco Amalia DOT Monopile
Heerema Marine Contractors has, together with its client Delft Offshore Turbine (DOT) and its subcontractor CAPE Holland, installed the DOT monopile at the Eneco Amalia wind farm. During the installation of the monopile a relatively new driving technology was used by CAPE Holland in combination with
BHGE to Set Up Subsea Centre of Excellence in Montrose
Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE), is to build a subsea manufacturing campus in Scotland’s north east, to support the global oil and gas industry. Backed by a £4.9-million grant from Scottish Enterprise, BHGE has committed £31 million to a manufacturing centre of excellence, based at its existing lo
Van Oord to Supply Foundations for Taiwanese Yunlin OWF
Van Oord has secured a 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind contract in Taiwan, worth approximately EUR 500 million. Van Oord is responsible for the design, manufacturing and installation of the eighty foundations for the Yunlin offshore wind project being developed by wpd. Preparations for the wind farm, wh
Galway Bay Subsea Observatory Comes Out for Overhaul
The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay has been brought ashore for maintenance. Last week Ocean Crest Marine with diver Mark Kerrigan prepared the Observatory for recovery. The underwater observatory, located 1.5 km off the coast of Spiddal, has been continuously monitoring the underwater environmen
Briggs Strengthens Liverpool Presence with New Contract
Briggs has strengthened its presence in Liverpool with a contract award by Peel Ports worth approximately £2 million annually. The contract will see the company provide all mooring services for ships arriving and leaving the Port of Liverpool including Tranmere. This contract follows Briggs’ 2017 in