Subsea
Eni Gets Approval for Manned Underwater Ops on Goliat
Eni Norge has received consent from Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) Norway to perform manned underwater operations on the Goliat field. Goliat is an oil field in the Barents Sea, around 50 kilometers south-east of Snøhvit. The field has been developed using a floating production unit (FPSO). Eni No
Atlas Delivers Unmanned Minesweeping System to Royal Navy
Atlas Elektronik UK has delivered an autonomous minesweeper system to Royal Navy, capable to clear sea lanes of mines. The system has been built by Atlas Elektronik, under a £13 million contract with the Ministry of Defence which has sustained around 20 jobs and created 15 new jobs with the company.
Ardyne and Statoil Collaborate on New Technology Development
Ardyne has been selected by Statoil for the design and development of a combined casing vibration and pulling system targeted for use in the North Sea. The company will perform modelling and analysis followed by prototype design and testing in support of the project goals, Ardyne informed. The contr
IKM to Provide ROV Services for Statoil’s Johan Sverdrup
IKM Subsea has been awarded an ROV services contract from Statoil for the Johan Sverdrup platform starting in Q3 2018. The contract was won through an e-auction event that was performed as one of the final stages of the tendering process, the company said. The scope of work consists of provision of
CCB Subsea Gets Norske Shell Frame Agreement
CCB Subsea has secured a long-term and nationwide framework agreement with Norske Shell for the delivery of engineering services, maintenance of subsea equipment and recertification of well control equipment. The agreement has a duration of 3 years, plus options, for Norske Shell installations on th
Aker BP Names New SVP Operations
Aker BP has appointed Kjetel Digre as SVP Operations, and will be a part of the executive management team. He comes from a position in Statoil as SVP and project director for the Johan Sverdrup project development. Digre holds an MSc with distinction in Subsea and Petroleum Engineering from Heriot W
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (April 30 – May 06). https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/05/01/pioneering-spirit-delivers-first-line-of-turkstream/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/04/30/saipem-kicks-off-sverdrup-pipelaying-ops/ https:/
Subsea 7 Cleared to Dive at Oda Field
Spirit Energy has received consent from Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) Norway for manned underwater operations on the Oda field. The underwater operations will be carried out by Spirit Energy’s contractor Subsea 7 using the Seven Falcon and Seven Atlantic diving support vessels. According to PSA,
UK Schools Set for Subsea STEM Challenge Final
The final of a new initiative aimed at encouraging school pupils, aged 13 to 14 to consider a career in the subsea sector will take place in Aberdeen later this month. The STEM Challenge, led by Subsea UK and supported by The Smallpeice Trust, has seen teams of year nine students compete in a design
IMCA to Update Inspectors on eCMID and DP Vessels at Spring Seminar
Two members of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Secretariat will be making contributions to the forthcoming eCMID Accredited Vessel Inspectors (AVIs) Seminar to be held on May 22 in London. IMCA’s Technical Manager, Mark Ford, will give an update on the eCMID system, while Cap
DNV GL New JIP Aims at Pipeline Installation Cost Savings
DNV GL is launching the second phase of a joint industry project (JIP) to develop a design guideline that complements current pipeline codes and standards. Phase 1 of the project has now completed and involved ShawCor LLC, McDermott, PAPE Engineering, Saipem, SVAP, Wasco, and Technip FMC. This devel
Minesto Sets Up Bottom Joint System for Deep Green Device
The bottom joint system that will be used to moor Minesto’s DG500 device to the seabed in Holyhead Deep, Wales has been installed onto the gravity-based foundation. The bottom joint functions as a locking mechanism between the power plant’s tether and the seabed foundation. It is also articulated in
Baltic Connector Inks Inkoo Compressor Station Deal
Baltic Connector has signed a contract with RTA-yhtiöt Oy for the construction work to be carried out at Inkoo compressor station. The contract covers excavation and foundation work as well as construction engineering work. “The contract with RTA-Yhtiöt Oy launches the construction work at the compr
Tideway Starts Scour Protection Works at Norther OWF
Activities on the Norther offshore wind farm have started this month with scour protection works in the North Sea. The bottom of the turbine location will be strengthened by placing large stones around the supporting structures. “This is one of the first visible activities of the construction of the