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Well-Centric Names New Business Development Manager
Well-Centric has appointed Michael Scott as its new business development manager. Prior to his appointment, Michael was technical sales manager for strategic projects at Babcock LGE. Gary Smart, Well-Centric CEO, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Michael to Well-Centric at an exciting time for the bus
Reach Subsea Secures Work for Three Vessels in North Sea
Reach Subsea has entered into short term contracts for three vessels Havila Subsea, Edda Fonn and Olympic Delta in the North Sea. The contracts cover in total 100 firm vessel spread days and approximately 50 optional days. The contracts, for undisclosed oil companies and international contractors, w
Marine-i to Boost Innovation with New Funding
Marine-i, the EU funded programme set up to boost the marine technology sector in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, is inviting applications for a £1 million innovation fund. The fund has been created to support research, development and innovation in marine robotics and autonomous vessels. Some of
OGTC – ITF Complete Merger
The ITF (Industry Technology Facilitator) and the Oil & Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) merger has now been completed. The merger to focus and enhance the technology and innovation support for the UK oil and gas industry, was announced in February this year. Teams from both organisations worked togethe
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (March 26 – April 01). https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/03/26/technipfmc-to-deliver-subsea-systems-for-gumusut-kakap-project/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/03/27/mpsv-ievoli-ivory-marks-jfms-next-uk
Cathx Ocean Introduces New Laser and Imaging Systems
Cathx Ocean has launched a new range of laser and imaging systems. Comprising the Hunter, Scout, Pathfinder and Prowler models, each system offers the Cathx Ocean ‘Fast Fly’ capability which enables non-stop, high-speed, single-pass videos, stills and laser for a variety of subsea operations. Featur
Archer Demos Acoustic Listening Platform for Well Integrity
Archer has launched the ‘VIVID’ acoustic listening platform — a patented acoustic technology that detects, investigates and locates leaks in real-time, verifies cement barrier seals and characterizes downhole events with unparalleled precision. The VIVID platform consists of full-spectrum acoustic s
Baltic Connector OY Adds New Board Member
Baltic Connector OY has named financial councellor Jarmo Väisänen as a new member of the board. Väisänen has worked at the Ownership Steering Department in the Prime Minister’s Office since 2007. He has been in charge of the strategy of the ownership steering for Neste, Vapo and Fortum. At the momen
Elering, Baltic Connector Hire Allseas to Install Balticconnector Pipeline
Elering and the Baltic Connector OY have signed an agreement with Allseas to install the biggest section of the Balticconnector offshore gas pipeline between Estonia and Finland. Balticconnector offshore construction will start this summer with seabed preparations to install the pipeline. According
Ardent, Vernicos and EPE form Mediterranean Pact
Maritime services provider, Ardent, Vernicos Tugs and Salvage, a greek-based tug & salvage service provider and Environmental Protection Engineering (EPE) a greek-based oil spill response provider, have formally partnered for future operations within Eastern Mediterranean and the adjacent waters. Th
Saab Seaeye Banks on Sabertooth Order
Underwater vehicles specialist Saab Seaeye said it has secured a contract with an undisclosed client to deliver the first in a planned fleet of Sabertooth electric robotic vehicles. Sabertooth is marketed as the only roaming and hovering system that can operate in both fully autonomous (AUV) and tet
Awards to Highlight Decommissioning Sector
Decom North Sea, the membership organisation for the oil and gas decommissioning sector, has launched the first industry awards to be dedicated to decommissioning excellence. The Decom North Sea Awards will recognise efforts of Decom North Sea members to innovate and collaborate within the sector, a
Hurricane Set for Lancaster EPS Subsea Installation Ops
Hurricane Energy informed that Bluewater Energy Services and DNV GL have completed the review of a boulder relocation campaign conducted for the Lancaster Early Production System (EPS) development, located on the UKCS Blocks 205/21a, 205/22a and 205/26b. In order to reduce 2018 installation and exec
MacArtney Boosts Sales in South America and Sweden
MacArtney has reinforced its international sales activities in South American and Swedish markets with the addition of two new operations representing its products and systems. MacArtney – South America Operations is headed by Søren Skifter Christensen, a Dane who is a permanent resident in Chile wh