Subsea
Kongsberg Introduces Its New Sub-Bottom Profiling System
Kongsberg Maritime is launching new ‘GeoPulse Compact’ Sub-Bottom Profiler system at Oceanology International 2018. Designed to deliver data while using only 11% of the power requirements of previous generation systems, GeoPulse Compact will be available in two versions; a compact Over the Side (OTS
SMD Delivers Two Sub Rescue Specification Atom ROVs to JFD
Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) has delivered two 1000m Atom Mk1 work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems to JFD. The Atom systems, equipped with ultra-compact launch and recovery systems (LARS) and SMD purpose-designed control and workshop cabins, provide a complete turnkey solution which is
Ashtead Strengthens Tech Portfolio with New Investments
Subsea equipment specialist, Ashtead Technology, said it has invested £2.8 million ($3.9 million)in new technology over the past month in response to anticipated market demand. The company, which is said to have the largest rental fleet in the world has stocked up with core survey, imaging, mapping
Nautilus Marine Services Cashes In on Assets Sale
Nautilus Marine Services has sold two of its offshore service vessels and certain of its dive equipment in three separate transactions. The AIM-listed company said that these non-strategic assets were acquired in February 2017 and had a combined cost basis of US$120,000 at the time of the disposals,
AgileTek Establishes New Business Division
AgileTek has launched new business division named AgileDat. AgileDat will focus on servicing the renewables and oil and gas sectors, the company said. AgileTek’s proprietary AEL Cloud platform, used on a number of European wind farm projects, will form a large part of AgileDat’s offering. AgileTek m
Jee Moves to New Base as Staff Grows
Subsea engineering consultancy and training specialist Jee Limited has moved offices in Aberdeen as it continues to grow its workforce. Last year Jee increased the engineering arm of the company by 30% to cover the growing project load and due to its strong business model has instigated another 20%
NSG – MLS Win Guard Vessels Extension from Nexans
Cables specialist Nexans has extended a contract with NSG Wind and Maritime Logistics Service (MLS) for two additional year to deliver and coordinate four guard vessels to the NordLink interconnector. The initial contract, signed in spring 2017, will now add three new campaigns in 2018 and two in 20
Statoil Makes Askeladd Splash
Statoil and its partners have decided to invest just over NOK 5 billion ($643 million) in the further development of the Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea, which will provide feedstock for the LNG plant at Melkøya in Hammerfest. The development of Askeladd is part two of the multi-phased Snøhvit deve
NSRI Names New Director
The National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) has appointed Tony Laing as its new director of research and market acceleration. Laing has been an independent consultant within the oil and gas industry since 2015, delivering strategic commercial projects for a range of technology and engineering ser
European Subsea Cables Association Adds New Chairman
The European Subsea Cables Association (ESCA) has appointed Stephen Dawe of Vodafone as the new chairman of ESCA. Dawe succeeds Peter Jamieson of Liberty Global, who is standing down after serving in this role for six years, the company said. Jamieson will continue in the organisation as vice-chairm
Solstad Farstad Nets Extension of TechnipFMC Contract
Solstad Farstad (SOFF) and TechnipFMC have agreed to extend the frame agreement covering the provision of vessels for ploughing and trenching operations for one year. The frame agreement is now valid until December 31, 2019, SOFF informed. “We have been working closely with TechnipFMC since 1997 and
Atlas Maridan Denmark Adds AUV Rental to Its Portfolio
Atlas Elektronik’s subsidiary Atlas Maridan ApS. of Rungsted Kyst (Denmark) has informed that will add autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) rental service to its portfolio. The opportunity to rent Atlas Elektronik’s unmanned underwater technology will support customers within the offshore oil and gas
RUCO Becomes Commex Sales Agent in UK
Comex Innovation has appointed RUCO Limited as its exclusive sales agent for UK and the North Sea region. Comex is a provider of the ORUS 3D underwater photogrammetric acquisition and processing service, a non-intrusive system designed to be easily interfaced to most remotely operated vehicles (ROVs
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (March 05 – March 11). https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/03/05/oceaneering-buys-ecosse-subsea/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/03/06/saipem-cuts-deficit-full-year-guidance-misses-expectations/ https://