Subsea
Trianel Windpark Borkum II Deal for Vos Prodect
Vos Prodect Innovations has been contracted by Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke (NSW) regarding the design and delivery of inter-array cable hang-off systems for Trianel Windpark Borkum II project. Scope includes delivery of sealed hang-off systems for WTG’s and unsealed hang-off systems for OSS. Sealed c
PacketFabric Extends Connectivity Through Aqua Comms AEConnect
Aqua Comms informed that PacketFabric has selected its America-Europe Connect (AEConnect) subsea cable to extend the reach of its disruptive Software-defined Networking (SDN) platform into Europe. Aqua Comms’ submarine cable system delivers connectivity from New York to Ireland with diverse backhaul
TechnipFMC and Petronas Agree Technological Collaboration
TechnipFMC together with Petronas Research (PRSB) and Petronas Technology Ventures (PTVSB), has signed a tripartite heads of agreement. This collaboration will leverage all parties’ best technology, expertise, personnel, assets and facilities in areas such as gas separation technology, desanding and
DOF Subsea Secures Work for 3 Vessels
DOF Subsea said it has been awarded a number of contracts, securing utilisation for several vessels in the Subsea IMR projects segment. In the Atlantic region, DOF Subsea has been awarded a contract within wind industry, securing utilisation of Skandi Neptune for 45 days + options in Q4. In the Nort
Kongsberg and thyssenkrupp Set Up Joint Venture
thyssenkrupp, its subsidiary Atlas Elektronik and Kongsberg have joined forces and established a 50/50 joint venture company to shape the future combat systems of conventional submarines. The company named kta naval systems will be the exclusive supplier of combat systems for submarines from thyssen
Wärtsilä Goes ‘Ultra Silent’ for Faroese Research Vessel
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply an ultra-silent propulsion package for a new research vessel to be built for the Faroe Islands Marine Research Institute. The solution is made possible through Wärtsilä’s in-house competences in silent diesel generator sets, propeller shaft lines, and electr
Maersk Forza in Russian Helicopter Salvage
A Russian Mi-8 helicopter, operated by Konvers-Avia, that went missing on October 26, has been found on the ocean floor north-east of Heerodden, Svalbard, at a depth of 209 meters. The helicopter was on its way from Pyramiden, an abandoned Russian mining site, to Barentsburg when it fell into the se
InterMoor Gets New CEO
InterMoor has named Mark Jones, global chief executive officer. Key objectives of this new role include building more structure and greater collaboration among business units, focusing on areas of growth and mobilizing new services across the regions, with the goal of strengthening InterMoor’s globa
IOG Files Vulcan Satellites Plan
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) has submitted the field development plan (FDP) for the Vulcan satellites hub development to the UK Oil and Gas Authority (OGA). The Vulcan satellites FDP covers the three 100%-owned and operated Southern North Sea gas fields recently officially renamed as Southwark, Nai
Nexans Fixes More Beatrice Export Cable Work
Nexans Norway is set for the installation of the second section of the export cable at the Beatrice offshore wind farm in the Outer Moray Firth. The work is set to begin on November 02, 2017. According to Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd. (BOWL) notice, the second length of export cable EC1 (EC1-2) wi
Swire Seabed Confirms Siem Stingray Charter
Swire Seabed said it has signed a bareboat charter with Siem Offshore for up to three years bareboat of Siem’s LCV, Siem Stingray. The contract was announced by Siem Offshore on Oslo Stock Exchange earlier on Monday, without disclosing the other charter party. Siem Stingray, which will be re-named S
Danish Energy Minister Approves Viking Link Cable
The Danish Minister for Energy, Utilities and Climate, Lars Christian Lilleholt, has approved Energinet’s investment in the Viking Link power cable connecting Denmark and Great Britain. “This is really good news. Viking Link to Great Britain and an upgrade of the power grid in western Jutland will c
Nord Stream Pipeline Gets New DNV GL Integrity Confirmation
DNV GL has issued a new certificate confirming the continued integrity of the Nord Stream pipeline system through the Baltic Sea for a five-year period until 2022. The Nord Stream pipeline was designed and built according to the certifying body’s Offshore Standard DNV OS-F101 for Submarine Pipeline
GeoSea Nets Moray OWF East Substructures EPCI Deal
GeoSea has entered into an engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract with the Moray Offshore Windfarm East (MOWE). The contract covers EPCI of around 100 wind turbine foundations and 3 offshore substation platform foundations, and the transport and installation of 3 off