Subsea
Bourbon Inks MoU for New Offshore Support Vessel Prototype
Bourbon has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Automated Ships Ltd to support the building of the autonomous, fully-automated and cost-efficient prototype vessel for offshore operations, in collaboration with Kongsberg. Bourbon will leverage its expertise in building and operating
Nexans Bags BP Subsea Framework Agreement
Nexans Norway has signed a five-year global framework agreement with BP covering the engineering, procurement and construction of umbilical and direct electrical heating (DEH) systems and ancillary equipment. The agreement also covers the provision of aftermarket services. The agreement provides Nex
DOF Subsea Tests JFD’s New Diving Rebreather
DOF Subsea has carried out the first major offshore dive with JFD’s new deep diving rebreather, COBRA (Compact Bailout Rebreathing Apparatus). Earlier this year, JFD released COBRA into the market to replace conventional SCUBA bailout methods, providing divers with extended supply of breathing gas i
UTM: New Supply Agency for Subsea Professionals
A new UK-based company has been launched to source and supply the manpower solutions required to deliver ROV, survey, inspection, repair and maintenance projects to the oil and gas, renewable, hydrographic, marine, power and telecommunications sectors. The UTM Consultants, founded by managing direct
JDR Opens Its European Service Centre in Newcastle
JDR has officially opened its European service centre in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The opening was marked by an official ceremony led by Nick Brown, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne East followed by a tour of the 4,000 m2 facility. The multi-purpose centre includes a workshop, warehouse, visitor centre and
TGS Begins Crean 3D Shoot Off Ireland
TGS has started the acquisition of the Crean 3D multi-client project on the Irish Atlantic Margin with the Shearwater GeoServices 3D vessel Polar Marquis, Europa Oil & Gas informed. It is anticipated 3D seismic will be acquired over Europa’s 30% owned licensing option 16/19 (LO 16/19) during summer
Wood Group Nets Culzean Field Hook-Up Deal
Wood Group has been awarded a new contract by Maersk to deliver mechanical and management services for the hook-up and commissioning of the Culzean gas condensate field in the UK central North Sea. At peak manning, approximately 200 new jobs will be created by the project to support the new three pl
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (July 03 – July 09). Subsea 7 has acquired certain businesses of EMAS Chiyoda Subsea (ECS). The acquisition, under a US bankruptcy code Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganisation, was confirmed by the U.S. Bank
Heerema Sends Culzean ULQ Jacket
Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG) has completed construction of the Culzean jackets for client Maersk Oil North Sea UK Limited. Following the sailaway of the jacket for the central processing facilities platform (CPF) on June 28, the jacket for the utility & living quarter platform (ULQ) set sail on J
Hydratight Connectors for Maersk Oil Tyra Field
Hydratight has been awarded the supply of the critical tie in components for the 8”, 12” and 26” pipelines within the Maersk Oil Tyra Field. In the initial phase of the redevelopment of the Tyra field, a bypass route needs to be created to enable production flow from other Danish Underground Consort
TenneT, DONG Energy in Offshore Grid Connection Deal
TSO TenneT and wind farm developer DONG Energy have signed the grid connection agreement for the wind farm Borssele 1 & 2 off the coast of the Dutch province Zeeland. The signed agreements relate to the realization, connection, and transmission of power of DONG Energy’s Borssele wind farm with Tenne
Ashtead Appoints New NDT Sales Manager
Ashtead Technology has appointed Scott Stephen as its new non-destructive testing (NDT) sales manager. Based at the company’s headquarters in Aberdeen, Scott will be responsible for business development and general sales and rental of NDT equipment and accessories, including phased array, ultrasonic
BASF Nets Merkur Offshore Wind Farm Grouting Contract
Construction Chemicals from BASF have won the contract for the supply of MasterFlow 9600 by GeoSea for the €1.6bn Merkur offshore wind farm. The grout will be installed by BASF’s licensed contractor FoundOcean using their specialized grouting equipment. BASF’s MasterFlow 9600 will be used as a skirt
GeoSea Acquires A2SEA
DONG Energy and Siemens have signed an agreement with Belgian GeoSea stating that GeoSea will acquire the full ownership of A2SEA. A2SEA will continue to operate out of Denmark with offshore wind turbine service and installation. DONG Energy and Siemens have been owners of A2SEA since 2009, when bot