Subsea
Kongsberg Launches cNODE Micro Subsea Transponder
Kongsberg has unveiled its new cNODE micro subsea transponder system. As the smallest member of the cNODE series of subsea transponders, the new cNODE micro is designed to provide range accuracy better than 2 cm and is suited for divers and shallow water ROVs, at depths down to 600 meters. The cNODE
WATCH: Dina Polaris on Its Way to Sea Trials
M/V Dina Polaris, Turkey’s first UT design multipurpose service vessel designed by Rolls-Royce and bullt by Besiktas, is now heading for the final sea trial before delivery to her Norwegian owners Myklebusthaug Management AS. The new UT 7521 Dina Polaris is 98.9 meters long with a beam of 21 meters
Subsea Centre of Excellence to Set Up in Scotland
A new GBP 16 million Centre of Excellence (CoE) for subsea development is to be established in East Kilbride, Scotland. Led by TÜV SÜD Limited (NEL), this investment will provide Scotland with a unique global capability. TÜV SÜD AG has agreed to invest £11.1 million in its NEL site in East Kilbride
Intecsea Introduces New Low-Motion Floaters
Intecsea has launched a range of low-motion (LM) floaters – the flagship LM-FPSO, the LM-FLNG and the LM-SEMI. Suitable for all water depths, the LM-FPSO transforms the economics of harsh, remote offshore fields with savings of $500 million – $1.2 billion per project. The LM-FPSO is capable of opera
iSURVEY Nets Maersk Oil Contract in Denmark
iSURVEY has been awarded a four-year survey and positioning contract by Maersk Oil. The contract which started in March 2017, has the option to extend by one 12-month period. Under the contract iSURVEY will support Maersk Oil Danish Business Unit with rig move operations in the Danish sector of the
Aibel Bags Oda Subsea Deal from TechnipFMC
Aibel has secured a contract from TechnipFMC to supply a subsea manifold and structure for an integrated foundation for Oda field in the Norwegian North Sea. Under the contract Aibel will build and deliver several subsea structural elements, including a subsea manifold. The work starts immediately a
DNV GL Presents New Recommended Practice for Subsea Forgings
A joint industry project, led by DNV GL, has now taken the next step in subsea standardization by harmonizing requirements for quality management of forgings. The recommended practice (RP) ‘Steel forgings for subsea applications – quality management requirements’, DNVGL-RP-B202, will enable delivery
Kongsberg Beefs Up cNODE
Kongsberg Maritime is expanding the capabilities of cNODE series of transponders for underwater acoustic positioning and data link with the introduction of cNODE IQAM at Ocean Business. In a first for the transponder range, Kongsberg is offering the ability to log internal sensors and/or customers e
Sercel Introduces New Seismic Streamer
Sercel has launched Sentinel HR, a high-resolution solid streamer designed to meet the specific imaging needs of shallow-target applications as well as high-resolution 3D (HR3D) seismic surveys for detailed mapping of geological features. The Sentinel HR streamer has been developed with a close chan
EIB Provides Funding for Germany-Norway Interconnector
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide a EUR 350 million loan to TenneT to finance ‘NordLink’, the first interconnection between Germany and Norway across the North Sea. The bipolar High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link will have a capacity of 1,400 MW and a total route length of 624 km.
Tritech Sells Gemini 720is to STR
Subsea Technology & Rentals Ltd (STR) has purchased Tritech’s latest Gemini 720is multibeam imaging sonar at the launch of this year’s Ocean Business Exhibition. This recent acquisition represents a further investment in next generation technology from STR as they continue to increase their equipmen
Oceanscan Buys Teledyne BlueView Subsea Sonars
Oceanscan has purchased several Teledyne BlueView M900-130 subsea imaging sonars. The M series sonars are 30% smaller than the older P Series, the company noted. The Teledyne BlueView M series is commonly used as a pilot aid when navigating unmanned underwater vehicles especially in turbid and low l
Ecosse Bags Seabed Clearance Gig on Beatrice OWF
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has been awarded a seabed clearance project on the £2.6 billion Beatrice offshore wind farm (BOWL) in the Outer Moray Firth. The company will conduct boulder clearing operations in 50 meter water depth, deploying its Scar2 seabed system from the Siem Ruby vessel on behalf
DiveSource, PaleBlue Present Dive Control Simulator
DiveSource has partnered with PaleBlue to launch dive control simulator in Aberdeen. The companies presented the simulator to a range of operators and contractors, including Shell, BP and Bibby Offshore. Allan Nairn, director of Diving at Bibby Offshore said, “I think this will be a superb tool in o