Subsea
Volstad Extends Bibby Topaz Hire
Bibby Offshore and Volstad Seismic have agreed to a long-term extension to the charter party for the diving support vessel (DSV) Bibby Topaz. According to Volstad’s Oslo Stock Exchange filing on Tuesday, the terms and conditions of the extended charter arrangement reflect the current market environm
Lloyd’s Register Approval for Roxtec Services
Roxtec Services AB has received an official approval for inspection and maintenance services of cable and pipe transits from the classification society Lloyd’s Register. This approval sets new standards for long-term safety at sea, Roxtec said. Roxtec Services AB offers onsite inspections, supervisi
Aibel to Connect Johan Sverdrup’s Drilling Platform
Oil and gas services company Aibel has been awarded a contract from the Norwegian oil company Statoil for the hook-up of the drilling platform at the Johan Sverdrup field, offshore Norway. The company informed on Tuesday that the value of the contract is close to NOK 400 million. In addition, the co
Aker Solutions, Kvaerner to Hook Up Johan Sverdrup Riser Platform
Aker Solutions has together with Kvaerner won a contract from Statoil for the hook-up of the riser platform for the Johan Sverdrup field, Norway’s largest offshore development in the past three decades. Aker Solutions said on Tuesday it will work closely with subcontractor Kvaerner on joining togeth
Neptune Appoints EMA Survey Operations Manager
Neptune has appointed Paul Rennie as survey operations manager for its European, Mediterranean and African operations (EMA). This appointment is part of the company’s strategic ‘One Neptune’ growth plan to invest and develop its operations in its key regions of operation. Rennie joins Neptune with 2
UK Investment Firm Pumps $12.5M into Frontrow
UK-based investment firm Business Growth Fund (BGF) has invested £10 million ($12.5M) in Frontrow Energy Technology Group to support the company’s growth plans, alongside a £3m investment from the group’s founders. Formed in 2013, the Frontrow team has acquired, established and grown a group of ener
ABS Presents Guidance on Subsea Hybrid Risers
ABS, the provider of classification and technical services to the offshore industry, said it has published the first set of recommended practices for hybrid riser systems in the offshore industry, titled “ABS Guidance Notes on Subsea Hybrid Riser Systems”. “The introduction of new approaches like th
SMD to Build Subsea Telecom Cable Plough for SBSS
Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) have signed a contract with S.B. Submarine Systems (SBSS) for the design, manufacture and delivery of the next generation MD3XT submarine telecom cable plough. The complete plough system will come equipped with an optical umbilical and SMD purpose-designed and manufacture
OGIC Innovation Zone to Host Developers at Subsea Expo
New oil and gas technologies and research capabilities of Scottish Universities are set to be highlighted at Subsea Expo by the Oil & Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC). OGIC will host companies developing new technology and two Scottish Universities with energy-related research and development strengths
ITF Sets Up JIP Aimed at Pipe-Walking Challenge
The Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) is welcoming additional participants to a new joint industry project (JIP) to develop pipeline anchoring and monitoring systems which is said it could mitigate the risk of pipeline walking and cut pipeline anchor installation costs in half. The Anchoring Pip
James Fisher Assists Galloper Offshore Works
James Fisher Marine Services (JFMS), has seen its offshore operations at Galloper offshore wind farm (OWF) start with the attendance of a three-man emergency response team, in support of the foundation installation works starting at the site. The emergency response team and the CTV Severn Provider”w
Lloyd’s Register Launches Subsea Inspection Service
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has established Subsea Inspection Service to support underwater inspections of subsea pipelines, assets and facilities to energy companies operating offshore. Services include project management, consultancy, personnel, quality control, data processing and data management, appl
Mcdermott Grabs Ceona Amazon?
The Houston-based offshore EPCI player, McDermott, has reportedly struck a deal to acquire the pipelay and construction vessel Ceona Amazon, previously owned by the SURF contractor Ceona. Ceona fell into administration in 2015 resulting in over 100 redundancies, and left the company assets up for sa
Polarcus Board Member Steps Down
Seismic player Polarcus informed that Chris Kelsall has resigned from its board of directors with effect from January 29, 2017. Kelsall was elected in may 2016 as a board member with a term of office of two years. Polarcus chairman, Peter Rigg, said: “I would like to thank Chris for his diligence an