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Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (January 23 – January 29). Oceaneering has been awarded a technology development contract by Statoil. The contract provides for the development, manufacturing, testing, and mobilization of a self-conta
Freire Shipyard to Build Oceanographic Vessel for Saudi Arabia
Vigo-based Freire Shipyard has secured a contract for the construction of a 43-meter oceanographic vessel, ordered by a Technology Center in Saudi Arabia. According to the company, the vessel will be very similar to the RV Janan delivered to Qatar University in 2011, but it will be adapted to the ne
NOC Marine Robotics Innovation Centre Welcomes Steatite
Steatite, developer of power solutions for extreme environments, has formally become a partner with the Marine Robotics Innovation Centre. Steatite’s move into the Innovation Centre is a sign of the company’s potential to secure their position in the market of innovative power solutions for deep-sea
HullWiper ROV Expands to Valencia Port
The Spanish port of Valencia could be set to break Algeciras’ virtual vessel maintenance services monopoly in the country, thanks to the availability of the eco-friendly HullWiper hull cleaner, according to the Managing Director of the company behind the diver-free system. “Until now, hull cleaning
Copetech-MS Takes Delivery of Perseo GTV
Lighthouse has delivered a new Perseo GTV to Copetech-MS, the french company based in Marseille and specialized in submarine research and survey missions with ROVs. Copetech-SM purchased its first Ageotec Perseo GTV in 2012, which has now been updated to the current firmware and hardware version in
Victrex and Magma Strengthen Subsea Pipes Partnership
Victrex and Magma are continuing to build their strategic partnership targeted at the oil and gas industry. Following the joint development of Magma carbon composite m-pipe utilizing VICTREX PEEK, Victrex recently invested in a minority interest in Magma to further facilitate the adoption of its m-p
Sumitomo and Airborne Ink Cooperation Agreement
Sumitomo Corporation and Airborne Oil & Gas have signed a commercial cooperation agreement for the sale and distribution of TCP products to the global oil & gas industry. The two companies will leverage each other’s strengths in providing thermoplastic composite pipe products for riser, flowline and
Kongsberg UK to Showcase Seaglider AUV at Subsea Expo
Aberdeen-based Kongsberg Maritime said it is expecting high interest in the innovative Kongsberg Seaglider autonomous vehicle during Subsea Expo 2017. Kongsberg’s Subsea Expo 2017 booth will also feature a host of established subsea technology designed to meet the exacting demands of research and co
EMEC Recognized at Rushlight Awards
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has won the ‘Marine and Hydro Energy’ award at the Rushlight Awards 2016-17. The Rushlight Awards aim to support and promote all the latest clean technologies, innovations, initiatives and deployment projects for businesses and other organisations throughout
Statoil Picks Oceaneering to Develop Battery-Powered E-ROV System
Oceaneering has been awarded a technology development contract by Statoil. The contract provides for the development, manufacturing, testing, and mobilization of a self-contained, battery-powered work class remotely operated vehicle (E-ROV) system deployed on the seabed. The system will interface wi
IKM to Support Subsea 7 on Culzean SURF Project
IKM has recently secured a contract award from Subsea 7 based in Aberdeen. Subsea 7 has won the subsea, umbilical, riser and flowline (SURF) contract with Maersk Oil. The company will make and install underwater equipment for the new Culzean gas field. The Culzean gas condensate field in the UK Cent
Subsea Expo 2017 Eyes International Markets
With UK subsea exports valued at almost £5 billion, Subsea UK is encouraging British firms to set their sights on international expansion to sustain long term growth. The industry body is urging companies to strengthen trade partnerships across the globe, exporting the country’s sought after subsea
WFS and PSL Join Forces to Improve Subsea Safety
Scottish technology companies WFS Technologies and PhotoSynergy Ltd (PSL) launched a wireless ribbon lighting system, which is said to have been designed to revolutionise diver safety and efficiency in remote subsea locations. Namely, the so-called Seatooth LIGHTPATH is a combination of two technolo
Gavia AUV Gets Klein’s Sonar Boost
Teledyne Gavia, manufacturer of the Gavia autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), has released a new Sidescan/Bathymetry module that incorporates Klein Marine Systems’ new UUV-3500 high-resolution side scan sonar with optional bathymetry sonar. The system is an option to utilize the Gavia AUV for geoph