Subsea
ASN to Build Cable Infrastructure for Subsea Laboratory Off Sicily
Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) has signed a contract with Italy’s Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucelare (INFN) for the construction of a subsea cable infrastructure for the IDMAR project. The IDMAR project involves the construction of a multidisciplinary underwater laboratory distributed for scien
Vertiv Wins Sunshine Coast Subsea Cable Landing Station Job
Australian-based Vertiv has been awarded a contract to design and construct the cable landing station for the high-speed Sunshine Coast International Broadband Submarine Cable. The cable landing station, located in Maroochydore, should help deliver Australia’s fastest data and telecommunications con
LIGHTHOUSE, RECON Finalize Surveys for Kazakh Pearls Project
LIGHTHOUSE, together with RECON Engineering, has recently completed the geophysical and geotechnical survey for the Pearls Project, in the Kazakh sector of the Caspian Sea. Lead by Caspi Meruerty Operating Company (CMOC), the consortium between Shell EP Offshore Ventures (55%), KazMunayTeniz OOC JSC
Red Ink for Olympic Subsea
Olympic Subsea has reported net loss of NOK 40 million ($4.7 million) for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, versus net loss of NOK 36 million ($4.2 million) same time last year. The Oslo-listed company generated consolidated revenues of NOK 171 million for the third quarter of 2018, compared to
JFD Completes Trials for Indian Navy Submarine Rescue Systems
JFD, a part of James Fisher and Sons, has completed air transportability trials for the first of two third generation submarine rescue systems being delivered to the Indian Navy. As part of the ongoing delivery of the third generation submarine rescue system to the Indian Navy, JFD conducted the com
Kongsberg Tech to Help Unveil Mysteries of Great Blue Hole
The Blue Hole Belize Expedition 2018 fleet has started its historic and scientifically important 3-week mission to map the world’s largest marine sinkhole. Led by Aquatica Submarines, the team of scientists, explorers and film makers includes Ocean Unite co-founder and Virgin Group founder, Sir Rich
Anadarko Selects TechnipFMC-Van Oord Consortium for Mozambique LNG EPCI
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation has selected a consortium consisting of TechnipFMC and Van Oord as the preferred tenderer for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of the offshore subsea system for its Mozambique LNG project. The Mozambique LNG Project, with approximately
Subsea Innovation Scores Double with Royal IHC
Subsea Innovation, part of Tekmar, has been awarded two contracts with Royal IHC, as part of a collaborative framework agreement. Subsea Innovation will be supporting Royal IHC on the design, development, manufacture and supply of back deck equipment on two projects to be completed throughout 2018 a
Micro-AUVs Put to the Test Off Orkney Isles
An innovative marine robot, called ecoSUB, has been trialed off the Orkney Isles in northern Scotland during a marine robot demonstrator mission coordinated by the National Oceanography Centre (NOC). The ecoSUBs are a new type of autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed by Planet Ocean in partn
Vestdavit Equips Nexans CLV Newbuild
Vestdavit has won a contract to equip the Nexans flag ship cable layer Nexans Aurora with its MissionEase multi-boat handling system for mission bays. The CLV has been designed by Skipsteknisk in Ålesund and will be constructed by Norwegian yard Ulstein Verft. Close to 150 meters long, Nexans Aurora
Cajo Technologies Laser Marking for Aker Solutions Umbilicals
Finnish laser marking specialist Cajo Technologies said it has delivered a subsea umbilical marking solutions to Aker Solutions. According to the company, the project is unique since no other company has previously been able to offer an equivalent solution. “Our technology allows extremely accurate
BHGE Reveals New Approach to Subsea Development
Baker Hughes, a GE company, has launched its new approach to subsea development, Subsea Connect, including its Aptara TOTEX-lite subsea system, a suite of new lightweight, modular technologies designed for the full life of field. Subsea Connect can reduce the economic development point of subsea pro
DOF Subsea Extends with Chevron Australia
DOF Subsea Australia has secured extension of its existing subsea inspection, maintenance and repair contract with Chevron Australia. DOF Subsea, a subsidiary of DOF ASA, has provided IMR vessel, ROV, AUV, project management, engineering services including on and offshore professional personnel to e
Salt Ship Design Delivers Trawlers Design for Atlantic Dawn
Atlantic Dawn Group in Killybegs, Ireland, has ordered two new trawlers based on a design from Salt Ship Design. The new fishing vessels, 64 meters long with a beam of 14 meters, will be built at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey. Salt Ship Design will deliver a complete design and engineering package for th