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Autonomous Robot Completes North Sea Surface Measurement Task
A team of scientists and engineers from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and Newcastle University (NU) have developed a novel technique to measure sea surface height directly using global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technology in combination with a marine surface autonomous vehicle (SAV
Fugro to Support Nexans in Subsea Cable Installation Projects
Fugro has been appointed by Nexans Norway for the provision of environmental advisory services as part of its global environmental advisor framework. The global framework agreement with Fugro started this month and will be in place for one year. Nexans Marine Installation Department installs high vo
James Fisher Subsea Excavation Presents New Mass Flow Excavation Tool
James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE) said it has brought the world’s most powerful tool to the market to support clients with large scale excavations. Namely, the JFSE’s expert team recently completed re-engineering project on the SP12000 excavation tool. The SP12000, reportedly, produces more than
NPD Seeks Consultants on Technology
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has launched a tender competition to supplement its technological competence and capacity. The purpose is to become more of a driving force in development of discoveries and measures to enhance recovery from fields in operation. The tender competition is for
PHOTO: Pioneering Spirit Wraps Up Its First Project
Allseas’ single-lift installation / decommissioning and pipelay vessel “Pioneering Spirit” has executed its maiden heavy lift project, removal of the 13,500 tonne Yme mobile offshore production unit (MOPU) in the North Sea, 100 km off the coast of Norway, on August 22, 2016 for Repsol Norge. The Yme
Fugro’s Trio to Scan for UXOs at Beatrice Site
Fugro will be undertaking a survey for unexploded ordnance (UXO) on behalf of Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd (BOWL), across its wind farm development zone. The UXO survey is scheduled to start during an appropriate weather window following September 1, 2016, and will continue over a planned minimum
Western Link Cable Laying Ops Move Forward
Cable laying vessel Giulio Verne and support vessel Go Pegasus are continuing with installation and survey work in the Irish Sea along the Western HVDC Link cable route, AWJ Marine informs. The Western Link Project consists of installing two 600 kV DC submarine cables in the Irish Sea from Ardneil (
Sembcorp Marine Snaps Up Norwegian Naval Design and Engineering Firm
Sembcorp Marine has agreed to acquire a 100% equity stake in LMG Marin AS (LMG) for US$20 million. LMG is a naval architecture as well as ship design and engineering house headquartered in Bergen, Norway, with offices in Poland and France. Its design and engineering portfolio spans floating structur
Viper Subsea Receives Queen’s Award
Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, Annie Maw, has officially presented Viper Subsea with The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation at a ceremony at the company’s Portishead head office which took place on Friday August 19. Viper Subsea is an engineering company that provides consultancy
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (August 15 – August 21). Oslo-listed DOF Subsea said it has been awarded several contracts in Asia Pacific and Brasil in the past weeks. During Q2 and so far in Q3 2016, DOF Subsea reported contract wi
WATCH: German WW1 Submarine Wreck Found in North Sea
The Danish Maritime Authority confirms having received a report on the finding of a wreck off the west coast of Jutland. According to the report, the wreck found is UC-30. The report also states that there are unexploded mines and torpedoes on board. However, currently the Danish Maritime Authority
Statoil Files Byrding Plan
Statoil and its partners today submitted the plan for development and operation of the Byrding oil and gas discovery in the North Sea to government authorities. Capital expenditures estimated at approximately NOK 1 billion, recoverable volumes are projected at approx. 11 million barrels of oil equiv
SeaBird in Profit, Might Look into Further Fleet Resizing
Oslo-listed SeaBird has swung to a profit compared with a negative result in the second quarter 2015, on increased revenue and fleet utilization. The seismic data provider for oil and gas companies posted profit of around $100K or $0.03 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2016, compared to n
Clinton in Seabed Mapping Project for INFOMAR
Sweden-based Clinton Marine Survey has secured a contract with the INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR). The INFOMAR programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Marine Institute. The programme is a successor to th