Subsea
Stress Engineering Riser and Wellhead Monitoring for Noble Tom Madden Drillship
Stress Engineering Services (SES) has delivered a real-time drilling riser and wellhead monitoring system (RFMS), in conjunction with its condition based maintenance (CBM) process for Noble Corporation’s ultra-deepwater drillship Noble Tom Madden. The RFMS provides dynamic subsea measurements with a
Boskalis Bags Tyra Redevelopment Subsea Deal by Total
Royal Boskalis Westminster has secured the Tyra redevelopment subsea installation Phase II contract by Total E&P Denmark. The sizable contract includes subsea engineering, procurement, fabrication and installation for the Tyra redevelopment project in order to extend the operational lifetime of the
ONGC Hires BHGE, McDermott, LTHE for Largest Subsea Project in India
The subsea award represents the largest single subsea contract awarded by ONGC. Delivery is scheduled for 2020 for the gas system and 2021 for the oil system.
Interventek Nets Revolution Valve Order from PRT Offshore
Interventek Subsea Engineering has secured orders in excess of £1 million from Professional Rental Tools LLC (PRT Offshore) for its Revolution in-riser shear and seal safety valve. Under the contract Interventek will supply its 6.375” 15,000psi working pressure valves to be included in PRT Offshore’
Coda Octopus Participates in ‘Joint Ocean Innovation’ Program
Coda Octopus has been selected as one of eight Scottish companies to develop innovative subsea systems and technologies as a part of the Scottish-Japanese ‘Joint Ocean Innovation’ collaborative R&D program, with matched funding by The Nippon Foundation and Scottish Enterprise. Coda Octopus’ subsidia
Infinera Snaps Up Coriant
Infinera, provider of intelligent transport networks, has completed its acquisition of Coriant, a privately-held supplier of open network solutions. Infinera said that this acquisition positions the company as one of the largest vertically integrated optical network equipment providers in the world.
Polarcus’ Vessel Activity Drops in Q3 2018
Polarcus, a Dubai-based seismic contractor, has seen a decrease in its vessel utilization during the third quarter of 2018. Quarterly vessel utilization dropped to 86 percent from 92 percent in the third quarter of 2017. A 6 percent vessel activity drop was recorded on the contracted basis, while th
Nautilus Hires Two Financial Advisors, Explores PSV Options
Nautilus Minerals has entered into a financial advisory services agreement with Metals Logistics Investments and Eight Capital. MLI is a Dubai-registered advisory firm focusing on companies in the resource sector with professionals in the UK, Switzerland and the US. MLI is advising Nautilus on alter
Consolidated Ship Repair Gets New Marine Manager
Consolidated Ship Repair has hired Brent Sappington as marine manager. Sappington will oversee the execution of a diverse range of projects from ship repair and fabrication, to decommissioning and systems integration testing, to subsea and offshore construction. “I made this move because of the oppo
BP and Aker BP Form Strategic Alliance
BP has signed a ventures cooperation agreement with Aker BP to explore possible areas of cooperation in the development and deployment of advanced technologies in their businesses. Through their planned strategic alliance, BP and Aker BP intend to explore potential venture capital investments target
Sonardyne Gets Business Development Manager for Aquaculture and Renewables
Sonardyne International has appointed Elizabeth Paull as business development manager to help support and develop the firm’s business within the aquaculture and renewables industries. Elizabeth, who joins Sonardyne from Aquatec Group, will also focus on other developing ocean industry markets, such
Prysmian Lands Crete Interconnection Project
Prysmian has been awarded a new contract, worth €125 million, for an interconnection between the island of Crete and mainland Greece (Peloponnese region). The project was awarded by IPTO (Independent Power Transmission Operator), which operates the transmission system for Greece’s power grid. The co
Unique Group Hydrographic Package for Southern African Shipyards
Unique Group’s Marine & Subsea division has entered into a contract with the Southern African Shipyards to provide a turnkey package for hydrographic survey vessels and hydrographic office set up. The project will include multiple newbuild vessels – main vessel and support vessels. Unique Group will
Saipem Names New CFO
Italian oilfield services player Saipem has informed that, with effect from November 15, 2018, Stefano Cavacini will assume the role of chief financial officer of the company. According to Saipem, Cavacini will be responsibe for for the company’s administration, finance and control. Stefano Cavacini