Subsea
Gardline Geosurvey and Neptune Join Forces
Gardline Geosurvey and Neptune have joined forces to bring a new integrated vessel and ROV package to market. The strategic partnership between the companies will see Gardline’s DP2 multi-role survey vessel, the MV Kommandor, enhanced with the permanent installation of Neptune’s Explorer 06 100HP RO
Boaty McBoatface Lives On
Following an online poll to name UK’s new polar research vessel, the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has decided to use the name “Boaty McBoatface” but not for the vessel itself. Namely, the name that scored the most public votes will be given to the remotely operated subsea vehicle that
Charter Termination for Viking Poseidon
Norwegian vessel owner, Eidesvik Offshore, has received a charter termination notice from the administrators of Harkand Gulf Contracting Ltd for the vessel Viking Poseidon. Harkand Gulf Contracting Ltd is part of the group of companies that fell into administration on May 4, 2016 due to financial pr
More than 170 Jobs Lost as Harkand Goes Under
Over 170 employees will have to go as Harkand’s European business (based in Hammersmith and Aberdeen) is to be wound down by Deloitte’s Joint Administrators, appointed on May 4, 2016. According to Deloitte, 39 staff will be retained for a short period to assist with the wind-down of the European bus
JFD NHC to Improve Diver Safety with New Medical Training Course
JFD, formed by the merger of James Fisher Defence and Divex, has launched the offshore medic diving awareness course (OMDA) at its National Hyperbaric Centre (NHC), Aberdeen. The course has been introduced to drive improvements in safety standards in offshore diving, and will ensure that the designa
Harkand Plunges into Administration
IMR and light construction player Harkand has entered into administration after it, earlier this year, defaulted on the payment of its senior secured bond issue and interest, due to insufficient liquidity. As a consequence of default, Nordic Trustee, which acts as bond trustee for the bond issue whe
Minesto Orders SRP’s Bottom Joint System for Deep Green
Minesto has ordered a modified version of Subsea Riser Products’ (SRP) Rocksteady bottom joint system, for its tidal energy power plant Deep Green. Delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2017. The bottom joint functions as a locking mechanism between Deep Green’s tether and the seabed founda
DNV GL Aims to Slash P&A Costs with New Recommended Practice
DNV GL has issued a new Recommended Practice (RP) on risk-based abandonment of offshore wells which in combination with optimized project execution and new technology could potentially reduce P&A costs by 30–50%. The framework outlined in the RP provides the possibility for individualized, fit-for p
Scientists Study Oil Spill Effects on Deep Sea Ecosystems
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are due to sail to the North Atlantic to test research equipment that will help improve the understanding of how deep ocean ecosystems function and respond to an oil spill. The multi-autoclave-coring and experimentation unit (MAC-EXP), which has been develo
Westcon Clinches Statoil Subsea Maintenance Deal
Westcon has been awarded a maintenance contract for subsea tools and equipment at all Statoil base locations in Norway. The scope of the agreement is maintenance and overhaul of defined parts of the subsea equipment Statoil has at its bases, in addition to an option for extension of the scope both o
Nexans’ Cables for Arkona Offshore Wind Farm
Nexans Deutschland’s Hanover plant will supply 76 kilometers of energy cables to E.ON for the Arkona offshore wind farm, the company informed. The submarine cables are designed for operation at 33 kV and will serve as the internal cabling for the nearly 385 MW wind farm, which is due to be built bet
Subsea in April
Subsea World News has gathered all the highlights to bring you a summarized version of the most popular articles from the previous month. Tragic incident struck Aker Solutions after helicopter crashed with three of its employees on board on route to Bergen from the Statoil-operated Gullfaks B platfo
Xodus Scoops Lundin Framework Agreement in Norway
Xodus Group has been awarded a framework agreement by Lundin Norway to provide engineering studies and verification services for its developments on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The agreement is for four years with potential extension for two years, the company informed. Xodus’ scope of work wil
SeaBird Stays in Black
Oslo-listed SeaBird remained in profit at the end of the first quarter 2016, despite weak seismic demand, but still seen a major quarterly profit dive when compared to prior-year quarter. The seismic data provider for oil and gas companies posted profit of $1.8 million or $0.59 per diluted share for