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Coda Octopus Seals Navy Deal for Diver Real-Time 3D Head Up Display
Coda Octopus has entered into a Navy Cooperative Research Development Agreement (CRADA) to transition the prototype of the Divers Augmented Vision Display-Head Up Display system (DAVD-HUD) into a complete system that is ready for operational use, with Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Divisio
RRS Sir David Attenborough Hits The Water
UK’s new polar research ship, the RRS Sir David Attenborough, was launched on Saturday at the Cammell Laird’s shipyard. The 129-metre long, 10,000 tonne hull of the RRS Sir David Attenborough was launched into the River Mersey for the first time. Once in the river, tugs towed hull number 1390 to Cam
Consortium Completes New ASV/AUV Survey System Project
ASV Global (ASV), in partnership with Sonardyne, the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and SeeByte, have successfully delivered a long endurance, multi-vehicle, autonomous survey solution. A recent two-week trial in Scotland’s Loch Ness was the culmination of the three-year ‘Autonomous Surface and
Shearwater Provides Reveal Software to Spectrum
Shearwater GeoServices and Spectrum have signed an agreement to provide Shearwater Reveal software to Spectrum’s seismic imaging division. Reveal software allows for rapid testing of advanced work flows and parameter selection. The programming interface allows Spectrum to insert its own proprietary
New CFO for Kreuz Subsea
Kreuz Subsea has appointed Thomas Liew as the group’s chief financial officer. His arrival completes the company’s reorganisation phase of its international growth strategy. He is the company’s fifth executive hire since AJ Jain took over as chief executive officer in October 2017. Liew’s previous r
OGIC in New Technology Push
The Oil & Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) has signed its 75th project, taking its total investment into innovative technology over the last four years to £3.8 million. The latest project comes as OGIC finalises agreements on five new technologies, all of which have the potential to cut operational cost
Aker BP Names Senior Vice President Exploration
Aker BP has appointed Evy Glørstad-Clark as senior vice president Exploration. Evy Glørstad-Clark will also be part of the executive management team of Aker BP, the company informed. She currently holds a position as asset development manager for NOAKA, and has been with the company since 2011. She
Saipem and Curtiss-Wright in Subsea Pumps Pact
Curtiss-Wright has signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with Saipem for barrier fluid-less subsea pump technology for water treatment and injection applications. The development of the barrier fluid-less pump is a derivative technology application of Curtiss-Wright’s commercial nuclear expertis
Magseis Wins North Europe Contract
Magseis has entered into a service agreement for an operation with its proprietary MASS nodes and MASS modular handling system including seismic data QC and navigation support for a project in North Europe. The contract will start imminently and last for approximately 3 months. Magseis CEO, Per Chri
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (July 09 – July 15). https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/07/09/rovop-eyes-further-growth/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/07/10/m2-subsea-nets-10m-in-six-months/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/07/11/rr
Supreme Court Drops PGS Charges Against Armada
The Supreme Court has dismissed claims of €9 million from PGS against Armada in connection with the delivery of 3D seismic vessel Polar Duchess. Earlier this year PGS Geophysical (UK) appealed Gulating Court of Appeal`s decision in favor of GC Rieber Shipping’s subsidiary. To remind, in 2012 Arrow (
URI-led Consortium to Operate New Oceanographic Vessel
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected the East Coast Oceanographic Consortium, led by the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography, to operate a new oceanographic research ship, which will replace R/V Endeavor. Owned by NSF and valued at over $100 million, the vessel
Dril-Quip in Sea Lion Deal with Premier Oil
Dril-Quip’s European subsidiary, based in Aberdeen, has entered into a letter of intent with Premier Oil to provide subsea production systems for the Sea Lion Phase 1 development located offshore the Falkland Islands. The scope of work includes plans for 23 subsea production systems, including wellh
Balticconnector Excavation Work Set to Begin in Finland
Baltic Connector Oy is set to start the excavation work for the Balticconnector offshore pipeline in Inkoo, Finland, as a part of the preparatory work for the installation of the pipeline. The first excavation work will be carried out in front of Fjusö in Inkoo with the dredging of the seabed and th