Subsea
Polarcus Nets XArray Seismic Acquisition Deal
Polarcus has secured an XArray 3D marine seismic acquisition project. The project duration is for up to ten vessel months and is expected to start in Q3 2018. The project will provide backlog for two vessels throughout Q4 2018 and in to Q1 2019, the company informed. Polarcus did not reveal the vess
Massy Wood Strengthens T&T Footprint
Wood joint venture Massy Wood is staffing up its local presence to meet increased customer demand for subsea oil and gas development solutions in Trinidad and Tobago. The company recently appointed new subsea & export systems manager, Gail Henry, in the region to build additional capability and serv
IOM and CVMR Ink Cooperation Agreement
CVMR Corporation (CVMR) has entered into a Memorandum of Cooperation with Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) to develop a process for the refining of polymetallic nodules. The refining process will be conducted using CVMR’s proprietary vapour refining technology. IOM was the first internationa
First Borkum Riffgrund 2 Suction Bucket Jacket Lands on Seabed
The first of 20 suction bucket jackets has been installed at Ørsted’s Borkum Riffgrund 2 offshore wind farm. It is the first time that Ørsted utilises this type of foundation in one of their wind farms on a large scale. Namely, the new foundation is a further development from the first installation
IOG Finalizes Thames Pipeline Inspection and Surveys
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) has completed intelligent pigging and offshore survey programmes on the Thames pipeline, part of its Southern North Sea dual hub development project. IOG acquired the Thames gas pipeline in April 2017, from Perenco UK, Tullow Oil and Centrica, to provide the proposed ex
Hydro Group Secures Work on World’s First ‘Carbon-Free Island’
Aberdeen-based subsea cable and connector specialist Hydro Group has been awarded a contract with Korea Research of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO), worth in the region of £750,000. The scope of work saw Hydro Group deliver subsea cable and connectors to the first phase of KRISO’s floating wind an
Kraken Bags Contracts for Two Development Projects
Kraken Robotics’ German subsidiary, Kraken Robotik GmbH, has secured contract funding for two development initiatives for evaluation of SeaVision sensors and AI control software for autonomous underwater vehicles. The company informed that it has secured over $900,000 in contract funding for the two
Prysmian to Wrap Up General Cable Acquisition This Month
Prysmian and General Cable have obtained clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for the proposed acquisition of General Cable by Prysmian. This clearance was the last of the regulatory approvals sought in connection with the transaction. As previously announc
Tekmar Ready to Float
Tekmar, technology provider of protection systems for subsea cables, umbilicals and flexible pipes and offshore engineering services, has said it intends to seek admission of its shares to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, expected to take place in June 2018. The Group operates
SEAX-1 Subsea Cable All Set for Provisional Acceptance
Super SEA Cable Networks (SEAX), together with the supplier Huawei International and Huawei Marine Networks, informed that following construction and end-to-end testing, the SEAX-1 cable system has achieved RFPA (ready for provisional acceptance). SEA Cable Exchange-1 (SEAX-1) links Tanah Merah, Sin
Kim Heng Supports Submarine Cable Provider in Singapore
Kim Heng Offshore & Marine has secured a contract to undertake marine and horizontal directional drilling works to support a submarine cable maintenance and installation provider. The integrated offshore and marine value chain services provider will conduct the work at Tuas South Boulevard, Singapor
HullWiper Rolls Out Onboard Hull Cleaning Package
HullWiper has made its hull cleaning technology available as onboard solution that allows all types of vessels to clean their hull fouling on demand. The onboard version of the diver- and brush-free remotely operated vehicle (ROV) gives vessels on a tight schedule the means to perform a partial or f
Ardyne Adds New Tech from Dril-Quip Subsidiary
Ardyne, the Aberdeen-based provider of performance enhancing downhole tool technology, has made a $9.1-million all cash purchase of the casing pulling tool (CPT) technology from TIW Corporation, a Dril-Quip company. The purchase of the intellectual property for the CPT – which Ardyne market as the D
Acoustic Data Sets Up New Base and Welcomes New COO
Wireless well technology specialist Acoustic Data has announced a number of new hires to accelerate its growth plan. The hires, including new chief operating officer, Gavin Lindsay, follow on the heels of the company’s new 350m2 Technology Centre and headquarters in Woking, UK. Joining from READ Cas