Subsea
Subsea UK Backs MATE ROV Challenge
Subsea UK has committed £20,000 to the Scottish MATE ROV competition, the industry body announced at Subsea Expo. The initiative, organised by the Robert Gordon University, encourages young engineers to design and test underwater machinery with help from industry mentors. Subsea UK joins BP, which h
Danish Minister Approves Baltic Sea Interconnection to Germany
The Danish Minister for Energy, Utilities and Climate, Lars Christian Lilleholt, has approved Energinet.dk’s application for investment in a new interconnection between the Eastern Danish and German electricity grids via the Baltic Sea. Pursuant to the Danish Act on Energinet.dk, any investments in
Technip Wins Union Boycott Case in Norway
The Norwegian Labor Court has ruled in favor of Technip in the case against Industri Energi (IE) and the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) over the alleged “breach of peace obligation”. Nevertheless, it was a close call with four against three judges ruling against IE. Earlier this year,
Norfolk Marine Provides Scour Remediation for Scroby Sands
Norfolk Marine has completed installation of its TFN scour remediation system to E.ON’s Scroby Sands offshore wind farm. The system has been installed to 5 monopile foundations on the site to provide protection against further scouring of the seabed at the foundation bases. After testing and develop
Bibby Offshore Proposes New Work Model for Subsea Industry
Subsea services player, Bibby Offshore, said it has developed an innovative vessel share option for clients. According to the company, it has the potential to provide the subsea industry with significant savings through encouraging collaboration, cost-efficiencies, as well as providing increased pro
Subsea UK Awards Winners Revealed
Aker Solutions was recognised as the best subsea company of the year at the Subsea UK awards and David Bloom of Subsea 7 was honoured for his outstanding contribution to the subsea industry. The awards were presented at a gala dinner during Europe’s largest subsea-focused exhibition and conference –
A2SEA’s Sea Worker Capsized Offshore Denmark
A2SEA’s Sea Worker vessel has capsized during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, after running aground off the Coast of Hvide Sande, Denmark. Sea Worker is a jack-up barge equipped to operate in the offshore wind sector. It is capable of installing a wide range of equipment such as monopiles,
AGR to Work on Gassnova CCS Project
AGR has finalised a frame agreement to act as technical advisors to Norwegian state-owned Gassnova, as the country progresses with its Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) development. Gassnova has overall responsibility for the research, development and implementation of CCS technology in Norway. The N
Seabed Preparation Starts for Veja Mate OWF
Seabed preparation work has begun at Veja Mate, a 402MW offshore project located 95 km North West from the island of Borkum in the German North Sea. The Veja Mate offshore wind park will consist of 67 Siemens 6MW turbines using the “world’s largest” monopiles. A two-layered scour protection system,
Subsea Innovation Makes New Appointments
Subsea Innovation has reinforced its senior management team with the appointments of a Non-Executive Director and a Business Development Manager. James Ritchie and Chris Wann have taken up the respective roles. James Ritchie joins the board whilst maintaining the position of CEO at Tekmar Energy. “I
Vicinay Marine to Supply Mooring for Hywind Floating OWF
Statoil has signed a contract with Vicinay Marine to design, manufacture and deliver mooring components for the world’s first floating offshore wind park, the Hywind pilot park offshore Scotland. Vicinay Marine will provide the mooring chains and connectors for the Hywind project. The fabrication of
Ocean Installer Clinches Three Statoil Contracts
Ocean Installer has been awarded three contracts for subsea installations and tie-in operations for Statoil on Johan Sverdrup, Oseberg Vestflanken and Gina Krog. “We are truly pleased to have secured these contracts with Statoil in today’s highly competitive market. The awards will contribute to mai
Global Marine Strengthens Renewables Position with CWind Buy
A provider of engineering and underwater services, Global Marine Systems, has acquired a majority interest in offshore renewables specialist CWind. According to the company, the purchase of CWind should add a diverse range of construction and O&M services to Global Marine’s capabilities. CWind has t
Umbilical International Sets Up Facility in Glasgow
Surface to seabed specialist, Seanamic Group, is expanding its global umbilicals business with a new Umbilical International facility in Glasgow. Initially it will offer umbilical repair and refurbishment for operators and contractors, in the lead up to full umbilical and cable manufacture. Comprisi