Subsea
Red Marine Completes Subsea Valve Testing for FMC Technologies
Red Marine has completed a programme of qualification testing on a new subsea landing string valve system for FMC Technologies. Used during workover operations, the valve allows rapid redistribution of high pressure oil and gas within the landing string system to allow for emergency riser disconnect
Farstad Looks to Downsize Norway Office
Norwegian shipowner Farstad Shipping has made plans to reduce administrative expenses at its office in Aalesund. It is yet uncertain who has to go. However, the company has informed its employees about the process, which should be concluded by the end of February 2016. “The current market situation
Subsea 7 Picks MeteoGroup for Weather Forecast Services
Subsea 7 has appointed MeteoGroup as its offshore weather forecasting provider for UKCS and Canada operations. MeteoGroup should provide meteorological and metocean consultancy and services to help maximise operational efficiency. The contract includes forecasting for fixed locations, specific sites
WFS Introduces Seatooth PipeLogger Ultrasonic Flow
WFS Technologies (WFS) has launched the Seatooth PipeLogger Ultrasonic Flow (UF). The Seatooth PipeLogger UF incorporates an ultrasonic flow sensor and is designed to monitor flow within the pipeline without penetration of the pipe wall. Flow data is wirelessly harvested from the Seatooth PipeLogger
MMT, Reach Subsea to Work on NEMO Project for DCNS
MMT has been awarded a contract for the OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion) NEMO project by DCNS. The project is jointly developed by DCNS and its partners with purpose to characterize the geophysical and geotechnical context of the area of an offshore power plant with a floating platform and a p
OSBIT Power Expands to Deliver ITFs for Helix Vessels
OSBIT Power has secured additional facilities at the Port of Blyth to deliver its largest project yet to Helix Energy Solutions. In an agreement with the Port, the company will utilise its facilities on a 12-month basis to manufacture three sets of intervention tension frames (ITFs). The systems, ea
Technip to Build Foundations for Finland Offshore Wind Project
Technip Offshore Finland will manufacture subsea foundations for the world’s first offshore wind farm suitable for icy conditions, which will be built by Finish wind farm production company Suomen Hyötytuuli Oy. The construction of the offshore wind farm is scheduled to kick off this spring. The OWF
Kongsberg Sells Four AUVs to C-Innovation
C-Innovation (C-I), a member of the Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Maritime to acquire four new Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV). General Manager of C-Innovation, Richard Bourque said that this purchase allows C-I to do more advanced and faster surveys in d
ACE Winches Equips Subsea 7’s DSV Seven Kestrel
ACE Winches has engineered, manufactured and built a diver service module package for Subsea 7’s new dive support vessel, the Seven Kestrel. According to the company, the diver service module package consists of two five-tonne SWL hydraulic drum winches, three two tonne hydraulic reelers, 130kilowat
Håøy to Take Kongsberg Helm
Kongsberg’s CEO Walter Qvam has informed the board of directors that he wishes to resign in June, according to the agreement he has for resignation at the age of 63. Walter Qvam, who has been CEO since 2008, will according to Kongsberg’s chairman of the board, Finn Jebsen, be replaced by Geir Håøy,
Rolls-Royce’s 100th LARS for DOF Subsea’s Skandi Neptune
Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply its 100th and 101st Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) to DOF Subsea, to be installed aboard the Skandi Neptune. Rolls-Royce Launch and Recovery Systems allow the deployment and recovery of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to a depth of 3,000m plus. Ingve Os
Experts to Discuss Global Opportunities at Subsea Expo
As part of the UK Government’s strategy to increase British exports to £1 trillion, Subsea UK is encouraging companies to set their sights on international expansion to sustain long-term growth. The industry body has widened its “Global Opportunities” programme during Subsea Expo, to be held at AECC
Kongsberg Launches New Subsea Transponders
Kongsberg Maritime has introduced a new range of mini medium frequency subsea transponders. The new cNODE MiniS family supersedes the Kongsberg Mini SSBL transponders (MST) range, which was first available in 2002. The cNODE MiniS 34-180 and cNODE MiniS 34-40V are used with HiPAP, cPAP and µPAP unde
JDR Supplies Umbilicals for West Brae Field
JDR has been awarded a contract by Marathon Oil for the design and manufacture of 11.3 kilometers of power and static subsea umbilicals with accompanying termination hardware for the West Brae field. The full scope of the award will be manufactured and deployed from JDR’s Hartlepool, UK facility whe