Subsea
GC Rieber Net Profit Down in Q3
GC Rieber Shipping, a Norwegian provider of offshore vessels, reported operating revenue of NOK 336.6 million, compared to NOK 240.7 million in the third quarter 2014. The group had net profit of NOK 25.3 million in the third quarter of 2015, versus a net profit of NOK 47.0 million in the third quar
SKF-Supplied Magnetic Bearings for Asgard Subsea Compression
SKF has supplied magnetic bearings for use in the world’s first subsea gas compression system at the Asgard gas field off the Norwegian coast. SKF has been involved in the development of the project for five years, working in conjunction with MAN Diesel & Turbo, the manufacturer of the electric moto
PHOTO: OSCV Normand Maximus Launched
Solstad Offshore’s NB 830 offshore subsea construction vessel, Normand Maximus, was launched yesterday from Vard’s Romanian yard. The hull of the vessel, of VARD 3 19 design, was built at Vard Tulcea and Contsanca in Romania. The 178 meters long Normand Maximus will now be towed by NOR Chief to Norw
Sonardyne Names New Managing Director
Subsea technology company, Sonardyne International, UK, has appointed Robin Bjorøy as its new Managing Director. Robin succeeds John Ramsden who leaves the position after six years in charge to return to Singapore following a transition period, the company informed. Robin joins Sonardyne with immedi
DeepOcean Bags Nemo Link Interconnector Work
DeepOcean 1 UK has been awarded a contract by J-Power Systems Corporation for the provision of all marine works for the Nemo Link Interconnector Project. The Nemo Link interconnector will deliver a 1000 MW electricity link between the UK and Belgium. Nemo Link will consist of subsea and underground
Piece of Munitions Stops Nord Stream Line 2 Flows
During routine survey operations as part of annual integrity assessment activities of the Nord Stream Offshore Pipeline System, a piece of munitions was found in close proximity to the Nord Stream Line 2. The location of the object is in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) approximately 120 km
Kongsberg Gets New Offshore Production Business Manager
Kongsberg Maritime has appointed a new business manager for the Offshore Production division of its base in Aberdeen. David Wilson has over 27 years’ experience in the marine engineering industry, the vast majority of which has been spent with Kongsberg Maritime. He has played an integral role withi
SeeByte Expands into Innovation Centre at NOC
Edinburgh based SeeByte UK is expanding its offices and taking space in the new Marine Robotics Innovation Centre at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton. The centre, which will be officially opened later this month, will see marine businesses working alongside the NOC’s own autonom
VIDEO: Boskalis Reinforces Dan Bravo Subsea Structure
Boskalis Subsea Services executed multi-year subsea structural reinforcement campaign on Maersk Oil operated Dan Bravo Complex which came on stream in 1972. The Dan Bravo Complex was expected to produce for 25 years, but now, thanks to a reinforcement campaign involving the installation of 136 tonne
Kongsberg Supports Greek Underwater Survey Off Methoni
A team of marine geophysicists from the Laboratory of Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography at the University of Patras, with the support of Kongsberg Maritime and under the auspices of the Greek Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities (Ministry of Culture and Sports), have completed a marine geophysi
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (November 02 – November 08). Fugro said it will lay off around 500 employees in the coming quarters as it feels the pressure of deteriorating market and anticipates an even more challenging times ahead
Hibernia Scoops Two Awards for Hibernia Express
Hibernia Networks was awarded two top honors for its recently launched Hibernia Express submarine cable at 2015 Global Carrier Awards in Paris. Hibernia Networks received “Best Project of the Year – Subsea” and “Best Subsea Innovation” awards in recognition of the performance capabilities of Hiberni
Dolphin in Potential Library Sale
Oslo-listed provider of marine geophysical services, Dolphin, is looking into a possible financing or sale of its multi-client library. Namely, the company said today it has received a non-binding term sheet in regards to financing the multi-client library, and has also received interest for sale of
Energinet.dk Calls for Bids for Kriegers Flak CGS Cable Job
The Danish grid operator, Energinet.dk, has invited contractors to apply for design, production, delivery, execution and completion of 2 x 25 km 3 core 150 kV subsea cable, intended for Kriegers Flak Combined Grid Solution (KF CGS). The work scope also includes transport and laying of the 150 kV sub