Subsea
Kraken Enters Strategic Alliance with ThayerMahan
Kraken Robotics’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Kraken Robotic Systems has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with ThayerMahan, a US-based systems integrator specializing in maritime autonomous systems. Both companies are collaborating to deliver next generation underwater sensors and robotics fo
Hetzner Online Deploys Infinera Subsea Network Solution
Infinera and Hetzner Online have deployed the Infinera XTS-3300 meshponder to extend Hetzner Online’s data center business into Finland. The XTS-3300 is designed to be easy to use high-performance subsea network solution, enabling internet content providers (ICPs) like to quickly deploy low-latency
Bibby HydroMap Adds iXblue Autonomous Surface Vessel ‘DriX’
Bibby HydroMap has partnered with iXblue to bring “DriX”, a new autonomous unmanned surface vessel (AUSV), to the European market. DriX is specifically designed for both coastal and offshore missions, and manufactured using composite materials. The vessel offers up to 7 days of data acquisition endu
RMT to Protest in Aberdeen over Offshore Workers Discontent
RMT, the union for seafarers and offshore workers, will take its SOS 2020 campaign for ending employment barriers to more jobs and training for UK seafarers and offshore workers to Aberdeen today, Monday, February 26. In a two-stage demonstration, the union will protest outside the constituency offi
Maersk Drilling Hires Deep Sea Mooring for Trinidad Campaign
Deep Sea Mooring (DSM), a Vryhof company, has started operations in providing mooring equipment, design and marine supervisory services to Maersk Drilling in Trinidad. The news follows the recent awarding of a contract to Maersk Drilling by Shell for the deepwater semi-submersible rig Maersk Develop
Oceanteam Ends 2017 in Profit; Axes CSV Tampamachoco Deal
Oslo-listed Oceanteam has booked net profit of $11.7 million for the year 2017, against $22.3 million loss in 2016. For the twelve months of 2017, the Norwegian-Dutch offshore service provider generated $35.5 million in revenues, down approximately 15% compared to $41.8 million for the same period i
Solstad Farstad Secures Work for Normand Flower with Fugro
Solstad Farstad (SOFF) has entered into a contract with Fugro Netherlands Marine for the construction support vessel (CSV) Normand Flower, for operations in North European waters. The contract has a firm duration of six months and it is planned to start at the end of March this year, the company inf
Well-SENSE Expands in US
Well-SENSE has expanded in the US with the launch of a new business and a key appointment. The Aberdeen-based company has launched Well-SENSE Inc. as part of global expansion plans in the US. The Houston-based subsidiary will be headed up by Tad Bostick who becomes Western Hemisphere commercial dire
Fugro Leads World’s Ocean Floor Mapping
Fugro has informed that it is leading the marine survey industry in support of NF-GEBCO Seabed 2030, a global initiative to produce a high-resolution bathymetric map of the entire world’s ocean floor by the year 2030. The Seabed 2030 initiative is being facilitated by the General Bathymetric Chart o
Wood Leads Study into Subsea Cables Seabed Stability
Wood has led a joint industry project (JIP) to improve knowledge and understanding of submarine cables behaviour on the marine environment and rocky seabed. The CABILITY: Cable On-bottom Stability JIP, which gathered key industry players including EDF Energies Nouvelles, RTE, Naval Energies, VBMS, L
Expro Inks Tech Agreement with Vision iO
Expro has signed a global agreement with downhole video and camera technology specialist Vision iO. The agreement with Vision iO will augment Expro’s existing offering with the Norwegian-based company’s suite of camera technologies, including its WellCAM visual logging platform. Dave Bowman, vice pr
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (February 19 – February 25). https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/02/21/subsea-7-buys-into-xodus-group/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/02/23/schlumberger-subsea-7-negotiate-new-joint-venture/ https://sub
Seamec and Kreuz Subsea Enter MV Revelation Charter Deal
India-based provider of diver support vessel services Seamec has entered into a charter contract for the multi-role/accommodation vessel MV ‘Revelation’ with Kreuz Subsea. MV Revelation will conduct work offshore west coast of India for a firm period of 50 days, with an extension option dependable o
Kriegers Flak Sees Second Gravity Based Foundation in Place
Only a few days after the first gravity based foundation (GBF) was installed, the project team of Jan De Nul Group floated off and installed the second and even larger GBF for the offshore wind farm Kriegers Flak in Denmark. According to the company, the installation operation of this 10,000-tonnes