Subsea
PingDSP Introduces New Shallow Water Bathymetry Solution
PingDSP, manufacturer of the 3DSS, has launched a new shallow water bathymetry technology with the introduction of the turnkey 3DSS-iDX-450. The new release marks PingDSP further development of sonar technology for shallow water hydrography and imaging. “Performance, versatility and simplicity, that
Royal Navy Seeks New Technologies for Underwater Ops
The Royal Navy, in collaboration with the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), is looking for new technologies from industry to improve the ability of unmanned and autonomous systems to operate underwater. The call was made through the Maritime Enterprise Innovation Scotland Conference (MEISC) h
EFCA Charters Sentinel Marine’s Vessel
Sentinel Marine has received a contract to provide a patrol vessel to be chartered by the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) in international and EU waters. The contract to charter the Lundy Sentinel, the multi-role emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV), is for an initial period of two y
Polarcus Raises NOK 300 Mln through Private Placement
Seismic contractor Polarcus has raised NOK 300 million in gross proceeds through a private placement. The Oslo-listed Polarcus earlier this week obtained support for a restructuring of its balance sheet from its key stakeholders. These stakeholders, being the company’s banks, lease providers and cer
GEBCO-NF Demonstrate AUV-USV Solution for Ocean Surveys
The GEBCO-NF Alumni Team has completed technology readiness tests of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE. The test were conducted using a combined unmanned surface vessel (USV) and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) system. The goal of the XPRIZE challenge is to advance ocean technologies for rapid, u
RV Petrel in C-2A Greyhound Survey
The US Navy has called on the research vessel (RV) Petrel to survey the location of a C-2A Greyhound aircraft that crashed into the Philippine Sea en route to USS Ronald Reagan on November 22, 2017. Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) personnel on board the vessel will depart from the Philipp
McDermott – CB&I Deal Obtains US Regulatory Clearance
McDermott and CB&I said that the Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, with respect to their proposed combination. As previously announced on December 18, 2017, McDermott and CB&I have
Stapem Offshore’s New Dive Support Vessel Arrives in Angola
Stapem Beluga, the first of two Incat Crowther designed 18-meter aluminium dive support catamarans has arrived in Angola. The vessel, recently delivered to Stapem Offshore, was built by Legacy Marine Group of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and will operate in the coastal waters of Angola to support o
Ocean Energy Europe Gets New Policy Director
Ocean Energy Europe has appointed Donagh Cagney as its new policy director. Cagney will focus on promoting the right policy and finance framework to take ocean energy to industrial readiness, the company said. Cagney said: “Following in the path of wind and solar, Europe’s ocean energy sector has ma
Biscay Gulf France-Spain Link Lands $717M EU Funding
EU member states have agreed on the Commission’s proposal to invest €873 million ($1.1 billion) in European energy infrastructure projects. The EU funding for the chosen projects comes from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the European support programme for trans-European infrastructure. Of the
Lamprell Preps First Batch of East Anglia One Jackets
UAE-based construction specialist Lamprell has loaded out the first shipment of 8 fully-assembled jackets from its Jebel Ali facility built for East Anglia One offshore wind farm project. The vessel will set sail for its client’s facility at Vlissingen in the Netherlands shortly, Lamprell noted. In
Aker Solutions Delivers Dvalin Template to DEA Norge
Aker Solutions has delivered Dvalin subsea template to DEA Norge on time and budget. The production of the template took 15 months at the Aker Solutions yard in Egersund. Petter Øhlckers, the Dvalin project SPS manager, said: “DEA is very pleased with the work performed by Aker Solutions, ensuring t
SACS Cable Construction Nears Completion
Angola Cables has informed that the installation of the South Atlantic Cable System or SACS, linking Angola and Brazil, is nearing completion. The wet-plant installation is progressing according to plan and the cables will arrive in Brazil at the beginning of February 2018, the company said. In addi
OEG Makes ROV Module Deliveries Worth $2.5M
OEG Offshore (OEG) said it has delivered several ROV module contracts worth £1.8 million ($2.5 million) for TechnipFMC, Saipem and other subsea contractors. The TechnipFMC order involved two new high specification 20ft ROV workshops for worldwide use, the upgrade of DNV 2.7-1 A60 ROV control cabins