Subsea
Atlantis and Duchy of Lancaster Ink Wyre Tidal Project Deal
Atlantis has signed heads of terms with the Duchy of Lancaster for an option for the long-term lease of the riverbed required to develop the Wyre estuary tidal barrage and flood protection project. Feasibility studies indicate that the project’s optimal installed capacity is 160 MW, with forecast pr
Briggs Scoops SSEN Framework Deal
Briggs Marine, said it has won a place on a six-year framework agreement with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) for the replacement and maintenance of its subsea cable assets. The framework, which will run to 2023, sees Briggs support over 100 submarine electricity cables which provi
Oceanteam Disputes KPMG Resignation as Auditor in Norway
Oceanteam is in the process of filing a formal complaint as it disputes the validity of resignation of KPMG as statutory auditor in Norway. KPMG informed Oceanteam on Thursday that it withdraws its services as statutory auditor in Norway with immediate effect. The announcement comes following the Oc
Cosco Delivers New Research Vessel to Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey
Cosco (Guangdong) Shipyard has delivered a new research and survey vessel to the Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey (GMGS). The vessel, named ‘Hai Yang Di Zhi Shi Hao’, is 75.8 meters long and has a beam of 15.4 meters. The delivery took place on November 18, 2017, the company informed. Hai Yang Di
Search for Missing Argentine Submarine Enters Critical Stage Due to Lack of Oxygen
The search mission for the Argentine submarine ARA San Juan has entered into critical stage due to the shortage of oxygen supply made to last for seven to ten days, according to the experts in the field. The ARA San Juan submarine has been missing for eight days from Wednesday, November 15, with 44
ASV Provides Autonomous System to Canadian Hydrographic Service
ASV Global has converted a 26ft hydrographic survey launch to enable it to operate autonomously using the ASView control system, while maintaining its ability to operate in a conventional manned mode. The launch, which is part of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) fleet dedicated to the survey operati
PHOTO: UDS Lays Keel for Its New Diving Support Vessel
Ultra Deep Solutions (UDS) has held a keel laying ceremony for its new diving support construction vessel (DSCV) Matisse at the China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) yard. The DSCV Matisse is an MT 6027 design, measuring 145 meters in length with a beam of 27 meters. The vessel will feature 24 men t
Damen Launches Fishery Research Vessel for Angola
Damen Shipyards Galati has launched a fishery research vessel (FRV) 7417 for the Angolan Ministry of Fisheries. Close attention is being paid to the design, construction and outfitting of the vessel in order to minimize noise and vibration both on board and underwater, the company explained. The FRV
Bombora Expands European Ops with New HQ in UK
Bombora Wave Power has expanded its European operations with new headquarters to be based in Wales, United Kingdom. This follows Bombora’s capital raising announcement on November 17, detailing an investment from global energy and environment company, Enzen. The funding is supporting the development
PSA Inspects Johan Sverdrup Adoption of Insulation Requirements
Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) Norway has inspected Statoil’s planned adoption of insulation requirements for avoiding corrosion under insulation (CUI) in Johan Sverdrup Phase II. The objective of the audit was to investigate compliance with the regulatory requirements for insulation and potential
Swan Hunter Flexlay Spread Finalizes Eni OCTP Work
Swan Hunter has completed the demobilization of a flexlay spread from the Lewek Constellation pipelay vessel. The 5500Te basket carousel and loading tower c/w tensioner were used to install flexible risers and flowlines for Eni Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project in Ghana. The multi-stage demo
Polarcus Board Director Resigns
Polarcus has informed that Dr. Henrik Madsen has for personal reasons resigned from the board of directors. Dr. Henrik Madsen’s resignation is effective from November 21, 2017. He was elected as a director of the board in May 2017, for a term of two years. He is known as the former chief executive o
Nexans Enhances High Voltage Testing Capacity
Nexans has decided to enhance its high voltage (HV) testing capacity by building a new direct current (DC) laboratory in Calais, France, that allows to test simultaneously three independent qualification loops. Each loop is composed of multiple cable sections and joints and is connected to the elect
Huisman Introduces Fiber Rope System for Subsea Applications
Huisman has developed a new system for the application of fiber rope in subsea deployment crane applications. The system includes a hybrid fiber rope system which combines the advantages of fiber rope with subsea deployment, while the heave compensation is done with traditional steel wire rope syste