Fugro has commenced the final phase of the pre-construction site investigation at innogy’s Sofia offshore wind project in the UK. Jack-up vessel Haven Seariser 2 will work in the nearshore area between Redcar and Marske-by-the-Sea from this week to conclude the six-month offshore site investigation.
Aqueos has recently mobilised a subsea platform inspection campaign in the U.S Gulf of Mexico for multiple clients. The campaign includes completing subsea inspection utilising Aqueos’ mixed gas and surface air diving capabilities and in-house ROV. Subsequently, Aqueos has mobilised its hybrid inspe
Trendsetter Engineering has secured a contract by Gulf of Mexico operator to deliver a 20,000PSI Subsea Closure Device (SCD) and an associated multi-year contract for storage, maintenance, and technical services should an offshore subsea well-control incident require SCD mobilization. The SCD is an
Cortez Subsea has secured a five-year deal to provide a subsea inspection management system (SIMS) offshore Malaysia. Specifically, the contract is with Repsol Oil and Gas in Malaysia, and it is worth a six-figure sum. To this end, Cortez will utilise its base in Kuala Lumpur and team up with sister
UXOcontro has completed the UXO identification campaign for the Kincardine offshore wind farm. Located approximately 15km off the south-east coast of Aberdeen, Kincardine offshore wind farm has a nominal capacity of 50 MW. It comprises offshore floating wind turbine structures, an offshore export ca
Unique Group has selected Sonardyne technology to enhance its offering in the US Gulf of Mexico energy sector. Unique added two Ranger 2 USBL positioning systems, complete with HPT 5000 transceivers and survey-room hardware and software. The technology can quickly mobilise on vessels of opportunity
Trendsetter Engineering has introduced the Trident Intervention System. The system has been designed for rapid reconfiguration in the field, providing the flexibility to conduct intervention riser, riserless wireline intervention and hydraulic stimulation operations all in one package. According to
New National Oceanography Centre (NOC)-led research has discovered how fast-moving waterfalls under the sea control the shape and behaviour of submarine channels. These underwater channels are the offshore equivalents of rivers, but can be much larger. Submarine channels can extend for tens to thous
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) has awarded GEOxyz BVBA with the contract to carry out geophysical surveys at the IJmuiden Ver offshore wind zone. Under the contract, GEOxyz will conduct geophysical investigations required to obtain the soil information at a part of the Ijmuiden Ver zone
Fugro has secured a three-year inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) contract with Seamec to support its asset management project for ONGC off India. Fugro will provide Seamec with work class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services for three years from mid-June, with the option of a two-year ext
Aker Solutions has developed a modified workover system that enables faster and more cost-effective planned interventions. The concept will pioneer on Equinor’s Visund field in the North Sea. Workover systems enable safe well access for subsea installation and completion, diagnostics, maintenance, r
Marine equipment specialist Motive Offshore has signed a memorandum of understanding with Orca Offshore. The two-year exclusive agreement between the two organisations will focus on Azerbaijan market. The last 18 months has seen Motive Offshore embark upon an ambitious growth strategy. Specifically,
Fulkrum Technical Resources (FTR) has taken in Oceaneering’s third party inspection division – including two key members of staff. Joining Fulkrum’s team in Aberdeen are Kelly McKimmie and Mike Christie. Kelly joins FTR with nearly three decades of experience as a senior inspection coordinator and M
Dutch oceanographic consultancy Aqua Vision, has entered into partnership with geophysical sub-bottom specialist compatriot Stema Systems. Specifically, this partnership aims to provide a complete service package in sea floor and the water column understanding and investigation. “The driving force b
