Technology
New NUI test chambers taking shape
NUI new hyperbaric test chambers have recently arrived at the manufacturing facility for assembly. The manufacturer Optime Subsea is preparing the two test chambers for a factory acceptance test (FAT) early June. After that, the two systems will go to Bergen for installation and site acceptance test
Aquatec delivers North Sea pressure monitoring solution
Aquatec Group has provided two rapidly deployable pressure loggers to a North Sea operator to meet an imminent offshore mobilisation. The company engineered a pair of ROV-deployable magnetic mounts for its AQUAlogger 310 oceanographic pressure and temperature data loggers. The loggers were then moun
Forum sinks deeper in the red
Forum Energy Technologies has recorded loss in the first quarter 2020 of $37 million, or 33 cents per diluted share, compared to loss of $8 million, or $7 cents per diluted share, for the prior-year comparable period. Sequentially, Forum widened its loss from $11 cents per diluted share, with revenu
The Dutch kick off marine energy roadmap
Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate, Eric Wiebes, has agreed on drafting a Roadmap to Marine Energy in 2020. This follows a positive outcome of the position paper “Energy from Water”, set up by Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC) and Energie uit Water (EWA). DMEC and EWA elaborated on the i
Viewport3 marks remote 3D scanning service boosts
Aberdeen-based 3D scanning specialists Viewport3 said it has seen record uptake of its new service offering. After the recent launch of its new remote data capture service, the company secured four contracts valued at £100,000. Split between existing and new clients, these contracts have an internat
First Electric 20-tonne Excavator in the Netherlands for Van Oord
Van Oord and Pon Cat recently signed the agreement to purchase the first fully electric excavator in the Netherlands. By means of this investment and the deployment of this unique equipment on its infrastructure projects from May of this year, Van Oord is taking a new step towards reducing its CO2 e
Three Contracts with Arab Potash Company for Royal IHC
Royal IHC has signed three contracts with the Jordan-based Arab Potash Company (APC) to deliver two cutter suction dredgers (CSDs) and implement a new maintenance agreement. The first contract comprises the delivery of a custom-built CSD, the second is a three-year maintenance contract for the IHC d
Analysts warn of multi-year blow in umbilicals segment
The Covid-19 pandemic could see demand for umbilicals fall by 32 per cent this year, Rystad Energy impact analysis reveals. According to Rystad, expected demand could fall to just 713 kilometres of lines in 2020, from 1,041 kilometres last year. Umbilical demand will not match or exceed 2019 levels
Sonardyne rolls out Vigilant forward looking sonar
Subsea technology specialist Sonardyne has introduced new Vigilant forward looking sonar (FLS) for naval, commercial, passenger and private vessels. Vigilant FLS provides 3D bathymetry out to 600 metres and automated warnings of unseen collision hazards on and beneath the waterline out to 1.5 kilome
SEA Europe: EU maritime fund is needed to spur development of green technologies
As the envisaged transformation of the European waterborne transport would require significant investments, SEA Europe has proposed the creation of a dedicated EU Maritime Fund as an alternative to extending the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) to shipping.
PLOCAN glider concludes Macaronesia ocean mission
PLOCAN has collected its autonomous submarine glider near the island of Gran Canaria after sailing around 1800 km in three months. The glider sailed from Nazaré, near Lisbon, in Portugal to Taliarte, Telde, on an ocean observation and research mission in Macaronesia, as a part of the European iFADO
EMEC strengthens alliance with META
The Scottish and Welsh ocean energy test centres EMEC and META have strengthened ties to expand the UK network. Namely, the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney has signed an agreement with Marine Energy Wales to provide further support to the Marine Energy Test Area in Pembrokeshire, Wale
Boosting solar cells efficiency
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) scientists have fabricated a solar cell with an efficiency of nearly 50 per cent. The six-junction solar cell now holds the world record for the highest solar conversion efficiency at 47.1 per cent, measured under concentrated illumination. A variat
Saipem inks energy transition pact with CDP
Saipem has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti to jointly evaluate the launch of innovative and sustainable projects aimed at promoting the energy transition in Italy and abroad. The initiatives, focused on decarbonisation, circular economy and energy efficiency, will