New hydrokinetic energy technologies that generate electricity by harnessing the energy from ocean waves, tides, and river currents are advancing toward commercial development in the United States. They are not expected to add major power supplies anytime soon, but federal regulators this year appro
DNV has developed a new class notation for seismic vessels in consultation with key industry players such as WesternGeco, PGS and Fugro-Geoteam. The need to have enhanced redundancy and proper deck arrangements to ensure continuous operation without loss of speed is the backbone of these new technic
Helix Energy Solutions Group’s newbuild charter ROV support vessel, Grand Canyon, recently completed sea trials and is ready to begin operations in the North Sea. During the sea trials the vessel’s propulsion system, dynamic positioning system and all her cranes were tested. The vessel recently comp
After extensive trials by the German Bundeswehr Technical Center for Ships and Naval Weapons (WTD 71) in Eckernfoerde, the Federal Office of Defence Technology & Procurement (BWB) in Koblenz has placed a contract for six REMUS 100 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles manufactured by Hydroid, Inc. (a Kongs
Helix Energy Solutions Group’s newbuild charter ROV support vessel, Grand Canyon, recently completed sea trials and is ready to begin operations in the North Sea. During the sea trials the vessel’s propulsion system, dynamic positioning system and all her cranes were tested. The vessel recently comp
Triton Diving Services, LLC, an affiliate company of Grey Mountain Partners (“Grey Mountain”), has acquired the diving assets of Louisiana Oilfield Divers (“LOD”), including the Premier Explorer, a 208-foot, 4-point vessel. Mark Jeansonne, CEO of Triton Diving Services, said: “The LOD acquisition st
Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Statoil to deliver five subsea trees and eleven control modules to the Visund field on the Norwegian continental shelf. Contract value is approximately NOK 300 million. The agreement is a call-off from an existing frame agreement between Statoil and Aker
Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Statoil to deliver five subsea trees and eleven control modules to the Visund field on the Norwegian continental shelf. Contract value is approximately NOK 300 million. The agreement is a call-off from an existing frame agreement between Statoil and Aker
Red Spider, the Remote Open Close Technology (ROCT) specialist delivering major savings and reduced risk to the oil and gas industry, has successfully completed an operation worth over £300,000 with a major energy company using its eRED-FB technology off the coast of Equatorial Guinea. Red Spider in
Scana Industrier ASA has through it’s daughter company Scana Subsea AB entered into a contract for delivery of riser components with a total value of 26 million SEK. The riser components with lengths up to 18 meters will be delivered to the Gulf of Mexico. Production will start in 4(th) quarter 2012
Scana Industrier ASA has through it’s daughter company Scana Subsea AB entered into a contract for delivery of riser components with a total value of 26 million SEK (USD 3.9 million). The riser components with lengths up to 18 meters will be delivered to the Gulf of Mexico. Production will start in
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited advises that the first milestone payment under its Federal Government grant for its Perth Wave Energy Project has been approved. The payment of $248,561 plus GST is expected to be received by Carnegie in the coming days after approval from the Austr
MAN Diesel & Turbo SE, the leading international manufacturer of large-bore diesel engines and turbomachinery, has concluded a long-term service agreement with the Brazilian energy group Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) for the maintenance, repair and operational support of 20 MAN THM gas turbine tra
Fugro Seacore played a key role in the planning works for the proposed Rampion Offshore Wind Farm in the English Channel by installing the metrological mast 13 km from the port of Shoreham-on-Sea, and acting as EPC contractor for the project. Delivery, installation and commissioning were successfull
