Magseis Fairfield has signed a contract for operating a low frequency source on a previously announced deepwater node survey in the Gulf of Mexico. The project is scheduled to last 30-40 days, starting in August 2019. The test source is specially designed to enable more efficient low frequency data
ALE and Giant Taiwan have undertaken a joint venture to provide the onshore handling, transportation and storage of wind turbine foundations for phase 2 of Taiwan’s Formosa 1 wind farm project. This phase is seeing 20 additional turbines installed 6km off Miaoli County in the Taiwan Strait. ALE – Gi
Kraken Robotics’ German subsidiary, Kraken Robotik, has been awarded a contract to deliver 3,000 meter rated SeaVision laser scanning sensors to the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research in Kiel, Germany. The contract value is approximately $0.5 million with delivery expected during Q1, 2020. U
U.S. subsea equipment specialist Deep Down has secured an order from the oil major Shell related to equipment provision for the Kaikias development in the Gulf of Mexico. The order is for the design, engineering, manufacturing and installation of a Riser Isolation Valve control system on the Ursa te
JFD has formed a strategic partnership with Y-40, owner and operator of the world’s deepest pool to facilitate submarine escape training as required by navies worldwide. The development further strengthens JFD’s presence in the Italian market, and going forward the company will expand the use of the
Dutch offshore heavy lift, installation, and transportation firm Jumbo will test the use of bio-fuel oil aboard one of its vessels during an upcoming offshore decommissioning project. Jumbo has teamed up with sustainable marine biofuel company GoodFuels for the project.
Swire Seabed has completed a second offshore pipeline campaign for Equinor in the North Sea. The campaign, undertaken in July 2019, is the first fully unmanned offshore pipeline inspection ‘over the horizon’ ever completed, surveying up to 100 kilometers from the shore. The recent inspections by Swi
Ensign Subsea Systems, a member of the AAE Technologies, has recently been awarded a significant defence contract by an undisclosed major naval power. Utilising the technology produced by its sister company, Applied Acoustic Engineering (AAE), the award is for the supply and support of multiple unit
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (August 12 – August 18). https://subseaworldnews.com/2019/08/14/kreuz-subsea-ceo-quits/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2019/08/14/jfd-aquacentrum-den-helder-partner-on-submarine-escape-training/ https://s
Energy services group Hunting has completed the acquisition of the business and assets of RTI Energy Systems, an operating subsidiary of Arconic, for a total cash consideration of US$12.5m. The consideration payable has been funded from Hunting’s existing cash resources. RTIES is a manufacturer of p
Canadian company Cellula Robotics said that its long-range unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) is ready to start factory integration testing. In November last year, Cellula was given a go-ahead for the phase 3 contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Department of National
South Korean steel-making company POSCO has been given government approval to use its cryogenic high manganese steel (HMS) for manufacturing land-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanks.
ROHR-IDRECO Dredge Systems successfully completed the commissioning of a new dredger for their client in Bonita Springs, Florida, earlier this week. The dredger is equipped with an IDP 450 pump powered by a 750 kW energy efficient permanent magnet underwater motor. Max. suction depth is 30 meters, s
Balltec has recently been awarded a contract by Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) for work on the decommissioning and removal of a large platform with conductors in the North Sea. Balltec’s scope of supply comprises 18 of its LiftLOK ball and taper lifting connectors. The connectors will be used for
