Meller Optics has introduced custom fabricated sapphire windows that are said they can withstand extreme pressures and the rigors of harsh subsea applications while providing optimum visibility. Meller Sapphire Windows are ideal for autonomous underwater vehicle (UAV) applications requiring a clear,
Siem Offshore Contractors has delivered the inter-array cable installation and post-lay burial campaign at the Veja Mate offshore wind farm in German North Sea ten weeks ahead of schedule. Cable installation started on October 1st 2016 and since then Siem Offshore Contractors (SOC) installed 73 comp
In January 2017, Ocean Installer completed the very first permanent subsea installation at the Johan Sverdrup field, marking the kick off of the Johan Sverdrup offshore work. The offshore campaign involved the installation of a subsea template for water injection. The template weighed 290 ton and wa
Subsea World News team met with some of the industry players during Subsea Expo 2017 – Europe’s largest subsea focused exhibition and conference. On the day two of the event, held at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, we set up an interview with Sandy Harper, managing director of Aberdee
For the last couple of decades, the Russian dredging market has been growing at a fast pace. Although the global financial crisis has slowed the market’s development, demand for maritime infrastructure and energy-related projects continued to fuel the boom. One of the best examples of this developme
Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) has purchased a 106G Series submersible GPS from Applied Acoustic Engineering. This recent acquisition represents a further investment in advanced technology from STR as it continues to increase its equipment rental inventory. The 106G is an additional GPS receiver
The International Association of Dredging Contractors (IADC) has released its ‘Facts About’ publication on backhoe dredgers. ‘Facts About’ is a series of concise, easy-to-read leaflets which give an effective overview of essential facts about specific dredging and maritime construction subjects. Eac
The new Master programme will develop ocean technology across different market segments. Special focus will be on marine measurement, control systems and marine installations. This programme is more applied compared to traditional Master programmes and fits very well with the subsea clusters strengt
Poland’s Energomontaż – Północ Gdynia (EPG) has loaded out elements of living quarters (LQ), which will be installed on the Johan Sverdrup field platform in the North Sea. Mars Shipyards & Offshore said on Monday that the LQ was loaded out on February 1 and that it was one of three huge modules bein
Borets, a provider engineering, manufacturing, sales and service of electric submersible pump (ESP) systems, has named Obren Lekic as CEO of Borets U.S., located in Houston. Lekic will lead the executive team by spearheading strategic market growth through new product development, implementing strat
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (January 30– February 05). The Houston-based offshore EPCI player, Mcdermott, has reportedly struck a deal to acquire the pipelay and construction vessel Ceona Amazon, previously owned by the SURF cont
Norwegian manufacturer of subsea equipment, Agility Subsea Fabrication (ASF), has won a contract with TechnipFMC to build an integrated subsea manifold system for the Visund North field in the Norwegian Sea. The work will be carried out at Agility Subsea Fabrication`s site in Tønsberg. The yard in T
The U.S. Customs and Border protection in mid-January issued a document in which it proposes to revise several rulings and amendments to the Jones Act, which prevents foreign-flagged ships from shipping merchandise within the U.S. While the foreign-built and flagged ships have been prevented from tr
Designs of Blue Abyss, the multi-million pound subsea, Space and life science training, research and testing centre, have been revealed. The facility, designed by Robin Partington, is estimated to cost more than £65 million. It is said it will contain the world’s biggest training pool. At 50 metres
