Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS), reported loss for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018 of $23.5 million versus loss off $195 million in the prior-year quarter. Basic loss per share was 7 cents per share, improving from 58 cents per share loss same time last year. Norway-based PGS generated $270
Equinor is engaging with the UK offshore wind supply chain to support the development of innovative, technology-led solutions, which can shape the future of the industry post-2025. As part of this project, Equinor has partnered with UK business development organisation NOF Energy, the Offshore Renew
Belgian and British transmission system operators, Elia and National Grid, have started the commercial exploitation of the first subsea interconnector between Belgium and the UK – the Nemo Link. Energy exchanges have started with an average of 773 MW to be exchanged and a total amount of 18,559 MWh
Proserv’s Subsea Controls business unit has delivered the fifth and sixth upgraded subsea control modules (SCM), including the master control station (MCS) and subsea distribution unit, to Talos Energy. The Houston based firm contracted Proserv to upgrade six existing original equipment manufacturer
3D Oil has submitted a proposal to National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) to undertake the Dorrigo 3D seismic survey. The Dorrigo survey is located in the Otway Basin within exploration permit T/49P which lies adjacent to Tasmania. Water depths in the sur
Saipem’s XSIGHT division has secured a new onshore-offshore FEED contract for the Ca Voi Xanh (Blue Whale) project by ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Vietnam Limited (EMEPVL) and its joint venture partners PetroVietnam and PetroVietnam Exploration Production Corporation. The project encompasse
The Telecommunication Fund of Iceland and Farice, the operator of two submarine cables to Iceland, have signed a Desk Top Study (DTS) work agreement. The DTS work involves selecting landing sites for a new submarine cable to Europe as well as project management for a seabed survey expected to take p
Underwater technologies specialist Coda Octopus has partnered with the Chinese offshore wind contractor AVIC IET to integrate the Echoscope4G Surface real-time 3D sonar on an Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV). AVIC IET will now be able to autonomously control their vehicle and the Echoscope4G Surface
Siemens Gamesa has placed an order with Seasight Davits for 58 davit cranes for the SeaMade offshore wind farm in Belgium. The cranes will be manufactured by Seasight Davits’ parent company Hvide Sande Shipyard, Steel and Service and will have an outreach of 3.2m and a one-ton lifting capacity. Acco
Siemens Gamesa has placed an order with Seasight Davits for 58 davit cranes for the SeaMade offshore wind farm in Belgium. The cranes will be manufactured by Seasight Davits’ parent company Hvide Sande Shipyard, Steel and Service and will have an outreach of 3.2m and a one-ton lifting capacity. Acco
QED Naval has received an approval and certification to conduct towing operations of the Subhub in UK waters from the Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA). The final certification was provided by Captain Danny Hawkins from the MCA Bangor, Northern Ireland. This was the culmination of many months work by t
TechnipFMC has been awarded an integrated engineering, procurement, construction and installation (iEPCI) contract from Lundin Norway for the Luno II and Rolvsnes development in the North Sea. The contract, said to be worth between $250 million and $500 million, covers the delivery and installation
Cornwall-based marine recruitment specialist UTM Consultants has appointed William Best as a new business manager. The appointment follows the recent opening of a new office in Bristol where he will be based. Best will head up the ROV, Autonomous Vehicles & Inspection business line of UTM Consultant
Dutch sustainable energy provider Eneco has awarded EWPL Ocean with a full scope contract for offshore turbine blade inspections and damage assessment. The parties have not disclosed any further details regarding the contract value and the duration of the works. Eneco is the owner of two offshore wi
