On July 24th, 2012, the third generation wind turbine installation jack up, N370, was named SEA INSTALLER at COSCO (Qidong) Offshore base. This vessel is being designed and built for the Danish owner A2SEA as part of the Dong Energy Power A/S. It is the world’s most advanced wind turbine installatio
NOAA researchers are getting a comprehensive view of the ocean floor using a new instrument, and have confirmed that… [mappress] Source: NOAA, August 27, 2012; Image: NOAA
This summer, SubC is involved in several projects related to the issues of the grouted connections on monopiles. After thousands of grouted connection inspections, SubC has gained a significant knowledge of these issues and their related problems. Due to this expertise the company has gained, SubC h
A group of divers conducted an underwater survey at Monterey’s Breakwater Cove on Friday. This area is one of hundreds of Marine Protected Areas scattered along the California coastline. Dr. Jan Freiwald and Caitlin Cooper, along with other volunteer divers, conducted the survey. According to monter
Korea is about to build a tidal power plant of world record-breaking size, reports koreatimes.co.kr. The tidal plant will be built at Incheon Bay on Korea’s western shores. The plant will be equipped with 44 turbines and will be able to generate more than 1,300 megawatts. This capacity will meet 4.5
GE Oil & Gas, a key equipment and services supplier for the global offshore drilling and subsea sectors including the North Sea, continues to develop and deploy new technology to help customers meet their most difficult challenges. GE is showcasing its latest offerings at the Offshore Northern Seas
An official from Nautilus Minerals has stated that the company is committed to an open and transparent approach to its Solwara 1 deep sea mining project in Papua New Guinea. According to Radio New Zealand International, this Canadian-based company has a twenty-year license to mine the Bismarck Sea f
Statoil has made an oil discovery in the Geitungen prospect on Utsira High in the North Sea together with partners Petoro, Det norske oljeselskap and Lundin. Exploration well 16/2-12 drilled by the drilling rig Ocean Vanguard has proven a 35 metre oil column in a high quality reservoir dating from t
Aker Solutions has won a contract to supply drilling equipment packages for a series of six deepwater drillships being built by Jurong Shipyard for the Brazilian market. The contract value is undisclosed. The contract includes complete topside and subsea equipment (drilling riser and BOP) packages f
As reported by staradvertiser.com, Gov. Neil Abercrombie has released $52.5 million in funding for several projects, including an underwater fiber optic cable. The Governor stated that these projects are “an investment in the future of Hawaii and our ability to be proactive in shaping our future as
At ONS 2012, JDR, a leading supplier of high performance subsea cables and umbilical systems, will showcase its evolving range of custom design products for the global oil, gas and renewable energy markets. Key product innovations on show will include JDR’s Open Water IWOC Umbilical Systems for next
Moog Inc. has announced that they have purchased Tritech International Ltd. from Halma P.L.C. on 22 August 2012. Tritech will now be part of the Moog Components Group and report directly into the Moog Components Group’s Halifax operations. It is anticipated that this latest exciting development for
Exploring for deep sea minerals and possible exploitation in future presents an emerging new economic opportunity for Pacific Island countries. But this opportunity must be balanced against protection of the ocean environment and preservation of rare and fragile ecosystems and ocean habitats. Dr Rus
DOF Subsea AS, a leading provider of subsea services to the Oil and Gas industry, has released 2nd quarter financial report. During the 2nd quarter several contracts were ob¬tained on the DOF Subsea Vessels. The Asia Pacific region entered into several contracts where Skandi Singapore, Skandi Hercul
