International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Committee 114 has published a new technical specification IEC TS 62600-3:2020, for mechanical load measurement of marine energy converters like tidal, wave and current energy converters. “The publication of the 62600-3 is an important step fo
Kraken Robotics has been confirmed by the Royal Danish Navy as a supplier of the sonar systems, following the completion of a complaint process. Kraken was originally chosen as the successful bidder on a program for the acquisition of new sonar systems for the navy in October 2019. The delay since t
A consortium comprising C-Job Naval Architects, LISA, SeaZip Offshore Service, Sea Machines, MARIN, and eL-Tec elektrotechnologie has unveiled a concept design for an Autonomous Guard Vessel (AGV), to be used for surveillance of offshore wind infrastructure, from wind farms to substation platforms a
Norway-based well integrity specialist HydraWell has teamed up with fellow compatriot Exedra. The two companies will join forces with aim to bring new solution for the well abandonment and side-tracking markets. Initial focus will lie on the Norwegian market. The emphasis will be on novel methods of
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has unveiled its reliquefaction system designed to reliquefy boil-off gas (BOG) onboard gas carriers and LNG bunker vessels.
TDI-Brooks has added the first US-based NORBIT WINGHEAD system supplied and supported by Seahorse Geomatics. This is also the first sale of dual head WINGHEAD in North America. TDI-Brooks believes adding this technology to its array of survey services will allow its to offer more efficient seabed su
Saipem’s Moss Maritime has started model testing on its innovative floating solar park for coastal/offshore environment. The trials at Trondheim-based research organisation SINTEF ocean are part of collaboration with the energy giant Equinor. Italian contractor Saipem and Equinor recently signed a c
Software developer for unmanned maritime systems SeeByte has appointed Dr Chris Haworth as the company’s new chief executive officer. The appointment becomes effective August 2020. At the same time, Dr Scott Reed will become SeeByte’s chief technology officer. For Haworth, this is a promotion from p
Ireland-based wave energy technology developer Ocean Energy said that COVID-19 has delayed commissioning of its 500kW OE35 device in Hawaii. The OE35 wave energy device arrived in Hawaii in December 2019 for a one-year testing cycle. Subsequently, NAVFAC hosted a Hawaiian Blessing ceremony for the O
ABB has signed an agreement with energy solutions provider Yinson for electrical, control and telecommunication equipment and services onboard the Anna Nery floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel bound for the Marlim 2 oil field in Campos Basin, offshore Brazil.
Norwegian technology group Norbit has recently secured new contracts in different industry sectors. The most recent award involves a major order from a governmental customer in North America. The order includes multiple Norbit multibeam sonar systems, iWBMSh STX. It is a turnkey multibeam sonar syst
Trelleborg’s offshore operation has developed the Mimir Offshore Interactive Environment, part of Mimir Digital Intelligence, the hub for current and future digital solutions. The 3D tool showcases solutions available from Trelleborg for both topside and subsea applications, including solutions engi
NDT inspections specialist TSC Subsea has acquired a new profile through the recent acquisition of Eddyfi/NDT of Halfwave. The Halfwave business previously divided into two main services: in-line inspection and subsea inspection services. As of 1 July 2020, the subsea inspection services of Halfwave
The first major engineering works on a composite structures research facility FASTBLADE will begin this July. It is a partnership between the University of Edinburgh and Babcock International Group, supported by Edinburgh Innovations. A team of Babcock engineers will begin construction of FASTBLADE’
