Manifolds Pair Set for Nova Field
Nova subsea field, located in the Norwegian North Sea, is set to receive its two manifolds in the next months, operator Wintershall Dea said. Built by Aker Solutions, the manifolds were handed over to Subsea 7 (responsible for pipelines and subsea construction), at the yard in Egersund, Norway. Aker Solutions secured the contract for […]
Nekton Boosts Subsea Data Streams with Inmarsat
The deep ocean research institute Nekton has chosen Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress to enable images captured by from the floor of the Indian Ocean to be transmitted to audiences worldwide. The maritime high-speed broadband service provided connectivity to relay broadcast images from Nekton’s submersible off the Seychelles last year. Along with Associated Press, Sky News and […]
WATCH: LDD, Barge Master Execute Deepwater Floating Drill Ops
Large Diameter Drilling (LDD) and Barge Master have combined their expertise to complete what is said to be a world first drilling operations from a diving support and construction vessel (DSCV) in water depths in excess of 270 meters. By integrating LDD’s reverse circulation LD2500 drill rig with Barge Master’s motion compensation […]
WFS Technologies Enters New Stage with Peter Sharpe at Helm
Scottish subsea wireless and digitalisation expert WFS Technologies has appointed Peter Sharpe as interim CEO as it embarks on a transformation programme to manage its business expansion. Sharpe, formerly a non-executive director of WFS, is taking over from Brendan Hyland who is stepping down after founding the firm more than 17 years […]
LOC Completes Work on Turkstream Pipeline Project
LOC Group has recently completed Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) services in support of the construction of the Turkstream gas pipeline. LOC was contracted by South Stream Transport in 2014 to provide MWS services for the fabrication and installation of the two pipelines forming the Turkstream pipeline system. Under the agreement, LOC also […]
Underwater Studies Start for Star of the South OWF Project
Underwater investigations are kicking off on the Star of the South, Australia’s first offshore wind project, located off the south coast of Victoria. Seabed and marine mammal studies are part of a program of site investigations that are helping to understand thesite conditions and plan for an offshore wind farm off the coast of Gippsland, […]
TGS Plans Capreolus-2 Seismic Survey in Carnarvon Basin
TGS-NOPEC Geophysical (TGS) has submitted a proposal to NOPSEMA to undertake the Capreolus-2 3D marine seismic survey in Commonwealth waters of the Carnarvon Basin. The survey is now open for public comment, NOPSEMA informed. The purpose of the survey is to collect high quality geophysical data about rock formations and structures beneath […]
REV Ocean Partners with UNESCO’s IOC
REV Ocean has signed a collaboration agreement with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Organization (IOC) of UNESCO The aim is to usher in a decade of ocean solutions through advancing global ocean data sharing and application, providing opportunities for researchers and marine management, including in developing countries, and carrying out a range of other critically needed actions. […]
Oceanology International London 2020 Put Off Until December
Following the rapid increase of Coronavirus in Europe, ocean technology marine science exhibition and conference, Oceanology International London 2020, has been postponed for 1-3 December 2020, Reed Exhibitions said. The even was originally scheduled for March 17-19, 2020. Jonathan Heastie, portfolio director at Reed Exhibitions, said: “The health and safety of our […]
Ecosse IP Rolls Out New Renewable Energy Tech
Scottish company Ecosse IP (EIP) has unveiled its energy-transition-focused Mass of Water Turbine (MOWT), designed to generate energy from slow-moving water. The MOWT technology, patent-pending, was designed and developed for use in rivers, estuaries and subsea current & tidal environments. According to EIP, the MOWT can be used for powering subsea assets, as an alternative […]