Ashtead to Shine a Light on the Latest Subsea Technologies - EVENT

29.08.2016

The latest underwater technologies that are helping the subsea industry to meet the challenges of increasingly complex projects in the most cost-efficient way will go on show in Aberdeenshire next month.

Largest Webtool Fibre Rope Cutter so far

29.08.2016

Hydraulic cutting systems specialist, Allspeeds, announces its largest standard Webtool fibre rope cutter so far. The Webtool SL165 softline ROV tool is capable of cutting soft and fibre ropes up to 165mm diameter. It can be deployed either on the manipulator arm of a work class ROV or integrated within a maritime handling system, in both cases the cutter operates at any water depth.

Wood Group secures subsea tieback detailed design scope with Statoil in the North Sea

29.08.2016

Wood Group has been awarded the detailed design scope of the subsea tie-back from the Utgard gas and condensate field to the Sleipner facilities, in the Norwegian North Sea. The $1million workscope is the first call off under the master service agreement (MSA) signed in May 2016.

Ashtead Boosts Rental Fleet with Cost-effective Subsea Navigation Technology

29.08.2016

Ashtead Technology, a global leader in marine technology and subsea services has expanded its equipment rental pool following a significant investment in a state-of-the-art subsea navigation system which has been proven to deliver faster, more accurate results in the toughest environments.

One Step Closer to the Seafloor - New Underwater Robotic Vehicle Tested in Guam

26.08.2016

APRA HARBOR, GUAM – After a month of completing rigorous tests in the open ocean off the island of Guam in the western Pacific, the new Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) SuBastian is returning to shore. Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) has been working this summer, testing and integrating it’s new ROV from aboard its 272 foot oceanographic research vessel Falkor.

The AC-ROV 100 exhibited at the Glasgow Science Centre

25.08.2016

The Glasgow Science Centre recently opened their new Powering the Future exhibition. It occupies half of Floor 2 of the Glasgow Science Mall shining a spotlight on one of the biggest challenges facing modern society; the future of our energy supply. Through a series of over 60 interactive exhibits, they ask visitors how we can meet increasing energy demand reliably, and at an acceptable economic and environmental cost. The AC-ROV 100 gives visitors the experience of piloting an underwater micro ROV. The budding pilot will be able to fly through 8” pipe which is located in the purpose built tank.

Mud Cat ROV Operating at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

25.08.2016

SINGAPORE – Ellicott Dredge Technologies (EDT) is pleased to announce the successful start up and installation of a state-of-the-art Mud Cat brand ROV (remote operated vehicle) at the world famous Gardens by the Bay nature park in central Singapore. ML Trading International purchased a Mud Cat Model SRD-6EHV ROV System to fulfill a contract to clean approximately 3,000m3 of sludge in 2km of the Marina Gardens outlet drain tunnel which runs parallel to Marina Gardens Drive, the main access road to Gardens by the Bay.

Technical Panel & Discussion Luncheon of the Hydrogaphic Society of America - Houston Chapter

23.08.2016

Event - Technical Panel & Discussion Luncheon of the Hydrogaphic Society of America - Houston Chapter Tuesday, 13-Sep-2016, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Omni Hotel Westside

YOKE confirm the appointment of Richard Oldknow as Vice President – Sales, EMEA Region.

23.08.2016

YOKE Industrial Corp of Taiwan, a world-class manufacturer of Lifting Accessories and Fall Protection Equipment, is excited to announce that Richard Oldknow will return to the YOKE family, as Vice President – Sales EMEA Region. Richard will report directly to the Board at YOKE’s Taichung City HQ, Taiwan.

OCEANS’16: Registration is open!

23.08.2016

Oceans’16 registration is open! Please visit www.oceans16mtsieeemonterey.org/registration/ to register for the conference, which features more than 130 exhibitors, 11 tutorials, 8 workshops and special sessions, nearly 20 student posters, and a record number 510 technical presentations.

New calibration laboratory at Subsea Technology & Rentals Ltd receives Valeport Accreditation

22.08.2016

Subsea Technology & Rentals Ltd (STR); global specialists in the design, manufacture and rental of advanced subsea technology for the offshore energy industry has received accreditation to supply third party calibration services on Valeport hydrographic and oceanographic instruments.

ROVOP to create new jobs as a result of GoM business growth

22.08.2016

August 22, 2016 - Independent subsea remotely operated vehicle (ROV) service provider, ROVOP, is set to increase its Houston workforce as a result of further business growth including recent contract wins in the Gulf of Mexico region.

Utility ROV Services Invests £6m in New Equipment

17.08.2016

Utility ROV Services invests £6m in new equipment as business continues to grow across the energy sector.

Ashtead supports the redevelopment of BP’s Quad 204

17.08.2016

Ashtead Technology has successfully completed a subsea integrity management project to support BP’s Quad 204 redevelopment of the Schiehallion and Loyal fields, West of Shetland.

FUGRO SUPPORTS TOTAL ULTRA-DEEP WATER DRILLING CAMPAIGN WITH ROV SERVICES

17.08.2016

Fugro has been awarded a contract by Total E&P Uruguay B.V. to support its drilling campaign offshore Uruguay. The contract provides for ROV and tooling services in the Raya-1 field in 3,400 metres water depth.

SPE Offshore Europe executive committee appointed and setting the agenda for “pivotal” event in 2017

11.08.2016

A sixteen-strong executive committee of industry experts has been appointed for SPE Offshore Europe 2017 and is working on the theme and topics for the event which will take place in Aberdeen from 5-8 September 2017 when the industry will have faced the longest and most severe downturn in decades.

Milestone for IKM Subsea

11.08.2016

IKM Subsea AS (IKM) is pleased to announce the receipt of contract award for “ROV and Subsea services for Visund and Snorre B” with Statoil. The contract has duration of 10 years firm and the contract value for IKM is up to 0.75 billion NOK in total for this period. The contract may be extended for a further period of 15 years. The contract represents a significant milestone and acknowledgement for IKM Subsea as a company, involving operational as well as technological challenges.

Business success for ROVOP

09.08.2016

Today (9th August 2016) independent subsea remotely operated vehicle (ROV) service provider ROVOP has announced over $4million of contract wins spanning the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, West Africa and Europe.

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