TechnipFMC Awarded a Significant EPCI Contract for the Equinor Breidablikk Pipelay and Subsea Installation

19.10.2020

TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant(1) Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation contract by Equinor for the Breidablikk Pipelay, including option for the Subsea Installation scope located in the area close to the Grane Field, North Sea.

Inauguration of permanent Saipem exhibition dedicated to marine technologies in the Science Centre Immaginario Scientifico

18.10.2020

A permanent exhibition in a 75 sqm space dedicated to Saipem’s marine technologies was inaugurated as part of the grand opening of the new Trieste headquarters of the Science Centre Immaginario Scientifico. Inside the exhibition, through the experimental teaching promoted by the Science Centre, young visitors will be able to discover in an interactive and engaging way how it is possible to produce energy from such an extreme and challenging environment as the sea.

ThayerMahan Teams Up with USA Environmental to Remove Unexploded Ordnance

17.10.2020

Groton-based ThayerMahan, Inc., announced today that it has executed a cooperative partnering agreement with USA Environmental, Inc., a market leader in identification, removal and disposal of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and discarded military munitions (DMM). Partnering with USA Environmental represents an important addition to ThayerMahan's expanding ability to search, detect, remove and dispose of these hazardous explosive items from the seabed.

Equinor collaborates with Microsoft on Northern Lights carbon capture and storage value chain

15.10.2020

Equinor has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to explore ways to support the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage (CCS) project as a technology partner. Microsoft will explore using the project to enable the transportation and storage of captured CO2 . Equinor is developing the project together with Shell and Total as equal partners.

Enpro Subsea enables safe removal of ‘attic’ oil from Brent Bravo’s concrete cells

15.10.2020

Hunting Energy Services, Subsea Technologies division supporting DeepOcean has successfully completed another campaign in the North Sea using Enpro Subsea’s proven Field Decommissioning (F-Decom) system. The recent campaign on Shell UK Limited (Shell) Brent Bravo concrete structure was completed with no safety incidents, ahead of schedule and within budget.

Aberdeen Science Centre Set to Officially Reopen to the Public in November

14.10.2020

Aberdeen Science Centre is set to unveil its transformational new look on Wednesday, 4th November, when it will officially reopen to the public.

Saginaw Bay’s Marine Ecosystem Revival

14.10.2020

Saginaw Bay’s warm waters serve as nursery grounds for many fish species and support the fisheries of both Saginaw Bay and the main basin of Lake Huron. Historically, inner Saginaw Bay contained rock reefs that provided critical habitats, spawning grounds, and juvenile areas for many native fish species. This includes Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and Suckers during the spring and Lake Whitefish, Cisco, Lake Trout, and Burbot in the fall.

Oceaneering Awarded BOP Tethering Services Contract from Petrobras in Brazil

13.10.2020

Oceaneering International, Inc. (“Oceaneering”) is proud to announce that the company has been awarded a BOP tethering services contract offshore Brazil from Petrobras. The contract duration is one-year with the option to extend for an additional year.

C-Innovation selects Sonardyne technology spread for its Brazilian fleet

13.10.2020

Integrated marine services company C-Innovation (C-I) has chosen a suite of Sonardyne’s underwater positioning and navigation systems to support its operations offshore Brazil.

Hydromea launches its most advanced wireless underwater modem LUMA X

12.10.2020

Hydromea is launching its new patent-pending subsea wireless communication modem LUMA X. The LUMA X can beam data at up to 10 Mbit/s with a 120 degree cone. With that, the LUMA X enables real-time streaming of HD-quality video and 4K images wirelessly through water – allowing the operators of autonomous underwater vehicles to monitor its interventions from the comfort of its control rooms onshore.

Chief Executive of National Oceanography Centre receives CBE

12.10.2020

The National Oceanography Centre’s Chief Executive, Prof Ed Hill, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020 list, published today, in recognition of his services to ocean and environmental sciences.

Boskalis secures multiple dredging contracts in Germany

12.10.2020

Boskalis recently secured three contracts for coastal protection and port maintenance activities in Germany. These dredging contracts carry a combined value of EUR 45 million for Boskalis and will all commence in the coming months.

Oceanology International 2020 goes virtual; Oceanology International Americas postponed

12.10.2020

Oceanology International 2020 is to be held virtually, bypassing the current doubts over worldwide travel and quarantine restrictions whilst bringing the Oceanology community together in a fresh, innovative way through the Oi Connect events and meetings platform. Moving to a virtual exhibition ensures that it will be open to everyone, sidestepping travel times and logistics and uniting the global ocean tech audience.

Triumph's new build Floating Windfarm Development Vessels will be fitted with SMD QT1600 trencher

09.10.2020

Triumph's new build Floating Windfarm Development Vessels will be fitted with Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd free-flying QT1600 trencher.

SeeByte deliver step change in linking underwater autonomy and communications

08.10.2020

SeeByte, a global leader in developing smart software solutions for unmanned maritime systems have successfully linked autonomy and communications to maximise the information that can be transferred in communications-limited scenarios.

Marine and subsea specialist recruiter ETPM targets new sectors and appoints new BDM

08.10.2020

Subsea and marine recruitment specialist ETPM is continuing its planned programme of growth and diversification across all sectors of the energy industry with the appointment of Leigh Reid to the newly created role of Business Development Manager.

OceanTools enhances offerings with investment in state-of-the-art CNC machinery

08.10.2020

Despite current industry challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OceanTools, global leaders in subsea engineering, have seen an increase in demand for their products and engineering services, leading to the recent investment in £300,000 of CNC machinery.

Live video streaming of inspection and repair offshore reduces personnel numbers on-board amidst COVID restrictions

07.10.2020

ROVOP has delivered its first remote platform-based inspection, repair and maintenance workscope, effectively reducing the number of personnel required offshore.

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