ROVOP and WFS Technologies announce collaboration to drive down subsea costs

01.02.2016

Independent subsea remotely operated vehicle (ROV) service provider ROVOP and wireless instrumentation and control solutions developer WFS Technologies have today, (Monday 1st February), announced a new collaboration effort to reduce certain operating costs by up to 80% and extend asset life by years.

OI 2016: Monitoring Structural Integrity: Understanding risk and reliability

29.01.2016

The contribution of the monitoring of offshore structures to reduce risk and improve reliability is key to achieving operational efficiencies in the offshore oil and gas industry and is a new topic to come under the conference spotlight at Oceanology International 2016 (OI 2016), the world’s largest marine science and ocean technology exhibition and conference (ExCeL London, 15-17 March).

C-Kore Systems awarded contract for BP for Subsea Monitoring Tools

29.01.2016

C-Kore Systems Ltd, has been awarded a contract for BP to purchase their C-Kore Subsea Monitoring tools. BP trialed the tools on earlier umbilical installation projects and will now purchase a number of units for their prestigious Quad 204 project in the North Sea. Due to their unique design, the CKore units can monitor the insulation resistance and continuity of umbilicals during the complete installation process, even with both ends of the umbilical submerged to full deployment depth.

Saipem Selects Tritech Sensors

29.01.2016

Italian Oil and Gas industry contractor, Saipem Società per azioni (S.p.A) [Saipem] has selected Tritech’s Gemini 620pd multibeam profiling system for its Work Class Remotely Operated Vehicles (WROVs).

New Managing Director Takes the Helm at OPITO International

28.01.2016

GLOBAL oil and gas industry skills and workforce development body, OPITO, has appointed a new managing director to lead the continued growth of its rapidly expanding international business. Formerly the ‎managing director of Falck Safety Services in Brazil, Graham Gall brings a wealth of experience and an impressive industry track record in safety, skills and workforce development to the global role.

Record Speaker Interest Bolsters Unrivalled Technical Program Register for ACE 2016 Now

28.01.2016

The Committee for the AAPG 2016 Annual Convention and Exhibition (ACE), chaired by Paul MacKay and vice-chair Jen Russel-Houston, announced a record number of abstracts – 1,830 – submitted for the event taking place 19-22 June 2016 in Calgary, AB, Canada. The number represents a six percent increase in submissions from the 2015 event.

OI 2016: Hydrography, Geophysics & Geotechnics

27.01.2016

Hydrography, geophysics and geotechnics lie at the heart of Oceanology International, the world’s largest marine science and ocean technology exhibition and conference, (ExCeL London, UK 15-17 March), and this year’s conference session at OI 2016 shows just how relevant the topics continue to be.

Global Opportunities on the Agenda at Europe’s Largest Subsea Event

27.01.2016

As part of the UK Government’s strategy to increase British exports to £1trillion, Subsea UK is encouraging companies to set their sights on international expansion to sustain long-term growth. The industry body has widened its “Global Opportunities” programme during Subsea Expo, Europe’s largest subsea conference and exhibition, to be held at AECC from 3 – 5 February.

Stimulating creative thinking with next generation Robotics & Automation

26.01.2016

Stimulating creative thinking by business leaders, senior academics and technologists with an interest in key disruptive technologies in areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous inspection and coordination of multiple vehicles, lies at the heart of the one-day Catch the Next Wave Conference being held in London on 14 March, the day before the world’s largest marine science and ocean technology event, Oceanology International 2016, opens.

Trelleborg's 'convention defying' materials obtain ISO 23936 qualification

26.01.2016

Two advanced elastomers developed by Trelleborg Sealing Solutions capable of withstanding extremely low temperatures have passed rigorous international industry standards.

Aker Solutions Wins Two MMO Contracts for Åsgard A

25.01.2016

Aker Solutions won a front end engineering design (FEED) contract from Statoil for the Trestakk field tie-in to the Åsgard A production vessel in the Norwegian Sea. The company also secured a separate concept study order for a low well-pressure project at Åsgard A.

Forum Subsea Rentals signs global agreement for Aquatec’s LEAKlog

25.01.2016

Forum Subsea Rentals, a subsidiary of Forum Energy Technologies, Inc., and Aquatec Group Ltd are pleased to announce the signing of a global agreement for the rental of Aquatec’s proven LEAKlog™ leak detection and inspection suite. The Aquatec LEAKlog leak detection sensors are utilised for routine inspection and surveillance of a variety of subsea installations as well as for permanent leak monitoring applications. The suite incorporates a data acquisition system and interchangeable sensors.

Wood Group strengthens commissioning capabilities through Magma collaboration

21.01.2016

Wood Group has established a collaborative agreement with international engineering consultancy, Magma Products (Magma) to extend its existing commissioning service. Headquartered in Aberdeen and specialising in the field of commissioning and start-up, Magma's services and software system will complement Wood Group's global commissioning experience.

Nautilus to Wet Test Seafloor Production Equipment

21.01.2016

Nautilus Minerals Inc. (TSX:NUS, OTCQX:NUSMF, OTC:NUSMF Nasdaq Intl Designation) (the "Company" or "Nautilus") announces that it has signed agreements with United Engineering Services LLC (“UES”) to provide support services associated with wet testing the Company’s Seafloor Production Equipment and storing the equipment as it is delivered from various suppliers prior to integration onto the Company’s Production Support Vessel (“PSV”).

Wood Group wins Shell Prelude FLNG contract

20.01.2016

Wood Group has secured a three year contract with Shell Australia's Prelude, Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project. Perth-based Wood Group Kenny will provide specialist consultancy services for flexible riser integrity management prior to and during operation of Prelude FLNG, which will be located 475km north-north east of Broome in Western Australia.

Robot-subs inform protection of English deep-sea corals

18.01.2016

A fleet of robotic submarines, based at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), head-quartered in in Southampton, have been used to map vulnerable cold-water coral reefs in the deep ocean off southwest England. This data set is being used to inform the management of a new Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) that protects the only area of deep-sea coral habitat in English waters. This MCZ forms part of a national network that is being expanded this week as a second round of designated sites are announced by Defra.

ROV Planet Magazine Issue 06

18.01.2016

The magazine of choice for Subsea Construction and ROV Professionals. Featuring the Global Work-Class ROV Expenditure Report (2015-2019), Sea Change, Dive into Opportunity:The MTS/IEEE Oceans’15 Conference, Product Focus: Ranger 2 USBL, Oceaneering’s ROV Center in Batam, Poster – SMD Bulk Cutter, Forging Ahead – Nautilus and Pioneering World of Deepsea Mining, An All-Around Improvement – JAMSTEC Utilizing AVM Technology, Small ROVs – A brief History, Shipwreck Documentation near San Francisco Bay, Oceana Subsea Profile, MATE ROV Competition Brief.

Tidewater Subsea Charters the M/V Brandon Bordelon

15.01.2016

Tidewater Subsea charters the Jones Act compliant MV Brandon Bordelon for (60) sixty days plus options. Tidewater Subsea is mobilizing (2) two FMC Technologies Schilling HP 150 ROVs to the vessel. The Brandon is now fully capable to perform a variety of operations, including IMR (inspection, maintenance and repair), light construction, survey and inspection work.

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