SubseaPartner Lands Diving Job at Vår Energi’s Fields Offshore Norway
the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) for Vår Energi.The contracts have been awarded by Vår Energi under the existing frame agreement for offshore contingency and diving intervention services.At the Goliat field, SubseaPartner will execute a continuous 24-hour IMR operation on the Goliat FPSO, with a duration of three weeks.The operation will utilize the highly efficient Light Diving Craft (LDC) method at a depth range from 15-29 meters of seawater.Additionally, at the Balder field, SubseaPartner will provide diving intervention contingency and tooling during the scheduled SURF operations on
Over 150 Specialist Subsea Jobs Up for Grabs at Rovco and Vaarst
Vaarst’s broader plans for global expansion. They have already hired nearly 30 new roles in the first few months of this year across its offices in 2024.By the end of 2025, the companies aim to have hired for around 200 new positions globally, including 25 in the U.S. to support recent agreements with the likes of industry giant Orsted, and 10 in Asia. Several new offices will also be opening across European and Asian markets, the companies confirmed.Rovco's Robotics Spin-off Vaarst Open for Busines
Sea Drone Warfare has Arrived, and the US is Floundering
Pentagon remains wedded to big shipbuilding projects, according to some officials and company executives, exposing a weakness as sea drones reshape naval warfare.The lethal effectiveness of sea drones has been demonstrated in the Black Sea where Ukraine has deployed remote-controlled speed boats packed with explosives to sink Russian frigates and minesweepers since late 2022.Yemeni-backed Houthi rebels have employed similar vessels against commercial shipping in the Red Sea in recent months, albeit without success.These tactics have caught the attention of the Pentagon, which is incorporating lessons
SMD Invests £300K in Clean Energy
environmental standard certification by the end of the year, said its recent sustainable infrastructure improvements include the installation of solar panels on top of its head office, a complete transition to LED lighting across all sites, and the launch of a company-wide electric car leasing program, with seven on-site charging points.“As a forward-thinking and responsible company, we pride ourselves on improving the world we live in,” said Richard Bray, the SMD operations director who is leading the initiative.“Much of our underwater technology has been designed to facilitate the
Strohm Reels In ExxonMobil’s Third TCP Deal Offshore Guyana
for pipe supply in the company’s 16-year history.The TCP for Whiptail will be produced at Strohm’s manufacturing facility at its headquarters in the Netherlands and used for water and gas (WAG) injection.The technology will be supplied to ExxonMobil Guyana in a single, continuous length along with associated pipe handling equipment.This concept and delivery method allows the individual 24 jumpers to be cut to the desired length, terminated, and tested onsite in Guyana, providing flexibility to the end-user. The jumpers, made of carbon fiber and PA12 polymer, will be installed at water depths
USACE Survey & Mapping Employees Awarded for USV Innovation
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ employees in the New York District’s Survey and Mapping Branch, Operations Division, have been recognized with the 2023 Innovation of the Year Award from Army Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C., a national honor recognizing outstanding accomplishments in engineering forwarding the mission and serving the Nation.A team of 36 employees planned, designed and built SURVEYOR AMY, a 6.5-foot unmanned craft that can travel at 16 knots and collects hydrographic survey data ─ measuring the physical features of bodies of water and adjacent land areas, including
Saildrone Launches First Next-gen Surveyor USV
tested under contract to the U.S. Navy.At 20 meters long (65 feet) and 15 tons, the Surveyor is the world’s largest unmanned, autonomous vehicle class in operation. Built to the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Light Warship code, the Surveyor will provide the Navy and other government customers with a cutting-edge solution for open-ocean hydrographic surveys and maritime domain awareness (MDA) missions that require persistent wide area coverage.The Surveyor’s aluminum hull and keel were manufactured by Austal USA, and the fiberglass composite wing and internal components were built at Saildrone&
Subsea Europe Services Gets Multi-Million Dollar Funding Boost
Beteiligungsgesellschaft Mecklenburg-Vorpommern through the innovative innoGROWTH’ Program, which is renowned for supporting start-ups and medium-sized companies, particularly those focusing on ecological, digital, or social innovations.The funding will contribute to the growth of the company, with the focus put on attracting more skilled talent and expanding software and hardware development, according Subsea Europe Services.Key workstreams will be accelerated with the company’s ongoing development of ‘Autonomy Engine’ and expansion of its existing autonomous surface and underwater
DeepOcean Gets Pipelines Inspection Job in North Sea
was not disclosed, is valid for 2024.In addition to its extensive infield pipeline networks, Equinor also has operational responsibility for the world's most extensive subsea pipeline system for transportation of gas.The latest contract is an additional award under DeepOcean’s frame agreement with Equinor for the provision of offshore survey services.“Equinor is the largest operator on the NCS and Europe’s leading energy provider through both oil and gas and renewable energy assets. We are proud to continue to support Equinor with subsea services in the North Sea. We will utilise
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