Shearwater Nets ExxonMobil’s Contract for 4D OBN Survey Off Guyana
and gas regions following our recent successful completion of 4D towed streamer operations for ExxonMobil in Canada.“We see a steady increase in deepwater 4D OBN monitoring activity internationally, and Shearwater is well positioned for this growth with our leading seismic fleet, state-of-the-art technology offering and extensive experience,” said Irene Waage Basili, CEO of Shearwater
Shearwater Nets Petrobras Contract for 3D Survey Off Suriname
vessel has been allocated to the three-month project, starting in the fourth quarter of 2024.“High-quality seismic data is a key enabler for unlocking the vast resource potential of the prolific Suriname-Guyana basin and accelerating exploration activities.“Shearwater’s state-of-the-art technology and capabilities enable safe and efficient acquisition of exploration seismic data with the highest quality for our clients, supporting their ambitions in this exiting area,” said Irene Waage Basili, CEO of Shearwater
Spaces & Places: Inside the ‘Crown Jewels’ of Newfoundland & Labrador
capital of St. John’s, serves as home base for NL’s maritime sector, providing academic programs, testing and research facilities, plus opportunities for collaboration. The Ocean Engineering Research Centre (OERC) in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science boasts state-of-the-art technology, influential partnerships and researchers asking crucial questions for marine activity.Its oldest asset is a tow tank with a wavemaker that has been used for hydrodynamic studies into ships and offshore structures, explained David Molyneux, OERC’s director. The Structures Lab features large
US Navy Launches Attack Submarine USS Idaho
BB 42, commissioned in 1919.The U.S. Navy's Virginia-class fast-attack submarines are advanced, nuclear-powered vessels designed for a variety of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, and strike operations. These submarines feature stealth, agility, and state-of-the-art technology, making them critical assets in modern naval warfare
RWE Picks Argeo for Site Survey Work for 1.6GW Floating Wind Farm Off California
located off the coast of Northern California.The site investigation survey is a key milestone in the development of RWE’s first commercial scale floating offshore wind farm.The planned 1.6 GW project has the potential to power 640,000 homes with clean offshore wind energy.Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, RWE’s Canopy project will gather data about the federal lease area and the area between the lease and shore in federal waters.In compliance with U.S. permitting requirements and to ensure the project is developed in a responsible and safe manner, Canopy survey work will utilize certified
Equinor and Polenergia Hire RockWave for Offshore Wind Subsurface Data Reprocessing
wind farm involves the reprocessing of sparker ultra-high resolution seismic (UHRS) data to create an optimized subsurface image.The new data will play a crucial role in upgrading the engineering ground model and wind turbine foundation designs for the Baltyk 1 development.By leveraging state-of-the-art technology and expertise, RockWave aims to help its clients minimize the risk of unforeseen ground conditions by enhancing the accuracy and reliability of data in the offshore wind development project.The Baltyk 1 wind farm is located approximately 80 km north of the Polish coast in the Baltic Sea.&ldquo
DISCOVERY: High-Res Mapping Tech Helps Find New Hydrothermal Vent Field
and the data collected from the expedition will aid scientists in understanding the role inactive vents play for the planet and the animal communities that live on them. Ecuador has called for a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining. “These finely detailed maps created with state-of-the-art technology are exceptional for the area they cover and the seafloor complexity they reveal,” said Schmidt Ocean Institute’s executive director, Dr. Jyotika Virmani. “In addition to increasing the scientific knowledge of the region, it is wonderful to know they will be used in Ecuador'
NOC Scheduled for 31 Science Expeditions in 2023
variability in krill biomass and the influences from climate variability, fishing pressure and predation.“We ensure that the vessels are capable of performing the science operations required for all research missions, alongside certifying the required equipment and operating state of the art technology safely, efficiently and optimally," said Jon Short, Senior Project Manager at the National Oceanography Center. "NOC’s involvement in circumnavigating the A76a iceberg highlights the key role the National Oceanography Center's technicians, alongside the captain and crew on
Kongsberg Maritime to Deliver Tech & Equipment for Cadeler's Second WTFIV
for crane operations and DP manoeuvring," the Norwegian company said.Halvor Økland, Tender Engineering Director, Integrated Solutions from Kongsberg Maritime AS:"We are pleased and honoured that Cadeler continues to see us as one of their strategic partners in delivering state-of-the-art technology required by the offshore wind industry."Cadeler currently operates two O-class jack-up offshore installation vessels Wind Osprey and Wind Orca and it is building four more; two X- and two F-class vessels. The first F-class vessel is already booked until 2030.“The decision to build
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