NextGeo Taps Frank Koopman as Offshore Wind Strategy Director
Marine geosciences and offshore construction support services company NextGeo has appointed Frank Koopman as Offshore Wind Strategy Director.Koopman is an experienced executive and leader in the offshore energy sector, with over 20 years of experience in leading complex organizations, projects and innovation programs. He was Global Director Offshore Wind and Global Director Marine Site Characterization at Fugro from 2019 to 2023.Giovanni Ranieri, CEO of NextGeo, said, “We are thrilled to confirm our collaboration with Frank Koopman, who will serve as NextGeo's Offshore Wind Strategy Director.
Fugro Deploys Uncrewed Surface Vessel in The Netherlands
surface vessel (USV) with an electric remotely operated vehicle (eROV), on its first project in the Netherlands.During operations, the vessel is controlled from an onshore remote operations center (ROC) via a satellite connection and will be used for the inspection of offshore assets, construction support services, and hydrographic and geophysical surveys."USVs play an important role in the future of the maritime sector by improving safety, reducing carbon emissions, and delivering data more efficiently. USV operations remove personnel from high-risk offshore environments to an onshore ROC
Rovco Opens Edinburgh Office
and operational base in Edinburgh, Scotland to serve its current portfolio of offshore renewable and energy projects renewable and energy projects."Rovco aims to continue to support both the offshore wind and broader energy sector offering Hydrographic, Operations & Maintenance and Construction support services," the company said.The office will house its operational team, while there are also plans to find an East Coast Quayside location for deployment of Rovco's equipment and technology.“This Edinburgh office represents an important and significant milestone for our company
DOF Vessel Awarded Prelude FLNG Work
, part of TechnipFMC in Australia, for the provision of multipurpose support vessel (MSV) Geoholm for the Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project, operated by Shell Australia. The Geoholm will be required to provide remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) and light construction support services to TechnipFMC in Australia for the Prelude FLNG Water Intake Riser Installation. Geoholm Build: 2006 Design: MT 6000 MK II Class: DNV+1A1, SF, E0, DYNPOS-AUTR, DK(+), CLEAN DESIGN, COMF-V(3), Helidk LOA: 85.7 m LPP: 77.8 m Breadth: 19.7 m Draught: 6.1 m DWT: 4,150
MTR100: Fugro
the provision of information and advice about the best way to locate and build foundations of production platforms, wind farms, large buildings and infrastructures, as well as how to strengthen levees. The company also undertakes related inspection, maintenance, repair installation and light construction support services. Fugro’s services are mostly provided locally and are supported by a global knowledge base and resource pool of experience personnel. Fugro is familiar with working in locations around the globe in varying operating environments, which require a wide range of services. To provide
MTR 100: UTEC Survey Inc.
located around the world including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, UAE, UK and USA. UTEC has a global reputation for supplying technology in a streamlined, cost-effective and time-efficient way with people and safety always at the top of the agenda. Key arenas include construction support services where UTEC is a market leader in the provision of capabilities such as AUV, ROV positioning, rig moves, rig positioning, heavy lift projects, trenching support, salvage and decommissioning to name but a few. UTEC remains at the forefront of industry technology and this is underlined
Technip Further Optimizes its Subsea Assets
of 2014. (1) Ranger Offshore Inc. is a portfolio company of SunTx Capital Partners. Formed in 2008 and based in Houston (Texas, USA), with operating centers located in Galveston (Texas, USA), Lafayette (LA, USA) and Ciudad del Carmen (Mexico), Ranger Offshore provides marine and subsea construction support services for the offshore oil and gas industry.
Swiber Wins Big Latin America EPIC Contract
Construction & support services provider to the offshore oil and gas industry, Singapore's Swiber Holidngs, says it has won an Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Construction (“EPIC”) contract in Latin America for subsea development work including pipeline tie-in work, with an aggregate value of US$80-million. The project will commence immediately and is expected to complete in 2015. Commented Mr. Francis Wong, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Swiber, “We are pleased with this project win as it is testament to Swiber’s ability to successfully develop
Shuttle Tanker Conversion to FSO Contract for Robert Allan
a Sikorsky S61N helicopter, accommodation and systems modifications to suit an increased crew complement, produced water-handling and delivery systems, materials handling systems, offshore crane support structures, upgrades to the fire and foam system and safety systems, and on-going construction support services. Background Robert Allan explain that Teekay Offshore Partners LLP, a subsidiary of Teekay Corporation, was awarded a contract in 2013 to supply a FSO unit to the Bualuang Field in the Gulf of Thailand. The contract is for a 10-year charter, with extension options. The oilfield
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