Ocean Infinity Inks Deal with Shell for Subsea Data Capture Services
, encompassing all countries where Shell is currently active or plans to operate in the future.Services governed by the GFA include the Armada fleet of uncrewed and lean-crewed vessels."This agreement enables new, lean-crewed vessels into high-value field work. Using our robotic fleet to service global offshore energy activities will power the maritime industry’s transformation into safer, more efficient new ways of working," said Katya Krylova, VP Business Development at Ocean Infinity."Watch a recent video interview with Ocean Infinity from the floor @ Oceanology International
Vestdavit Hits New Sales Record as Orders Increase 76% From Last Year
, the company has secured a much higher number of orders for prototype davit projects, which reflects the increasing demand for customized solutions, Isaksen added.Vestdavit has sold as many as 15 davits over the past 18 months for the offshore wind sector alone.With rapid expansion of the global offshore wind industry, there is now increasing ordering activity for construction service operation vessels used for installation and maintenance of wind turbines, and these require workboat davits with a high degree of regularity as they are used on a daily basis.Isaksen points out that deploying workboats
Venterra Geoscience On Call for Nova Scotia’s Offshore Wind
Venterra Group, the global offshore wind services company, has secured a contract to assess metocean data collection needs that will assist with offshore wind farm development off Canada's Atlantic Coast.Amidst a surge in interest in offshore wind power, Canada hopes to harness its expansive wind resources to fulfil its clean energy and climate ambitions, with Nova Scotia planning to offer seabed leases for up to an equivalent of 5 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030.Venterra Group’s specialized unit Venterra Geoscience, with its track record of international consultancy, will collate
ROVOP Partners Up with Boskalis to Boost Subsea Services Across Energy Industry
, Boskalis Subsea Services Managing Director.“Boskalis Subsea Services are known for their strength in vessel and diving based service delivery and we believe our ROV service, delivered by our world class personnel, will be complementary and combine to offer a market leading solution to the global offshore energy industry,” added Neil Potter, ROVOP Chief Executive Officer
Aquaterra Energy Inks 3-Year Contract with UK Oil And Gas Operator
Aquaterra Energy has secured a three-year contract with a UK independent exploration and production company to provide analysis services across its global offshore operations.The contract will see Aquaterra Energy deliver a comprehensive range of offshore analysis services, including riser and conductor analysis for jack-ups and semi-submersibles, plus integrity management, decommissioning and late life analysis.Aquaterra Energy will support the operator with insights and recommendations to manage risks and optimize offshore designs for its full operational portfolio to help optimize its operational
Subsea 7 Pipelay Vessel to be Equipped with Huisman’s Crane
system on the main hoist to counter-act the vessel’s heave motion when landing a product onto the seabed.Huisman has upgraded its heave compensation system with a variety of new control modes to extend the operational window, the Dutch manufacturer of construction equipment for the global offshore energy industry said.The crane for the Subsea 7 vessel will be built in Huisman’s production facility in Schiedam, the Netherlands."We are delighted to announce this contract of our valued client, Subsea7. Our pursuit of continuous improvement has led to the upgrade of our Offshore
Top 10 Things to Watch in Offshore Wind in '24
on declared offshore wind deployment targets by a growing number of countries amounting to more than 950 GW by 2050 (excluding China), driven by energy transition and energy security policies. From close to 75 GW installed at the end of 2023 to 220 GW commissioned by the end of 2030, we forecast global offshore wind capacity to rise to over 440 GW by 2035. Excluding the unique Chinese market, 2023 installed capacity is forecast to reach around 38 GW, rising to over 150 GW by 2030 and close to 350 GW by 2035. In all, outside of China, we anticipate that more than 21,000 offshore wind turbines
Huisman and ESD Forge Offshore Cable-Lay Solutions Alliance
Dutch firm Huisman, which makes heavy construction equipment for the global offshore energy industry, has signed a partnership agreement with ESD to expand its cable-lay product portfolio and increase its position in the offshore wind market. The agreement will see the combination of ESD’s expertise in designing smart cable-lay solutions with Huisman’s in-house engineering, production, and service capabilities of turnkey equipment.Huisman said Wednesday it had focused on the cable-lay market since 2022, pioneering innovative concepts and intelligent solutions for cable handling
Ocean Power Technologies Secures $1.6M Order for WAM-V 16 USVs
, maneuverability, and modularity that empowers remote marine operations like never before," OPT said.Sulmara will use the WAM-V 16 in various subsea applications, including hydrographic survey, remote inspections, UXO detections, and environmental monitoring, across many markets, including global offshore wind development.“Our investment in a fleet of bespoke WAM-V USVs is marking another pivotal step in our ongoing mission to decarbonize the offshore industry,” commented Sulmara’s COO, Carlo Pinto. “This strategic move not only demonstrates our dedication to environmental