MacGregor Gets Large Crane Order for Prysmian’s New Cable Layer
its place among the highest cable loading capacity ships in the market.“This is a significant order for MacGregor’s offshore handling business, and we are pleased to supply Vard with yet another package of our high-performance cranes,” said Pasi Lehtonen, Senior Vice President, Offshore Solutions at MacGregor.The initial phase of construction on the new vessel will take place at Vard Shipyards Romania – Tulcea, with completion in Norway and handover to the owner due by the beginning of 2027
OEG Energy to Buy Dutch Offshore Services Firm Bluestream Offshore
Offshore solutions firm OEG Energy Group Limited said Monday it had agreed to acquire Bluestream Offshore, a specialist in subsea and topside services based in the Netherlands, for an undisclosed consideration.Based in Den Helder, Bluestream is an offshore contractor providing specialist technical services above and below the waterline to a roster of blue-chip clients within the energy sector.According to OEG, Bluestream has a turnover in excess of €55 million executed through an employee base of around 55 people and more than 300 offshore subsea and topside specialists. "They are
Wave of Success: Miros Secures 'Numerous' WaveSystem Contracts in First Half of 2023
Miros-owned, meaning that the client does not need to take on the risk of owning, operating, and maintaining the kit throughout the duration of the project. Hence the focus stays solely on the operational benefits rather than the hardware," Miros explained.Andrew Wallace, Miros’ VP Offshore Solutions, said: “We are very proud of all the new contract wins in the first half of the year. It’s great to see our ever-evolving technology gaining momentum across such a wide range of offshore vessel operations and this clearly demonstrates the requirement for reliable and robust ocean
V&SH Offshore Solutions Becomes Part of WTS Energy
V&SH Offshore Solutions, an offshore contractor specialized in testing and terminations, cable repairs, and outfitting of offshore high voltage assets has become a part of WTS Energy, an energy services firm providing engineering support and manpower supply."V&SH Offshore Solutions is one of the pioneers and early innovators in the cable testing and terminations industry relating to offshore wind parks," WTS Energy said."During and after the installation of the offshore wind turbines, a complete electrical grid plus export lines are installed whereby many essential electrica
Eco Wave Power Set to Install Wave Energy Tech in Port of Jaffa as Sea Wall Works Near Completion
performed from the seaside, the company said.The EWP-EDF One conversion unit will be located on land, just like a regular power station, enabling an easy access for operation and maintenance, EWP said."This highlights the significant advantages of the EWP onshore technology, in comparison with offshore solutions," EWP added. The EWP-EDF one project is executed in collaboration with EDF Renewables IL and co-funding from the Israeli Energy Ministry.File Photo: Eco Wave Powe
Chevron, Moreld Invest in Floating Wind Tech Firm Ocergy
Oakland, California, and in Aix-en-Provence, France, said Tuesday it had secured investments from Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) and the newly created floating wind company Moreld Ocean Wind (MOW)."The Series A round will fund Ocergy's growth and the commercialization of its sustainable offshore solutions, the OCG-Wind Floating Offshore Wind Turbine (FOWT) technology and OCG-Data environmental monitoring buoy," Ocergy said without sharing details on the amount raised."Successful close of this round validates the industry's potential to grow offshore renewable energy. Ocergy'
Sercel, Kappa Offshore Collaborate on High-Res 3D Marine Seismic Solution
Sercel and Kappa Offshore Solutions offer PIKSEL, a 'compact' marine seismic solution specially designed for acquiring the seismic data for high-resolution 3D imaging of targeted offshore areas. Using Sercel’s Sentinel streamer technology and Kappa Offshore Solutions’ experience in equipment integration and hydrodynamic modeling, PIKSEL is designed to acquire high- and ultra-high-precision seismic data, drawing on the low noise performance of its Sentinel streamer’s hydrophone design as well as an optimized rigging and handling system that minimizes vibration. For
Renewable Energy: Wave Power Projects Takes a Big Step
any ships, divers, underwater cables or underwater moorings, which are known to be extremely expensive and complex. All works will be performed from the land side, using standard equipment such as cranes, thus reinforcing the cost-effectiveness of the Eco Wave Power technology, in comparison to offshore solutions,” said Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power.The works, which will be executed via a sub-contractor, are expected to be completed in the upcoming months.The EWP-EDF One project is executed in collaboration with EDF Renewables IL and co-funding from the Israeli Energy Ministry
Siemens, Equinor Sign Safety and Automation Systems Deal
projects.New digital solutions and cybersecurity will also be an important part of the systems in the years to come, Siemens said.“The oil and gas industry is changing, and it will be important to adopt new solutions,” said Bjørn Einar Brath, Head of Siemens Energy Oil & Gas Offshore Solutions. “We are proud to participate in this development together with Equinor.”“The agreement also includes a new compensation model that rewards both parties for safe and efficient deliveries,” added Brath. “If we jointly succeed in reducing our total costs, everyone
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