Bulls Joins TVO's Global Business Development Team
subsea challenges.”Bulls will work directly with companies that are looking for technical solutions that meet local performance and safety requirements. With 34 years in the oil and gas industry, he brings to the table not only a solid engineering background but also extensive experience in project management and execution. Bulls’ knowledge of top tensioned risers, floating production systems, and subsea systems integration, combined with technical sales and management experience, will be indispensable for companies looking to identify appropriate and practical solutions that can be implemented
Phoenix Hires New Area Manager to Lead San Diego-Based Operations
and programs including large scale fleet exercises with a record of consistently delivering superior outcomes on-time, safely, and within budget. He is a creative and highly respected professional with a strong record in team leadership and training, operational efficiency, and solutions-oriented project management.“We are thrilled to bring Mike on board to lead Phoenix International’s West Coast team and operations,” said Phoenix President Pat Keenan. “Mike’s extensive background and advanced expertise in ocean engineering, salvage and marine and waterfront construction
Ashtead Technology Partners Up with EdgeTech for eBOSS Sonar System
, integrated detection package that will help to effectively address our customers’ subsea challenges,” said Ross MacLeod, Integrated Projects Director at Ashtead Technology.The new technology partnership brings together EdgeTech’s latest sub-bottom profiling sonar technology with project management, training, installation support and expert offshore technicians from Ashtead Technology to ensure effective deployment and support at every stage of a project.The eBOSS system is deployable from vessels, ROVs, ROTVs and towed vehicles.“We are excited to work with Ashtead Technology to
DeepOcean Signs Subsea Cable O&M Deals for Vattenfall’s Offshore Wind Assets
;s operational European offshore wind portfolio.The framework agreements are valid for a period of four years and apply to Vattenfall’s offshore wind farms in Denmark, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden.Under the framework agreements, DeepOcean will provide project management, engineering, pre-installation surveys, offshore transportation of cables, trenching, cable installation and jointing, termination and testing, post-installation surveys, plus recovery and disposal of damaged cables.The scope is specific to Vattenfall’s operating assets, which introduces
Subsea7 Hooks Equinor’s Deal for CCS Work off Norway
, construction and installation of a five-kilometer CO2 pipeline, as well as installation of integrated satellite structures, umbilicals, tie-in and pre-commissioning activities.According to Subsea7, the contract is ‘sizeable’, meaning it is valued between $50 million and $150 million.Project management and engineering will begin immediately at Subsea7’s office in Stavanger, Norway.Fabrication of the pipeline will take place at Subsea7’s spoolbase at Vigra in Norway, while the offshore operations will be executed in 2026 and 2027.“We are excited to continue our collaboration
Twelve Scottish Firms Secure Place in Offshore Renewables Supply Chain Program
and supported by the Energy Transition Zone (ETZ ltd) was open exclusively to North East-Scotland based businesses – and will involve enterprises based in Aberdeen, Dyce and Bridge of Don.Their fields of expertise range from engineering, surveying, marine geophysics, offshore inspection, project management and digital solutions to equipment hire, industrial consumables and non-weld piping.Some of the companies selected for support include AISUS Offshore, GS-Hydro, HPR ROV, Hydrus Energy Engineering, Ternan Energy, Specialist Valves Services, and others.“Over the next 18 months of this rigorous
Siemens Hires Pfisterer for DolWin4 and BorWin4 Grid Connection Cable Package
supply.Pfisterer is in charge of implementing the entire 66 kV AC cable infrastructure between the gas insulated switchgear (GIS), transformer and submarine cable connection on the DolWin4 and BorWin4 platforms.This involves planning, comprehensive engineering services, as well as installation and project management.Alternating current from offshore wind turbines is converted into direct current on the platforms in order for the electrical energy to be transported with maximum efficiency and minimal losses over long distances to land.BorWin4 and DolWin4 are scheduled to go into operation in 2028 around
Tidewater Appoints New Vice President of Marine Operations
the Ocean Towing Fleet. Over a span of more than 20 years at Foss Maritime, Mack held various shoreside positions, culminating in his role as Chief Operating Officer, where he oversaw comprehensive marine operations.Mack also has extensive experience managing large, complex projects and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, demonstrating his expertise in structured project execution and strategic planning.Johan Sperling, Tidewater's President and CEO, said: "Chris brings a unique blend of hands-on maritime experience and strategic leadership to Tidewater. His deep understandin
Subsea7 Secures IRM Job at Türkiye’s Sakarya Gas field
Offshore services firm Subsea7 has secured a ‘sizeable’ contract by Turkish Petroleum Offshore Technology Center (TP-OTC) to provide inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) services for the Sakarya gas field development in the Black Sea.The contract scope includes project management and engineering executed and managed from Subsea7 offices in Türkiye and Scotland, as well as the provision of equipment, including two work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).Also, Subsea7 will be in charge of sourcing the construction personnel onboard TP-OTC’s light construction vessel
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