(OE) Nauticus Robotics, a U.S. developer of autonomous vehicles and robots for data collection and intervention services for offshore industries, has secured fresh funding for its operations and appointed new executive management team. The new investment was secured before the close of 2023 and eliminated many of the dilutive warrants and ratchet provisions of the... Continue Reading →
PRIO completes intervention in the Frade Field using own Hunter Queen rig
The sixth-generation semi-submersible rig, Hunter Queen, which has belonged to PRIO since July 2022, completed its first operation this month in the Frade field, in the Campos Basin. The rig has the capacity to drill in water depths of up to 3,000 meters and wells of up to 10,000 meters, and is also capable of... Continue Reading →
Reach Subsea, OceanPact Awarded Work for Equinor in Brazil
(OE) Norwegian subsea services firm Reach Subsea, together with its Brazilian partner OceanPact, received a notice of contract award from Equinor for combined light construction, IMR (inspection, maintenance, and repair) and survey services on the Peregrino field offshore Brazil. The specific project has a duration of approximately 45 vessel days and is assigned as part... Continue Reading →
OceanPact signs million-dollar contract with Petrobras until 2026 for anchoring inspections on FPSOs
OceanPact, a renowned Brazilian company specialized in environmental solutions, submarine services and logistical support, achieved another victory by winning a bidding process and signing a contract with Petrobras. The agreement, valued at around R$485 million, was sealed to carry out anchoring inspections in FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) and semi-submersible platforms from Petrobras, covering activities until... Continue Reading →
Petrobras invests in robots to automate offshore inspections
Petrobras will invest US$4 million in the acquisition of ANYbotics robots, capable of autonomous visual inspections. The data obtained from ANYmal X inspection missions will allow greater efficiency and safety in maintenance routines. Petrobras will receive six ANYmal X units in 2024 for testing and development at its facilities. “Petrobras hopes to qualify ANYmal X... Continue Reading →