Category: Technology

Kongsberg Maritime providing controls package for F-Class wind vessel

(OM) Kongsberg Maritime will supply technology and engineering for a second F-class wind turbine and foundation installation vessel that Cadeler has ordered. This will be one of the world’s largest installation vessels in the offshore wind sector when completed, according to the company. Kongsberg Maritime will provide a thruster package, electrical solutions and integrated controls, including the dynamic... Continue Reading →

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Petrobras contracts pair of Transocean drillships for U$ 1 Billion

The global deep-water drilling giant Transocean has been awarded contracts in Brazil worth $1.04 billion for two ultra-deepwater drillships. Transocean said its drillships Deepwater Corcovado and Deepwater Orion would work offshore Brazil for a national oil company. Deepwater Corcovado was awarded a four-year contract, which contributes an estimated $583 million in backlog and is expected... Continue Reading →

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TGS, PGS in 3D Seismic Survey Project Offshore Brazil

Marine seismic data specialists TGS and PGS have jointly secured pre-funding for the Santos Sul Multi-client 3D project in the southwest Santos Basin offshore Brazil.  The TGS/PGS collaboration combines the operational and technical strengths of both companies to provide high-quality multi-client data and timely delivery, which are critical to the exploration efforts in this area. The... Continue Reading →

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VARD Gets Funding to Develop Digitalized HVAC for Offshore Wind SOVs

Shipbuilder VARD has received 4,95 million Norwegian crowns (currently around $2,66 million) from the Norwegian Research Council to research the possibility of digitalized heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. These systems will contribute to obtain zero-emissons for Service Operation Vessels at offshore wind farms. "The urgent demand for renewable energy production has resulted in... Continue Reading →

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Saipem buying drillship from Samsung Heavy as market demand ‘significantly exceeds’ supply

(OET) Italian oilfield services provider Saipem has decided to buy the Santorini ultra-deepwater drillship from South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries to strengthen its offshore drilling fleet amid the growing demand in the market. The Santorini drillship was initially ordered from Samsung Heavy by Ocean Rig and it was slated for delivery in the second quarter of 2017. Come... Continue Reading →

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