ADCI Underwater Today

October 30, 2020

Fisk Marine Insurance International, LLC
INDUSTRY NEWS
Offshore oil and gas operators in the US Gulf of Mexico are evacuating platforms and rigs as Tropical Storm Zeta enters the gulf.

Visit https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/article/14186262/bsee-4945-of-gulf-of-mexico-oil-shut-in-ahead-of-tropical-storm-zeta to view the full article online.

 
Stinger said it aims to become the go-to provider of light weight, smart and fast deployable underwater drones for resident applications with semi-autonomous and autonomous characteristics.

Visit https://www.offshore-energy.biz/stinger-partners-with-houston-mechatronics/ to view the full article online.

 
Teledyne Marine Systems USA
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Dive Commercial International, Inc.
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As the world deals with SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the Physicians Diving Advisory Committee (PDAC) is issuing a new statement regarding physicals that should be performed on commercial divers or candidates. 

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/adc-nwl/pdf/COVID_STATEMENT_PDAC_FINAL.pdf to view the full article online.

 
Naylor Association Solutions
INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Preem AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Corral Petroleum Holdings AB, Stockholm, is moving forward with a recently proposed project to convert its 220,000-b/d refinery in Lysekil, Sweden, into Scandinavia’s largest manufacturing site for renewable fuels.

 

Visit https://www.ogj.com/refining-processing/refining/construction/article/14186198/preem-advances-renewables-conversion-project-for-lysekil-refinery to view the full article online.

 

BP, Eni, Equinor, National Grid, Shell, and Total have jointly formed the Northern Endurance Partnership, to develop offshore carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure in the UK North Sea.

 

Visit https://www.offshore-mag.com/regional-reports/north-sea-europe/article/14186109/majors-team-with-uks-national-grid-for-north-sea-co2-storage-project to view the full article online.

 

ConocoPhillips Skandinavia has contracted Prosafe to provide accommodation support at the Ekofisk field center in the southern Norwegian North Sea.

 

Visit https://www.offshore-mag.com/rigs-vessels/article/14186204/prosafe-to-support-north-sea-tommeliten-alpha-tiein to view the full article online.

 
Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc.
NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Food corporation Cargill and design and engineering consultancy services provider BAR Technologies have embarked on a strategic project with naval architect Deltamarin to bring wind propulsion technology to commercial shipping.

Visit https://www.offshore-energy.biz/cargill-bar-technologies-to-deliver-wind-sail-solution-for-commercial-ships/ to view the full article online.

 
Japanese shipping major Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has taken delivery of Sakura Leader, the first large LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) built in Japan.

Visit https://www.offshore-energy.biz/nyk-takes-delivery-of-1st-japan-built-lng-fuelled-pctc/ to view the full article online.

 
REGULATORY NEWS
Leading offshore wind developer Ørsted said that the construction of several U.S. projects is now highly likely to be pushed back due to delays in the permitting procedures.

Visit https://www.offshore-energy.biz/orsted-says-offshore-project-delays-in-us-highly-likely/ to view the full article online.

 
From the Pages of Underwater Magazine
Dive equipment is expensive, and can remain costly to repair. These simple, routine tips can help save money in the long run, as long as consistent maintenance is performed.

Visit https://www.underwatermagazine.com/2020/10/how-to-save-money-on-equipment-maintenance/ to view the full article online.

 
Saab Seaeye Ltd