ADCI Underwater Today

February 18, 2022

Fisk Marine Insurance International, LLC
INDUSTRY NEWS
Oil prices slightly decreased as tensions run high in Europe. Another drop is expected to occur, especially in the U.S., with the current supply and demand trends.

Visit https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-falls-profit-taking-all-eyes-russia-ukraine-2022-02-15/ to view the full article online.

 
The Federal goverment is planning for oil and gas lease sales, which would include an increase in royaly rates. Estimates on greenhouse emissions are needed before sales can resume.

Visit https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/government/article/14233479/plans-for-oil-and-gas-lease-sales-in-development-interior-official-says to view the full article online.

 
Teledyne Marine Systems USA
SURVEY: Proposed Revisions for the ADCI International Consensus for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations 6.5
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Visit https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6683666/2022-ADCI-UnderWater-Media-Readership-Survey to view the full article online.

 
Dive Commercial International, Inc.
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Between June 2019 and July 2021, there were five diving fatalities that occurred at power-generation facilities as a result of differential pressure (Delta-P). At the request of the OSHA’s Office of Maritime Enforcement, the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) formed a task force consisting of ADCI, OSHA, contractors, the USACE, sonar experts, and facility operators to address the hazards associated with Delta-P.


The purpose of this checklist is to provide best industry practices in a clear and complete format for dive operations at power-generating facilities where Delta-P hazards exist. It is a guide for those responsible for creating Dive Procedures and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). It consists of three sections:
- A checklist for planning and execution when diving in areas with potential for Delta-P.
- A list of relevant terminology useful in the discussion of Delta-P.
- A list of resources for planning Delta-P diving operations.

Visit https://www.adc-int.org/files/Delta-P%20Diving%20Checklist_01_28_22_FINAL.pdf to view the full article online.

 
Diver Certification Board of Canada
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
The Taihu tunnel is ready for vehicle use following four years of construction. Costing about $1.56 billion, the tunnel connects Shanghai and Nanjing.

Visit https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/china-longest-underwater-highway-tunnel/index.html to view the full article online.

 
SBM has made significant progress on projects in both Brazil and Guyana as they continue to work on FPSOs. First oil in Guyanna should take place in the current quarter for the Liza Unity project and in 2024 for the Prosperity project.

Visit https://www.offshore-mag.com/rigs-vessels/article/14233593/sbm-advancing-construction-of-latest-guyana-brazil-fpsos to view the full article online.

 
The H2opZee project is a joint effort between Neptune Energy and RWE with support form the Dutch goverment. Over 300 MW electrolyser capacity will be built in the North Sea at the end of the project.

 

Visit https://www.offshore-energy.biz/neptune-energy-rwe-unveil-offshore-wind-to-hydrogen-project-in-the-netherlands/ to view the full article online.

 
Ocean Technology Systems
NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Wärtsilä will supply engines, fuel storage and supply systems to Finland's first LNG-fueled RoPax vessels, which will hopefully lead to maritime decobaronisation. 

Visit https://www.offshore-energy.biz/wartsila-solutions-picked-for-polands-1st-lng-fueled-ropax-vessels/ to view the full article online.

 
Sonardyne is now utilizing wireless lightweight tech to initiate shock tube detonators to rid the sea of unexploded ordnances. This will be helpful when UXOs are in the way of subsea construction projects.

Visit https://www.offshore-energy.biz/sonardyne-aims-at-safer-uxo-clearance-with-new-wireless-technology/ to view the full article online.

 
OGUK is now Offshore Energies UK as their focus expands to include hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and offshore wind. New energies along with reduction of emissions from gas and oil are the focus.

Visit https://www.offshore-mag.com/regional-reports/north-sea-europe/article/14233757/oguk-becomes-offshore-energies-uk to view the full article online.

 
Saab Seaeye Ltd