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SEA-KIT Leads the March on Unmanned Marine Systems Certification

27.03.2024
In 2021, leading Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) designer and builder, SEA-KIT International, was awarded the first ever Unmanned Marine Systems (UMS) certificate by Lloyd’s Register (LR), representing a key milestone for the maritime industry.

Devon Shipyard Cuts Metal on World's First Unmanned Fast Rescue Craft

24.01.2023
Coastal Workboats has announced a new partnership with Scottish Search and Rescue technology innovator, Zelim. Metal was recently cut for Zelim’s first ‘Guardian Class’ Fast Rescue Craft vessel at Coastal Workboats’ Devon yard.

SEA-KIT Selects Cambridge Pixel’s Radar Technology & Display Software to Enhance USV Operation

03.03.2021
Cambridge Pixel, a developer of radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems (www.cambridgepixel.com), is supplying its SPx Server technology and Maritime Display Framework (MDF) software to SEA-KIT (www.sea-kit.com) to enhance the operation of its Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs).

Ultra secures UK Sonobuoy Test Facility Upgrade contract with QinetiQ

23.09.2020
Ultra is pleased to announce it has secured a contract from QinetiQ to support them in replacing the entire Sonobuoy Test Facility (STF) system at the British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre, MOD BUTEC.

Facing the Power of the Atlantic – an Oardacious expedition

19.11.2019
December 2019 will see four serving Royal Navy submariners face the remarkable mental and physical challenge of rowing unsupported in a race across the Atlantic Ocean. The team HMS Oardacious will be the first ever official Royal Navy team to take part in the world’s toughest rowing race, the 3,000-mile Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

£75m investment set to revolutionise Royal Navy operations

04.04.2019
Robots and autonomous mine-hunters are set to revolutionise Royal Navy operations after the Defence Secretary announced a £75m injection into new technology.

STR first to invest in new Sonardyne Syrinx DVL

28.04.2015
Sonardyne International Ltd., UK, has announced that Subsea Technology and Rentals Ltd (STR), a multi-disciplinary technology expert specialising in the design, production and rental of innovative marine survey equipment, has become the first company to invest in their new ‘Syrinx’ Doppler Velocity Log (DVL). The order for two 4,000 metre depth rated units was placed at the recent Ocean Business exhibition in Southampton in response to demands from STR’s customers globally for a DVL that is capable of providing high integrity, high performance navigation over a wide range of altitudes and seabed types.

Ocean Business Celebrates Most Successful Show Yet!

24.04.2015
Last week’s Ocean Business show at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton was phenomenally successful, with visitor numbers up an incredible 29%, taking attendance to 4589 visitors. With all four previous shows brimming with visitors from all over the world, it’s hard to believe it could get any better, but the show delivered everything it promised for face-to-face interaction between exhibitors and customers.

ROVOP Announce £10M New Investment to Fuel Expansion

22.04.2015
Today, (22 April 2015), independent subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) services provider ROVOP marked the official opening of its £4.2m headquarters with the announcement of £10m of new investment and a visit from Fergus Ewing, Scottish Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism.

CSR Announces Acquisition of SMD

20.04.2015
Zhuzhou China South Rail Times Electric Co. (CSR Times Electric), Ltd., a subsidiary of China South Rail (CSR), today announces the completion of a £130m formal acquisition of the UK-based manufacturer of ocean engineering products, Specialist Machine Developments (SMD) Limited, the top holding company of the SMD group.

Electric Reviews Expected as STR Unveil Rechargeable Battery Pack and Charger System

20.04.2015
Subsea Technology and Rentals (STR), a multi-disciplinary technology company specialising in the design, production and rental of innovative marine survey equipment for the subsea construction, geophysical, ROV inspection and environmental sectors, unveils its new subsea rechargeable battery pack (SeaCell) and charger system (SeaCharge) to complement their existing portfolio of specialist equipment.

Bibby HydroMap first to invest in and install Sonardyne’s new Mini-Ranger 2 tracking system

20.04.2015
Sonardyne International Ltd, UK, has announced that Bibby HydroMap, a specialist seabed survey company, has upgraded the Sonardyne Scout acoustic positioning system installed on its coastal survey vessel, Bibby Athena, to the new ultra-portable and ultra-high performance Sonardyne Mini-Ranger 2 USBL system.

STR Invests in NORBIT 4000m Depth Rated Compact Multibeam Sonar System

11.04.2015
Subsea Technology and Rentals (STR), a multi-disciplinary technology expert specialising in the design, production and rental of innovative marine survey equipment are pleased to announce the delivery of the first ever deep water rated, Titanium housed NORBIT iWBMS wideband multibeam sonar system.

DOF Subsea to Launch New Equipment

08.04.2015
DOF Subsea, a leading provider of integrated subsea services, will stage the European launch of a significant new addition to its suite of services next week. During the Ocean Business event at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK from April 14th to 16th, the company will showcase its newest service, utilising three Slocum Gliders, named the DOF Skandi Explorers, a technology which has previously only been seen in academic and defence circles.

Lights, Camera….Action - Valport iPad competition

01.04.2015
Leading marine instrument manufacturer, Valeport, has launched a new competition for its customers to source videos or photos of Valeport product in action. UK-based Valeport designs and manufactures instrumentation for the oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrometric communities is asking its customers worldwide to send in videos or photos of Valeport products in action for the chance to win an iPad Air 2 for the best video footage and an iPad Mini 3 for the best photo.

SengS Pressure Testing Services Available

01.04.2015
SengS is announcing the following services available at their purpose built facilities in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, UK. PR2 API 6A Testing, API 6D, API 17D & ISO 14313 Hydrostatic Testing, Cryogenic Testing, High Temperature Testing, Submerged Gas Testing.

Harkand wins multi-million pound deal with Maersk Oil North Sea

30.03.2015
30th March 2015 – Harkand has secured a multi-million pound contract with Maersk Oil North Sea Ltd for the provision of DSV services in the North Sea region. The 12-month contract will be serviced by Harkand’s two DSVs, the Harkand Da Vinci and Harkand Atlantis, supported by project management and engineering from Harkand’s Aberdeen office.

ORION on Track to Boost STR’s Portfolio of Specialist Equipment

27.03.2015
Subsea Technology and Rentals (STR), a multi-disciplinary technology expert specialising in the design, production and rental of innovative marine survey equipment have added Optimal Ranging’s ORION pipe and cable tracker systems to its selection of underwater detection systems.

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