ROV Planet Articles

James Fisher Subsea Excavation launches in Nigeria

05.04.2019
Global controlled flow excavation (CFE) specialist James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE), part of the James Fisher & Sons PLC group, has completed its first project in Nigeria and established a base in the country.

Moog Focal Releases New 914-DX Expansion Card

04.04.2019
Moog Focal is pleased to announce the launch of the latest 914-X series expansion card: the 914-DX. This expansion for the 914-X series system features six isolated and software configurable serial channels for RS-232, RS-485, RS422, or TTL. Up to four of these cards may be stacked with any 914-HDE motherboard giving each system up to 24 extra isolated serial channels. The 914-DX offers a significant reduction in size for isolated serial channels, and features a software configurable TTL option for the first time from a Focal multiplexer.

£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.

AMOG & ECA GROUP form French-Australian Joint Venture to win the Navy technology deal SEA 1350

04.04.2019
Australian marine technology firm AMOG Ventures Pty Limited (AMOG) and French naval technology specialist ECA GROUP have formed a Melbourne-based Joint Venture company to pursue a Royal Australian Navy contract worth up to $100 million.

iXblue launches its first navigation-grade accelerometer

04.04.2019
iXblue, a global high-tech company specializing in the design and manufacturing of advanced navigation and positioning technologies, has announced the launch of the iXal A5, the company’s first navigation-grade accelerometer dedicated to high-performance applications.

Vroon Offshore Services wins new contract with Total E&P Nederland B.V.

01.04.2019
Vroon Offshore Services has secured a contract with Total E&P in the Southern North Sea. Under the new contract, Vroon’s specialist subsea-support, walk-to-work unit, the VOS Start will deliver offshore logistical support to a planned maintenance campaign in the Dutch sector of the Southern North Sea.

Subsea 7 awarded contracts offshore Saudi Arabia

01.04.2019
Subsea 7 today announced the award of two contracts from Saudi Aramco for Conventional projects in shallow water offshore Saudi Arabia.

SMD’s Quasar WROV Reaches 5760m Subsea

01.04.2019
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd are pleased to announce that a deep-sea Quasar Work Class Remotely Operated Vehicle (WROV) has successfully completed sea trials. The 6000m rated WROV, complemented with an electric drive dual-purpose winch and Launch and Recovery System (LARS), reached the seabed at 5760m during the trials. The complete turnkey solution was recently delivered to Shanghai Salvage and has undergone extensive testing at various depths. The system was supplied with interchangeable winch drums which can be changed out on deck to achieve operational service at depths up to 3000m or 6000m when required.

Deep sea polymetallic nodule fields are unusual mosaic habitats

29.03.2019
Mineral deposits, in the form of potato-sized nodules, which cover wide areas of the world’s sea floor, are extremely important in structuring communities of deep-sea animals according to research published this week by scientists at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC).

Subsea International Support Sidus Solutions at Ocean Business 2019

27.03.2019
Subsea International Ltd, the Aberdeen based technology and systems developer, will be supporting Sidus Solutions LLC the US subsea positioner, camera, light and lasers OEM at Ocean Business 2019 held at the National Oceanographic Centre in Southampton between 09 -11 April 2019.

Aleron Group acquires subsea motors specialist to dive into new markets

27.03.2019
Aberdeenshire-based subsea firm Aleron Group has acquired electrical drive engineering specialist IMPAQ Ltd. to support its expansion strategy into new technology and markets including military, defence and nuclear industries. Following the deal, the Group has been awarded its first contract in the academic sector.

AutoNaut launches new 3.5 metre Communications Hub USV

27.03.2019
AutoNaut is excited to launch its new 3.5 Comms Hub product at Ocean Business 2019. The 3.5m Comms Hub is specifically designed for deployment as a long-duration surface gateway. Flexibility in sensor fit enables tasks including data harvesting, precision positioning and communications from and to sub-sea assets. Onward relay can be via satellite for over-the-horizon missions. Payload versatility means that secondary sensors can also be fitted.

Sonardyne’s PIES to monitor disruptive US Gulf current

27.03.2019
Oceanographic equipment developed by underwater technology company Sonardyne International Ltd. will be used as part of a major US$2 million scientific study of disruptive ocean currents in the US Gulf of Mexico.

ROVCO expands into Egypt with a new partner

26.03.2019
Rovco has expanded its international reach after forming a local partnership with Drexel Marine Petroleum Services in Egypt.

Launching the new Accession Class USV at Ocean Business 2019

26.03.2019
The all-new modular Accession Class USV from USS will be unveiled at Ocean Business 2019.

SMD Deliver QTrencher 500 Compact, High Power Trenching System

26.03.2019
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd. are pleased to announce completion of the first QTrencher 500 compact, high power trenching system developed for submarine cable installation and maintenance specialists, SubCom.

MacArtney provide Active Heave Compensated MERMAC winch solution to Alcatel Submarine Networks for planned subsea offshore operations

23.03.2019
MacArtney’s MERMAC R40 AHC Winch, aboard the ASN Ile de Class vessel, will be facilitating the effective laying of seismic cables on the seabed of the Johan Castberg oilfield in the Barents Sea for Equinor’s new Permanent Reservoir Monitoring system.

iXblue announces expansion of high-technology capabilities in Australia

22.03.2019
Navigation, positioning and imaging firm iXblue has announced the expansion of its local capabilities in Australia. In 2019, it will focus on developing the company’s local expertise in Inertial Navigation Systems for both defence and civil markets.

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