ROV Planet Articles

Ifremer Chooses iXblue’s Technology to Equip its New 6000-meter AUV

16.07.2020
Ifremer, the French National Institute for Ocean Science, has chosen iXblue, a global high-tech company specializing in the design and manufacturing of innovative systems and solutions devoted to inertial navigation, subsea positioning and, underwater imaging, to equip its new 6000-meter AUV (CORAL* project).

Subsea 7 Awarded Renewables Contract Offshore Taiwan

16.07.2020
Subsea 7 today announced the award of a sizeable(1) contract for the installation of the submarine cable system on an offshore wind farm project in Taiwan.

OceanTools Secures Major Order from Proeon Systems Ltd

15.07.2020
OceanTools, global leaders in subsea engineering, are delighted to announce they have secured a significant order with Proeon Systems Ltd, Safety and Control Systems Integration Company based in Norfolk, United Kingdom.

Schmidt Marine Names Four Winners of Coastal Pollution Challenge for Designing Innovative Technologies to Reduce Waste in Global Waterways

15.07.2020
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners announced today the winners of the inaugural Coastal Pollution Challenge, created to support the development of innovative solutions to reduce nutrient pollution plaguing the globe’s waterways. The winners are three start-up companies and a university.

MCEDD moves to April 2021 with September cancellation

15.07.2020
After many attempts to reschedule the dates for MCE-Deepwater Development this Fall, the Board of Directors for GulfQuest, the organizers of MCEDD, have regretfully decided to cancel this year's conference and exhibition.

Gastech Virtual Summit to Take Place from September 7 to 11

15.07.2020
Summit will include online strategic and technical conference sessions streamed live or available on demand.

Industry Bodies Agree Partnership to Support Low Carbon Future

15.07.2020
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) and OGUK have signed a reciprocal membership agreement to reflect the aligned goals of supporting the energy industry to achieve net zero emissions.

Arctic Rays selects Ing.-Buero G. Pinnow (IGP) as European Sales Rep

14.07.2020
Arctic Rays LLC, an underwater technology specialist in the design and manufacturing of high-performance lights, cameras, and sub-sea equipment, has announced Hamburg based Ing.-Buero G. Pinnow (IGP) as the company’s European sales representative.

Industry Group Achieves Breakthrough as Governments around the World Pledge Action to Support Crew Changes the COVID-19 Pandemic

13.07.2020
The Industry Group comprising IADC, IAGC, IMCA, IOGP, ISOA and the Workboat Association (details below) applauds the breakthrough at an international maritime virtual summit hosted by the UK Government on 9 July where 12 other governments also pledged their support for actions needed to ensure the welfare of the world’s seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic, including making sure that crew changes can take place in a safe and timely manner.

Electric Manipulator Breakthrough from Saab Seaeye

13.07.2020
Saab Seaeye’s first seven-function all-electric work-class manipulator has been developed by the world leader in electric underwater robotic vehicles.

Remote Subsea Inspection Technology Overcomes Challenges

13.07.2020
Integrated technology and inspection company, MCS, has launched a new system which allows an entire offshore inspection campaign to be delivered remotely.

AutoNaut USV Maps North Sea Soundscape During Lockdown

13.07.2020
AutoNaut has played a vital role in enabling The Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) to seize upon the quiet of lockdown to map the underwater soundscape of the Belgian section of the North Sea.

Thurn Group 1st to Order New 3rd Generation Ellipse-D in UK

10.07.2020
THURN Group (Norwich, UK) is excited to announce the purchase of a third generation SBG Ellipse-D inertial navigation system (INS). The INS will be placed with THURN’s Marine Robotics and Autonomy Product Development team, based in the Acle office on the edge of the Norfolk Broads. The SBG system will be a key component in the further development of THURN’s range of rotocopter-drone and USV-carried integrated survey systems for nearshore, port, river and lake applications.

Teledyne Marine Incorporates Corporate Giving Campaign into 2020 Photo Contest

10.07.2020
Teledyne Marine announces the return of its annual photo contest. This year, in light of the challenges and continued uncertainty that many are facing, Teledyne has combined this popular contest with a corporate giving campaign. For each qualified photo contest entry, Teledyne Marine will donate funds to Save the Children, which is an organization working to ensure the health, safety and psychological well-being of children around the globe.

Xodus Appoints Renewables VP to Head up New Boston Base

09.07.2020
Global energy consultancy Xodus Group has appointed a US renewables vice president to head up a new office in Boston as the company looks to grow its offshore wind services across North America.

Fugro Rams Up Site Characterisation Programme for Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind in US

09.07.2020
Fugro has mobilised two additional vessels off the coast of New Jersey to support their ongoing site characterisation work for Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Shell New Energies US LLC (Shell) and EDF Renewables North America.

Historic Milestone For Industry Standard OTAQ OceanSENSE 30th March 2020

09.07.2020
OceanSENSE, the industry standard subsea leak and cement returns detection system, has reached a historic milestone with over 50,000 offshore days achieved! OceanSENSE passed the 50,000 days mark on a recent offshore project with global subsea leader Oceaneering International.

Innovair Triumphs Over COVID-19 Challenges with Business Gateway Support

09.07.2020
An Aberdeenshire company, that specialises in the development and operation of robotic systems for the energy and construction industries, is set for growth after securing £135,000 financial support during COVID-19 following Business Gateway support.

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