ROV Planet Articles

Phoenix Performs Mudline Tree Recompletion for Walter Oil & Gas

13.03.2020
Phoenix International Holdings Inc. (Phoenix) is pleased to announce the recent execution of a mudline tree recompletion for Walter Oil & Gas in the Gulf of Mexico. Utilizing our Atmospheric Diving System (ADS), the project took place over 15 days, in two phases, operating at a water depth of 200 fsw.

One Confirmed with Corona Virus at Martin Linge

11.03.2020
One person at the Martin Linge field in the North Sea has tested positive on the corona virus. The person is not seriously ill.

iXblue Launches Real-Time Static Bathymetry Sonar for High-Precision Marine Works

11.03.2020
iXblue, a major provider of advanced navigation, subsea positioning and imagery solutions dedicated to the Offshore market, announces the launch of its new SeapiX-C solid-state 3D multibeam sonar. Providing increased efficiency and safety, this new sonar offers real-time georeferenced static bathymetry capabilities to marine works operators for instant monitoring and decision-making.

Latest R&D Tests Reveal Stability, Control and Optimum Performance at Heart of Next Gen EV-ROV Technology

11.03.2020
The release of the next generation of Work Class ROV comes significantly closer this week, as subsea technology specialists SMD prepare to reveal its field test ready electric Quantum EV ROV.

Pupils from Northgate High School Conquer Subsea UK’s STEM Challenge

11.03.2020
A team of pupils from Northgate High School in Norwich have been crowned champions of the Subsea UK 2020 STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Challenge, which saw six teams from across the UK compete to design an ROV (remotely operated vehicle) to solve an environmental incident.

Ocean Installer Awarded Installation Contract in China

10.03.2020
Ocean Installer has been awarded a contract for Subsea Power Cable Installation for the CNOOC Liuhua 16-2 Oil Field Development in the South China Sea.

Fugro and NOAA Collaborate on New ‘Opportunistic’ Approach to EEZ Mapping

10.03.2020
Fugro has partnered with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (NOAA OER) to establish a new ‘opportunistic’ approach for mapping deepwater areas of the US Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). As Fugro’s survey vessels transit to project sites through NOAA-identified areas of interest, remote command and control technologies are used to acquire high-resolution mapping data with minimal crew onboard.

Breath of Fresh Air for MacArtney’s Offshore Renewable Energy Department

10.03.2020
MacArtney A/S appoints new personnel to strengthen the Offshore Renewable Energy department at headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark.

Shom Selected SBG Systems to Renew its Entire Fleet of Inertial Navigation Systems

10.03.2020
Shom, the French national hydrographic and oceanographic office selected SBG Systems’ inertial navigation sytems to renew their whole fleet of INS. They chose the cost-effective and easy-to-use Navsight Apogee INS for their speedboats and survey vessels for both shallow and deep-water real-time bathymetric surveys and Qinertia PPK software for post-processing tasks.

ThayerMahan and iXblue Sign MoU to Provide Unmanned Maritime Services

09.03.2020
Groton-based ThayerMahan Inc., a world leader in autonomous maritime security solutions, announced today that it has teamed with iXblue, a global high-tech company specializing in navigation, acoustic positioning, and underwater imaging, to provide unmanned maritime and survey services using iXblue’s DriX Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) in North America as well as in other parts of the world.

Equinor has Awarded IKM Ocean Design a Pipeline Study for Ultra Deepwater in Brazil

09.03.2020
The scope includes a pipeline concept study for gas export from the BM-C-33 field to the coast of the Rio de Janeiro state in Brazil.

Subsea Technology & Rentals Expands its Asia Pacific Team

09.03.2020
Following the continued success of Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) in the Asia Pacific region, STR is pleased to announce the appointment of Karl Weedon as the region’s Sales Engineer.

Allseas Transforming Drillship to Seafloor Mining Vessel

06.03.2020
Allseas has acquired the former 228 meters long ultra-deepwater drillship Vitoria 10000 for conversion to a polymetallic nodule collection vessel.

Oceanology International London 2020 to be postponed until 1-3 December 2020

05.03.2020
Reed Exhibitions has today announced that Oceanology International London 2020, originally scheduled for March 17-19, 2020, will now take place from 1-3 December 2020 at the Excel London, following the escalation of COVID-19 in Europe.

Fugro Secures Large Marine Survey Contract on INPEX’S Abadi LNG Project

05.03.2020
INPEX Masela, Ltd. (INPEX), a subsidiary of INPEX CORPORATION, has awarded Fugro a large marine survey contract for the Abadi liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Indonesia.

3D at Depth Patent Award 3D at Depth's patented Optical Survey Subsea Measurement Technology

05.03.2020
3D at Depth Inc., the world's leading expert in subsea laser (SL) LIDAR technology, survey support services, and 3D data solutions, was recently awarded multiple patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Four of the patents were issued domestically in the United States with an additional series pending for international markets. United States Patents 10,502,829 and 10,545,233 were specifically developed by 3D at Depth to address the challenges of offshore metrologies and measurements in relation to inertial and acoustic positioning systems. The new patents have a direct impact on customers’ survey campaigns in the offshore energy and maritime sectors where improving performance and reducing the carbon profile is a priority, without losing the ability to secure quality, reliable 3D data.

Welaptega and STAT-Marine Partnership Wins Nigerian FPSO Contract with ExxonMobil and ENI

04.03.2020
Leading underwater inspection services provider Welaptega has delivered on contracts to support two energy supermajors in West Africa, after establishing a strategic partnership with engineering and training organisation STAT-Marine Nigeria Ltd.

Subsea 7 Awarded Contract Offshore US Gulf of Mexico

04.03.2020
Subsea 7 announced the award of a substantial(1) contract by Murphy Exploration and Production Company - USA for the subsea installation services related to the Samurai, Khaleesi, and Mormont developments tying back to the King’s Quay semi-submersible. The King’s Quay host facility is approximately 175 miles south of New Orleans in the Green Canyon area of the Gulf of Mexico.

About Cookies - We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us improve our websites. For more information please click here.