ROV Planet Articles

Subsea7 Showcases Remote ROV Piloting Capabilities Offshore Brazil

21.08.2023
Subsea7 has achieved a major advancement in its pioneering remote piloting technology offering, by fully operating a workclass ROV from Scotland to carry out operations 9,400km away off the coast of Brazil.

Tritech Announces New Reseller Agreement in China

21.08.2023
We are pleased to announce a significant milestone for Tritech International Limited as we have recently finalized an exclusive reseller agreement with Nortek China: a renowned leader in the industry. This strategic partnership allows us to further enhance our global presence and provide localised support to our valued users and customers.

Reach Subsea has Received a Notice of Contract Award

18.08.2023
Reach Subsea ASA, the trusted data and subsea service provider for ocean-based industries, has received a notice of contract award, subject to successful contract negotiation, from a major European energy provider. The potential contract has a duration of approximately 75 vessel days and is scheduled for execution in the fourth quarter of 2023. The project will utilize one of Reach Subsea’s DP2 subsea vessels and the onboard high-speed survey ROV, the Surveyor Interceptor.

HII Receives Order to Build Two REMUS 620 Unmanned Underwater Vehicles for NOAA

17.08.2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently ordered two REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) from HII (NYSE: HII). The customized, medium-class UUVs will be built by HII’s Mission Technologies division in partnership with W.S. Darley & Co. and delivered in 2024.

EVENT: International Underwater Glider Conference 2024 - Gothenburg - 10-14 June 2024

17.08.2023
VOTO and the University of Gothenburg are pleased to invite you to join us at the highly anticipated International Underwater Glider Conference. This will be the 9th EGO meeting, supported by OceanGliders and the EuroGOOS Glider Task Team. The event is scheduled from June 10th to June 14th, 2024, at Reveljen in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Ocean Power Technologies Unveils Breakthrough: WAM-V Demonstrates Remote Connection to PowerBuoy® for On-Water Charging

17.08.2023
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, is proud to announce a pivotal achievement in the field of autonomous maritime technology. During a presentation by OPT's VP of Global Sales and Marketing, Matt Burdyny, at the 10th Annual Maritime Security West (MARSEC West) event, OPT revealed a groundbreaking milestone: the successful demonstration of the Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel (WAM-V) attaching itself remotely to a buoy and establishing a connection that will enable charging.

UCO Develops New ROV Deployed System for Immediate Repair of Fish Farm Nets

16.08.2023
Underwater Contracting (UCO), a leading provider of underwater services to the offshore energy, inspection, construction, and aquaculture markets has developed a unique ROV-deployed system to repair small holes in fish farm nets. The UCO NetFix repair system places plastic patches over holes in cage netting. Held firmly in position by pegs, the patches remain in place until the hole is permanently repaired by a dive team or when the nets are lifted to the surface.

Rotech Subsea Completes Clearance and Debris Removal at Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm

16.08.2023
Subsea trenching and excavation specialist Rotech Subsea said Wednesday it had completed sand wave clearance and debris removal operations at a "key" offshore wind farm in Taiwan. The contract - for an unnamed long-term client in the region - saw Rotech mobilize its TRS2 controlled flow excavation (CFE) and RSBG (Boulder Grab) spreads of equipment from its base in Aberdeen specifically for this scope of work.

Argeo Granted a Patent on a High Energy Electromagnetic System

15.08.2023
Argeo Robotics AS, a fully owned subsidiary of Argeo AS, has been granted a new patent from the Norwegian Industrial Patent office (Patentstyret) safeguarding the innovative design of the groundbreaking “Argeo Discover” high-energy electromagnetic system.

Fugro Completes the Middle East’s First Remotely Operated Subsea Inspection Using a Low-Carbon Emission Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV)

14.08.2023
The site survey and inspection of an offshore gas platform in UAE waters was executed entirely from an onshore remote operations centre (ROC) using Fugro’s Blue Essence® technology without sending personnel offshore.

RC Dock Unveils First Fully Classed Offshore Uncrewed Surface Vessel for Subsea IMR

11.08.2023
RC Dock, an industry leader in marine robotics and innovative shipbuilding, is proud to announce the delivery of its first fully classed offshore Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) designed for Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (IMR) and survey operations. This revolutionary 12-meter catamaran represents a new era in offshore marine automation, delivering unparalleled efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Saipem Awarded Two New Contracts for a Total Value of around 700 million USD

10.08.2023
Saipem has been awarded by bp a contract for offshore activities in the Gulf of Mexico. The contract is related to the Argos Floating Production Unit (FPU), a cutting-edge facility designed for oil and gas production in deepwater environments. The Argos FPU is located in the Green Canyon Block 780, approximately 1,400 metre water depth.

EVENT: Floating Offshore Wind - Aberdeen - 4-5 October 2023

09.08.2023
Floating offshore wind remains integral to realising ambitious net zero targets – join us as we explore everything from government support available to port infrastructure development, cutting-edge technology and more. Presented by RenewableUK and Scottish Renewables.

Rovco Wins Survey Contract with Flotation Energy for Cenos

09.08.2023
Rovco, a global provider of technology-enabled project solutions to the offshore renewable energy sector, have been contracted by Flotation Energy to carry out a geo-environmental survey at its planned Cenos floating offshore windfarm, 200 kilometres off the north-east coast of Scotland.

Scientists Discover New Ecosystem Underneath Hydrothermal Vents

08.08.2023
A new ecosystem has been discovered in volcanic caves beneath hydrothermal vents at a well-studied undersea volcano on the East Pacific Rise off Central America. The landmark 30-day expedition aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) was led by Dr. Monika Bright, University of Vienna, along with an international science team from the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Costa Rica, and Slovenia.

EVENT: Offshore & Floating Wind Europe 2023 - London - 25-26 October 2023

08.08.2023
Join Reuters Events: Offshore Wind and Floating Europe 2023, Europe’s most senior meeting for change-makers. Hosting every major developer, supplier, investor, and policy leader - this is where partnerships are formed, business-critical insights are shared, and the roadmap for short and long-term growth is laid out. Together in London, we can bring to life colossal projects to profitably achieve a clean European future.

Competition authorities approve subsea joint venture between Aker Solutions, SLB and Subsea7

07.08.2023
Reference is made to the stock exchange release dated August 30, 2022 regarding the agreements to form a subsea joint venture with SLB and Aker Solutions. Closing is subject to regulatory approvals.

23 Degrees Renewables Lands Nearshore Trenching Contract for Scottish OWF

07.08.2023
23 Degrees Renewables (23D), an OEG Group company, has completed a contract for a European cable company to carry out trenching and burial works on submarine export cables and associated protection pipes located in the Northeast of Scotland.

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