ROVOP, the independent provider of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), has today announced the purchase of the entire fleet of 28 ROV systems from M2 Subsea.

The main stage at Underwater Intervention 2019 will feature a two-part industry panel discussion on the future of the subsea oilfield. Hosted by BP, the discussions will focus on the direction of the Subsea Oil & Gas Infrastructure’s Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) market. This is an historic event whereby the major oil & gas offshore operating companies will get together, in an open forum, to communicate their vision for the offshore oilfield of the future. The operator discussion will follow the next day with selected service companies gathering to communicate their vision for fulfilling the needs portrayed by the operators.

International subsea services provider DOF Subsea has chosen acoustic and inertial navigation technology from Sonardyne Brasil Ltda. to support its deepwater operations from three vessels offshore Brazil.

i-Tech Services, a Subsea 7 company, has strengthened its underwater inspection and maintenance capability with the provision of new mini ROVs for performing subsea operations in challenging environments.

Greensea, creator of OPENSEA®, the universal open software architecture for the marine industry, has recently announced the appointment of Regina Yopak as Applications Engineer, Service Manager. Regina comes to Greensea with extensive at-sea experience having spent several tours as Lead Navigator and Mapping Specialist on board E/V Nautilus for the Ocean Exploration Trust. In addition to her offshore experience, Regina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Environmental Science, and a Master of Science degree in Ocean Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.

World leading subsea equipment design and manufacturer Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) are pleased to announce the signature of a contract to supply a QTrencher 500 Cable Maintenance ROV to TE SubCom.

Aberdeenshire-based ROV and tooling engineering firm, Aleron Subsea, has announced its first contract win for its new hybrid TRACKROV technology which will see it supporting unexploded clearance work on a major renewables project in The Netherlands.

Oceaneering International, Inc. announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into a contract with Equinor ASA for a three-year term with two one-year optional extension periods to provide a resident, battery-powered electric remotely operated vehicle ("E-ROV") system to support subsea inspection, maintenance and repair activities. The E-ROV system is expected to be deployed in water depths up to 1000 meters on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Work under the contract is scheduled to commence in early December 2018.

ROV Planet Magazine Issue 16: The magazine of choice for Subsea Construction and ROV Professionals. Featuring the Game Changing E-ROV System – Increased Flexibility and Efficiency for Subsea Operations – Vattenfall's EOWDC is leading the Way in Innovations for the Energy Industry – Aquanaut: an AUV that can work as an ROV – Arggonauts: The Team on the Quest for Deep Sea Discovery – Poster: The Great Diver – Company Profile: QSTAR Subsea Solutions – Acoustic Modems meet NATO's new JANUS Interoperability Standard – ECA ROVING BAT ROV the Solution for Vessel Hull Cleaning and other UWILD Applications – SMD Self-Fleeting Drum Technology Open Day.

UK-based Rovco has announced plans to double its workforce as it prepares for further global expansion following a robust year of growth for the company.

ROVOP Limited, (“Rovop”) an independent operator of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), has marked a major business achievement after reporting record revenues and employee numbers for the company. ROVOP has also reported its best ever EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes Depreciation and Amortisation).

i-Tech Services, a Subsea 7 company, has further strengthened its Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD) capability with certification to deliver to guidelines set by American Bureau of Shipping, DNV-GL, Bureau Veritas and Lloyds Register.

Fugro’s new partnership with KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) was marked recently with the inauguration of the KAUST - Fugro Center of Excellence for Marine Technology. Beginning a mutually beneficial partnership, the new centre will provide training in ROV operations and hydrographic survey within the Kingdom as part of the Saudisation programme.

Houston Mechatronics announced their revolutionary new subsea robot, Aquanaut. Aquanaut is a multipurpose subsea robot which employs a patented shape-shifting transformation from an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) to a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), removing the need for vessels and tethers. The vehicle enables both the efficient collection of data over long distances as well as manipulation of subsea objects at a significantly lower cost than today’s technology.

ROV Planet, a leading independent media & market intelligence provider focussed on Subsea Construction Technology and Underwater Vehicles across the Scientific, Naval, Offshore Renewables, and Oil & Gas sectors is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Jeremy Stuhr as the Area Sales Manager with effect from 1st May 2018. Jeremy will be based in our Houston office and will take full responsibility for the leadership and development of ROV Planet's North & South American business activity.

ROV Planet Magazine Issue 15: The magazine of choice for Subsea Construction and ROV Professionals. Featuring Forssea Robotics Introducing ATOLL: The 1st Autonomous Docking ROV – Oceaneering Acquires Ecosse Subsea – Deploying Lightweight ROVs for EOD Operations – The Integra AUV/ROV: How Hybrid Vehicles Transform Underwater Exploration and Inspection – High Precision Operation in the Black Sea: Thanks to iXblue – Poster – Seatronics Introduces VALOR ROV – NEKTON Mission II – Deepsea Power & Light Releases 4K UHD Capable APEX Seacam – Subsea Expo 2018 Review – Underwater Intervention 2018 Review – QSTAR Practical ROV Training Module – Equipment Review: The RUD ROV Hook – IOSTIA: Advancing the Business of Ocean Technology.

World leading subsea equipment design and manufacturer Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) is pleased to announce the signature of a contract to supply its Atom Mk1 1000m 100hp Work Class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system to Chinese power specialist China Southern Power Extra High Voltage Power Transmission Company (EHV, CSG), a subsidiary of the state-owned China Southern Power Grid (CSG).

A Saab Seaeye Falcon underwater robotic vehicle is helping find lost aquatic animal tracking stations in oceans around the world.