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DWTEK ROV I90 wins 2024 Taiwan Excellence Award

03.11.2023
The 33rd "Taiwan Excellence Award" has been announced, and the global leader in Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV), DWTEK, has distinguished itself among 948 entries. DWTEK received the award for their observation-class ROV, the I90. The Taiwan Excellence Award is often likened to the Oscars of the product industry and is established by the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs, known for its strict selection process and emphasis on product innovation. This year, the Ministry of Economic Affairs invited over 140 domestic experts to conduct comprehensive evaluations based on four major professional categories: "Research and Development," "Design," "Quality," and "Marketing," while also considering the "Made in Taiwan" criteria. After a rigorous three-month evaluation process, they selected industry-defining products and bestowed upon them the Taiwan Excellence honor.

Kraken Receives Synthetic Aperture Sonar Order from HII

02.11.2023
Kraken Robotics is pleased to announce an initial order of its AquaPix® Miniature Synthetic Aperture Sonar (MINSAS) System for HII’s new REMUS 620 Medium Class UUV. Synthetic Aperture Sonar is quickly becoming the tool of choice for mine countermeasure (MCM) operations due to its significantly increased resolution and higher area coverage rates compared to legacy side scan sonar. This order is valued at $1 million and will be fulfilled in 2024.

Reach Robotics Launches Reach X: Transforming Portable Underwater Intervention

02.11.2023
Reach Robotics, a leading innovator in remote intervention for harsh environments, has today launched the Reach X Advanced Intervention System, providing a step-change in underwater manipulator technology for portable Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

Subsea Expo 2024 to Celebrate Two Decades of Subsea Excellence

01.11.2023
Subsea Expo, the world's largest annual subsea exhibition and conference, returns to P&J Live in Aberdeen from 20 - 22 February 2024, where the free three-day exhibition and conference will celebrate two decades of showcasing the technologies and innovations of the underwater sectors to the world. The event is expected to welcome more than 6,000 delegates from the UK and overseas and will feature a wide variety of discussion platforms and networking events throughout.

delResearch Chosen by the Office of Naval Research for Advanced Underwater Communication Technology Development

31.10.2023
delResearch LLC, the innovative creator behind the Popoto Modem brand of acoustic modems, proudly announces its selection by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to contribute to the PHYSICAL AND NETWORKING LAYER PROTOTYPE (PNLP) project, under the Broad Agency Announcement N00014-23-S-BC05 BAA.

Subsea7 Awarded Major Contract Offshore Brazil

31.10.2023
Subsea7 today confirmed the award of a major contract amendment by Petrobras for the development of the Mero 4 field2 located approximately 200 kilometres off the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at 2,200 metres water depth in the pre-salt Santos basin. The award was announced in redacted form on 27 September 20233 and was recorded in backlog in the third quarter of 2023.

Scientists Discover Healthy Deep-Sea Coral Reefs and New Seamounts in the Galapagos

30.10.2023
Scientists examining underwater cliff ecosystems onboard research vessel Falkor (too) using the 4,500 meter robot, ROV SuBastian, have discovered two pristine coral reefs in the waters surrounding the Galápagos Islands. These newly identified cold-water reefs are situated at depths ranging from 370 to 420 meters. The discovery expands our understanding of deep reefs within the Galápagos Islands Marine Reserve.

IQUA Robotics Participated in the REPMUS 2023 Exercise to Prove the Capabilities of its SPARUS II AUV

30.10.2023
IQUA robotics participated in REPMUS 2023 exercise, invited by the Spanish Navy to prove the capabilities of its vehicle SPARUS II AUV for the described mission. The goal of the mission was to, in a completely autonomous way, locate the cable and inspect it from nearby to be able to identify potential threats to it.

Full Programme Announced for Marine Autonomy & Technology Showcase 2023

28.10.2023
The full programme has been announced for this year’s Marine Autonomy Technology Showcase (MATS), taking place from 7-9 November 2023 at the National Oceanography Centre’s (NOC) waterfront site in Southampton.

ELWAVE Deploys its ‘Octopulse’ Subsea Electromagnetics Sensor Based on the Bio-inspired Technology CEDAR for a Buried UXO Survey

27.10.2023
ELWAVE deploys its ‘Octopulse’ subsea electromagnetics sensor based on the bio-inspired technology CEDAR® (Controlled Electric Detection And Ranging) for a buried UXO survey at the offshore floating wind farm project EFGL.

Ashtead Technology Signs Rental Agreement with Reach Robotics

27.10.2023
International subsea rental equipment and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has signed a rental agreement with Reach Robotics, an Australian-based manufacturer of industry-leading all-electric robotic arm solutions for inspection class ROVs.

Saipem successfully Completed Installation Works in Scotland for the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Windfarm

27.10.2023
Saipem has successfully completed installation works for the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore windfarm, marking an important milestone in the project.

Kongsberg Discovery Sets New AUV Milestone with Successful Sea Trials of HUGIN Endurance

26.10.2023
Horten, Norway: Kongsberg Discovery has started an extensive programme of sea trials with its new and revolutionary long-range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), the HUGIN Endurance.

Official Unveiling in Barbados of the British Built AutoNaut Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV)

25.10.2023
The vessel has been purchased by the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) and will be used to provide data to assist with Hurricane tracking.

Seaway7 Awarded Contract Offshore Poland

24.10.2023
Subsea7 today announced the award to Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, of a substantial1 contract by Equinor and partner Polenergia for the inter-array cables of the MFW Bałtyk II and MFW Bałtyk III bottom-fixed offshore wind projects, in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea

Oceanbotics' SRV-8 Featured on 60 Minutes Australia for Playing a Crucial Role in $80 Million Drug Bust

24.10.2023
Oceanbotics recently appeared on 60 Minutes Australia, where their SRV-8 underwater drone played a crucial role in taking down a major cocaine smuggling operation valued at $80 million. The episode, titled "What is parasite smuggling and why is it so dangerous," delves into the world of drug trafficking beneath ships and how law enforcement is utilizing Oceanbotics’ underwater drone technology to combat the issue.

DeepTech Expands ROV Fleet

23.10.2023
Deepwater services and intervention specialists, DeepTech, has expanded its fleet with three work class ROVs, bringing its total number to 26 vehicles. The Triton XLS ROVs, which operate at 150 horsepower and a depth rating of 3000 meters, add diversity and flexibility to allow DeepTech to continue to support its worldwide portfolio and expand its business further in the Eastern Mediterranean.

EVENT: Register Now for MATS 2023 - Southampton, UK - 7-9 November 2023

20.10.2023
Registration for this year’s Marine and Autonomy Technology Showcase (MATS), taking place from 7–9 November 2023 at our dockside location in Southampton, UK is now open.

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