ROV Planet Articles

Discovery Camera and REVOLUTION ROV: Canadian Integration Triumph

26.09.2023
Two Canadian underwater technology powerhouses, Voyis and Deep Trekker, have joined forces to achieve an exceptional integration: the successful fusion of Voyis' cutting-edge Discovery camera with Deep Trekker's REVOLUTION ROV (Remote Operating Vehicle).

Major Contract Award for Argos ROV

21.09.2023
Forssea Robotics are proud to announce the award of a major contract from the French Naval forces for the delivery of one ARGOS ROV full spread coming with smart navigation functions (Dynamic Positioning, Go-To). The contract includes system integration with various payload including manipulator arms and sonars.

Comprehensive AUV Fleet Expansion

20.09.2023
Argeo confirms Letter of Intent for an agreement for the purchase of two Hugin Superior AUVs and one Hugin 6000 AUV. “Following this expansion, Argeo will have the most advanced AUV fleet worldwide”, says Argeo’s CEO, Trond Crantz.

Film-Ocean Strives to Reduce its Ecological Footprint

19.09.2023
Film-Ocean has recently achieved the industry recognised ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system. Earlier this year, Film-Ocean relocated to a new headquarters specifically designed to be environmentally friendly. After a few months, the company has observed a significant reduction in its environmental impact due to this move. Achieving this global standard is a testament to the company's commitment to implementing a robust environmental management system (EMS) that continuously monitors, manages, and improves its operations – Headquartered out of Scotland.

SEA-KIT Unveils Proprietary Vessel Control System

19.09.2023
Leading uncrewed surface vessel (USV) designer and builder, SEA-KIT International, has unveiled a proprietary vessel control system (VCS) that harnesses the latest technological advances to enhance the capability of its commercially successful vessel designs. As part of this inhouse development, new autopilot and drive modules have been built in to the company’s existing, purpose-built remote helm station, GSAVI, taking the company a step closer to developing the first Type Approved vessel control system for USVs.

Ocean Infinity Secures Survey Contract for First-ever Floating Offshore Windfarm Project on US West Coast

18.09.2023
Ocean Infinity, a pioneering company creating and using robotic technology to transform operations at sea, has announced the signing of a landmark contract with Equinor Wind US LLC for one of the first-ever floating offshore windfarms on the US West Coast.

Squat Lobsters Guide Scientists to New Hydrothermal Vent Field

18.09.2023
Puerto Ayora, Ecuador– Scientists on a Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition have discovered a new hydrothermal vent field larger than a professional soccer field.

Fugro Advances Maritime Navigational Safety in Saudi Arabia with Cutting-edge Hydrographic Technology

18.09.2023
Covering an area of over 11,000 km², Fugro will deploy its High-Speed Hydrography Solution; a combination of Airborne Lidar Bathymetry (ALB), vessel-based acoustic methods and advanced processing techniques to acquire and analyse Geo-data in compliance with International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) standards.

EIVA to Supply UK MoD Containerised ROTV Solution to the Royal Navy

15.09.2023
Danish subsea engineering specialist EIVA a/s has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) with a total value of approximately €3.8 million (£3.2 million). The contract entails the delivery of a containerised remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV) solution displaying data in NaviSuite software.

Nauticus Robotics Announces Offshore Service Agreement with Shell

14.09.2023
Nauticus Robotics, a developer of ocean robots and artificial intelligence for autonomous services to the offshore industries, today announced its entry into a service contract with Shell. The initial scope of work includes inspection services on a Shell subsea field development in the Gulf of Mexico, and the contract contemplates visible future inspection service projects. The contract follows Nauticus’ successful qualification phase for autonomous methods of subsea operations for inspection services. The new contract acknowledges Nauticus’ successful transition to a fully operational offshore services provider.

Exail Opens New Office in Norway to Support Growth in the Scandinavian Region

13.09.2023
Exail announces the opening of a new business office in Norway, that will support the company’s growth in the Scandinavian region. Located in the Oslo area, this new office is led by Lars Sorfang, who is acting as General Manager for Exail AS, as well as Regional Sales Manager for Scandinavia.

Sonardyne Welcomes MSDS Marine as UK Reseller

13.09.2023
Marine technology company, Sonardyne is expanding its reach by appointing MSDS Marine as their latest UK reseller. MSDS Marine are a specialist marine and coastal contractor specialising in providing scientific and archaeological support across a variety of sectors including; offshore development, archaeological and ecological surveys, and asset monitoring and recording. Their work includes the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), divers, and geophysical and hydrographic survey and they offer a complete package from planning to execution, and subsequent processing, visualisation, and interpretation. MSDS Marine are now able to provide additional support to their customers through the supply of the latest marine technology from Sonardyne, not only by continuing to use the technology during projects, but also as an official re-seller.

New Autonomous Underwater Demonstrator to be Launched Next Year

13.09.2023
BAE Systems has announced a collaboration with Cellula Robotics to showcase the capabilities of its new Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV), known as Herne, on a technology demonstrator in the water in the second half of 2024.

FET Subsea Technologies Launches New ROV Tooling Rental Offering

12.09.2023
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has introduced a new tooling rental offering for remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) in response to the changing demands of the subsea sector.

Indonesian Government Acquires New UK Built Submarine Rescue System in $100m Contract

12.09.2023
Submarine Manufacturing and Products Ltd (SMP), a leading UK based manufacturer and supplier of diving and subsea rescue equipment, will provide its new Submarine Rescue System (SRS) to the Indonesian Navy. The SRS will be hosted on a mothership designed by independent design and engineering consultancy Houlder and delivered by its Indonesian strategic partner, BTI Defence.

Nauticus Robotics and MMA Offshore Sign MoU to Deploy Aquanauts into Asia-Pacific

11.09.2023
Nauticus Robotics, a developer of autonomous robots using artificial intelligence for data collection and intervention services for the ocean economies, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with MMA Offshore, a global provider of high-specification vessels and a comprehensive suite of marine and subsea services to the offshore energy sector, government and defense, and wider maritime industries.

ZEVI Funding for Hydrogen USV & Refilling Station on the Thames

11.09.2023
SEA-KIT International has won funding from the Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition to design and manufacture a hydrogen-fuelled Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV). The company will partner with maritime decarbonisation disruptor, Marine2o, for the build of land-based infrastructure to produce green hydrogen, via renewable energy and the electrolysis of water, as part of the project.

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08.09.2023
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