Allspeeds Supplies Webtool HCV330 Cable Cutter to Ashtead Technology

05.01.2023

Leading hydraulic tool maker, Allspeeds Limited, has supplied a Webtool HCV330 hydraulic cutter to Ashtead Technology, an international subsea equipment rental and solutions specialist. The largest Webtool cutter manufactured so far, the HCV 330 is designed to cut large diameter umbilicals and subsea power cables up to 330mm. It will complement Ashtead Technology’s existing fleet of high-performing subsea cutting technology solutions for the offshore energy sector.

Countdown to Ocean Business 2023 as Registration Opens

05.01.2023

Registration is now open for Ocean Business 2023, the global technology and science exhibition for marine industries. The three-day event, which runs from April 18-20 at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, is open to all visitors for free by registering online at www.oceanbusiness.com. With more than 300 manufacturers and service providers already booked for the sold-out exhibition, this year’s Ocean Business promises to attract record crowds from around the world, offering unrivalled networking opportunities.

MacArtney takes Customer Support all the way to the North Pole

04.01.2023

MacArtney supplied and fitted a containerised MERMAC winch to Oden, the Swedish Maritime Administration's icebreaker and research vessel, for an expedition to the North Pole. The company was chosen as a supplier due to system flexibility and a vast experience in solution customisation rigged to customer applications.

Forssea Robotics Releases 3 New Argos ROVs to the Market in Early 2023

28.12.2022

Forssea Robotics is proud to announce the coming deployment of 3 additional ROV in the coming weeks. The 3 ARGOS will depart for West Africa (Oil & Gas inspection with remote control center), UK (Offshore Wind Farm smart inspections) and France where the ROV will be leased on a spot basis due to strong demand.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

24.12.2022

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Letter of Award for CSV Normand Maximus

23.12.2022

Solstad Offshore ASA (Solstad, OSE: SOFF) has received Letters of Award from various undisclosed subsea contractors for hire of the CSV Normand Maximus for execution of projects during 2023.

SECNAV Names Future Oceanographic Survey Ship USNS Robert Ballard

21.12.2022

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future Pathfinder-class oceanographic survey ship will be named USNS Robert Ballard (T-AGS 67). The future USNS Robert Ballard will honor Dr. Robert Ballard, a retired U.S. Navy Commander, and former director of the Center for Ocean Exploration.

The United States and Australia Team up to Explore and Map the Pacific Ocean

21.12.2022

NOAA and two of Australia's leading science agencies announced a formal agreement Tuesday to work together to advance Pacific Ocean exploration and mapping, a major priority for NOAA and of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

Armach Robotics Announces First Successful Over-the-horizon Trial of Hull Service Robot

20.12.2022

Armach Robotics, has passed a critical milestone by successfully operating its Armach Hull Service Robotic hull cleaning service in full over-the-horizon (OTH) mode.

HII’s Pharos Demonstrates Launch and Recovery with Navy Unmanned Vehicle

20.12.2022

Global all-domain defense partner HII collaborated with the Navy on a research and development effort that advanced the launch and recovery of a large size unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV), using an amphibious ship and HII’s Pharos system.

EVENT: Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology - London - 1-2 Feb 2023

19.12.2022

With rapid technological advances changing the way maritime forces need to utilise and manage ISR capabilities across domains, Maritime and Littoral Reconnaissance and Surveillance systems and platforms have become a critical component of naval capability.

Kraken to Provide SAS to HII’s New Medium Class UUV

19.12.2022

Kraken Robotics announces that its AquaPix® Miniature Synthetic Aperture Sonar (MINSAS) System has been selected as the standard payload offering on 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.

Asso.subsea to Perform Boulder Clearance and Pre-trenching Services for the 1.4 GW Sofia Offshore Wind Farm

19.12.2022

Asso.subsea, a specialized global contractor in the submarine cable industry, has signed a contract with the balance of plant contractor Van Oord to provide boulder clearance and pre-trenching services for more than 80 km along the inter-array cable routes of Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in the UK, owned by RWE.

New Battery-Power Option for Mako Camera

19.12.2022

Arctic Rays has developed a new battery option for its popular Mako video camera, opening new standalone capabilities for underwater filming for research.

Cellula Successfully Completes Sea Trials of Imotus-S off the Coast of British Columbia

16.12.2022

Cellula Robotics Ltd. is pleased to announce the successful completion of Imotus-S AUV sea trials. Imotus-S enables deployed vessels to easily monitor their magnetic and acoustic signature in a timely manner without having to leave station. The sea trials, executed in the Saanich Inlet over the course of two weeks starting November 14th, served to meet various project milestones including acoustic ranging, magnetic ranging, and understanding safe distance to the vessel while maintaining control authority.

Exail Maritime Users Conference - Edinburgh - 25th January 2023

16.12.2022

I am pleased to invite you to Exail (formerly iXblue and ECA Group) Annual Maritime Users Conference. It will be held at the National Museum of Scotland, in Edinburgh (Scotland, UK) on January 25th, 2023. This one-day conference will focus on the exploration of new maritime frontiers. It will bring together over 100 key players in the maritime industry such as hydrographic institutes, universities, port authorities, survey and dredging companies, as well as offshore construction contractors.

Subsea7 Confirms Contracts Offshore Norway

16.12.2022

Subsea7 today confirmed the award of three contracts by Aker BP; a major1 contract for Yggdrasil field development project (formerly NOAKA), a large2 contract for Skarv Satellite Project and a substantial3 contract for Valhall PWP-Fenris project, all located offshore Norway. The awards were pre-announced on 8 December 2022 and will be recorded in the backlog of Subsea and Conventional upon signature by all parties, expected to occur later today.

Seatronics Select The ISS360HD Sonar

15.12.2022

Impact Subsea has provided several ISS360HD Sonars to Seatronics, a brand in Acteon’s Data and Robotics Division. The ISS360HD Imaging Sonar provides a step change in performance in the scanning imaging sonar market. Providing a 2.5mm range resolution combined with a 1° angular resolution enables exceptionally high definition imagery from a highly compact sonar. With a range capability in excess of 100 meters the ISS360HD can suit a range of AUV, ROV and standalone underwater applications.

ROV Planet Articles