Video of DyeTector in Operation in the Caspian Sea

01.11.2022

OceanTools Ltd are delighted to share video footage of the D8 DyeTector operating in the Caspian Sea. The footage provided by our customer UBOC in Baku shows the discharging of the 20” pipeline hydro test water at a depth of 60m. A successful leak test was undertaken at stable pressure and temperature. Shown in the video is the purge of the dye solution from the pipeline, carried out to check the correct functioning of the DyeTector. The excitation of the dye is clearly visible at the point where the purge water intersects with the ray of UV light.

Subsea7 awarded contract in Asia Pacific

31.10.2022

Subsea7 today announced the award of a sizeable1 contract in Asia Pacific. Engineering work will commence immediately, and offshore activity is scheduled for 2024 and 2025. No further details are disclosed at this time due to contractual obligations.

C-Innovation Signs Multi-Year Contract for New Well Delivery Program and IRM Services

27.10.2022

C-Innovation, LLC (C-I), an aﬃliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has signed a multi-year contract with a major operator in the Gulf of Mexico, securing the C-Constructor to support the New Well Delivery Program and the Holiday for inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) services.

DeepOcean Charters Offshore Support Vessel

27.10.2022

Ocean services provider DeepOcean strengthens its offering to the offshore renewables and oil and gas industries by entering a two-year time charter agreement for the Stril Server multi-purpose support vessel (MPSV).

Saab Receives Order for Additional Double Eagle SAROV Systems from Poland

26.10.2022

Saab has received an order for deliveries of additional underwater vehicles called Double Eagle SAROV (Semi-Autonomous Remotely Operated Vehicle); these are to be used for safe disposing of sea mines. Deliveries of the Double Eagle systems are scheduled with those of new vessels to the Polish Navy during 2026-2027.

Focus on ‘The Energy Field of the Future’ at Joint Industry Event

26.10.2022

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT), and The Hydrographic Society UK and Ireland (THS: UK&I) Scotland Branch are jointly holding their well-respected joint industry seminar on 10 November 2022 in Aberdeen, UK. This year the seminar has a highly topical theme – ‘The Energy Field of the Future’.

Rovco Awarded Contract at Galloper Offshore Wind Farm

25.10.2022

Rovco, a leading global provider of subsea robotic and hydrographic survey solutions, has been awarded a contract for the provision of offshore rock bag deployment and installation at the Galloper Offshore Wind Farm in the Outer Thames Estuary. The project scope covers the application of an operator engineered solution for the installation of rock bags, which need to be placed at precise locations on and around the Cable Protection Systems (CPS) on the wind farm, located 27km off the Suffolk coast.

HUGIN Endurance Delivery Contract

25.10.2022

Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to announce that a delivery contract for a HUGIN Endurance AUV System has been placed by an undisclosed partner.

Sonardyne’s Ranger 2 USBL for MBARI’s state-of-the-art research ship

25.10.2022

US oceanographic research centre Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) has chosen deepwater positioning technology from Sonardyne for its new, state-of-the-art scientific flagship the R/V David Packard. The 50 m-long research vessel, named in honour of MBARI’s founder, David Packard, is being built to undertake a diverse range of missions in Monterey Bay and beyond, supporting the institute’s mission to advance marine science and technology to understand a changing ocean.

Incredibly Rare Underwater Discovery could Anchor Windfarm's Place in History

24.10.2022

The underwater discovery of a distinctive wrought iron anchor found at the bottom of the southern North Sea during survey works for ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm has been hailed as an “incredibly rare” find.

ISS360HD High Definition Imaging Sonar Released by Impact Subsea

21.10.2022

Impact Subsea has announced a new addition to the ISS360 Sonar range - the ISS360HD. The ISS360HD offers a 1° acoustic angular resolution, 2.5mm range resolution and a distance measurement range in excess of 100 meters/328 feet. The sonar is depth rated to 6,000 meters / 19,685 feet and comes in a very compact form factor.

Full programme announced for MATS 2022

21.10.2022

Check out the full programme for this year’s Marine and Autonomy Technology Showcase (MATS), hosted from 8–10 November 2022 at our waterfront site in Southampton.

Couach Unveils the Magellan its First Surface Drone

20.10.2022

Couach announces the development of the MAGELLAN, the first surface drone of the shipyard. With a length of six meters and a displacement between 1,000 and 1,200 kilograms, the MAGELLAN is the latest addition to the Couach Shipyard's R&D department, in order to provide a systemic response to the needs expressed by its customers.

Fugro supports RWE’s delivery of clean energy with Geo-data of Dogger Bank South

19.10.2022

Fugro has successfully completed fieldwork on a geophysical, geotechnical and environmental site investigation contract for RWE Renewables’ Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind farm and export cable routes.

ECA Group, now Exail, signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mission Systems

19.10.2022

Mission Systems technology will be implemented in Exail’s MCM solutions including within the framework of the SEA 1905 Mine Countermeasures Program. The collaboration will mainly centre around two themes: sonar simulation and machine learning. It will enable Exail to fit its maritime drones with advanced technology from Mission Systems, providing navies with the next generation of autonomous solutions. Exail teams have already started to integrate Mission Systems technology in its drone mission management software UMISOFTTM in its DM (Data Management) module.

ECA Group and iXblue join forces and become Exail

18.10.2022

Following the acquisition of iXblue by Group Gorgé end of September, ECA Group and iXblue announced today that both companies will be operating under a new joint brand: Exail. With this alliance, Exail becomes a global high-tech industrial champion specializing in cutting-edge robotics, maritime, navigation, aerospace and photonics technologies. Combining complementary technological expertise and geographical footprint with a strong legacy of innovation, Exail provides its global base of customers with cutting-edge in-house manufactured technologies ranging from components and sensors to products and complex systems.

MTS and MATE are joining forces

18.10.2022

MTS and MATE II – the managing organization behind the MATE Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Competition – are joining forces! With a focus on our shared mission of fostering the next generation of ocean leaders, this collaboration will serve to advance both STEM education and cutting-edge technologies to solve global issues.

Forssea Robotics Release Resident Subsea Vision for Deepsea Applications

17.10.2022

Forssea Robotics is pleased to announce the release of the SMOOVE® resident subsea camera system designed in collaboration with IFREMER. Made for long immersions up to 12 months, the SMOOVE system embarks an internal GPU / CPU for adavanced computer vision or AI applications. A proprietary chloration system prevents marine growth development upon the viewports and lights.

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