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Boskalis secures multiple dredging contracts in Germany

12.10.2020
Boskalis recently secured three contracts for coastal protection and port maintenance activities in Germany. These dredging contracts carry a combined value of EUR 45 million for Boskalis and will all commence in the coming months.

Live video streaming of inspection and repair offshore reduces personnel numbers on-board amidst COVID restrictions

07.10.2020
ROVOP has delivered its first remote platform-based inspection, repair and maintenance workscope, effectively reducing the number of personnel required offshore.

Commercialisation of technology will be key to green recovery

24.09.2020
Strathclyde University has endorsed a methodology developed by NSRI (National Subsea Research Institute) to accelerate the commercialisaton of technology in support of the green recovery.

Vallourec, FORSSEA Robotics and iXblue join forces to facilitate the inspection of subsea pipelines using drones and digital technology

24.09.2020
Vallourec, a world leader in premium tubular solutions, is working with FORSSEA Robotics, a startup specializing in smart robotics and visual positioning, and iXblue, a company recognized for its expertise in inertial navigation, subsea positioning and autonomous technologies – to develop a pipeline inspection solution combining subsea drones and the use of visual markers, removing the need for surface vessels.

Bob Gillespie appointed new Managing Director of Ocean Installer (UK) Ltd.

18.09.2020
Ocean Installer is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert (Bob) Gillespie as the new Managing Director of Ocean Installer (UK) Ltd. Gillespie will lead the company’s UK office based in Aberdeen, where he’ll be responsible for growing our market share along with successfully and safely delivering projects. Ocean Installer is confident Bob has the right attributes for this vital role in a critical region.

maxon and ANYbotics enter into a strategic partnership

15.09.2020
Drive specialist maxon, renowned for its Mars motors, is joining forces with the robotics startup ANYbotics and will in future supply the drive systems of the autonomous ANYmal inspection robot. The robot will soon be marketed in large quantities. This cooperation will also benefit maxon, since ANYbotics provides important robotics know-how and is currently the most successful young company in this field.

Australian Scientists Discover New Corals on most Comprehensive Deep Sea Study of Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea Marine Parks

09.09.2020
For the first time, scientists have viewed the deepest regions of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, discovered five undescribed species consisting of black corals and sponges, and recorded Australia’s first observation of an extremely rare fish.

Saipem Hosts Special Visit at Base for EuroScience Open Forum in Trieste

07.09.2020
Saipem has opened its doors at the Saipem base in Trieste on the first day of the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF), a biennial, pan-European, general science conference dedicated to scientific research and innovation, which was taking place in Trieste, Italy from 2-6 September 2020, and of which Saipem is one of the main sponsors.

C-Innovation successfully completes stem clamp installation on BP’s Mad Dog Spar

04.09.2020
C-Innovation, LLC (C-I), an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has completed the installation of several stem clamps for BP beneath the Mad Dog Spar in the Gulf of Mexico, utilizing its subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) remotely operated vehicle (ROV) vessel, MV Dove.

Norwegian Initiative for Global Offshore Wind

01.09.2020
Ocean Installer and Vard are entering into a partnership to develop one of the world's most advanced turbine installation vessels for offshore wind.

Advanced Insulation Expands into New Gloucester Unit Following Subsea Demand

27.08.2020
Steadily increasing demand for its subsea buoyancy products has prompted leading materials solution provider Advanced Insulation to invest over £8million pounds in a new facility in Gloucester.

Welaptega Debuts Riser Cleaning Technology with Ocean Installer

19.08.2020
International underwater asset integrity specialists Welaptega have innovated an advanced cleaning system to safely and efficiently remove marine growth from risers.

SeeByte and MIT successfully combine autonomy engines for best of breed “system of systems”

18.08.2020
SeeByte and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have successfully combined SeeByte’s Neptune autonomy engine with MIT’s MOOS-IVP during the first trials to test a multi-architecture autonomy framework.

Underwater Survey Robot Set For Inaugural Demonstration

13.08.2020
A state-of-the-art underwater survey robot is set to be demonstrated for the first time in August.

Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority Invests in New Survey Technology

13.08.2020
Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) has invested in state-of-the-art sonar technology for its survey works throughout its district.

Olav Hetland Appointed Director Offshore Wind Farms, Ocean Installer

11.08.2020
Ocean Installer is proud to announce the establishment of a new business segment; developer of offshore wind, in synergy with offshore wind installation ambition.

Fugro performs first fully remote platform inspection on UK continental shelf

04.08.2020
Fugro has delivered the first fully remote inspection of an oil and gas platform in UK waters, 250 km east of Scotland, using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and Fugro’s state-of-the art remote operations centre (ROC) in Aberdeen. In a first for the UK sector, the platform’s entire jacket structure was inspected remotely, demonstrating Fugro’s proficiency in remote operations capabilities.

Commercialisation of Technology is Key to Growth of the Global Blue Economy

03.08.2020
The UK has an unrivalled track record of technological innovation, but ideas frequently fail between invention and commercialisation. To help cross this chasm, the National Subsea Research Institute (NSRI) has developed a tool which provides a clear indication of the potential commercial viability of early stage technology in the subsea industry, supporting technology and innovation developers, funding organisations and investors.

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