Saildrone Launches First Freshwater Mission in the Great Lakes

09.08.2021

Saildrone’s fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) has proven its data collection capabilities over seven years of operation from the Arctic to the Antarctic. Now, these ocean drones have entered a new maritime domain—the Great Lakes. Two Saildrone Explorers were deployed from Macatawa, MI, for a 45-day fisheries mission on behalf of the US Geological Survey (USGS)’s Great Lakes Science Center (GSLC).

C-Innovation Awarded Multi-Year Riserless Light Well Intervention (RLWI) Contract

09.08.2021

C-Innovation, LLC (C-I), an aﬃliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has been awarded a multi-year contract for Riserless Light Well Intervention (RLWI) services with a major operator in the Gulf of Mexico.

Giving Vigdis a Boost

08.08.2021

A pump on the seabed gives the Vigdis oil field in the North Sea a boost that increases production by around 16 million barrels. The Vigdis subsea field has produced oil via the Snorre field for 24 years. When the field came on stream in 1997, it was expected to produce 200 million barrels. So far, it has produced twice as much, and based on new estimates the recoverable resources are 475 million barrels.

Groundwater Resources Discovered Off the Coast of Malta

08.08.2021

An international team of researchers let by the University of Malta and GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel has now discovered strong evidence of a groundwater deposit off the coast of Malta.

Caley Ocean Systems and IMES International Become Part of Pryme Group

08.08.2021

Caley Ocean Systems and IMES International (previously part of Seanamic Group) have merged with Pryme Group today to create a business with broad capabilities supplying products, services and solutions to the energy, defence and other industrial markets.

Greensea Launches EOD Workspace Simulator

08.08.2021

Greensea Systems, creator of EOD Workspace, the software and control solution for military EOD operations, has launched EOD Workspace Simulator. The new simulator, created in partnership with GRi Simulations, incorporates a physics engine based on actual subsea vehicle models which provides the realism needed to prepare operators, technicians, and other subject matter experts to be successful in critical real-world subsea environments when using EOD Workspace in the field. EOD Workspace Simulator will be offered for sale to military groups actively using EOD Workspace.

TSC Subsea Launches New ROV-Deployed Scanning Tool

07.08.2021

TSC Subsea, global specialist in developing advanced subsea inspection solutions for challenging situations, has designed a new ROV-deployed automated scanning tool which addresses the issue of carrying out tight access field joint inspection through difficult to penetrate pipeline coating.

Oceaneering Secures Three-Year Integrity Management Services Contract in PNG

07.08.2021

Oceaneering International, Inc. announces that its Integrity Management and Digital Solutions (IMDS) segment has won a new multi-year contract in Papua New Guinea (PNG) with a major operator.

Key Appointments Bolster EC-OG’s International Growth Plans

07.08.2021

EC-OG, a leader in intelligent energy management and storage technologies for the energy industry, has made a series of new appointments to drive its ambitious growth plans.

FREE registration opens for Ocean Business 2021

05.08.2021

Ocean Business 2021, taking place 12-14 October 2021 at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK, has just launched FREE online registration at www.oceanbusiness.com. The event promises to bring the world’s ocean technology community together in-person for the first time since the pandemic begun, with an exhibition of over 360 global companies showcasing the very latest ocean technologies, products and techniques.

Deep Ocean Engineering Supports Enviro-Tech Diving with their Two Phantom ROVs

04.08.2021

Deep Ocean Engineering recently supported Enviro-Tech Diving Inc. in Seattle, Washington with their 2 Phantom ROVs, purchased through government auctions.

iXblue Announces Strategic Partnership with RDML Tim Gallaudet to Strengthen its Growing Presence in the U.S.

03.08.2021

iXblue, Inc. and iXblue Defense Systems announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership with Rear Admiral (RDML) Timothy Gallaudet through his marine technology consulting agency, Ocean STL Consulting. With this partnership, iXblue and RDML Tim Gallaudet will be advancing iXblue’s growing market presence in the U.S. in the fields of maritime autonomy, navigation and positioning for both defense and the private sectors.

Greensea Expands Operations in Vermont

03.08.2021

Greensea Systems, creator of OPENSEA®, the universal open architecture software platform for the marine industry recently expanded their Vermont operations by leasing 4,200 ft2 of additional commercial space at The Creamery located at 20 Jolina Court, Richmond, VT. The new commercial space will provide additional office space as well as a much needed engineering laboratory space for research and development.

Subsea 7 Announces Floating Wind Acquisition

02.08.2021

Subsea 7 today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority interest in the equity of Nautilus Floating Solutions S.L. a developer of technology for the floating wind market based in Bilbao, Spain.

Fugro Helps NOAA Update Nautical Charts in Alaska

02.08.2021

Fugro has completed fieldwork on a hydrographic survey project for the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to update nautical charts off the northern coast of Unimak Island, Alaska. Located in the Bering Sea, the island supports multiple fisheries, a major transit route, and at sea cargo transfers.

Nekton and Schmidt Ocean Institute Kick Off Joint Quest to Inspire the Public About the Ocean

01.08.2021

Ocean exploration organizations Nekton and Schmidt Ocean Institute announced today that they have entered into a new partnership to work collaboratively on expeditions and to advance public understanding of the ocean by engaging cultural sectors such as fashion, food, and sports.

IMCA Publishes AUV Audit Guidance Document in Bid to Promote a Common Approach

01.08.2021

The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) newly published ‘AUV Audit Guidance Document’ (IMCA S 028) has been developed by members of the Offshore Survey Division Management Committee with a view to promote a common approach to the auditing of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) and their associated support systems.

Subsea 7 completes Pipeline Bundle for Buzzard

30.07.2021

Subsea 7’s 88th Pipeline Bundle in 40 years is now in the Buzzard field ready to link the new northern area wells back to the existing platform. Subsea 7 was awarded the contract in 2018 for the project management, engineering, procurement, construction and installation of the Bundle, along with associated well and platform tie-ins.

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