Sonardyne Deploys 'New Breed' of Subsea Sensors at Shell's Ormen Lange Field
time-stamped data, which is often critical to commercial and scientific objectives. With their in-built data storage and high-speed modem capacity, they can support data collection and harvesting using a wide range of other Sonardyne and third-party sensors and are compatible with any Sonardyne 6G equipment, including Ultra-Short Base Line (USBL) systems and modems.
Forum Subsea Rentals Invests in Multimillion Rental Order
; Richard Main, Operations and Global Asset Manager for Forum Subsea Rentals, said, “Our continued investment in new products is essential to ensure the long term reliability and dependability of the Forum Subsea Rentals global fleet. Even given the downturn in the industry, demand for Sonardyne 6G equipment remains high and this further investment in the technology will ensure that we are well placed to meet our customers’ requirements and position us well when the market recovers.”
TES to Rent Out Sonardyne Equipment
immunity to noise. Together with its re-designed transducer guard that offers more impact protection, the new WSM 6+ transponder/responder is expected to be as popular as the out-going WSM 6 it replaces. Susan Murray, Managing Director at TES said, “Utilization rates for our stock of 6G equipment are consistently high, so the decision to invest further was a straightforward one. We see the introduction of Mini-Ranger 2 as particularly significant for our business as it bridges the gap between low cost, low performance USBLs and complex, deep water systems. We’re not expecting it
Sonardyne Nets 6G Order from Seatronics
Sonardyne International Ltd., UK, announced that Seatronics is to take delivery of £1 million worth of its 6G acoustic positioning technology. The contract was placed at Subsea Expo 2015 in Aberdeen. The 6G equipment ordered by Seatronics is headed for West Africa to support the survey and construction phases of a major new field development project. The multi-functional Compatt 6 transponders and Ranger 2 USBL (Ultra-Short BaseLine) positioning systems that make up the order will be utilised for a wide variety of subsea operations including structure installation, pipeline metrology
Sonardyne, FSR Close Deal at Subsea Expo
one of the first rental companies to invest in 6G when it hit the market in 2010, Forum Subsea Rentals, and DPS before it, has continued to invest heavily in the product line,” said Richard Main, Forum’s Global Asset Manager for Subsea Rentals. “Last year we witnessed huge demand for 6G equipment, specifically instrumented Compatts. This investment will ensure that we are well placed to meet the needs of our customers across the globe and further reinforce Forum Subsea Rentals as one of the biggest suppliers of this technology in the rental market.”
OI 2014 Technology Preview
, the gauge can be easily upgraded to a topside repeater by exchanging the end cap. Unique System (U.K.) Ltd Unique System (U.K.) Ltd, a Unique Maritime Group company, will participate at OI 2014. Unique Systems will display several products like the Klein sonar, Tritech, Ixsea and Sonardyne 6G equipment, Unique Seaflex Air Lift bags, etc. A key feature will be the newly designed Unique Hydra eDMS100 dive monitoring system which is the first fully integrated surface diver monitoring system; operating via a PLC/PC based unit housed in a standard 19” electronics rack with remote “Sensor
Unique System Range on Display at OI 2014
the exhibition, Unique System (UK) Ltd will be displaying a range of products and services that represent each of the companies within the Unique Maritime Group. A few of these products include a selection of survey equipment, including a Klein sonar and a range of Tritech, Ixsea and Sonardyne 6G equipment. We will also have a selection of Unique Seaflex bag styles on display, including the Inflatable Buoyancy units and the Air Lift bags. Another key feature of our display is the newly designed Unique Hydra eDMS100 dive monitoring system which will be available for visitors to view. The eDMS100
Forum Subsea Continues Sonardyne 6G Investment
Sonardyne International Ltd. has received another major order for Compatt 6G transponders from Forum Subsea Rentals, a division of Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. Formerly know as DPS Offshore, this latest order brings the total value of 6G equipment purchased by the company to approximately $3 million over the past year. In addition to the Compatt 6s, Forum Subsea Rentals has also taken delivery of a Ranger 2 USBL tracking system from Sonardyne’s Asia office. This, along with the other 6G technology ordered throughout the year, will be available from Forum’s worldwide equipment rental
Ashtead Technology Increase Subsea Equipment Rental Stock
;s new back deck acoustic transponder test and configuration device, iWand. Speaking at the show, Ross MacLeod, Business Development Director at Ashtead Technology said, “We’re continuing to see a real increase in global customer demand for 6G and the performance it offers. The 6G equipment we already hold in our rental fleet is consistently employed on various subsea projects. This latest investment ensures that we are able to continue to deliver a superior service and further establishes our position as a leading supplier of subsea acoustic positioning technology.”
February 2024
