Kongsberg Maritime Shuts Down KM Contros
Kongsberg Maritime (KM), a Norwegian technology enterprise within the Kongsberg Gruppen, informed that it has suspended the sale of the previously announced German KM Contros GmbH to AML Oceanographic Ltd. (AML).Following a strategic evaluation and prioritization of the KM business in 2019, the company decided to divest Contros, and a Letter of Intent was signed with a future buyer of the business.However, the companies have now agreed not to pursue the previously announced letter of intent, and the sale of Contros will therefore not proceed. Consequently, Kongsberg Maritime has decided to cease the
AML MVP to Augment NSCC’s Seafloor Mapping
technologies into the MVP would benefit a wide range of ocean sector industries, such as offshore oil and gas, fisheries, aquaculture, subsea cable routes, marine conservation and spatial planning.NSCC’s MVP200 will be built down the road from their waterfront campus in Canadian manufacturer AML Oceanographic’s Atlantic office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The solution is expected to be supplied in fall 2019 and includes the MVP200, CTD instrumentation, installation, and training services
AML Equips New Swedish Research Vessel
surveys, from monitoring ocean acidification to assessing fish stock.The newbuild, to be named RV Svea and delivered from Armon Shipyard in Spring 2019, will feature a range of high-tech equipment, including a Moving Vessel Profiler (MVP), announced Canadian instrumentation manufacturer AML Oceanographic.By including a MVP on the new vessel, the scientists expect to gain a clearer understanding of the oceanographic dynamics encountered in the Baltic Sea, such as strong halocline layers and anoxic waters. Furthermore, the high data density that MVP can provide will improve the data quality from
Two MVP30-350 Systems for Geological Survey of Ireland
The Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) has purchased new Moving Vessel Profilers (MVP) in a move that aims to improve the productivity, safety and data quality of survey operations, Canadian manufacturer AML Oceanographic announced.The two MVP30-350 systems were ordered for installation aboard a pair of 16-meter survey catamarans that will help complete a large scale project to map all Irish waters by 2026. GSI is working on the project in partnership with the Marine Institute of Ireland under the joint program INFOMAR.The first of the two systems was commissioned aboard RV Mallet in November 2018
Xiamen University Selects AML’s Moving Vessel Profiler
and ocean science applications. The ability to collect high density data in real-time while the vessel is underway will produce higher quality results than can be achieved with static profiling systems, and in a fraction of the time. The contract was secured through manufacturer AML Oceanographic’s local agent, Laurel Technologies Company of Hong Kong. It marks the 127th order for a Moving Vessel Profiler, and the 18th such contract to be delivered to China. The solution to be supplied to Xiamen University includes the MVP, instrumentation, installation and training services
New Shallow Water Bathymetry Solution Unveiled
, versatility and simplicity, that’s what shallow water hydrographers want, and that’s exactly what the 3DSS-iDX is all about,” said Dr. Paul Kraeutner, PingDSP’s founder and CEO. PingDSP said its engineering team worked closely with both SBG Systems and AML Oceanographic to provide seamless integration of hydrography grade peripherals into the iDX sonar head, significantly reducing both installation and operating complexity. The newly integrated OEM Ellipse2-E INS or optional Ekinox2 provides accurate sonar attitude, heading and heave information in a GNSS
Modulus Technology Adds AML Oceanographic to Its Portfolio
Modulus Technology based in Great Yarmouth, U.K., is now representing Canadian manufacturer AML Oceanographic in the U.K. and Eire. Modulus Technology is part of the AAE Technologies Group, along with Applied Acoustic Engineering Ltd. Modulus is the Group’s innovation division, dedicated to both developing new technological products and representing similar manufacturers, such as AML Oceanographic, that complement its service and support functions. Founded in 1974, AML Oceanographic (formerly Applied Microsystems) has more than 40 years’ experience in the field of oceanogra
AML Acquires Rolls-Royce’s MVP Product Line
AML Oceanographic Ltd. said it has purchased the global rights to the Moving Vessel Profiler (MVP) product line from Rolls-Royce Canada. Originally developed in Halifax by Brooke Ocean Technology (BOT) and later owned by Rolls-Royce, the MVP system is used for high speed, underway profiling. According to AML CEO, Robert Haydock, “Many MVP users are already AML customers and vice-versa. The strategic fit is very tight; this purchase makes AML a provider of end-to-end vertical profiling solutions for our core hydrographic customers. We look forward to breathing new life into the technology.
Guo Joins AML Oceanographic
AML Oceanographic has hired Jackie Guo as sales manager for the Asia Pacific region. Working out of AML’s Nova Scotia location, Guo brings to the role over 10 years’ experience working with private, government and higher education sectors in China and Canada. Originally from China, Jackie came to Canada in 2005 where he completed his MBA in International Business from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Prior to joining to AML, he was the business development manager for Hawboldt Industries, responsible for promoting and selling customized winch solutions
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