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Hydromea Unveils Underwater Inspection Robot with Proprietary Wireless Communication Technology

communications specialist Hydromea is set to introduce a new product at Oceanology International in London on March 12-14, 2024. The event will mark the official commercial launch of EXRAY™ – an advanced underwater inspection robot equipped with state-of-the-art proprietary wireless communication technology LUMA™.The Hydromea team has dedicated significant time and resources to develop a robot that it says will transform the landscape of inspection and monitoring of submerged assets. The proprietary wireless communication technology LUMA™ not only ensures seamless communication

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UTEC Partnership in Saudi Arabia

products and solutions to the offshore energy industry.This partnership strengthens UTEC’s presence in the Saudi Arabian energy and geoscience subsea survey market, with Front End as its partner.Front End’s companies specialize in renewable energy, oil field services, information and communication technology, building materials, infrastructure, industrial, maritime services and manpower supply for diverse economic sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and neighbouring countries.Front End will play a pivotal role in UTEC’s growing presence in Saudi Arabia, by promoting survey services

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Discover the Future of Ocean Tech: Oi24 Event Registration Now Live

technologies live, in- and on- the water. Viewing platforms and micro theatres enable close scrutiny of the technology, while the operators are on hand to provide more information.OceanICT – A co-located event within the main exhibition hall, OceanICT will engage with information and communication technology (ICT) experts and discover how recent breakthroughs are facilitating a smarter, more sustainable ocean through greater connectivity. It will connect AI, communications, satellite, IT and IOT solutions providers with key ocean- and water-based end user sectors from around the world.Conference

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Barge Completes Autonomous Navigation Test in Busy Belgian Waterways

KONGSBERG and Norway’s leading research organisation, SINTEF, as well as several European partners.The aim of the AUTOSHIP project is to test and develop fully autonomous navigation systems, intelligent machinery systems, self-diagnostics, prognostics and operation scheduling, as well as communication technology enabling a prominent level of cyber security and integrating the vessels into upgraded e-infrastructure.The successful test of the Zulu 4 barge verifies the maturity of key enabling technologies and helps build the real-world data required to assure the safety and security of autonomous

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Hydromea, Unplugged Team on Subsea Resident Drone System

afford the size and cost of complex systems. However, the economics of the upcoming emerging sectors are such that they require robust, lower-cost, and miniaturized continuous monitoring solutions. We are excited to help address this by combining our expertise in portable robotics and underwater communication technology with Unplugged unrivaled expertise in underwater induction technology.”“We are already a leading induction supplier with large AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) players. Through this partnership with Hydromea, we will be addressing the emerging demand for low-footprint drone

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Hydromea's Wireless ROV Tested at TotalEnergies’ FPSO Ballast Water Tank

to collect visual inspection data, validating system performance including wireless navigation and wireless communication, Hydromea said.According to Hydromea, the pilot was able to command and control the vehicle and receive real-time 1080p video feedback, using proprietary wireless optical communication technology that replaces a cabled connection. Without a tether attached, the risk of entanglement in complex confined spaces is greatly reduced, Hydromea said.The project is funded by the Net Zero Technology Centre (ex-OGTC) based in Aberdeen, Scotland, and is part of a larger development roadmap focused

Render of the ARV-i in operation underwater (Image: Boxfish Research / Transmark Subsea)

ARV-i: New Subsea Resident Vehicle Set to Launch

and transfer of data from vehicle excursions. Prior programming and onboard intelligence enable the ARV-i to navigate the underwater terrain, locating and observing assets autonomously when in resident mode.In addition to incorporating Transmark Subsea’s underwater power and communication technology, the ARV-i benefits from the innovative features of the Boxfish ROV platform. The lightweight, low-profile vehicle weighs only 25kg allowing operation in small spaces, while the eight-thruster design offers advanced stability and manoeuvrability. ARV-i delivers unparalleled observation quality

NotiloPlus’ Seasam AUV has been operating around the world. Photo from NotiloPlus.

Subsea Tech's 'March of Miniaturization'

portable systems from companies like Water Linked and Hydromea, you enable an environment where having inexpensive modems or tools or sensor-systems - allows you to scale up.”The firm has been on the Oil & Gas Technology Centre’s TechX accelerator program and has seen its optical communication technology used by Rever Offshore, Ocean Installer and i-Tech 7 for tasks like transmitting roll/pitch/yaw data from gyro boxes to observing ROVs during subsea construction projects to give on-deck crane operators, for example, faster information about what’s happening subsea.Hydromea’s

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EvoLogics Presents 'Tiny' Modems

the S2C T are capable of simultaneous tracking and reliable bi-directional data transmissions with advanced networking. The “tiny” modems are fully compatible with existing EvoLogics hardware and deliver a great performance in most challenging conditions.EvoLogics S2C spread-spectrum communication technology stems from bionic concepts and over the years evolved into a whole ecosystem of products. This includes several series of underwater acoustic modems, modular underwater positioning systems (USBL, LBL, SBL), as well as a framework for developers in both networking and hardware design.The

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