HAV Group Acquires DP Specialist Undheim Systems
even the smallest workboats. So far, Undheim Systems has delivered its DP systems to approximately 60 vessels, which include fishing vessels, workboats, and service vessels in the fish farming industry, among others. HAV Group will integrate Undheim Systems’ specialist competence and DP technology into the group’s Energy Design and Smart Control business area, which is headed up by Norwegian Electric Systems AS.HAV Group said the combination of Undheim Systems and Norwegian Electric Systems’ technologies can provide an important piece of the jigsaw towards autonomous vessels
HAV Group Set to Acquire Undheim Systems, Adding DP Capabilities
, and others. The company has a solid order backlog for its DP product, JPOS, HAV said.In 2022, Undheim Systems delivered revenues of NOK 4 million and an EBIT of NOK 0.7 million.Integration in Energy Design and Smart ControlHAV Group plans to integrate Undheim Systems’ specialist competence and DP technology into the group’s Energy Design and Smart Control business area, which is headed up by Norwegian Electric Systems AS. "The business area already has a broad product portfolio of intelligent vessel navigation, automation and control systems, as well as an office in Egersund which
Plymouth University, Kongsberg Digital Partner to 'Revolutionize' Floating Offshore Wind Ops
and optimize installation and maintenance projects," Kongsberg Digital said Tuesday.As part of the partnership, Kongsberg's Dynamic Positioning (DP) simulator will soon be installed at the university’s campus. "The K-Sim DP simulator is built on the market-leading KONGSBERG DP technology and has the necessary fidelity and realism required for thorough studies, mission planning, training, and assessment of crew, where various challenging scenarios can be evaluated and optimized in a safe environment," the company said.K-Sim DP will be used to simulate, test, and optimize
Rebuilding Confidence in Reactivated DP Assets
and vessels are extremely specialized, performing distinctive industrial missions with varying degrees of risk including drilling, manned diving, ROV, and subsea construction operations. With very few exceptions, these functions are performed by complex platforms incorporating dynamic positioning (DP) technology. When contracted for active service, these assets were subject to a high level of technical scrutiny that provided assurance to all stakeholders that they could execute their missions safely and reliably.Working against tough markets, with owners and operators subject to time and financial constraints
Seatools Unveils New Deepwater Excavator
Subsea technology company Seatools has introduced the Carrera E 3D motion-controlled precision flow excavation spread. The 630+ kW, all-electric deepwater excavator features Seatools’ advanced ROV DP technology and sets the stage for better accuracy, production and workability in the mass flow excavation (MFE).Seatools developed the Carrera E mass flow excavation spread leveraging its capabilities in heave compensation and ROV control technologies. The patent-pending spread features 3D motion control, which enables precision excavation operations at a minimum of seabed disturbance. Thanks to the
Rock Installation ROV Delivered to Van Oord
a pipeline) and with high accuracy facilitates rock installation in over 1,000 meters water depth. The ROV features an advanced dynamic positioning (DP) system enabling the vehicle to pursue a preprogrammed track with great precision. The ROV is equipped with the latest version of Seatools’ ROV DP technology, which accomplishes the highest possible levels of rock installation efficiency, the manufacturer said.The ROV control system features an automated thruster tuning functionality, which enables automatic tuning of the hydraulic propulsion system required by wear over time or after component replacement
DP Conference: Call for Papers
Memorial City hotel. The committee has issued a call for papers for DP 2017, and industry professionals involved in all aspects of dynamic positioning are invited to submit abstracts. A guideline of suggested topics found here includes many requested by past conference attendees. DP technology is rapidly evolving and the committee will consider any topics deemed of technical or operational interest, particularly when they discuss lessons learned, new technology and new approaches. Papers should be original in content and will be for the exclusive use of the DP committee. Those
Kongsberg Maritime: University Students Test Own DP algorithms
example of how KONGSBERG is practically contributing to R&D. It is a win-win situation, since the researchers and students can test their ideas and development in real life, and KONGSBERG can potentially pick up new ideas and concepts. Together we are actually shaping the next generation of DP technology.” KONGSBERG is heavily involved in R&D projects within the Trondheim region, having recently played a key role in establishing the Trondheimsfjord as one of the world’s first official test-beds for autonomous ships. Kongsberg Maritime enjoys close co-operation with Norway&rsquo
GE to Equip Hornbeck Vessels with Dynamic Positioning
in its new “Energy Efficiency” mode, it offers the owner/operator reduced fuel consumption with the associated reduction in engine emissions continuing with GE’s global mission for a greener environment. Hornbeck Offshore will employ Power Conversion’s latest generation DP technology for its four new multipurpose supply vessels (MPSVs). In their role as MPSVs, they can operate as either a subsea construction vessel capable of performing complex subsea construction operations or as a resupply and support vessel to ultra deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, or anywhere
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