MTR100: For USVs and AUVs, is it a Hydrogen Future?
, it will be installed into the USV.SEA-KIT says data from the bench testing and sea trials will be used for the design and build of similar USVs, as well as for larger uncrewed vessel builds.ACUA OceanACUA Ocean’s H-USV. Image courtesy ACUA OceanACUA Ocean has received DfT funding through Innovate UK to build a hydrogen powered USV (H-USV) for long endurance operations, as part of swarm operations at sea.It completed work on the subsystems and has plans to launch a prototype to be named Ocean Protector and perform site acceptance testing in 2023, followed by swarm demonstrations in 2024
Putting Power on the Seafloor is a Fuel Cell Future
. “The new energy supply for under water systems creates completely new possibilities for us to use the devices over longer periods of time”, concludes Dr Flögel.View inside the fuel cell containment. Photo: Finn K. Flögel.Teledyne tests its SuperchargerOver in Norway, working with Innova, Teledyne has put its Subsea Supercharger through validation testing at the Norwegian Center for Offshore Education, Tau Autonomy Centre, a subsea testing facility not far from Stavanger, Norway.The system is configurable for more than 3 MWh of energy capacity, says Teledyne, and is designed to be
Forum’s XLe Spirit ROV Completes Sea Trials
is the first of a new generation of electric observation class ROVs. It is the smallest in the new range, and powerful enough to perform subsea maintenance and repair work. It is suited to the aquaculture market and capable of tasks such as net and tank inspection.Working with its Norwegian partner, Innova AS, Forum tested the XLe Spirit at a fjord with a 500-meter water depth. The standard equipment function testing was confirmed utilizing all ancillary equipment, including cameras, lights, altimeters and sonars. The XLe Spirit benefits from an optional electric or hydraulic five-function manipulator
It’s Only Just the Start for Subsea Drones
recently started the first offshore testing of its Hydrone R vehicle, offshore Italy, has meant that, initially, not all are rewarded for the efforts in developing their drones. But, Gro Stakkestad told the event, “This is just the start. It’s the start of a radical change and technology innovation. But we need more of it and need you helping us on this journey.” The next big decision for this space is set to be made on the Snorre Expansion Project, for which the required power and communications capability to support drones has been designed in.A docking station, which had previously
ROV Sales for Forum Subsea Announced
construction allow for rapid set up and deployment suited to the subsea environment. The other new contracts are repeat business with two Norwegian aquaculture companies. Forum successfully sold one Mojave observation vehicle and two Mohican inspection class ROVs through its local distributer, Innova AS. The vehicles will be used for the inspection and maintenance of commercial fish farming operations in Norway. The Mohican ROVs were chosen for the system’s enhanced propulsion, as they are best suited to maneuvring in the harsh and unpredictable conditions of the region. Kevin
Innova Selects Sonardyne INS, DVL for Resident ROVs
Norwegian subsea engineering and technology company Innova AS has selected acoustic and inertial navigation technology from Sonardyne International Ltd. for two new in-field resident remotely operated vehicles (ROV) being built in the country. Each ROV will be installed with a co-housed Sonardyne SPRINT Inertial Navigation System (INS) and Syrinx Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) to provide tightly coupled navigation data that will support a wide variety of survey and inspection missions in water depths up to 4,000 meters. The contract was announced on the opening day of the Seabed Mapping
Aadland Named Managing Director at Innova
Innova AS, a technology distributor and service provider for the underwater industry, has appointed Alf-Kristian Aadland as its new Managing Director. Aadland has been Innova’s Technical Director since January 2014, prior to which he served in leading roles at Oceaneering since 1993. His area of responsibility included offshore operation to department manager for different development and engineering groups. Aadland’s last position in Oceaneering was Manager for Subsea All Electric department. Aadland’s educational background is in electric automation and electronic
OMG 2016 Training Course Launched
Rockland Scientific Inc., Teledyne Webb Research (TWR) and Spanish partner INNOVA oceanografía litoral announced the inaugural Ocean Microstructure Glider Training Program (OMG 2016), scheduled for May 10-13, 2016 at the Marine Technological Service (SITMA) within the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The training course is concentrated on acquisition and analysis of microstructure turbulence measurements from the Slocum Ocean Microstructure Glider. This unique collaboration of Rockland Turbulence Scientists and TWR Glider Pilot Instructors results in a comprehensive
Ashtead Shines a Light on Subsea Technology
. Tim Sheehan, commercial director at Ashtead, said, “As companies look for ways to increase efficiency, deploying the best and most reliable inspection technology has never been so important. “The technology we will be demonstrating has been developed in response to customer demand for innovation that will push the boundaries of what is possible and commercially viable in terms of underwater inspection, repair and maintenance.” The event will also showcase Ashtead’s latest subsea tools and innovations from the world’s leading manufacturers including Vortex dredge
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