SOI Steps Ahead on Ocean Mapping
. As permanent parts of the vessel, we have a 150-ton crane, and we're going to work out how that can be best utilized. We have two moon pools, one internal and one on the aft deck. The largest one is over seven meters by seven meters and the smaller is five by five. We have multiple launch and recovery systems, so that allows us to put many different instruments in the water at the same time. It also has incredible dynamic positioning capabilities and great maneuverability [courtesy of its Voith Schneider Propellers].The vessel was refit in a shipyard in Spain for about 17 months, because when we
Forum Energy Technologies Appoints UnderOcean as Subsea Operations Partner in Brazil
ROV supplier Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has appointed UnderOcean Servicos Maritimos (UnderOcean) to represent its Subsea operations in Brazil.The partnership will see UnderOcean provide business development and engineering support on behalf of FET’s Subsea Technologies product line in Brazil. Headquartered in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, UnderOcean will deliver service, repair, calibration, upgrades, and modifications for FET’s remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), associated tooling, and Dynacon Launch & Recovery Systems.
Subsea Robotics: Aquanauts, Hydronauts, Roll Out
Unit; and agree a defense related partnership with tech giant Leidos.It now has three of its second-generation Aquanauts in build in Vancouver, which will be used on trials in the Gulf of Mexico and offshore Norway, and two Hydronaut uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), which will act as launch and recovery systems and surface gateways to Aquanauts, in-build in the UK. CEO Nicolaus (Nic) Radford, who set up the firm in his living room eight years ago, doesn’t hold back his ambition. Innovation has been “mind numbingly slow” in the offshore industry, he says. Part of Nauticus&rsquo
Sea-Kit Ramps Up, Triples USV Production Capacity
.“It is great to go into 2023 with the new facility up and running. With the addition of this building, we have tripled production capacity and expanded our R&D area," said Ben Simpson, Sea-Kit CEO. "It gives us more, much-needed space for the ongoing development of launch and recovery systems for ROVs and AUVs, mast gondolas and sensor deployment systems, as well as enhancing manufacturing efficiencies for multiple USV builds.”Sea-Kit officially opened the new building, built alongside the company’s existing base in Tollesbury, Essex, UK, on October 1, 2022.As well as
Forum Delivers Three Work-class ROVs to Brazil's OceanPact
, complementing the vehicles high performance. A comprehensive supplementary tooling package including torque tools, verification units and fluid injection systems was also provided, FET added.Credit: Forum Energy TechnologiesThe ROVs were supplied with active heave compensated Dynacon launch and recovery systems (LARS), as well as associated surface power and control installations.As part of the scope, FET has also supplied a VMAX ROV Simulator configured with a complete XLX-C Console. According to FET, the simulator is provided with a host of training exercises, or ‘scenarios’, each
VIDEO: Ocean Infinity's Armada 7801 Robotic Vessel Reaches Norway
.The 78-meter robotic vessel will be outfitted by Vard Søviknes.Vard Electro will equip the vessel with advanced marine electronics for remote operations from its SeaQ product range, while VARD Accommodation is providing an accommodation solution.Seaonics AS will deliver modular launch and recovery systems for moonpool that can be adapted to various marine operations in support of Ocean Infinity’s growing work in offshore renewables.The ArmadaMore than two years ago, in February 2020, Ocean Infinity first announced its plans to build "the world's largest" fleet of unmanned
Reach Subsea Takes Volstad's Deep Cygnus Vessel on a 4-year Charter
Subsea service provider Reach Subsea has chartered Volstad Maritime's offshore construction vessel Deep Cygnus for four years, with an option to extend for one year.The vessel will be equipped with launch and recovery systems (LARS) and ROVs before the delivery to Reach Subsea.Reach will mobilize the 122-meter vessel during February/March 2023 and use the vessel on its own projects within IMR (inspection maintenance and repair) and light construction within the oil & gas and renewables sectors. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed."This subsea spread is well suited for our
Brazil's Oceanica Buys Two FET ROVs for Deepwater Work with Petrobras
high performance in challenging subsea environments adding fresh capability to the Oceanica fleet," FET said.According to FET, the 3,000m rated compact 200HP XLX-C delivers high performance in a small form factor. The systems were supplied with active heave compensated Dynacon launch and recovery systems, as well as associated surface power and control installations. "FET has increased the power available on the ROV to suit the current specifications required by Oceanica and its prospective clients. It boasts an impressive high pressure auxiliary hydraulic circuit, paired with a high
US Navy Taps GA-EMS to Study Propulsor Bearing Concept Designs
responsible for managing the research and development, design, test, and delivery of submarine propulsors and components to support future U.S. Navy requirements.“Our decades of experience engineering and manufacturing large, complex systems, including the electromagnetic aircraft launch and recovery systems for Ford-class carriers, provides us with a unique perspective and a broad range of capabilities and infrastructure that are applicable to submarine hardware and components,” continued Forney. “Our goal is to support the Navy’s endeavors to continually advance design innovations
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