TMC's NORI, Allseas Lift 3,000t of Seabed Nodules from Pacific Ocean
nodule collectors in recent years, the conclusion of NORI’s tests marks the first time an integrated nodule collection system — including a riser system — has been tested in the Clarion Clipperton Zone since the 1970s, when oil, gas, mining and industrial majors including Shell, BP, Rio Tinto (Kennecott), US Steel, INCO (Vale) and Sumitomo successfully conducted pilot test work, collecting ~2,000 tonnes of nodules," TMC said.In March 2022, NORI and Allseas agreed that the pilot nodule collection system would be upgraded by Allseas to a commercial system with a targeted production
TMC's NORI Starts Monitoring Environmental Impact of of Pilot Nodule Collection System Trials
BGR and GSR in the recent years. "NORI’s tests will mark the first time an integrated nodule collection system — including nodule riser — has been trialled in the Clarion Clipperton Zone since the 1970s, when oil, gas, mining and industrial majors including Shell, BP, Rio Tinto (Kennecott), US Steel, INCO (Vale) and Sumitomo successfully conducted pilot test work, collecting over 1,500 tons of nodules," TMC said
TMC, Allseas Complete Initial Deepwater Trials of Polymetallic Nodule Collector Vehicle
contract by TMC’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI).Edward Heerema – Dutch Courage with Single-minded FocusAccording to TMC, development of technologies to collect polymetallic nodules first began in the 1970s when oil, gas, and mining majors including Shell, Rio Tinto (Kennecott), and Sumitomo successfully conducted pilot test work in the CCZ, recovering over ten thousand tons of nodules. "In the decades since, the ISA was established to develop the regulatory framework to govern mineral extraction in the high seas while technology development efforts
BMT Secures Australian and International HSEQ Accreditations
System certified as meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 4801:2001, OHSAS 18001:2007, AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 and AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008. The HSEQ Management System also meets the strict requirements of Chevron Australia Pty Ltd's Contractor Health, Environment and Safety Management (CHESM) system and of Rio Tinto’s Contractor Management System. The international accreditations reinforce BMT Oceanica’s commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental responsibility. This highlights BMT Oceanica’s aim to consistently exceed our customer’s expectations and ensures that
Record Swim Against Flow for Hibbard with Sabertooth
was important to Hibbard for real time data feedback, vehicle control and safety measures, the Sabertooth swam the eight kilometers of tunnel against a 0.3 kilometer-per-second flow whilst fitted with a range of surveying and filming systems. This achievement kept the vital water supply flowing to Rio Tinto’s aluminum smelting plant in British Columbia during the inspection mission. Speed was essential as the flow was reduced during the mission and a ‘very fast’ inspection in an eight-hour timeframe was needed, said Dave Malak, Director of Hibbard Inshore. The Sabertooth was
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