GeoAcoustis Launches New Sub-Bottom Profiler and Software Integration Capabilities
GeoPulse Compact and Geo-Suite seismic acquisition software.Designed for diverse applications including pipeline detection, geological surveys, dredging surveys, environmental assessments, and buried object detection, GeoPulse 2 is a highly versatile tool built on 40 years of hydroacoustic technology development by GeoAcoustics.GeoPulse 2 is able to reach into deeper waters for the acquisition of essential data for the development and operation of offshore wind farms, and represents a is a drop-in replacement for the industry workhorse GeoPulse Pinger using the 5430A transmitter.It is fully digital
HydroSurv Funded to Commercialize Robotic Seagrass Solution
in collaboration with the University of Plymouth and Valeport. This previous work focused on refining acoustic ground discrimination techniques from the robotic vessel platforms and was successfully demonstrated in live trials over the past two years. The partners envisage that this next stage of technology development will propel the concept towards scale deployment and commercial viability.HydroSurv's cloud-based data hosting and visualisation application, EasySurv, facilitates real-time decision making without the need for specialist GIS packages or interrogation skills. EasySurv hosts content-managed
Finalists for Subsea Expo Awards '24 Announced
Systems.Up and coming talent in the underwater industry will be recognised with the Rising Star Award. The nominations in this category are Iván Alonso of Basingstoke-based Aquatec Group, Ciaran Reid of Crondall Energy and Kairvee Tyagi of J+S Subsea.Shortlisted in the Technology Development category, sponsored by C-Kore Systems, are Balmoral Group, SEAJET Systems and joint entrants Sonomatic and Geo Oceans. This award acknowledges excellence in developing a new technology and bringing it to market.In the Safety Innovation category, sponsored by J+S Subsea, the
Joint Project Set to Improve Oil Recovery from Reservoirs
Fishbones, a provider of alternative reservoir stimulation technology, has started an industry technology development project with major Norwegian operator Aker BP to improve oil recovery from reservoir assets.Supported with a $121,000 (NOK 1.25 million) grant from the Research Council of Norway, the companies will work on the project focused on the development of extended reach needles - small diameter laterals that penetrate the reservoir to increase hydrocarbon recovery.The aim is to extend the reach of existing Fishbones needles by 50%, increasing the current span of 12 meters to 18 meters. Acc
DeepOcean Bolsters Digital Subsea Offer with Btwn Acquisition
;s in-house development team and customer-facing digital innovation projects within all these areas, according to Øyvind Mikaelsen, CEO of DeepOcean.“Digitalization of our subsea services and projects, autonomous capabilities and unmanned vessels are the cornerstones of our technology development strategy. Adding Btwn’s competence and capacity will allow us to further ramp-up these efforts to the benefit of our customers.“Further, our cooperation with the Remota JV, which provides Remote Operations Centers for maritime and offshore operations, complements this offering
DOE Launches $1.7 Million Marine Energy Prize
system, subsystem, or component that has not yet been developed to those that have had some previous work completed up to the prototype stage. The CONCEPT phase is now open for submissions and will close on July 26, 2024.The second phase, DEVELOP, aims to better position competitors for continued technology development following the prize. Up to 20 DEVELOP phase winners will be selected and share a cash prize pool of up to $1.5 million.This prize supports the goals of the DOE Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO)’s Powering the Blue Economy initiative. It is funded by WPTO and is administered by
New Partnership Strengthens US-Australia Subsea Tech Research
William Craig, of the Undersea Warfare Electromagnetic Systems Department; and “Cybersecurity,” by Dr. Benjamin Drozdenko, of the Undersea Warfare Combat Systems Department.Dr. Jason Gomez, Division Newport’s chief technology officer, said the CRADA will create a foundation for technology development so that AUKUS will endure.“NUWC Division Newport is excited to enter into a collaborative research agreement with Flinders University. With the growing importance of the undersea domain, we are continuously looking to expand our research base and tap into the knowledge and talent of
NOAA Awards $16.8 Million for Research in the Gulf of Mexico
Act. RESTORE was created following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.The mission of the NOAA RESTORE Science Program is to increase understanding of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, including its fisheries, and to support restoration and sustainability through research, observation, monitoring and technology development
Floating Platforms of the Future: WES Explores Shared Infrastructure for Wave Energy, Offshore Wind
for offshore wind and wave energy projects to share infrastructure in the form of versatile wind and wave platforms, which could improve efficiency and reduce costs.Dr Thomas Davey, principal experimental officer at the University of Edinburgh FloWave facility, said: "WES, through its technology development programme, has been working with FloWave and the University of Edinburgh since its inception to develop the requirements for robust testing campaigns. It’s great to see a focus now on an ambitious new approach as they complete their own tank testing to inform the future development
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