New Partnership Strengthens US-Australia Subsea Tech Research
and opportunities,” Flinders University President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling said.“Flinders is proud to be at the forefront of advancing submarine defence capabilities in Australia.This landmark collaboration reinforces Flinders’ position as a global leader in underwater technologies and underscores our dedication to innovative research. We look forward to the transformative research outcomes and educational outcomes that will arise from this partnership.”Under the terms of the CRADA, Division Newport scientist and engineers and Flinders University staff work together
Global Underwater Hub Appoints New Regional Manager
for supporting those businesses in the north of England, in an area stretching from the Mersey in the west to The Humber in the east and north to the Scottish border. The organisation’s goal is to accelerate the delivery of a step change in the development and internationalization of underwater technologies and deliver exponential growth in the industry," GUH, previously known as Subesa UK, said.GUH will open a Newcastle office in late summer, followed by a base in Bristol later in the year.Boston said: “I’m thrilled to become the North of England regional manager for Global
Taiwan's DWTEK Showcases Its Underwater Technology at Ocean Business
DWTEK, the first Taiwanese local brand that focuses on underwater technologies and solutions development, is showcasing its subsea solutions at this week's Ocean Business exhibition at National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK.DWTEK is showcasing its customizable ROV I90 solution, connector, and thruster at the event.In a press statement issued Wednesday, the company also shared an overview of the marine technology development in Taiwan as well as its recent projects."Taiwan is surrounded by oceans, which makes the island rich in marine knowledge, resources, and livelihood. The marine
Advanced Navigation Opens Subsea Robotics Center in Australia
Advanced Navigation announced the opening of its new subsea robotics facility in Balcatta, Western Australia. The high-tech manufacturing and R&D facility will accelerate the production of the company's underwater technologies, including its autonomous underwater robot Hydrus."Now more than ever, there is a need to open up the earth's oceans, to make data and knowledge more accessible to global communities, research institutions and governments. Western Australia has always been an exploration hub for ocean discoveries."The new subsea center will help Advanced Navigation meet the
Oi Americas to Host Product Launches and New Technologies
new products it is holding back for launch at the three-day event. Helle Auken Lygum, Teledyne’s Imaging Marcomms Manager says: “Teledyne Marine looks forward to reconnecting in person with all our global customers and partners at Oi Americas 2023. We will showcase all our latest underwater technologies including our newest multibeam sonars for manned and autonomous surface vessels from Teledyne RESON as well as the new Benthos Ultra Compact Modem and Pathfinder DVL from Teledyne RDI.”Arctic Rays LLC is another exhibitor planning substantial launch and new product awareness activity
UK Royal Navy Orders Crewless Submarine from MSubs
the capacity of the vessel.The contract is funded by the Anti-Submarine Warfare Spearhead program, run by the Royal Navy’s Develop Directorate, headquartered in Portsmouth. The vessel will be delivered through the Submarine Delivery Agency in Bristol and is the latest in a series of novel underwater technologies being brought to life to deal with the threats of the next decade, the Navy said.
KATFISH Towed Sonar find niche in Defense, Offshore Energy
The war in the Ukraine, and the recent sabotage of the Nordstream underwater pipelines in the Baltic Sea, is bringing increased focus on the growing demand for underwater technologies capable of providing seabed intelligence, when and where it is most needed. Kraken Robotics is squarely focused on this market, with a suite of technologies designed to enhance image quality and reduce the time of traditional seabed surveys, providing actionable seabed intelligence in a timely manner.Kraken’s KATFISH system has been recently demonstrated at several international Naval exercises, exhibiting a
Oil Spill Response Limited to Use Saipem's FlatFish Drone
to intervene in case of subsea well spills in shallow water (up to approximately 600 meters water depth), when direct vertical access is not possible.The expanded Services Agreement encompasses the deployment of FlatFish, the subsea drone developed by Sonsub, Saipem center of excellence for underwater technologies and robotics, for a wide range of offshore tasks, including, among others, survey, leakage detection, through water column plume and dispersant concentration monitoring, environmental assessment, and patrolling.The agreement allows Saipem to enlarge the fields of application of FlatFish
Saipem's FlatFish Drone to be Deployed for Ultra-deepwater Inspection at Shell and Petrobras Fields in Brazil
of unlocking deepwater operations, in over 2,000-meter depth for this particular contract, enhancing its artificial intelligence-based features as well as its navigation and monitoring capabilities," Saipem said.The activities will be led by Sonsub, Saipem’s center of excellence for underwater technologies and robotics, over a timeframe of approximately 12 months.During the first phase intermediate tests in shallow water will be executed at Saipem’s base in Trieste, Italy, with the support of Sonsub’s engineering department in Brazil. The second phase will see the drone’s
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