ISE Integrates XL UUV with Subsea Docking System
International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE) announced the launch of our Revolutionary Subsea Surveillance Team, featuring the integration of our XL UUV and Subsea Docking System. This pairing offers unprecedented range and endurance, making surfacing optional, Canada-based ISE said.According to ISE, its docking system revolutionizes the management of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) at sea, eliminating the need for challenging and potentially hazardous recovery operations. The ISE dock enables seamless data transfer and recharging while the AUV remains submerged at depths up to 200 meters.
CSignum Launches New Wireless Underwater Comms Device
Applications."EM-2 represents a quantum leap in underwater and underground communications technology,” said Jonathan Reeves, CEO at CSignum. “With its ability to transcend the barriers of traditional methods, EM-2 empowers industries to explore, monitor, and protect our waterways and subsea environments with unprecedented efficiency and reliability."The company says that the EM-2 enables real-time data transmission from beneath the surface to shorelines or riverbanks, and even through ice or underground locations. With bidirectional data transfers of up to 200 meters, EM-2 ensures
Kent Gets FEED Contract for Hejre Project in the North Sea
(HPHT) development, is located in the Danish sector of the North Sea.It is planned as a tie-back to the South Arne field, utilising the existing Hejre jacket structure. Kent's responsibilities under this contract include the complete FEED design for the pipeline, tie-in spools, retrofit risers, and subsea power and fibre optics cable."Having successfully completed the pre-FEED for the full project scope, this new phase allows us to further demonstrate our robust FEED capabilities and deep understanding of the unique challenges in subsea and offshore engineering, particularly in the challenging
VideoRay Awarded $92.6 Million US Navy Contract
the Navy’s expanding needs for expeditionary mine countermeasure operations. Core technology onboard this platform has been developed by industry partners and includes: EOD Workspace control software and autonomy platform by Greensea IQ, Multibeam sonar and USBL positioning system by BluePrint Subsea, Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) for navigation by Nortek, and a 2-function manipulator by Eddyfi, which all combine to significantly expand vehicle capabilities while maintaining the size, weight and power (SWAP) specifications required to meet the Navy’s challenging requirements.Designed and built
NKT Wraps Up UK-Ireland Interconnector Remediation Ops
Danish subsea cable and services firm NKT has completed inspection survey and remediation work on the East West HVDC interconnector that links Ireland and Great Britain.The specialized inspection and remediation work allows the owner, EirGrid Interconnector Designated Activity Company (EIDAC), a subsidiary of the EirGrid Group, to ensure that the cable is brought back to optimal conditions.EIDAC hired NKT to inspect the East West HVDC interconnector to optimize performance and enhance longevity of the infrastructure.The survey conducted by NKT including characterization of seabed conditions along the
Over 150 Specialist Subsea Jobs Up for Grabs at Rovco and Vaarst
UK-based tech-powered offshore wind solutions provider Rovco and its robotic spin-off company Vaarst have unveiled plans to recruit over 150 specialist subsea roles across by the end of 2025.Rovco said it will recruit over 100 new roles across its Aberdeen and Edinburgh offices, while Vaarst plans to add over 50 new tech specialist roles for its Bristol headquarters.At Rovco, most of the roles will be in its hydrographic division, which spans wind farm planning surveys, seabed mapping, and UXO (unexploded ordnance) surveys.Rovco said it will be recruiting across several areas, including survey,
Mermaid Gets Subsea Services Contract Extension in Middle East
Mermaid Maritime has, through its joint venture company with GCC, secured a one-year contract extension for subsea services in the Middle East with a national upstream oil and gas major.The contract extension, including several medium-term subcontract awards, worth approximately $125 million to Mermaid, has been secured with a ‘reputable’ company whose name was not disclosed.The work scope covers offshore inspection, repair and maintenance services in direct continuation to its current contract, which commenced in 2012.Mermaid said it will continue to provide a suite of diving services
Kraken Robotics Scoops Multi-Million-Dollar Orders for Subsea Security Equipment
Canadian marine technology company Kraken Robotics has received orders for its subsea security equipment worth $3.7 million.The first order is for spares and sustainment of its KATFISH Mine Counter Measures (MCM) solution, totaling $2.2 million.In addition, Kraken received orders for AquaPix synthetic aperture sonars (SAS), worth $1.5 million.These systems will be integrated to Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) from new navy customers for use in mine hunting and subsea infrastructure security applications.Kraken did not disclose customer details, stating only that the delivers will take place in
Optimizing Cathodic Protection Survey Using Non-contact Sensors
behind sacrificial anodes, which are used to safeguard underwater pipelines and structures from corrosion, is relatively straightforward. Made of alloys like aluminum, Zinc and is some cases Magnesium, the anodes are more reactive in the electrochemical process than the steel used in pipelines and other subsea structures. When connected to a structure, the anodes willingly 'sacrifice' themselves by corroding first, effectively redirecting the corrosion away from the vital structures.The methodology, known as Cathodic Protection (CP), is used on all underwater structures that consist of two or more
February 2024
