Seabed Surveys Start for Two 1GW Offshore Wind Farms in Scotland
the first phase of the work, which is the geophysical surveying of the seabed at both sites (leasing zones NE2 and E3), from March to October of this year. G-tec is supported by GAC UK’s Aberdeen and Orkney offices for vessel logistics, while Cathie (headquartered in Newcastle) is providing advisory services.G-tec is a subsidiary of DEME, and earlier this month, it signed a multi-year charter agreement with Irish Mainport Holdings for its DP2 survey vessel "Mainport Geo." At 50 meters long, ‘Mainport Geo’ underwent an extensive modification in 2021, which included
DeepOcean, Akvaplan-niva to Use ROVs, USVs for Environmental Studies in Offshore Energy Space
regarding the potential utilization of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and unmanned glider vehicles (USVs) to perform environmental studies for offshore wind and oil and gas developments. Akvaplan-niva is a subsidiary of the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA). The company provides advisory services, research and development, and analytical services for all water related topics.DeepOcean and Akvaplan-niva plan to work together, combining the field operations of DeepOcean’s autonomous vehicles – ROVs, USVs, and autonomous inspection drones – with Akvaplan-niva’s
Saildrone Hires Cuyler as COO and Jones as Sales VP
years of experience assisting national and international security customers in adopting commercial remote sensing technology. In the early 2000s, he helped pioneer the development and take up of satellite-based high-resolution commercial imagery. Later as a consultant, Jones provided expert advisory services and strategic guidance for start-ups, Fortune 500 businesses, and government clients in the commercial imagery, remote sensing, space, and aerospace sectors.“I am thrilled to join this great team at Saildrone and bring my satellite and space business development and sales experience to
Ashtead Technology Develops Optical Chain Measurement System
verify chain tension.Using high resolution video combined with machine vision algorithms, Ashtead Technology’s new optical CMS reduces chain measurement time by more than 50% and provides real-time results.The development of Ashtead Technology’s new optical CMS was supported in part by advisory services and research and development funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program
ABS Calls for New Tech in Marine Fuels
pathway,” he said.“Within each of these pathways are many variables related to energy content, the state of storage or containment technology, and the overall maturity of the fuel’s technology,” said the chairman of the global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries.“The reduction targets by 2030 are challenging but we know today’s technology can get us there if we basically focus on LNG as a fuel, speed optimization, and more efficient utilization of the voyage. But if we are going to reach 2050 goals
STL Secures $2m Contract
STL secured a$2mln contract with an international engineering services firm that will see it provide a range of innovative products designed to improve productivity and reduce downtime. Aberdeen-based STL (Subsea Technologies Ltd) provides pioneering subsea equipment and technical advisory services, from concept development and design engineering to project management and operations support. The latest scope of work awarded will see STL deliver a range of well intervention equipment, including three SLICs (Stackable Lightweight Intervention Connectors) and seven male mandrels, of
Aker/DNV GL Ink Frame Agreement
contract represents an important step forward in DNV GL’s long relationship with BP Norway and Det norske oljeselskap, as the companies merge to form Aker BP,” said Kjell Eriksson, regional manager, Norway, DNV GL – Oil & Gas. “The integrated technical assurance and advisory services included in the frame agreement will bring efficiency gains to Aker BP through a blend of state-of-the art technology and deep technical expertise across a broad range of disciplines.” Rolf Kristian Nystein, Supply chain manager at Aker BP, said: “We have run a robust tendering
Canadian Government Backs Kraken
Kraken Sonar Systems Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kraken Sonar Inc., will receive a nonrefundable financial contribution of up to $485,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP). In addition to technical and business advisory services provided by NRC-IRAP, the funding will be used to develop Autonomous Launch and Recovery Systems (A-LARS) for Unmanned Maritime Vehicles, the company said. The initial A-LARS is being designed to support Kraken's KATFISH Synthetic Aperture Sonar underwater towbody. Launch and recovery
MTR100: Fugro
Dutch geotechnical, survey, subsea, and geoscience services firm Fugro creates value by acquiring earth and asset integrity data, managing the data and providing associated consulting and advisory services. The company provides essential data, intelligence and solutions for the design, construction, installation, operation and eventual decommissioning of projects. Fugro also provides mapping and natural resources exploration services. Providing the people, equipment, expertise and technology that support the exploration, development, production and transportation of our world’s natural resources
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