Ashtead Technology Partners Up with EdgeTech for eBOSS Sonar System
render 3D images of buried objects.“We are delighted that EdgeTech has chosen Ashtead Technology as their technology partner for the impressive eBOSS system.“Combining this industry-leading detection system, our extensive expertise in bespoke deployment methods and our global fleet of ancillary equipment will create an unrivalled, integrated detection package that will help to effectively address our customers’ subsea challenges,” said Ross MacLeod, Integrated Projects Director at Ashtead Technology.The new technology partnership brings together EdgeTech’s latest sub-bottom
Saipem’s Hydrone-R Marks Subsea Milestone at Equinor’s Njord Field
via the communication link to the rig. The company’s drone pilots can either command the Hydrone-R or upload purposely designed missions onboard the vehicle for autonomous tasks.The Hydrone-R is part of Saipem's Hydrone Program, with a fleet of next-generation drones and advanced ancillary equipment.The Njord project will be the location of the imminent first launch of Hydrone-W, the full-electric heavy-duty subsea drone, set to bring the electrification process of underwater robotics to the next level.The Hydrone-W will supplement Hydrone-R for tandem operations and simultaneous underwater
Baker Hughes, Mocean Energy, Verlume Ink MOU
systems for underwater vehicles and subsea production control systems.Within the scope of the MoU, Baker Hughes will bring its expertise as a leader in the design and manufacture of subsea production equipment, by supplying subsea hardware including controls systems, power systems and other ancillary equipment. Verlume’s scope of supply will focus on the design and delivery of its Halo subsea energy storage system and Mocean Energy will be concentrated on the design and delivery of its Blue Star wave energy converters.All parties are currently involved in Renewables for Subsea Power,
Aker Solutions to Deliver Subsea Umbilical for Chevron's J-IC Project Off Australia
gas compression development.Under the contract, Aker Solutions will be responsible for the engineering, design, and manufacturing of a total of about 70 kilometers of dynamic subsea umbilicals. The scope of work includes three subsea compressor umbilicals, two subsea pump umbilicals, as well as ancillary equipment and spares. The umbilicals will provide power from the offshore platform to the subsea compressor and pump modules.Aker Solutions said the contract was a sizeable one, meaning it is worth NOK 200 million ($23,3 million) and NOK 700 million ($81,7 million).Chevron sanctioned the $4 billion
Case Study: Acoustic Tech Help Offshore Wind Industry Adapt
Nortek’s instrumentation design and technology very progressive and adoptive of the developments in information technology in general,” he says. Oceanographic deployments in harsh environments are, by their nature, a risky business, but those risks need to be minimized. Sensors and ancillary equipment must be robust, reliable, and easy to retrieve. Lost or faulty sensors mean lost data, and potentially lost business for companies like Partrac, who are required to deliver accurate data to their clients on time.This was Partrac’s first deployment of the Signature250 in the configuration
Subsea Europe, Cyprus Subsea Partner Up
in the Mediterranean and extends the reach of Cyprus Subsea to Northern Europe. Both partners will be positioned to provide Gliders, Moorings, and related services from Cyprus Subsea as well as Multibeam Echo Sounders (MBES), including the integrated Hydroacoustic Survey System (iHSS), and ancillary equipment on a rental, sales, or subscription basis from Subsea Europe Services.Sören Themann, CEO, Subsea Europe said, “Adding Cyprus Subsea to our team of trusted partners brings a new dimension to our activity. While extending our geographical reach is in line with our next day delivery
Trendsetter Wins Talos Connectors Deal
Houston-based services company Trendsetter Engineering said it has been awarded a contract to supply TC7 Clamp Connection Systems and ancillary equipment for Talos Energy on the Bulleit development located in the Gulf of Mexico’s Green Canyon 21 block. The equipment is slated for delivery in 2020.The Trendsetter Connection System (TCS) family of subsea connector solutions features Trendsetter’s proprietary TEX metal‐to‐metal (MTM) gasket system. Trendsetter first introduced its subsea connector and TEX gasket technology in 2015 and has since delivered more than 250 connectors to clients
Forum’s XLe Spirit ROV Completes Sea Trials
and repair work. It is suited to the aquaculture market and capable of tasks such as net and tank inspection.Working with its Norwegian partner, Innova AS, Forum tested the XLe Spirit at a fjord with a 500-meter water depth. The standard equipment function testing was confirmed utilizing all ancillary equipment, including cameras, lights, altimeters and sonars. The XLe Spirit benefits from an optional electric or hydraulic five-function manipulator arm. The self-regulating power feature compensates for tether losses ensuring a constant and stable power delivery to the vehicle, regardless of
Xodus Group Adds Subsea Staff
Engineering, Overton has previously undertaken roles at DNV GL, Lloyds Register, Oceaneering and Wood.The new recruits join a team of 20 engineers who provide Xodus’ subsea integrity services, including support with pipelines, risers, subsea structures, umbilicals, controls and all other ancillary equipment. The team has also developed XAMIN, a digital platform for monitoring, managing and assessment of all aspects of the subsea integrity cycle
February 2025
