Picotech Presents Miniature Multi-Beam Survey Equipment
Picotech has released Podlet, a survey package for IHO special order multi-beam surveys onboard BlueRobotics’ BlueBoat uncrewed surface vessel (USV). Podlet mounted on BlueBoat can be hand-launched and recovered at the point of survey by one person. With the low power consumption and rapid mobilization, it is capable of conducting hydrographic data collection.According to Picotech, Podlet is supported by industry-standard acquisition and processing software, BeamworX, EIVA NaviSuite, Xylem HYPACK, Teledyne PDS and QPS QINSy and offers bathymetry and backscatter (snippets) as standard.
Zelim Showcases Its MOB Detection Solution in Canada
Scottish maritime safety and survival innovator Zelim, has started cooperating with CASARA, Canada’s Civil Air Search and Rescue Association, following the successful demonstration of its ZOE Intelligent Detection and Tracking system.The trials took place in September, in British Columbia, during the National SAREX 24 Search and Rescue exercise.CASARA, a volunteer organization that participates in many of Canada’s search and rescue missions at sea and on land, tested the AI-enabled ZOE system with its drone capability to better detect persons in the water during realistic ocean search
NOR Offshore Grows Its Rental Pool of Sonardyne Products
NOR Offshore Rental (NOR) has made a multi-million-dollar investment in Sonardyne products for its rental pool as part of the expansion at NOR Ltd, its UK rental equipment subsidiary in Aberdeen.The investment comes as result of increased demand for NOR’s services and equipment globally. NOR has ambitions to outfit its Aberdeen office with the same services as their headquarters in Norway.The investment includes stocking its rental pool with additional tooling and survey equipment including SPRINT-Nav, Compatt 6+ and Fusion 2 systems to support the offshore construction industry.“It’s
SMD Inks Service Agreements with SEAJET and Global Marine
SMD.“Through our SLAs, we develop a deeper understanding of client’s operations and can pre-empt their needs and efficiently meet their requirements.“This collaborative model facilitates a transition from reactivity to proactivity, meaning we can provide our clients with the right equipment, in the right place, at the right time. And when the unexpected happens, we can quickly adapt to ensure minimal impact,” said Liam Forbes, Services Director at SMD.To facilitate the growing demand for the aftercare service, SMD invested in a new distribution hub earlier this year that is
Miko to Supply Hull Closure for Equinor FPSO Raia
Offshore Frontier Solutions Pte. Ltd., a MODEC Group company has placed a new contract with Miko Marine AS, of Norway, for the supply of sea inlet covers to be carried aboard its new floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO).The FPSO, named Raia, is being built for Equinor for operating in Brazil’s Campos Basin. It is being supplied with one sea chest cover and one set of pipe covers with delivery in Q2 of 2024.The covers use powerful magnets to hold them in place over sea chests and pipe outlets. Internal repair and maintenance work can then be conducted safely with a reliable
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