Shearwater to Introduce Deepwater Dual-ROV OBN Deployment Vessel
risk management and operational performance, and in a market with capacity constraints, it enables us to offer robust solutions to our clients using our own assets.” Ulstein Design & Solutions AS, the original vessel designers, will provide conversion engineering, with Evotec providing launch and recovery solutions and ROVOP providing dual work ROVs with associated ROV personnel
Swire Seabed Orders a HUGIN AUV
sensors operating.The containerized HUGIN AUV system is designed for simple mobilization, and everything for day-to-day operations is installed in an ‘AUV van’ including the launch and recovery system (LARS). The Swire Seabed HUGIN includes a new LARS designed and manufactured by Kongsberg Evotec for high sea state and high freeboard operation of AUVs.(Photo: Swire Seabed
Seismic Handling System Contracts for Kongsberg Evotec
Kongsberg Maritime’s wholly owned deck equipment specialist Kongsberg Evotec reports a strong start to the year with three separate new contracts for advanced Seismic Handling systems. Two contracts, for customers located in China, are for delivery of Seismic Handling systems for a six streamer vessel and a two streamer vessel. Both vessels are currently under construction in China and Kongsberg Evotec will start equipment deliveries from October 2016. Kongsberg Evotec also signed a contract with a Norwegian customer for a Seismic Handling system featuring a containerised gun system.
K-LARS Chosen for Jumeirah Offshore’s New DSV
Kongsberg Evotec, a fully owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, has entered an agreement with CSSC Huangpu Shipyard in Guangzhou China for the delivery of two launch and recovery systems (LARS) for remote operated vehicles (ROV). The contract includes the first delivery of the recently patented K-LARS port frame solution, in addition to a tried and tested moon-pool LARS system. Both are scheduled for delivery in June 2016 and will be installed onboard Jumeirah Offshore’s advanced new diving support vessel (DSV). “Our newly patented K-LARS system, where both ROV hangar door and A
Bourbon Orders ROV Launch and Recovery System
Kongsberg Maritime subsidiary Kongsberg Evotec informs it has signed an agreement with Bourbon Offshore Norway for the delivery of the E-LARS launch and recovery system for remote operated vehicles (ROV). The system, to be delivered in December 215, will be installed on an advanced new VARD 2-12 ARCTIC design AHTS vessel, which is developed for worldwide operations, including arctic regions. Through the development of E-LARS, Kongsberg Evotec has focused on environmental factors and safety of the operator and the equipment, the company said. The positive qualities of the permanent
Kongsberg EVOTEC: All about A-Frames
Making ships gear can require deep pockets. Ask Kongsberg Evotec AS management. A savage turn of fortunes for offshore surveyors has cooled orders for handling machinery from seismic vessel owners. As much as 80 percent of the survey business has, in places, evaporated and left widespread disbelief. To counter the trend, this company whose largest shareholder is super supplier Kongsberg Maritime is ready to turn to offshore shipping despite the presence locally of well-connected rival outfitters with competing designs. Not long ago, the owners of an offshore construction vessel awaiting sea trials
MHI to Build for PGS
to maximize the full benefits of the GeoStreamer towing efficiency. Supporting the advanced PGS developed GeoStreamer seismic technology is an extensive delivery including back-deck handling systems, hydraulic and winch systems and integrated control system from Kongsberg Maritime subsidiary Kongsberg Evotec. These systems are designed for the safe and efficient handling of streamers and other equipment on the back-deck. A specialized redundant seismic track system will be delivered as part of the Kongsberg Maritime K-Pos DP class 2 system and Thruster Control Systems, while navigation for Ramform Titan-class
Kongsberg Contracted for New Seismic Vessel
Kongsberg Evotec AS, a Kongsberg Maritime company, will provide the complete back deck solution for handling of up to 20 streamers simultaneously aboard a GC Rieber owned new-build seismic exploration vessel, awarded by builder Kleven. The ST324XT designed by Skipsteknisk in Ålesund, will be built at Kleven’s shipyard Myklebust Verft in Sande, Norway, and will be operated by Dolphin Geophysical from Bergen. The vessel can tow up to 20 streamers and features the most advanced technology for handling of cables, wires and ropes. Each streamer winch can contain up to 12,000 meters of streamer
Kongsberg Delivers E-LARS to Swire
Kongsberg Evotec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, will deliver its new mobile Launch and Recovery System (E-LARS) for Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) to Swire Seabed in August 2013. Swire Seabed is a subsea support company based Near Bergen Norway whose three vessel fleet provides services across the entire subsea spectrum including construction support, work & observation ROV services and geotechnical, seismic, trenching, dredging, decommissioning and renewables support. Designed for the safe launch and recovery of ROVs, Kongsberg Evotec has, through its development
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