Marchetti Succeds Hansen as MacArtney's Head of U.S. Ops
been instrumental in building. Marchetti comes from a Senior Director position at Ocean Power Technologies, where he headed the company's regional (Americas) business development activities. He previously held leading positions with Hawboldt Industries, Forum Energy Technologies, FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics and GE Vetco Gray."In David we have found a successor with all the right credentials, network and ability to expand the business, supporting the strategy and growth goal for the Americas," said Group CEO Niels Peter Christiansen. "Furthermore, his engaging leadership
Remote Ocean Systems Bags Subsea LEDs Order
it has sold a significant number of subsea LEDs to ROVOP, an independent provider of subsea remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Following technical demonstrations and trials, ROS is providing ROVOP with 32 L300 LED floodlights and 24 MVLED-II spotlights for ROVOP’s newest FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics Ultra-Heavy Duty and Heavy Duty Work Class ROVs. Released in mid-2014, the L300 is ROS’s latest next generation subsea LED with full range flicker free dimming on either AC or DC power. The L300 has replaced the QLED range of subsea lights, as explained by ROS
Two New HD ROVs for Brandon Bordelon
Bibby Subsea, Bibby Offshore’s Houston-based division, has commissioned two HD work-class ROVs (Remote Operated Vehicles) designed by FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics. Capable of operating at depths of up to 3000m. These underwater vehicles will be working in the Gulf of Mexico on Bibby Subsea’s new U.S. Flagged Jones Act compliant vessel, the Brandon Bordelon. The HD ROVs are scheduled for delivery in the second Quarter of 2015. The purpose built, high specification vessel provides a versatile and cost effective approach to a variety of operations; including IMR operations
Bourbon Expands ROV Fleet
BOURBON has commissioned three next-generation Heavy Duty Work ROVs (Remote Operated Vehicles) designed by FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics. Capable of operating at depths of up to 3,000 meters, these underwater vehicles will be deployed on Multipurpose Support Vessels (MPSV) such as the Bourbon Evolution 800 series. Fitted with high-tech equipment - manipulator arms, dynamic positioning, high definition camera, sonar and software - these HD Work ROVs are highly maneuverable. They can carry up to 3,000 kilograms of special measurement or intervention tools. They are suited for activities
ROVOP Expands ROV Fleet
(approx. $28 million) and building upon the company’s existing fleet of ROVs. The ROVs include two UHD-III’s, which are the most advanced heavy-duty work-class vehicles in the market, as well as three HD work-class systems. All ROVs are being supplied by leading manufacturer FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics in Davis, California, with the first of the HDs being delivered to ROVOP in Aberdeen, Scotland, as soon as this week. Both of the UHD-III systems are to be deployed on the Ceona Amazon which is one of global oil and gas subsea construction specialist Ceona’s newbuild multiple
Ennsub Wins ROVOP Contract
because they share our vision and values. Like ROVOP, they’re an agile company which works to gain a thorough understanding of what the end user needs.” ROVOP is deploying HD (heavy duty) and UHD (ultra-heavy duty) hydraulic work-class ROV systems, manufactured by FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics, from its growing fleet of modern ROVs to Ceona. These ROVs represent the most technologically-advanced ROV systems available in the market, including a modular design that significantly improves repair and maintenance times, as well as providing a range of “auto-pilot&rdquo
DSS Enters Long Term Vessel Charter
Delta SubSea LLC (DSS) signed a long term charter on DP II IMR Support vessel VOS Sympathy for international scopes of work. DSS mobilized two FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics HD 150 HP systems, complete tooling, and full survey suite provided by UTEC Survey. VOS Sympathy will be based out of Trinidad & Tobago and will operate as an ROV platform and light construction vessel for two projects, supporting the operations of a pipe layer. “I am excited about this vessel charter as it allows DSS to respond quickly to our clients’ needs in remote locations that require “Best
Ceona Awards £45m Contract to ROVOP
underlining the company’s fast-evolving track record for delivering advanced ROV expertise and equipment, which is underpinned by its high-value quality of service and dedicated team of experienced personnel. ROVOP will deploy hydraulic work-class ROV systems, manufactured by FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics, from its growing fleet of modern ROVs. These HD ROVs represent the most technologically-advanced ROV systems available in the market, including a modular design that significantly improves repair and maintenance times, as well as providing a range of “auto-pilot” style
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