OceanAlpha USV Validates Long-Range Survey Capability in Malaysia
decision-making timelines for marine survey operations.The demonstration was made possible through collaboration with key industry partners, including the Malaysian Maritime Department, which facilitated operational approvals. Tara Advisory co-hosted the event, and technical partners including TA Geosolutions, Hidrokinetik Technologies, and Clockwise Subsea (NOR Offshore Rental) contributed specialized equipment and regional operational expertise
Uncrewed Survey Solutions Makes Key Appointments
to the development of new products to match market needs. Trish was previously Regional Sales Manager at Teledyne Geospatial (CARIS/Optech), specializing in geomatics. Prior to this, Trish worked within the Offshore Survey Industry as a Data Processor and Cartographer for Racal Survey/Thales Geosolutions onshore and offshore. With a lifetime interest in oceanographic surveying, Trish has a Degree in Physical Geography with Mapping Science. Liam Eagling has joined USS as a Field Engineer, having previously worked for USS on placement whilst studying for his Renewable Energy Engineering Degree
Next Geosolutions, Green Yard Kleven Convert Vessel for Subsea Surveys
Next Geosolutions Europe S.p.A., a marine geosciences and offshore construction support services company, and the Norwegian shipyard Green Yard Kleven announced a collaboration agreement for the conversion of the vessel named NG EXPLORER. The vessel will be converted to perform high-spec seabed surveys worldwide.The NG EXPLORER is 58 meters long and 14 metres wide, and has got a draft of 4.5 meters, which makes her suitable also for shallow water environments.Originally built in 2010 as an offshore vessel, it has recently been used in aquaculture but will now be rebuilt for operations in the offshore
Subsea Expo Awards Raises Over $6k for UK Food Charity
meals to the people who need them most. Around 450 guests attended the dinner at P&J Live in Aberdeen, which was held as part of the annual Subsea Expo exhibition and conference that provides a showcase for the UK’s underwater industry. During the evening, which was sponsored by Next Geosolutions, eight awards were presented to companies based across the United Kingdom recognizing innovation, safety, business performance, export achievement and talent.Global Underwater Hub selected FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, as the beneficiary of fundraising on the night
UK Companies Honored at Subsea Expo Awards
;s underwater industry, which generates £9.2 billion annually for the national economy.Organized by Global Underwater Hub, the prestigious Subsea Expo Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the subsea and wider underwater sectors. This year’s black-tie ceremony, sponsored by Next Geosolutions, occurred Wednesday evening at P&J Live. The event featured entertainment from renowned actor, writer, and former MP Gyles Brandreth, who captivated attendees with anecdotes from his distinguished career.Recognizing Excellence Across the IndustryEight awards highlighted innovation, safety
NextGeo Scoops $27.8M for North Sea Offshore Wind Surveys
Marine geosciences and offshore construction support services firm Next Geosolutions has been hired by TenneT under a $27.8 million contract to conduct an unexploded ordnances (UXO) survey off the Dutch coast, in support of the development of offshore wind farms.This contract involves the execution of marine UXO survey, to identify and locate magnetic anomalies potentially associated with unexploded ordnance, which may represent obstacles to the installation of new offshore infrastructure, in the Doordewind offshore wind area.Additionally, the contract includes an UXO survey in the Nederwiek offshore
Next Geosolutions Buys Offshore Survey Vessel for $7M
Marine geosciences and offshore construction support services firm Next Geosolutions has acquired a multi-purpose survey vessel (MPSV) from Beitveit Holding for $7.1 million.The vessel, Sea Admiral, will be renamed NG EXPLORER, and will be used for geophysical, geotechnical, environmental and UXO surveys.The NG EXPLORER, with a length of 58 meters and a width of 14 meters, is an MPSV built in 2010 and equipped with a Dynamic Positioning Class II (DP2) system and diesel-electric propulsion that will raise the Italian flag and be operational from the first quarter of 2025.The ship will undergo refitting
ASL to Work on Metocean Data for Offshore Wind Project in Atlantic Canada
ASL Environmental Sciences has secured research and development subcontract from Ireland-based Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions as part of a metocean data needs assessment for the development of offshore wind projects in Atlantic Canada for Natural Resources Canada.The primary objective of the work is to identify all types of metocean data needed to enable successful offshore wind project development in Atlantic Canada.Following a review of existing datasets, and a dataset gap analysis, ASL will be making recommendations for specific appropriate measures to collect necessary datasets. The analysis
Venterra Acquires Subsea Energy Services Provider Oceanscan
, geotechnical services and specialist personnel to the offshore energy market.Oceanscan is highly complementary to Venterra’s service lines, particularly within its geoscience and survey teams, which are underpinned by the expertise of its companies - Ordtek, Partrac and Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG).Founded in 1989, Oceanscan is headquartered in Aberdeen with overseas subsidiaries in Houston and Singapore. Oceanscan Holdings Limited has four UK subsidiaries, including Oceanscan Limited, Hydrographic Personnel Resources (UK) Limited, Geoforce Technical Services and Sercal Non-Destructive
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