Unique Group Acquires New USV from Seafloor Systems
Unique Group announced it has entered a partnership with Seafloor Systems to acquire EchoBoat-160 unmanned surface vessel (USV), with fully integrated multibeam echosounder (SeaRAY) and sound velocity profiler, which will be available for hire from the group’s Houston facility from May 2023.Unique Group offers a range of USVs, including its own ‘Uni-Range’ of USV systems, on a sale and rental basis with a wide range of available sensor packages.The EchoBoat-160 USV is a purpose-built remote survey platform for hydrographic data collection. With true one-button startup, the nimble
Proserv Restructures
decade, becomes the CEO of Proserv Controls. Both will remain based at the company’s headquarters in Westhill, Aberdeen.David Nemetz, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the industry, recently joined Proserv and he will head up Gilmore, a Proserv Company as President, based at its Houston facility.Speaking of the firm’s realignment, Currie stated, “The key message coming out of this decision is that we have restructured our business for growth. We are now cash positive, ready to invest and we also have a great opportunity to focus on our core abilities.“Proserv&rsquo
Advanced Insulation Expands Houston Facility
Having reported an increase in sales activity from the North America market in recent months, UK-based Advanced Insulation informs it is expanding its Houston-based operation with an additional 10,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility. Announcing the move, Advanced Insulation’s managing director Andrew Bennion said, “The 10,000 sq. ft. expansion means we are now even better placed to assist our North American customers more effectively by providing an in-house insulation facility.” Until now, most insulation services were undertaken at its customers’ facilities
J2 Subsea Opens Subsea Tooling Facility in Houston
. Our goal is to give customers support wherever they need it, and establishing this facility in Houston is in direct response to customer demands. “The J2 Subsea Tool Changer and the J2 Subsea iVP Control System are examples of innovative products that will now be available from our Houston facility. By investing in product research and development, we continue to bring cost-effective solutions such as these to the marketplace. Innovation is a vital part of J2 Subsea’s business, and the new Houston tooling facility will showcase our full suite of equipment.&rdquo
Maersk, BP Agree to 5 Year Offshore Rig Training Contract
of an entire offshore operation. We can hereby simulate what happens if an emergency takes place with extensive focus on human factors, communication and decision making along with training procedural discipline in well-specific environments,” said Maersk Training CEO Claus Bihl. The Houston facility will include simulators for cyber drilling, a vessel bridge, cranes and an engine room, plus an emergency response room. In addition, Maersk Training will equip the facility for ship-handling operations to serve the maritime training market. “These programs are a step forward in the training
Bibby Subsea Expanding in Houston
capability. Duncan continued, “The opening of a new office and Rob’s appointment are exciting new developments, allowing for future growth and team expansion. Following a number of successful contract wins in the region, we are expanding rapidly and have outgrown our current Houston facility. Bibby Subsea and Bibby Offshore has grown from 10 employees in 2003 to now employing more than 1,450 people onshore and offshore worldwide, with offices in Aberdeen, Liverpool, Newcastle, Singapore, Trinidad, Houston and Norway. The company has an international fleet of seven subsea support
Trelleborg Receives Manufacturing License in Brazil
abrasion protection, vortex induced vibration suppression and thermal insulation (coating and shells). Further to Trelleborg’s first order in Brazil, it has recently secured two additional contracts for drill riser buoyancy module (DRBM) strings. Manufactured out of Trelleborg’s Houston facility to be delivered to its end location in Brazil, this latest contract demonstrates that Trelleborg is continuing to grow its position as the technology leader in the DRBM marketplace. In recent years, Trelleborg has prioritized expansion of its market coverage in selected countries outside
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