Kongsberg Discovery Partners with Arctic Storm for Advanced US-built Trawler-processor
The first US-built trawler-processor for Alaskan pollock in over three decades is now undergoing sea trials in the Northern Pacific, testing an integrated technology package from Kongsberg Discovery tailored to locate, inspect, and engage fish with unparalleled efficiency.The 100-meter-long Arctic Fjord, designed by Kongsberg Maritime and built by Louisiana’s Thoma-Sea Marine Constructor, will start full-time operations for 2024’s pollock A season in the Bering Sea.Speaking ahead of this week’s Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle, Washington, Kongsberg Discovery reveals that the vessel
ROVs: Superyacht Security Success for Falcon
for keeping critical fittings clear.As the ‘eyes underwater’ for superyacht owners, the Falcon is fitted with high definition cameras and can roam deep underwater transmitting live images direct to stateroom screens on board. In addition to superyachts, MarineGuard’s integrated technology-based security solutions are also deployed for commercial shipping and at offshore installations.As an underwater workhorse the Falcon is fitted with a gripper for recovering items from the seabed, with other tools added as needed. Tools such as rope cutters for severing 15mm rope and 12mm
Rovco Awarded Funding for 3D Visualization Project
Remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) and hydrographic survey company Rovco predicts its integrated technology that utilizes advanced 3D computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) systems with ROV platforms could transform the way offshore inspections are carried out and reduce costs by millions each year.The U.K. based firm, which has been working to advance the technology, has recently been awarded further funding by the U.K.’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, to develop the next stage of its integrated live 3D vision and AI survey technology.The funding will support the project's
Kongsberg to Equip New Heavy Lift Crane Vessel
up to 10 x 1,500t ultra-large jacket foundations or 11 x 2,000t XXL monopiles, plus transition pieces. The vessel with its large, open deck of more than 10,000m2 is also ideally suited for subsea installations – oil pipelines, satellite wells, as well as decommissioning.Kongsberg’s integrated technology solution will be integral to the vessel’s operational effectiveness. The suite will include dynamic positioning, navigation, thruster control and automation systems, all enhanced by inbuilt measures to improve functionality and safety. The delivery will be augmented by an electrical
Statoil Wins Offshore Wind Lease in New York
offshore Norfolk in the UK – and the world’s first floating offshore wind farm, Hywind Scotland – will come in production in 2017. Earlier this year, Statoil acquired 50% of the Arkona offshore wind farm in Germany, which will come in production in 2019. Statoil is an integrated, technology-based international energy company primarily focused on upstream oil and gas operations. From a daily production of approximately 1.8 million barrels of oil equivalent (BOE), more than 270,000 BOE stem from the company’s onshore and offshore oil and gas fields in the U.S.
New Fisheries Research Vessel for Angola
74-meter fishery research vessel (FRV) will be built at Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania and delivered to the Angolan Ministry of Fisheries in July 2018. Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a contract by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding of Vlissingen, the Netherlands to provide a diverse, integrated technology solution for the high-tech vessel, which was designed by Skipsteknisk and uses Silent-A/F/R technology to ensure highly accurate survey results from the advanced KONGSBERG scientific package. Supported by KONGSBERG’s integrated technology, the Angolan Ministry of Fisheries&rsquo
MTR100: Kongsberg Maritime
the company behind the well-known Seaglider, REMUS, HUGIN and MUNIN AUVs. It is also involved with Eelume, a unique new ‘snake-like’ robot for underwater inspection/maintenance. Recent developments include environmental monitoring using a diverse array of sensors and a unique integrated technology to enable new, groundbreaking ‘exposed’ fish farming facilities. Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd., a Canadian KONGSBERG subsidiary, is also leader in the underwater acoustic industry. Clariscan is the latest development in its domed sonar technology for underwater vehicles and
MTR100: Greensea
recognized by the scientific community. One of our earliest adopters is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, who commissioned the company for a complete system upgrade for its Deep Discoverer ROV and Seirios camera platform in 2012. In the spring of 2015 the team successfully integrated technology with the Ventana, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute’s work class ROV, and ROPOS, the Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility’s 5,000 meter, 3393 kg vehicle. The MTR100 is Marine Technology Reporter's Annual report on 100 leading companies in the subsea industry
Proserv Scores Double Contract Wins
operate at all depths and this is being put to the test at the Gunflint and Phoenix Field Expansion developments. “We have expanded our business considerably in recent years through both organic growth and strategic acquisition whilst building a reputation for delivering high-value and integrated technology systems on time and within budget. We look forward to working with both Talos Energy and Noble Energy in the successful delivery of these projects.”
February 2024
