FORCE Technology, AOS Team Up for Subsea Inspection Services in Australia
and Asia Offshore Solutions (AOS) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to improve access to structural monitoring, advanced subsea inspection and cathodic protection services to the Australian offshore industry.As part of the partnership, AOS will offer FORCE Technology's pipeline integrity management services, including Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (ANDT) solutions.These services provide comprehensive, high-resolution insights into the integrity of critical subsea assets, enabling operators to identify and address structural vulnerabilities before they escalate into costly failures
Subsea Digitalization: Remote Control
, instead of sending someone offshore or having to keep someone offshore to look at problems if something happens,” says Bouillouta.“Today's business complexity necessitates a shift from a reporting culture to true transparency and collaboration in the energy industry. With asset integrity management still representing a significant portion of OPEX, the market needs a solution that leverages data and expertise to proactively manage assets and reduce costs.“When we speak about digital technology, it sometimes sounds very complex, and expensive, but really it’s all about providing
NASA and bp Collaborate on Space and Subsea Visualization Technology
on another planet.The initial phase of the agreement will focus on developing standards and expanding the capabilities of visualization and simulation models. Later phases could include the exchange of remote operating practices, including safety, communications, process control and monitoring, integrity management, predictive analytics and artificial intelligence.bp hopes this Space Act Agreement with NASA will help advance energy production on Earth, as well as human exploration of the Moon, Mars and beyond.The agreement could lay the foundation for future collaborations between bp and NASA on hydrogen
Optimizing Cathodic Protection Survey Using Non-contact Sensors
also aligns well with sustainable operational practices in the offshore industry. However, in order to protect underwater assets effectively, the condition of CP anodes must be regularly surveyed to determine when replacements are required.Survey MethodsCP survey is part of a larger underwater integrity management strategy, normally consisting;Identification of threats,Assessment of risk associated with the identified threats,Inspection, testing and maintenance planning,Inspection, monitoring and testing activities,Integrity assessment, andMitigation, intervention and repair.Selecting the best method
Oceaneering and GDi Team Up for Oil and Gas Digital Asset Management
Oceaneering International has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Global Design Innovation (GDi) to deliver digital asset management solutions for asset-intensive industries such as oil and gas, utilities, and power generation. The agreement Oceaneering signed through its Integrity Management and Digital Solutions group will allow the company to provide digital solutions, including a technology-focused approach to remote support, inspection, and digital asset management services.As part of the collaboration agreement, Oceaneering will utilize GDi’s Vision software solution
Aquaterra Energy Inks 3-Year Contract with UK Oil And Gas Operator
a UK independent exploration and production company to provide analysis services across its global offshore operations.The contract will see Aquaterra Energy deliver a comprehensive range of offshore analysis services, including riser and conductor analysis for jack-ups and semi-submersibles, plus integrity management, decommissioning and late life analysis.Aquaterra Energy will support the operator with insights and recommendations to manage risks and optimize offshore designs for its full operational portfolio to help optimize its operational performance.The contract with an unnamed operator covers work
Oceaneering to Use HUVR's Inspection Data Management Software for Integrity Management Offerings
Subsea services and technology firm Oceaneering will use the Inspection Data Management Software (IDMS) platform provided by Austin-based software firm HUVRdata (HUVR) to enhance its current Integrity Management offerings. "The arrangement leverages our industry-leading subject-matter expertise and accelerates HUVR’s technology roadmap to create new and enhanced software products that are of value to Oceaneering’s customers," Oceaneering said."The collaboration between Oceaneering and HUVR is a key component of our strategy to enable cross-segment digital transformation
Nauticus Robotics Announces Contract with Shell
said it has reached a deal with oil major Shell to advance to the qualification phase for a more efficient means of acquiring subsea integrity data utilizing Nauticus’ Aquanaut and Hydronaut robotic platforms.The collaboration will enable Shell to add an advanced tool to its subsea asset integrity management lineup. The partners will collaborate with leading inspection tooling service providers, leveraging their expertise and technology to fully integrate into Nauticus’ robotic service solution.An initial feasibility study for the phase-gated project was recently completed, and the team
DNV to Supply Fleet Management Software for Ocean Infinity's Robotic Vessels
vessels for capturing ocean data. The ShipManager solutions are part of DNV’s maritime software portfolio for ship management and operations, installed onboard approximately 7000 vessels worldwide. ShipManager provides modules for technical management, procurement, hull integrity management, dry docking, QHSE, crewing, and business intelligence."As part of our efforts to secure the reliability of our fleet of robotic ships and AUVs, we were looking for a trusted partner that could deliver an integrated fleet management solution,“ says Andy Holt, Fleet Director
February 2025
