EvoLogics Debuts New Diver Navigation System
allows a team of divers to exchange short messages with each other and the surface, while also providing real-time tracking of each other’s positions. Map waypoints can be added before or even during the mission to coordinate operations, and mark discovered objects or infrastructure for further investigation.With the new system, EvoLogics said it aims to streamline complex underwater tasks such as search and rescue, salvage operations, recovery efforts and cleanup operations. The Diver Navigation system enhances coordination, improves task management and promotes efficient information sharing, ultimately
TDI-Brooks Completes Survey Off New York & New Jersey
Between January 2023 and February 2024, TDI-Brooks conducted an extensive site investigation program in two offshore wind blocks in state and federal waters. The projects involved surveying in excess of 20,000 line-kms of analogue and either single or multi-channel seismic in lease blocks and cable routes along the coasts of New York and New Jersey. Various tasks were carried out at different stages, such as offshore geophysical surveys, UHRS detailed surveys, archaeological identification surveys, light geotechnical coring, and benthic sampling.TDI-Brooks utilized three survey vessels, namely the
Sulmara to Work on Site Characterization at Scottish Floating Wind Farm
, a joint venture between Ørsted, BlueFloat Energy and Renantis, to work on the 1 GW floating offshore wind farm in Scotland.Under the contract, Sulmara will conduct site characterization for the project using Vos Gorgeous, a 60-meter multi-purpose subsea vessel, to carry out geophysical investigation across the proposed windfarm site in water depths up to 100 meters.Due to begin in April, the project will see data acquisition carried out to support Stromar’s engineering design work, as well as its ongoing environmental assessment of the site, which is approximately 50 km off Caithness
Kremlin Calls Denmark's Move to End Nord Stream Pipeline Blast Probe Absurd
The Kremlin said on Monday that a decision by Denmark to drop its investigation into the 2022 Nord Stream 2 pipeline explosions was "close to absurdity."Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Denmark had recognized that the blasts had been an act of premeditated sabotage, but had decided not to go further with the investigation anyway because the case involved Copenhagen's close allies.Denmark Ends Investigation of Nord Stream Pipeline BlastsHe said Denmark had refused requests to provide information about its investigation. (Reporting by Reuters, Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Denmark Ends Investigation of Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts
Denmark on Monday said it had dropped its investigation into the explosions in 2022 on the Nord Stream pipelines carrying Russian gas to Germany, becoming the second nation to do so after neighboring Sweden closed its own inquiry.The multi-billion dollar Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines transporting gas under the Baltic Sea were ruptured by a series of blasts in the Swedish and Danish economic zones in September 2022, releasing vast amounts of methane into the air."The investigation has led the authorities to conclude that there was deliberate sabotage of the gas pipelines. However, the assessment
CSIRO Researchers Maps SS Nemesis Wreck Site
inspection of the site using a remotely operated vehicle.CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, was petitioned by Heritage NSW to investigate the wreck to gather further data to aid in its identification.RV Investigator was able to conduct a detailed seafloor mapping and camera investigation of the wreck while on a transit voyage from Hobart to Sydney in September 2023.The CSIRO team used the vessel’s advanced multibeam echosounders to first map the wreck site and surrounding seafloor in high resolution. They then conducted a systematic visual inspection of the entire
Wreck of WWII-era Cargo Ship Found in the Great Lakes
, and without orders from Captain Burke, the crew began to abandon ship on their own. Luckily, everyone safely got off the Arlington and made it to the safety of the Collingwood…everyone but Captain “Tatey Bug” Burke.Arlington (Photo: Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society)An investigation, and much speculation followed the sinking of the Arlington and the odd behavior of its master. Why did he go down with his ship…when he easily could have been saved like the rest of his crew? The fact is no one will ever know the answer. Reports indicate that he was near the pilothouse
Baron Oil Schedules Site Survey at Timor-Leste Gas Field
March 2024.The objective of the site survey, which is a requirement, is principally to identify any potential hazards at the proposed well site, ensuring that a drilling rig can be safely located there with minimal environmental impact.The site survey work consists of geophysical studies and physical investigation of the seabed and shallow geological section.SundaGas maintains dialogues with other companies active in the region to identify operational synergies for the drilling of the Chuditch-2 appraisal well.These discussions have resulted in the opportunity to acquire the site survey in partnership
PDE Offshore Gets Sonardyne Upgrade for Geo Energy Vessel
Taiwanese offshore geophysical and geotechnical investigation company PDE Offshore has upgraded its underwater acoustic positioning system onboard MV Geo Energy to Sonardyne’s Ranger 2 USBL system.The upgrade will further enhance PDE Offshore’s capability in the exploration of offshore renewable energy (ORE) in Taiwan, the company said.Having already used Sonardyne’s Mini Ranger 2 for several years, investing in the full Ranger 2 system was a logical choice to provide the reliable dynamic positioning references essential for the vessel’s operations, whilst also giving the
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