Floating Wind and the Taming of Subsea Spaghetti
installation can account for 8-12% of overall CAPEX costs, and cable-related incidents account for around 80% of insurance claims. Without developments such as Subsea Collector, these numbers could be higher for floating wind.Michael Bjerrum, CCO and Co-Founder of simulation, modelling and project management software company Shoreline Wind, says that planning for the interdependencies associated with the hook-up of floaters is a key consideration for project timelines. More broadly, there is a need for greater project optimization to help ensure that developers are bidding on projects responsibly
Oi Americas to Host Product Launches and New Technologies
Rays LLC is another exhibitor planning substantial launch and new product awareness activity says Stephanie Herndon, Director of Marketing & Communications: “Ready for launch at OiA, Arctic Rays’ new, 1,000m rated, subsea surveillance system comprises topside hardware with video management software and subsea hardware for networking of lights, cameras, and pan-and-tilt units. We’re also particularly proud of Yellowfin, the company’s new machine vision system, and our own pressure relief valve, Barnacle. Almost ready for launch is a new battery-powered camera option for Mako
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
Fugro to Expand USV Fleet with 'Next-gen' Blue Prism Unit
hull mounted sensors, while also having the ability to tow multiple geophysical sensors. "Capable of beyond line of sight operations, it will be the first low carbon autonomous vessel to combine these advanced vessel characteristics and sensors. Together with Fugro’s smart data management software, the speed and endurance of the Blue Prism will reduce risk and accelerate project delivery in offshore wind, hydrographic charting and coastal resilience," Fugro said.
Ocean Infinity Orders Six HUGIN AUVs
adaptive behaviours in response to data collected in-mission.”Josh Broussard, Director of Sub-Surface Technology at Ocean Infinity, said: “These new AUVs include special software interfaces which will allow us to integrate our remote operations technology, mission planning and dive management software, along with a backseat driver allowing the vehicle to react to payload sensor output. Combined, these technologies will enable greater autonomy, resulting in smart and efficient data gathering.&rdquo
DNV to Supply Fleet Management Software for Ocean Infinity's Robotic Vessels
Ocean Infinity, a marine robotics and deep-sea data acquisition company, has tapped DNV for its ShipManager fleet management software for 17 new robotic ships and additional autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Ocean Infinity, which last year launched a program to build a fleet of unmanned surface robots - the Armada - will implement ShipManager’s modules for planned maintenance, procurement, and business intelligence for its advanced fleet of uncrewed, low-emission vessels for capturing ocean data. The ShipManager solutions are part of DNV’s maritime software portfolio for
SRO Solutions Upgrades IBM Maximo for FPSO Player MODEC
said that it recently improved MODEC’s system which was prone to ordering errors resulting in stock lying in storerooms for longer than necessary and purchasing orders being raised to order materials that were already held in stock."SRO [..] originally improved IBM’s Maximo asset management software by redeveloping all of the workflows in the system, including service requests, work orders, purchase requisitions, requests for quotations, purchase orders and deferrals. It also built in a feature to record shipping manifests to track outbound and inbound deliveries and a label printing
SRO Updates Stena Drilling's Rigs with IBM’s Maximo System
Offshore drilling contractor Stena Drilling has had its asset management software system on six offshore rigs replaced.The company hired UK-based tech firm SRO Solutions which, over the course of 14 months replaced its existing asset management system with IBM’s Maximo software. Six engineers from SRO carried out the work, and also delivered training on the rig fleet in the Canary Islands, Israel, Guyana, and Scapa Flow in Scotland.SRO operations director Andrew Carrie led the project which is the 20th major asset management system upgrade SRO has undertaken, using IBM’s Maximo
LOC Offering 3D Digital Inspections
to produce a detailed inspection report. The 3D model will allow people to annotate areas of concern, generate reports suitable for the asset owner or insurer, compare the condition of the asset to a previous point in time and integrate data from inspection surveys into existing client asset management software.David Braendler, LOC Digital Director, said, “Our ability to rapidly generate highly accurate 3D asset models, using the latest imaging technologies available, will enable the industry to make much more informed decisions on onshore or offshore assets than ever before. This will significantly
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