Jan De Nul Group Picks MacArtney’s CEMAC Tensioners for CLV Fleet
of cable integrity. All equipment is fully integrated with the vessel’s central control system. The solution is future-proof and designed to handle Jan De Nul Group’s advanced export and interconnect cable installations."Being re-selected by Jan De Nul Group for the supply of mission equipment signifies a testament to our competencies. Our dedicated team of construction and automation engineers is motivated by the challenge of aligning with the vessel's dynamics and control system seamlessly.“We are committed to ensuring that Jan De Nul Group keeps playing a leading role
Kongsberg Maritime Launches EcoAdvisor for Offshore Vessels
remain competitive in a growing green market,” says, Odd Hagen, VP Offshore sales, Kongsberg Maritime. “Several factors contribute to inefficiencies in maritime operations, such as multiple engines running at low utilization, load variations, and large power fluctuations due to mission equipment and thrusters. Vessel owners have found it challenging to achieve sustainable operations due to conservative requirements from charters and a lack of a holistic overview of their operations.”“EcoAdvisor creates an intelligent and comprehensive overview of all these factors
MTR 100: NOAA ... Working at the Interface of Exploration and Education
where in the world the ship, or they, are located. Simultaneously, public viewers can watch and listen to live expeditions online, bringing the excitement of ocean exploration and discoveries into classrooms and homes. The vessel is managed by the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations and mission equipment is operated by NOAA in partnership with the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration (GFOE). vROV Deep Discoverer (D2) being recovered aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. Telepresence technology allows scientists ashore to see D2s real-time video and provide guidance to pilots on where
MTR100: Teledyne Marine
in support of First Descent, which was a series of exciting expeditions designed to explore and conserve the Indian Ocean. Teledyne Marine supplied a wide array of sensors and technology to empower Nekton’s manned submersible, ROVs, and surface vessel to collect critical data pivotal to this mission.Equipment supplied by Teledyne Marine included:• RESON SeaBat T50-P Extended Range multibeam echosounder and RD Instruments new next-gen 6000M rated Pinnacle Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP).These technologies served the dual purpose of supporting the expedition by providing previously
McDermott Pipelayer Set for Major Refit
Services, Diederik van Rijn, who signed the contract with McDermott’s Global Vice President Marine Assets & Operations, Alan Marriott.“We are setting a new benchmark for installing a multi-joint J-lay system in a vessel of this size,” added Royal IHC’s Executive Director Mission Equipment, Paul Hardisty. “Our novel approach for this J-lay system will be a game-changer in the market. We have been working on a collaborative and transparent approach with McDermott from the early tower concept stage to ensure that we deliver a solution that meets their expectations.&rdquo
New Ships Join the US Research Fleet
, and can include from a few to as many as 35 other scientists from the same or different institutions. The chief scientist is responsible for planning the research objectives of the cruise, ensuring the data and samples are collected, and assisting the crew in the operation of the oceanographic mission equipment. In an effort to maximize the effectiveness of cruises, and to economize on cruise costs, vessel scheduling is coordinated by the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) with the UNOLS vessel operators as part the U.S. ARF. For cruises pursuing science objectives in
Ulstein Wins Design, Equipment SRI Contract
the design and equipment contract for Van Oord’s new subsea rock installation (SRI) vessel ‘Bravenes’. Working in close cooperation with Van Oord, this is the first fully integrated design where Ulstein is responsible for the development and integration of both the mission equipment and vessel design. The vessel will be constructed at Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group in China and be delivered in 2016. The dynamically-positioned vessel is a unique, innovative design featuring a DP-3 system, the distinct Ulstein X-BOW hull line and meets the requirements for
Seakeeper Sets Standard for Stabilizing Naval Vessels
130 tons, this state-of-the-art, high-performance vessel will provide critical support to naval operations. A multi-mission weather deck and aft ramp accommodate the launch, recovery and storage of targets such as the MK-30 and BQM-74 aerial targets as well as a variety of torpedoes. Two hydraulic mission equipment handling winches and dual 5.5-ton cranes assist with these tasks. The vessel is also fitted to perform towing operations. "The mission of this craft requires roll stabilization at zero speed. The Seakeeper gyro can deliver this stability where others can't," Swindahl said. For
Meet the new IHC Packhorse OSV
IHC Merwede was best known in the offshore sector for innovative custom-built vessels, it had recently extended its product range with the IHC Supporter Class. “This is a cost-effective mid-size vessel, which offers a reduced build time and flexibility in the selection and configuration of mission equipment by virtue of its modular construction. The IHC Packhorse range represents the first move to extend our product portfolio into the volume market, while continuing to be a dependable partner for offshore operators.” In its pure-play PSV form, the IHC Packhorse represents
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