Norwegian Subsea Introduces Updated MRU Lineup at Ocean Business
Norwegian Subsea is bringing its Motion Reference Unit (MRU) technology to sonar-based applications with the introduction of an updated MRU lineup featuring full aiding capabilities at Ocean Business 2025 this week.Based on the same MRU platform already transforming applications such as wave radar and helideck monitoring, this newly packaged solution delivers precise roll, pitch, and heave data in addition to independent heading and velocity. It removes dependency on RTK or GNSS signals, eliminating common vulnerabilities that challenge efficiency and quality in bathymetric surveying. Built for
Ocean Business '25: Norwegian Subsea's New MRU
Norwegian Subsea, a specialist in high-performance Motion Reference Units (MRUs), will unveil its new MRU designed specifically for sonar applications at Ocean Business 2025 in Southampton, UK, April 8-10. Building on Norwegian Subsea's MRU technology, the new product offers calibration-free, low-maintenance reliability.
Canadian Shipwreck Hunters Unleash New Tech
WASSP has not only enhanced their own ability to detect wrecks in extreme conditions; Norwegian Subsea and WASSP are now working together to deliver even more precision multibeam data for the New Zealand company’s user-base.Norwegian Subsea, meanwhile, is committed to leveraging the power its MRU technology for the subsea sector. Oceanology, bathymetric survey and all types of underwater inspection can be lower cost and accurate, when using Norwegian Subsea MRUs. And, as the company focuses more on the subsea sector, comprehensive multibeam solutions are set to become less costly, while offering
New Gyrocompass from Kongsberg
OI ’14 was the launching point for a new range of Gyrocompass products based on MRU technology from Kongsberg Maritime’s sensor Powerhouse, Kongsberg Seatex. The first model available is MGC R3, which includes three Ring Laser Gyros (RLGs) and three linear accelerometers providing highly accurate readings suitable for demanding applications such as seabed mapping. MGC R3 complements the well-established and comprehensive range of MRU models (Motion Reference Unit) for high-end offshore and survey applications. MGC R3 has INS capabilities with embedded north seeking algorithms and outputs
Kongsberg Launches New Gyrocompass
Oceanology International 2014 sees the launch of a new range of Gyrocompass products based on the well proven MRU technology from Kongsberg Maritime’s sensor ‘Powerhouse’, Kongsberg Seatex. The first model available is MGC R3, which includes three Ring Laser Gyros (RLGs) and three linear accelerometers providing highly accurate readings suitable for demanding applications such as seabed mapping. MGC R3 complements the well-established and comprehensive range of MRU models (Motion Reference Unit) for high-end offshore and survey applications. MGC R3 has INS capabilities with
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