Grob Rejoins OceanWorks as Technical Director
OceanWorks International has welcomed back Harald Grob as Technical Director. Having spent almost half of his 30-plus years of experience with OceanWorks, Grob rejoins the company to lead the technical staff and providing innovative solutions to OceanWorks customers in all markets. During his previous time with OceanWorks Grob played a key role in the development of the U.S. Navy Pressurized Rescue Module System (PRMS) as well as numerous other subsea projects for OceanWorks’ scientific, and oil and gas clients.
Observatory Upgrade for Ocean Networks Canada
OceanWorks International said it will provide an upgrade to the Strait of Georgia Shore Station for Ocean Networks Canada (ONC). Its scope consists of design, supply, installation and system integration testing of the upgraded system. The new system will provide the customer with the ability to monitor and control the power system in the Shore Station with a state of the art control system. New functionality will allow remote access and include soft start capabilities to enhance the safe use of the equipment. The upgraded shore station will also now share commonality with other shore stations
Govt. Funds Help OceanWorks Improve Its Junction Boxes
It’s a go ahead for new design development and configuration for the established OceanWorks International observatory communication nodes, thanks to approved funding from The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP). The OceanWorks Subsea Instrument Interface Modules (SIIM), or junction boxes originally were developed for the Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) Neptune and Venus observatories, where they have been in place since 2006. There is a total of 14 junction boxes that have been delivered to ONC for deployment on both Neptune and Venus.
OceanWorks Names Fether ADS Product Line Manager
OceanWorks International has appointed Jonathan Fether as Atmospheric Diving System (ADS) Product Line Manager. A trained submersible pilot and experienced OceanWorks HARDSUIT pilot, Fether will work closely with OceanWorks customers carrying out the training and support for the ADS. Finding new manufacturers and sourcing component suppliers is also a significant part of his new role. Fether has been in the subsea industry for over 13 years in a variety of roles that include operations and support technician for deep diving submarine rescue vehicles, lead mechanic, machinist, electroni
Gage Joins OceanWorks
Subsea solution engineering company OceanWorks has appointed Richard Gage, P.Eng to the role of Director of the Project Management Office (PMO). Gage is responsible for overseeing and supporting the execution of all projects. Through the management of the PMO, the Project Director facilitates the required approval of project scopes, schedules and budgets. Gage will lead OceanWorks’ project management personnel and processes to ensure that cost and schedule progression controls are effective, project risks are identified and mitigated in a timely manner, and the company continues to
OceanWorks Names MacIntosh Operations Manager
OceanWorks International is has appointed Andrea MacIntosh to the position of Operations Manager effective immediately. MacIntosh will take the reins of the OceanWorks’ Vancouver facility in anticipation of an expected increase in the number of projects to be completed in 2017. Among her many tasks, she will be responsible for the on-time delivery of products and program deliverables. MacIntosh, has over 20 years of experience in progressively more senior positions in the subsea, aerospace, defense and telecommunications industries. She brings broad experience to the OW team in manufactur
New Site Data Collected for Fundy Tidal Project
, NS) – passive acoustic science and technology Lenkeek Vessel Engineering (Dartmouth, NS) – platform final design Ocean Networks Canada (Victoria, BC) – initial concept development, ongoing online data management OceanMoor Technical Services (Falmouth, NS) OceanWorks International (Vancouver, BC) – preliminary design of FAST-1 platform and recovery system Open Seas Instrumentation (Musquodoboit Harbour, NS) – FAST-2 platform design and construction Seaforth Geosurveys Inc. (Dartmouth, NS) – platform deployment location evaluation
VENUS Seafloor Observatory: 10 Years of Operation
Ocean Network Canada’s VENUS coastal observatory in the Salish Sea, designed and delivered by OceanWorks International, will celebrate 10 years of continuous operation in early February 2016. Supporting international marine science, Ocean Networks Canada’s VENUS coastal observatory is designed to operate for 20 years as a permanent infrastructure on the seafloor. The VENUS observatory has 40 kilometers of cable with dozens of ocean sensors that are connected to OceanWorks designed Science Instrument Interface Modules (SIIM) and OceanWorks central Nodes. The 10 year milestone is a
Oceanworks Provides Parts for MWCC SADI System
OceanWorks to provide storage, maintenance and inspection of key components of recently delivered subsea autonomous dispersant injection (SADI) system. OceanWorks International has been contracted by the Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) to supply a storage and maintenance facility for the Battery-Powered Pump Skids, an integral component of the Subsea Autonomous Dispersant Injection (SADI) System recently delivered by OceanWorks. This facility will allow the equipment to be conveniently stored, maintained, and inspected to ensure readiness for use. The unique construction of the
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