WASSP Equips Multibeam Sonars with Norwegian Subsea’s MRUs
Norwegian Subsea’s Motion Reference Units (MRUs) have been integrated with WASSP’s multibeam sonar systems, offering enhanced motion data accuracy and performance for offshore applications.Designed for simple setup and operation, Norwegian Subsea MRUs offer comparable heave accuracy to RTK-enabled systems without requiring RTK infrastructure.This enables precision depth correction for multibeam data when external corrections are not available, offering enhanced capabilities for offshore surveys and deep-sea fishing.Further, the MRUs are ready calibrated and maintenance-free, reducing
Oceaneering Orders 100 Exail's Octans 9 Systems to Bolster Offshore Ops
firm Oceaneering has placed an initial order for a minimum of 100 units of Exail’s new Octans 9 Attitude Heading Referencing Systems (AHRS), as it aims to enhance capabilities for offshore survey and positioning projects.The Exail Octans 9 systems will be integrated into a variety of offshore applications, including high-specification offshore field support vessel navigation suites, deep-water drillship remotely operated survey positioning systems, dynamic positioning platforms and general USBL positioning systems.For Exail, this contract marks a milestone as the first significant order for
TechnipFMC and Prysmian Form Floating Wind Partnership
and competencies of these two offshore industry leaders, providing the unique capabilities to pioneer a complete water column solution, from seabed to ocean surface.The collaboration will leverage the expertise of TechnipFMC’s system design and integration capabilities in dynamic offshore applications with Prysmian’s experience in the production and installation of subsea power cable systems.The companies aim to deliver the optimized solution through a fully integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (iEPCI) commercial model.Integrated execution of this new
Halogen Delivers Chlorine Analyzers for Offshore Wind Farms
and offer high accuracy, reliability and durability in harsh seawater conditions. The sensors can be easily integrated with the existing chlorination systems and provide real-time feedback and control, the manufacturer noted, adding the sensors also have a long service life, making them ideal for offshore applications.Halogen's president, Michael Silveri, said, "We are very proud to be part of this innovative project that will contribute to the transition to renewable energy sources. Our chlorine sensors will help to ensure the optimal performance and longevity of the offshore wind turbines while
VideoRay and Neotek Ink Deal for EU Distribution
EU operator of the new VideoRay EU Distribution and Assembly Center. All VideoRay products ordered by customers in the EU will be delivered through this center.“Neotek is the ideal partner to drive our growth strategy in the EU because the company has been supplying innovative equipment for offshore applications for nearly 40 years,” said Chris Gibson, VideoRay’s CEO. “Neotek has the expertise to support the technological advances in autonomous ROV operation and AI-driven capabilities we are engineering into our Mission Specialist submersibles that are becoming indispensable for
Sulmara Executes Long-term Call Off Order for Second WAM-V 16
call off order for a WAM-V 16 autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) within its existing master service lease agreement with OPT.This marks the second WAM-V 16 ASV that Sulmara has leased from OPT.The WAM-V ASV is an uncrewed surface vehicle that delivers high-performance results for a range of offshore applications, including geophysical surveying, environmental monitoring, maritime security, and marine infrastructure inspections. The technology and design of the WAM-V enable efficient data collection and safe operations, contributing to a sustainable offshore energy industry
Gall Thomson Launches Emergency Mooring Release System for Offshore Applications
safely," the company said.According to Gall Thomson, PODx utilizes release bolt technology that automatically separates on demand, providing an identified parting point in the mooring line. This allows it to reliably release in under 100 milliseconds. It is designed for use in a variety of offshore applications including FPSO, emergency mooring release system, and Anchor Handling Vessels. PODx uses a range of block and releases bolt sizes specific to the load requirement.Fred Boufennane, Business Development Director at Gall Thomson, says: “PODx is a simple and robust solution to a serious
Van Oord Uses iXblue's Subsea Positioning Solution for Offshore Wind Farm Work in France
conducted in less than 3 hours for all four piles installed at the time,” explains Hans-Willem Deleeuw, Sales Manager at iXblue.According to the company, iXblue LBL subsea positioning solution offers plug & play, easy to deploy and to operate systems. They can be used on multiple offshore applications such as metrology or ROV/AUV positioning and are easy to integrate into the existing pool of equipment thanks to their open protocols. "When used in combination with iXblue Inertial Navigation Systems, innovative SLAM and Sparse LBL modes can be used, deploying a reduced number
German Government Funds Autonomous Subsea Robotics System Development Project
process chain.FormLED GmbH is a young technology company specializing in electrotechnical developments. For CIAM t will focus on solutions for the development and optimization of pressure-neutral subcomponents for the submersibles.INNOMAR has been supplying equipment and software for marine and offshore applications for more than 20 years. The company's role in the CIAM project will be to optimize the sediment echosounder’s size, weight, energy requirements, pressure resistance and modes of operation for the AUVs.balticFuelCells GmbH will focus on the fuel cell system for the AUV. The company
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