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Ashtead Technology appointed Phil Middleton as Survey and Robotics Director. Photo courtesy Ashtead Technology

Ashtead Taps Middleton as Survey and Robotics Director

Ashtead Technology appointed Phil Middleton as Survey and Robotics Director.Middleton brings a wealth of experience to the role having held various senior positions in the subsea technology sector, most recently with MacArtney Group where he was UK Managing Director. Prior to that, Phil was Group Managing Director at Seatronics, a post he held for over five years during his 17 years with the business.He will work with the senior management and regional teams to further strengthen existing capability across Ashtead Technology’s core markets and drive forward the company’s ambitious growth

MacArtney UK named Kevin Murray as Head of Sales. Photo courtesy MacArtney

MacArtney UK Names Murray Head of Sales

MacArtney UK appointed Kevin Murray as the Head of Sales. Murray will work closely with Managing Director, Phil Middleton, in the strategic leadership of sales activity within the business and will contribute towards the ambitious plans for growth. He will be responsible for the development of sales with new and existing clients and bring a new dynamic to the businessMurray has extensive sales and business development experience in energy hubs throughout the globe, will be joining the Group in its Aberdeen office on March 8. His new position as Head of Sales is one which MacArtney UK’s Managing

MacArtney Group appointed Phil Middleton as the new Managing Director for its UK operations. Photo: MacArtney

MacArtney Names Middleton as New UK Managing Director

MacArtney Group appointed Phil Middleton as the new Managing Director for its UK operations. Middleton will be joining the group from December 1, 2020, where he will be heading up MacArtney’s UK operations based out of Aberdeen.Middleton comes to MacArtney Group from Seatronics, where he has developed a wealth of experience in underwater technology over 18 years working his way up the ranks to become Group Managing Director, a post he has held for the past five years.According to Rasmus F. Bonde, Chief Business Development Officer for MacArtney Group, Middleton represents a big scoop for the

(L-R) Phil Middleton, Seatronics Group MD, with Andy Williamson from Underseasense (Photo: Seatronics)

Seatronics Doubles Its Stock of R2 Sonic Multibeam Systems

and swath coverage may be selected ‘on-the-fly’, in real-time during survey operations. The compact size, low weight, low power consumption of 50W and the elimination of separate topside processors make the Sonic 2024 very well suited for small survey vessel, ROV or AUV operations.Phil Middleton, Group Managing Director, Seatronics, said, “Our customers demand high performance yet reliable and cost-effective technology, the R2Sonic 2024 MBES system ticks all these boxes hence our confidence to invest significantly in the product range. Our continually expanding fleet of subsea

iXblue’s RAMSES system (Image: Seatronics)

Seatronics Invests in iXblue RAMSES System

calibration-free, all-in-one system with real-time position computation and decimeter range measurement accuracy. Requiring no top-side and no umbilical, the unit allows quick and easy deployment in new or existing fields, with iXblue or third-party transponders, reducing operational costs.   Phil Middleton, Seatronics managing director, stated, “We are delighted to have completed the purchase of these systems adding to what is already the largest available fleet of iXblue assets within the rental market.”   “In the tough market conditions, reducing operational costs and

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Seatronics Renews Partnership with 2G Robotics

; Jason Gillham, CEO, 2G Robotics said, “We first partnered with Seatronics in January 2015. Through the partnership, 2G Robotics and Seatronics have been able to strategically secure new growth opportunities and further expand global reach to better serve customers.”    Phil Middleton, Group Managing Director, Seatronics, “Recent developments and forthcoming deployments utilizing the ULS-500 integrated with ROV platforms to perform mobile mapping and dynamic inspections present significant opportunities. Together, we can provide real cost savings to our clients which

SDM system (Image courtesy of Seatronics)

Seatronics and RTS Achieve 100 SDM System Installations

. Additionally, subsea displays provide gyro, pitch and roll data. The SDM also includes remote control of all connected sensors, optional differential pressure monitoring of suction anchors, external sensor capabilities and customized logging intervals for long-time structure surveillance.   Phil Middleton, group managing director, Seatronics, said, “The SDM system has an impeccable track record, setting the industry standard for such deployments. It is the solution of choice for all leading global subsea engineering contractors. It is due to the reliability of the SDM package that we have

Seatronics, Meridian Complete Mexico Pipeline, Deliver Cost Saving

Tritech bathymetric system and a Sidus green line laser. Seatronics facilitated full factory acceptance testing prior to mobilisation with the supply of subsea cabling, manufactured in-house by Seatronics, providing the client with everything required to ease potential issues during mobilisation. Phil Middleton, group managing director, Seatronics, said, “Our customers want to guarantee that all project elements are carried out in a cost-effective and efficient manner. With this in mind, Seatronics is dedicated to providing our customers with custom-built marine technology solutions whilst complying

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Seatronics Partners with LateraL AS

swift decisions regarding their assets, as the measurements are taken without the need for post-processing. The caliper is frequently used for measuring wear and corrosion on mooring chains, but also performs excellently on flanges, plates, structures and numerous other subsea assets.    Phil Middleton, group managing director, Seatronics, said, "In this tight market, where there is a focus on asset integrity, Seatronics’ customers are demanding technology that will provide reliable, repeatable data, quickly. The FlexiCal is a proven system, which boasts an impressive track record

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