DeepOcean Bolsters Subsea Robotics Fleet with Eight New ROVs
eight new units to its existing fleet.Three new ROVs have recently been delivered, with the remaining five scheduled for delivery over the next four years.In addition, there are 13 further units available as options. The program marks a significant step forward in the adoption of modern electric ROV technology and will support more sustainable subsea operations going forward.“Our operating model is founded on engineering, project management, proprietary technology, an extensive subsea tool pool, ROVs and a versatile subsea fleet.“The ROVs serve as our eyes and hands on the seabed, playing
Van Oord Starts Construction Works at RWE’s German Offshore Wind Farm
the 1.6GW project.The scour protection provides full protection for the monopiles that will be installed later this year.The works are being executed by Van Oord’s flexible fallpipe vessel Stornes, which is equipped with a dynamic positioning system, a flexible fallpipe, and in-house developed ROV technology.“This allows us to install the scour protection with high precision and efficiency, even at greater water depths,” Van Oord said.In a later phase, Van Oord plans to deploy its brand-new offshore installation vessel Boreas to carry out the foundation installation.Built by RWE, the
Louis Dreyfus, MaDfly Launch ROV in Open Sea Operations
of the classification society Bureau Veritas.According to LDA, this operation was unique in that it was conducted entirely at sea, without requiring the vessel to halt its ongoing operations or return to port.Despite challenging conditions, including swells of up to two meters, MaDfly’s ROV technology enabled the survey to be completed swiftly and efficiently.The success of this operation is highly significant because it paves the way for simplifying inspection planning and execution.This is achieved by minimizing the impact of external factors that can cause delays or reduce the quality of
HullWiper, Unidive Subsea to Deliver ROV Hull Cleaning Services in Singapore
growth within the shipping industry.Set to launch in January 2025, HullWiper’s sustainable hull cleaning solution will support the country’s Maritime Singapore Decarbonisation Blueprint which aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 through responsible and safe maritime practices.The ROV technology enables cleaning operations to occur day or night, in most weather conditions, and while cargo or bunker fuel operations are underway.The use of ROVs not only improves safety by reducing the risks associated with traditional diver-based cleaning but also ensures that residues and contaminants
Subsea Global Robotic Hull Cleaning gets the Green Light in Singapore
around the globe."Image courtesy Subsea Global SolutionsCaptain Satnam Kumar, COO, Subsea Global Solutions added, “Singapore’s approval marks a major milestone for Subsea Global Solutions, allowing us to expand our services in one of the busiest ports in the world. Our C-ROV technology not only meets regulatory standards but also reinforces our ongoing commitment to innovative, environmentally sustainable solutions for our clients.”Since 2022, Subsea Global Solutions’ Singapore office has been leveraging the Portable C-ROV system for underwater cleaning operations
Norwegian Coast Guard Adopts ROV for Inspection Duties
The Norwegian Coast Guard is harnessing ROV technology to improve its operational efficiency and safety.Aboard the Coast Guard vessel KV Bjørnøya, the crew is using its Blueye Robotics' X3 ROV for a wide range of critical tasks including underwater inspections. It was also used during a dive to 100 meters to assist in retrieving an individual from a fishing vessel. The ROV is also utilized for hull inspections in collaboration with the Norwegian Customs and to examine ships with propellers entangled in fishing nets.We’ve only had it for a few months, but we’ve used it for
Deep Trekker Leads $8M AI ROV Ship Modeling and Detection Project
Project, introduced September 12, 2024 at the ALL IN Conference.This initiative, in collaboration with Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC), Qii.AI, The Department of National Defence, Kongsberg Discovery Canada Limited, and ABS Global Canada, harnesses cutting-edge Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) technology integrated with advanced artificial intelligence to redefine ship hull inspections for greater precision and efficiency, setting a new standard in the industry.“We are proud to announce the AI ROV Ship Modeling and Detection Project led by Deep Trekker together with partners across the country
Forum Energy Technologies Unveils Next-Gen Video Recording Solution for Subsea Surveys
ROV technology specialist Forum Energy Technologies (FET) on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of video recording solutions for the survey and inspection of subsea assets."Version 11 (V11) of VisualDVR, a digital video recorder produced by FET’s VisualSoft product line, marks a major step forward for the technology’s capability and user experience. VisualSoft was originally launched in the early 2000s and has continued to be at the cutting-edge of developments in the technology," FET said."In common with its predecessors, VisualDVR (V11) is a multi-channel, rack
Greensea, SeeByte Collaboration Fosters Ocean Robotics Innovation
Greensea Systems. First, I was a customer of theirs at SeaBotix. Then I became a competitor to them in my early days with SeeByte. Now, I am proud to partner with them to advance the cutting-edge underwater robotics technology. Autonomy and advanced sensor processing go hand in hand. The tetherless ROV technology that we are building together under DIU will be game changing,” said Leverett Bezanson, SeeByte Engineering Manager US operations.The two companies first came together in 2021 to field an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) solution under a DoD OTA (Other Transaction Agreement) led by the
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