WFS, Seatronics Demonstrate Drone-to-ROV Wireless Communications
Subsea wireless automation provider WFS Technologies, and marine rental equipment specialist Seatronics Inc, an Acteon company, demonstrated Drone-to-ROV wireless communications at a Subsea Internet of Things event in Houston. The demonstration took place on the February 15th at Delta SubSea (DSS) test tank facility in Houston, Texas and was attended by representatives from Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron and BP. Seatooth wireless controllers were integrated with a Seatronics Predator II Inspection Class ROV and a DJI Inspire drone. 2-way data communications between the ROV and the drone
Camera Enables ROVs to See 360 Degrees
played a critical role in ensuring that 360 degree imaging technology can be easily integrated with common ROV equipment. “This technology enables a new dimension to camera imagery that will play an essential part in subsea operations,” said Euan Mackay, Vice President of Sales Seatronics Inc. “The system can be independently configured by the client resulting in various viewing options without affecting ROV operations, which not only results in time efficiencies but also provides a safety aspect with spatial awareness.” The HorizonVue Camera can help operators
Seatronics ROV Activates P.A.N. Disrupter Subsea
for the US Maritime Bomb Squads. A demonstration of the unit was conducted in April 2015 in response to requirements outlined by the nation’s bomb squad community and the Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach Port Dive Operations Group (PDOG). Euan Mackay, vice president – sales, Seatronics Inc., said, “Feedback received from the demonstration proved to be very positive, categorizing the Predator ROV Elite System as a very capable ROV with great potential for underwater counter IED projects. The attendees recognised the system’s power, effective station keeping ability and
Seatronics to Open Houston Premises
Seatronics Inc., an Acteon company, is moving to a new, purpose-built facility in Houston to expand its rental, sales and service work for customers throughout North and Central America. The new plant, at 1319 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 150, contains service facilities for cable moulding, connector assembly production and injection polyurethane molding; along with a state-of-the-art calibration laboratory, an electrical and electronic repair centre and capabilities for gyro calibrations, inertial navigation and Doppler velocity log special services. It will also have an acoustic test
February 2024
