GHD Tackles Offshore Wind Noise Impacts with New Modelling Kit
and analyses.The company is conducting impact assessments for Australia’s nascent offshore wind developments, with underwater noise becoming a crucial component of these studies.Underwater noise models are essential for predicting impacts on marine life, and the limited availability of commercial software solutions has historically inhibited the ability to conduct comprehensive assessments.The advanced underwater noise modelling program has already been successfully deployed on oil and gas projects in the Middle East, submarine cables, defense projects across Australia, and geophysical surveys in
ONGC Buys Viridien’s Sercel Offshore Logistics Solution
Offshore Logistics management solution to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to enhance operational efficiency and safety across its Western offshore exploration and production (E&P) operations in India.The sale includes a five-year contract to provide ONGC with dedicated on-premises Sercel software and support services.The Sercel Marlin Offshore Logistics solution will digitize and streamline ONGC’s complex offshore E&P logistics, increasing situational awareness through real-time vessel tracking and boosting efficiency in operational planning while also managing helicopter transit
UK Researchers Tackle Landslide Risks for Offshore Wind Turbines with New Tool
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have developed an advanced simulation tool that accurately predicts underwater landslides caused by offshore wind turbines.The new method enables developers to assess seabed stability not only at the design stage but throughout a wind farm’s lifespan, helping to optimize placement and ensure long-term resilience.Underwater landslides - when sections of the seabed suddenly shift - can impact the stability of wind turbines, particularly in areas with soft seabeds and gentle slopes.While engineering structures like monopiles (the foundations of some offshore
FET: Software Upgrade for Enhanced Subsea Video Recording
to have multiple cameras connected to the DVR and to record any one of them, switching between them quickly and easily while still recording. This new feature will make VisualDVR more useful for structural inspections while keeping our multi-channel mode for pipeline and cable type operations.This software upgrade is complimentary to customers with licenses supported on a VisualSoft Support and Maintenance Agreement. License support not only provides access to VisualSoft’s 24 hour technical support, but also to each software version containing new features, imports and exports, links with third
OEG Unveils Geometry Assurance Software for Ships and Subsea Vessels
OEG Energy Group (OEG) has officially unveiled GEOBASE, an offshore industry’s first dedicated vessel dimensional control assurance solution for survey and positioning systems onboard ships and subsea vehicles to feature calibration software.It has been developed as a database to help document survey vessel geometry and standardize the measurement of vessel dimensions, sensor placements, and reference points.Alongside this, it processes the calibration and verification for all installed heading and attitude sensors, which will ensure accurate positioning and survey data integrity.Survey teams
Miros Launches Cloud-based Oil Spill Detection Monitoring Tool
Miros expanded its product line with the launch of the Oil Spill Detection (OSD) Monitoring application in Miros Cloud.Designed to run on top of Miros’ OSD system, the solution introduces a new level of real-time visibility, centralized collaboration, and full accountability for offshore operators and proactive oil spill management. In an industry where oil spills demand instant action, OSD Monitoring empowers users to monitor, track, and respond faster than ever before, minimizing environmental impact. By utilizing a real-time, cloud-based monitoring platform, all alarms and data are
Windward Unveils AI Solution for Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection
Windward has launched a Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution, an AI-powered solution designed to protect the world’s essential maritime infrastructure against growing threats.Windward’s Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution addresses three primary threats to maritime infrastructure, deep-sea research operations, shallow-water sabotage, and attacks on offshore oil rigs and platforms. The AI-powered solution monitors high-risk vessels to flag suspicious activities, be it a rogue state research vessel in the deep sea, or a shadow fleet vessel in shallow
Terradepth Launches Cloud-Based Ocean Mapping Tool for Offshore Energy Firms
to host complex maritime data, Absolute Ocean provides web-browser based access to ocean maps.Subsea data collected for stakeholders can be shared, visualized and collaborated on in near real-time, empowering smarter decisions and ensuring sustainable growth in challenging marine environments.The software operates in the cloud and can ingest diverse types of data, including bathymetric surveys, sonar scans, and video footage. By centralizing and simplifying subsea data access for teams, the secure platform offers visibility into the critical information needed for successful execution of projects
Greensea IQ and VideoRay Partner to Enhance ROV User Experience
agreement will aim to help improve the performance and dependability of their products, as well as fostering innovation within the inspection class ROV sector, including subsea defense and commercial customers. The companies said they have already begun work on the development of Professional Workspace software for VideoRay’s Ally, the newest member of their Mission Specialist family."The Master Agreement between Greensea IQ and VideoRay illustrates the significant commitment both companies are making to our US Navy and defense customers. This Agreement ensures our customers will have constant
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