First Dutch Navy Mine Countermeasure Vessel Starts Sea Trials
drones will be produced and maintained in Exail Belgium subsidiary based in Ostend.The vessels have the following characteristics:Length: 82.6mWidth: 17mDisplacement: 2,800tMaximum speed: 15.3 knotsRange: >3,500 nautical milesCrew: 63 people (base crew 33 people)Drone capabilities: Exail UMISOFT Software suite, two unmanned surface vehicles (Exail Inspector 125), three autonomous underwater vehicles (A-18 equipped with Exail UMISAS 120 sonar), two towed sonars (T-18 equipped with Exail UMISAS 240 sonar), two Mine Identification & Disposal Systems (MIDS) systems (Exail Seascan and K-Ster C), two
Makai & Triton Software Launch Advanced Ocean Vector Chart Service
the web-hosted electronic navigational charts with enhanced resolution, detail, and precision. Moreover, users can interrogate individual objects within the charts to view their attributes, enabling greater accuracy and efficiency during the planning process. How OVCS Enhances Makai’s software suite, including MakaiPlan, already provides robust tools for analyzing bathymetry, avoiding obstacles, and optimizing cable routes. OVCS complements these capabilities by offering an advanced charting solution that improves data accessibility and clarity during planning. Key enhancements provided
TGS Broadens Market for its Geophysical Imaging Software
mission to deliver seamless, user-friendly software across the energy industry while fostering the growth of the next generation of geoscientists.”In July, TGS announced that Shell Information Technology International has signed a global multi-year agreement to license the TGS Imaging AnyWare software suite. Shell will migrate from its current in-house software to Imaging AnyWare
Greensea IQ Contract to Further Develop USN Autonomous Vehicle
to U.S. Navy EOD Technicians.IQNS provides an NVIDIA edge processor, integrated fiber optic gyro, aiding navigation sensors, and Greensea’s patented navigation solution for small underwater robots. IQNS is designed as an upgrade solution for systems currently running Greensea’s defense software suite and is used throughout Greensea’s own robot product line. Greensea is augmenting IQNS for this program with advanced autonomy capabilities for acquiring, classifying, and eventually neutralizing subsea threats while maintaining a significant standoff for EOD personnel. This new development
TGS Licenses Imaging Software to Shell, Secures OBN Contract in North America
Norwegian seismic company TGS has signed a global multi-year agreement with Shell to license the TGS Imaging AnyWare software suite, announcing also it has secured another contract for the Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) data acquisition work in North America.The agreement with Shell provides opportunities for strategic collaboration and underscores the company’s commitment to harnessing advanced technology to elevate data processing and analytical capabilities for its clients.Through the agreement, Shell will migrate from their current in-house software to Imaging AnyWare."We are pleased to
Viridien Sells Marlin Vessel Monitoring and Alert System to ExxonMobil Guyana
Viridien, formerly CGG, has made a sale of its Marlin vessel monitoring and alert system to ExxonMobil Guyana to support its offshore operations in Guyana.The sale was made through Viridien’s Sensing and Monitoring business line, marketed under the Sercel brand.As part of the wider Sercel Marlin software suite for optimizing offshore operations, the Marlin vessel monitoring and alert system represents a significant advance in offshore operational safety.The system is designed to protect floating production storage and offloading platforms (FPSOs) and other high-value assets against a wide range
Forssea Unveils Hybrid ROV for USV Applications
uncrewed surface vessels (USV) and shallow water deployments.The ROV has been optimized for offshore wind O&M applications with ability to conduct faster surveys in the water column up to +2.5 knts current, according to Forssea Robotics.The ARGOS-X ROV will be equipped with Forssea full autonomy software suite and compatible with Starlink real-time remote supervision through any web browser.“Forssea Robotics has been collaborating with EXAIL since 2020 and we are proud to see the ARGOS-X ROV onboard the upcoming Drix O-16 recently announced during Oceanology show in London,” the company
Oceaneering and GDi Team Up for Oil and Gas Digital Asset Management
and gas industry faces a significant challenge with growing inspection backlogs and limited resources to keep up with the demand. We are pleased to collaborate with GDi to introduce a new operational model aimed at reducing these backlogs.“GDi’s offerings complement our existing Inform software suite, enabling us to deliver a comprehensive lifecycle solution for digital asset management,” said Leo Granato, Senior Vice President - IMDS, Oceaneering.“GDi look forward to collaborating with Oceaneering to deliver our combined digital asset management solutions. Both companies are
MIND Technology Sells Klein Marine Systems
MIND Technology, Inc. sold its Klein Marine Systems unit for $11.5 million to General Oceans, Inc., a subsidiary of General Oceans AS. Pursuant to the transaction, MIND has licensed its Spectral Ai software suite to General Oceans for certain applications, particularly side-scan sonar. MIND and General Oceans have also entered into a collaboration agreement for the further development of Spectral Ai and potentially other software projects. The transaction closed August 21, 2023.Klein has served the offshore mapping and defense industries for over 50 years and will strengthen General Oceans'
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