Kraken Robotics Brings 3D at Depth Into Its Fold
Canadian marine technology company Kraken Robotics has completed the acquisition of 3D at Depth, a subsea services company specializing in high resolution LiDAR imaging and measurements.3D at Depth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Kraken. As it transitions to the Kraken brand, it will continue to operate as a trusted partner in subsea LiDAR imaging, complementing Kraken’s suite of synthetic aperture sonar and sub-bottom imaging technologies.“We are pleased to welcome 3D at Depth to the Kraken Robotics team and look forward to offering our comprehensive subsea intelligence solutions to
OEG’s Bluestream to Service TenneT’s Offshore Grid Connection Unit
tasks, alongside a dedicated rigging workshop.“We are extremely proud of TenneT’s continued trust in Bluestream’s capabilities and are honored to be awarded the ICCP installation works at SylWin alpha. This project marks another milestone in our long-standing collaboration on subsea services, reinforcing our commitment to delivering excellence in offshore solutions,” added Rutger Lieverse, Commercial Manager, Bluestream
Green Marine UK Bolsters Subsea Services Unit with Major Investment
Orkney-based marine services firm Green Marine UK has announced a seven-figure capital investment in a new Subsea Services Department targeting the U.K.’s offshore wind sector.The company expansion, boosted by financial backing from HIE (Highlands and Islands Enterprise), includes the purchase of subsea technology from Rovtech (Seatronics), Sonardyne, Norbit, Voyis, Tritech, Digital Edge Subsea, EIVA and a range of other sensors.The Subsea Services Department, expected to officially launch in late spring 2025, will provide in-house turnkey solutions and data, with new services to include GVI
Industry Specialist to Head Commercial Strategy of Unique Group's Survey Division
closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and effective commercial strategy execution.Fraser brings with him a wealth of experience in the offshore, subsea, and survey equipment industry, having held senior leadership roles at Bibby Offshore, McDermott, Mermaid Subsea Services, and most recently at Rovco.“We are delighted to have Fraser join our leadership team. His expertise and strategic vision will be instrumental in advancing our Survey Equipment division’s growth objectives. Fraser’s appointment reaffirms our commitment to investing in top talent
Oceaneering Orders 100 Exail's Octans 9 Systems to Bolster Offshore Ops
U.S.-based subsea services and technology firm Oceaneering has placed an initial order for a minimum of 100 units of Exail’s new Octans 9 Attitude Heading Referencing Systems (AHRS), as it aims to enhance capabilities for offshore survey and positioning projects.The Exail Octans 9 systems will be integrated into a variety of offshore applications, including high-specification offshore field support vessel navigation suites, deep-water drillship remotely operated survey positioning systems, dynamic positioning platforms and general USBL positioning systems.For Exail, this contract marks a milestone
Saipem’s Castorone Vessel on Its Way to Türkiye’s Largest Gas Field
with diameters of up to 60 inches, making it ideal for large-scale projects.The vessel’s technological systems include advanced welding equipment and two remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). These ROVs, developed by Sonsub - Saipem’s center of excellence for robotics, technologies, and subsea services - are used for construction, maintenance, and monitoring operations in ultra-deep waters.To date, Castorone has installed approximately 3,500 kilometers of pipelines, including a record-breaking depth of 2,200 meters achieved during the first phase of the Sakarya project
Solstad Offshore Bolsters Ownership Stake in Omega Subsea
Solstad Subsea, a wholly owned subsidiary of Solstad Offshore, has agreed to acquire a 35.8% shareholding in ROV and subsea services provider Omega Subsea for an undisclosed amount.Following completion of all transactions, Omega Subsea will own 100% of Omega Subsea Robotics.Shareholders of Omega Subsea will be Omega (60%), Solstad Subsea (35.8%) and key employees of Omega Subsea (4.2%).The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including approval from the Norwegian Competition Authority, satisfactory due diligence and final transaction documentation. Completion of the transaction is
DOF Lands IMR Vessel and Subsea Services Contract in Asia Pacific
Norwegian offshore vessel operator DOF Group has won a contract for IMR vessel and associated subsea services in the Asia Pacific region.The contract will utilize one of DOF’s project vessels in the region and includes project management, engineering, logistics support and all related subsea activities.Offshore services are expected to commence in the first quarter of 2025 for approximately 150 days.“This award secures further backlog for the Asia Pacific region with an estimated value of over A$20 million ($13.1 million). We look forward to delivering a safe and successful project,”
TotalEnergies Joins Reach Subsea’s Reach Remote USV Pilot Program
Norwegian subsea services firm Reach Subsea has brought in TotalEnergies to its Reach Remote uncrewed surface vessel (USV) qualification program, which joins Equinor and other industry majors as partner in the pilot program.The pilot project includes a variety of relevant survey, ROV intervention, IMR and monitoring related work scope which will demonstrate the full capacity of the Reach Remote spread.Reach Remote is an uncrewed 24-meter surface vessel equipped with hull-mounted survey sensors and a work class Electric ROV.Unlike traditional crewed subsea vessels, Reach Remote represents a new approach
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