Ashtead Invests $1.4M in EdgeTech Sonar Tech
Ashtead Technology invested more than $1.4 million in a range of EdgeTech sonar imaging and underwater technology systems.The systems, which will be available for rent throughout the company’s international technology and service hubs, include the 4205-Tri-Frequency Side Scan Sonar System, the 4200-Side Scan Sonar System, the 2205-ROV Side Scan and Sub Bottom System, and the 2050-DSS Side Scan and Sub Bottom System.The EdgeTech 2050-DSS is the latest product to combine EdgeTech’s line of side scan sonars and sub-bottom profilers into one fully integrated system. The 2050-DSS comes complete
EdgeTech Sonar Utilized in USS Indianapolis Discovery
in the recent discovery of the USS Indianapolis wreckage 5,500 meters deep in the Philippine Sea. The sinking of the USS Indianapolis had the greatest loss of life from a single ship in the history of the U.S. Navy. The EdgeTech 2205 AUV-based sonar system is one of the many advanced underwater technology systems on-board the RV Petrel which discovered the wreckage recently. The system is integrated into a deep water autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) and is used on the AUV to acoustically image large swathes of the seafloor as the AUV swims thousands of meters below the surface. The EdgeTech
MacArtney Eyes Growth via Chinese Partnership
,” said Steen Frejo, Managing Director of MacArtney Singapore, Asia Pacific Operations. “The many years of experience of Jessn Marine in manufacturing marine equipment and their widespread sales network represent a perfect match to MacArtney’s portfolio of high-quality underwater technology systems and products.” MacArtney Singapore, Asia Pacific Operations, recently established a MacArtney base in China, having realized a need for MacArtney to be physically present in the competitive Chinese market, thus being closer to their customers. The new Chinese base is convenientl
MacArtney Bolsters Offshore Asia Presence
of MacArtney and SubConn products, the company said. Demand for local supply with global support To local offshore oil and gas, marine renewable energy, oceanographic and defence industries, the expansion of MacArtney Singapore will mean shorter lead times and better local service for underwater technology systems and products. Further adding to the list of the advantages, direct MacArtney technical support is enabled through the limitation of time zone differences - and with local language proficient sales and technical staff in place at the Singapore office, MacArtney clients and representatives
New SubConn Coax Connector Series
MacArtney announced the introduction of SubConn coax connectors - a brand new series within the industry leading SubConn underwater connector range. The new connectors will primarily be used for facilitating the transmission of High Definition (HD) video signal within underwater technology systems and for interfacing HD video based equipment such as cameras and telemetry systems. The SubConn coax connector series will embrace two primary connector models including a coax-only connector option and a combined coax and electric connector option with six electric pins for handling power and
MacArtney Steps Up System Sales Capacity
development professional, to function as the dedicated System Sales Manager. Nick has launched and supported several products, projects and systems with returns for companies and customers alike. Nick brings specialist skills and experience in developing, selling and supporting underwater technology systems and products to match complex customer needs. This experience has been acquired through several years at the service of Remote Ocean Systems, where Nick has held positions such as Engineering Manager and Operations Manager, working cross functionally with sales and engineering to develop
August 2025
