Wireline Engineering Reports Continued Global Growth

Aberdeen-based Wireline Engineering said it is continuing its global expansion, with £1.9 million of new projects secured in key regions during the first half of 2013. The firm develops original wireline and well intervention technologies for the oil and gas industry worldwide. Key contracts have been secured in North America, Southeast Asia, West Africa and the Middle East, reflecting Wireline Engineering’s ambitions to continue extending its geographical footprint.

MHI, IHI & DBJ Join Forces On Investments

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), IHI Corporation and the Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) concluded a three-way formal agreement today on their respective investments into a new commercial aero engine company, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines, Ltd., to be launched on October 1. The new company will succeed to MHI's business in commercial aero engines under a company split action, as MHI previously announced on March 31 and August 28.

MTR 100: Makai Ocean Engineering

Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc. CEO/President: Dr. No. Makai reports it was the first company to implement software for subsea cable route engineering using a GIS based platform, as well as the first to develop a FEM based, real-time cable installation software to accurately monitor and control the placement and tension/slack of a cable on the seabed. This system is used by 80% of the world’s Telecom cable installation fleet and has been used to successfully install over 400,000 km of cable.

Hydroid, Kongsberg Maritime Introduce New AUV

Hydroid, Inc., a manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), in partnership with its parent company, KONGSBERG Maritime, today announced the release of the new MUNIN AUV. Designed jointly by the two companies, the MUNIN combines the size and deployability of the Hydroid REMUS 600 AUV with the navigation systems and user interface of the KONGSBERG HUGIN AUV to give offshore users a capable and reliable solution for their survey and exploration needs.

Offshore O&G Mooring Integrity: BMT Answers the Challenge

The need for mooring integrity monitoring has of late come back under the spotlight, not least because the use of floating production systems in the offshore Oil and Gas industry has been predicted to grow at a significant rate between now and 2017 with a peak in the number of new builds expected to occur in 2016/2017. Recently, an updated industry guideline on mooring integrity has been issued by Oil & Gas UK with the support of operators, contractors and vendors.

MTR100 '13 Remote Ocean Systems (ROS)

No. Remote Ocean Systems (ROS) is a leader in the development, design and manufacture of advanced technology inspection and lighting systems for the most severe offshore, oceanographic, industrial and military applications. The ROS product line includes the most complete selection of underwater video cameras, lights, pan and tilts and control systems available in the industry. ROS’ Quality Management…

Case Study: Klein System 5900 Side Scan Sonar

Klein Marine System’s flagship 5900 high-resolution and high-speed side scan sonar is designed for use as either a conventional towed system or a payload for an unmanned surface vehicle (USV). Klein recently tested its newest sonar features in Israel on the USV Seagull, Elbit’s versatile platform for mine hunting and antisubmarine warfare. Among these features is the ability to control and stream full-resolution side scan sonar images via satellite.During a recent test…

NOAA Ocean Exploration Federal Funding Opportunity

NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) is seeking pre-proposals (required) and, ultimately, full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA's Next Generation Strategic Plan, to search, investigate and document poorly-known and unknown ocean areas through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, archaeological and biological resources.

Jee Releases Course Schedule and Location for 2015

Independent multidiscipline subsea engineering and training firm Jee Ltd. has unveiled its 2015 course schedule, which includes an additional advanced practitioner course and a new training program in Norway. The new practitioner course on offer – advanced design and stress analysis of subsea equipment – provides an intensive overview for design engineers working to the rules of API specifications 6A…

Ashtead Technology Announces New Appointment

International equipment solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has added to its team with the appointment of Neil Harrap as NDT Market Manager. Neil is a highly experienced nondestructive testing (NDT) specialist having spent 31 years in aerospace engineering with the Ministry of Defence, much of which was spent with the RAF. During this time, Neil’s roles included NDT Equipment Subject Matter Specialist…

Offshore Oil Drilling Market to Suffer through 2015

A sluggish offshore drilling market could deteriorate further next year due to weak demand and a flood of new vessels, even though a few places such as Mexico and Brazil remain promising for exploration, industry executives said on Wednesday. Rig rates have fallen sharply over the past 18 months as oil companies cut capital spending, saving cash for dividends, just as dozens of brand new offshore rigs ordered during the boom times hit the seas, creating overcapacity.

Oceanology International China Paves Way for 2014 Repeat

Before the close of the inaugural Oceanology International China (OI China) held in Shanghai in early September, more than 70% of the space available for the next show in the series, being held September 3-5 , 2014 at INTEX Shanghai, had been reserved. “Our new show in the long-standing Oceanology International series not only lived up to expectations, but exceeded them,” said Event Director James Coleman of Reed Exhibitions.

FarSounder Sonar for RRS Sir David Attenborough

The new $180 million polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough currently under construction at the Cammell Laird Birkenhead shipyard in the Port of Liverpool City Region, U.K. is slated to be equipped with FarSounder's longest range sonar system, the FarSounder-1000. The new, state-of-the-art ship, owned by Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), will enable scientists to explore and undertake science in new areas of the Antarctic and Arctic seas.

CTI Adds Finlayson as Chief Scientist

Chesapeake Technology, Inc. (CTI), a developer of hydrographic survey software for sidescan, sub-bottom, magnetometer and bathymetric applications, announced the appointment of David Finlayson as chief scientist. Finlayson is an expert in acoustic remote sensing and seafloor mapping technologies and will be working directly with cofounder and CTO, John Gann, to optimize algorithms and develop new apps for broadening SonarWiz use cases, CTI said. Finlayson joins CTI from the U.S.

USN's Oceanography Warrant Officers to Make a Return

The Navy is bringing warrant officers back to Naval Oceanography in 2018 after a 28-year hiatus. In late March, the Navy Personnel Command released the message, NAVADMIN 079/16, reestablishing the program and at the same time disestablishing the Oceanography Limited Duty Officer (LDO) Program. "In order to meet the increasing demand for officers with specific technical meteorology and oceanography knowledge…

New Acoustic Release Technologies from Teledyne Benthos

Teledyne Benthos, a member of Teledyne Marine, has announced three new technologies that it said will greatly expand and enhance its Acoustic Release product line. Built on the Teledyne Benthos’ UDB-9400 Universal Deck Box, the company has released an upgraded universal top side unit. The new UTS-9400 offers a host of new features and capabilities including a color touchscreen display, universal command…

NASA, Norway to Develop Arctic Laser-Ranging Station

NASA and the Norwegian Mapping Authority are partnering to develop a state-of-the-art satellite laser ranging station 650 miles from the North Pole that will produce high-precision locations of orbiting satellites, help track changes in the ice sheets and improve the efficiency of marine transportation and agriculture. The Arctic station will be the latest addition to a global network of space geodetic stations…

Boston Engineering at AUVSI New England Expo

Boston Engineering Corporation is exhibiting at the Unmanned Vehicle Maritime Summit at the Naval War College in Newport, RI on October 9th and 10th 2013. Boston Engineering is also a principal corporate sponsor of AUVSI New England. Sponsored by the AUVSI New England Chapter, this second annual event will feature unmanned system topics including Industry Partnering for IRAD Funding, Big Data, Mine Countermeasures, Drug Interdiction and future Naval Operations.

MTR 100: SeaView Systems Inc.

SeaView Systems, Inc. was founded on experience in maritime electronics and Remotely Operated Vehicles. Since beginning operations in 2003, it has built an extensive portfolio of more than 60 projects working in nine countries catering to various industries. SeaView  operates what it builds. Its underwater surveys have included the use of Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) for geo-referencing and 3D sonar modeling.

MTR 100: Teledyne Marine Interconnect Solutions

Describe the companies in your group, citing examples of your group collaboration. Teledyne Oil & Gas consists of Cormon, DGO, Impulse, PDM, ODI, Storm Cable  and VariSystems. This synergistic collection of product lines formed from Teledyne companies with 13 locations around the globe. They work in symphony to provide a broad range of power and data transmission interconnect solution options from terrestrial and topside applications to littoral and deep ocean environments.