TGS Begins Chukchi Sea Seismic Survey

TGS has commenced acquisition of a 2D multi-client survey in the Chukchi Sea off the northwest coast of Alaska. The Chukchi Sea 2D 2013 survey covers approximately 8,000 km and builds on the existing Chukchi Sea (CSR-06) survey acquired in 2006 in Russian waters and the AWI Chukchi Sea (AWI08) survey acquired in 2008. "TGS is very pleased to be back in the Chukchi Sea," stated Rod Starr, Senior Vice President Western Hemisphere for TGS.

MTR100 '13 Kongsberg Maritime

Kongsberg Maritime develops systems for practically all subsea applications. Its sonar, multibeam echo sounders, cameras, positioning systems and AUVs are used in survey and inspection operations worldwide. Kongsberg Maritime works closely with customers to develop technology that pushes the limits of what the subsea industry can see and do under water. Company Mission: Maximizing performance by providing The Full Picture.

Okeanus Takes Delivery of Deepwater Box Cores

Okeanus Science and Technology LLC (Okeanus) has added custom-designed, deepwater box cores to its catalog of equipment available for lease. As part of its suite of equipment, Okeanus offers clients a variety of box cores sizes. The most recent additions to Okeanus’ box core line are the largest class offered for leasing and have openings measuring 50 cm x 50 cm with a depth of approximately 60 cm. Fully laden by weights, the new box core design weighs nearly 1,200 lbs.

MTR100 '13 Quality Positioning Services (Q.P.S.) B.V.

Modern maritime mapping projects often simultaneously collect data from multiple survey sensors, and then the data from one survey can be used a number of times. Acquisition software packages like QPS QINSy facilitate these multi-platform / multi-sensor surveys. Advanced 4D visualization software like QPS Fledermaus is key to efficiently processing the data, and fundamentally to bring together all the different datasets to analyse, create and distribute the products.

Drydocks World to Participate in SMM 2014

Drydocks World, the leading provider of maritime and offshore services to the shipping, oil, gas, and energy sectors, will participate in the prestigious 26th edition of Shipbuilding, Machinery, and Marine Technology (SMM) Exhibition, from September 9-12, 2014. Taking place in the strategic shipping hub of Hamburg, Germany, Drydocks World will attend SMM 2014 with representatives from Maritime World, Dubai Chamber and Dubai Council for Marine and Maritime Industries.

MTR 100: Hypack

HYPACK reportedly was the first  hydrographic surveying software in windows environment. It has become the standard package in the industry, and has all the tools needed to complete any job, with more than 8,000 users worldwide, and more than 25 years of experience. HYPACK, Inc. developed a Windows based software for the Hydrographic and Dredging Industry. Founded in 1984, HYPACK, Inc.(formerly Coastal Oceanographics…

MTR 100: QPS

No. QPS has since 1986 been headquartered in The Netherlands, and is an independent software company, now with subsidiary offices in the U.S. Canada and UK. In 2011 QPS merged with IVS3D so uniting QPS QINSy with QPS Fledermaus. In 2012 QPS became a member of the SAAB (Sweden) group of companies (Security and Defence Solutions). Quality Positioning Services (QPS) makes industry leading software for collection, post processing and visualization of maritime geomatic data.

Discover the Hidden Landscape of the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea Bathymetry Database (BSBD) gathers, visualizes and distributes data about the water depth — bathymetry — for the areas of all Baltic Sea countries. Bathymetric data of sufficiently high quality is a requirement for many administrative and research related tasks. The Baltic Sea Bathymetry Database offers complete, homogeneous and up-to-date Baltic Sea bathymetry data from official sources, i.e.

STR Partners with Tritex NDT

Subsea Technology and Rentals (STR) has entered into a rental partnership agreement with Tritex NDT. An array of Tritex NDT specialist diver and ROV equipment will now be available to hire or purchase through STR’s Head Office in Great Yarmouth, including the Multigauge 3000 Diver, Multigauge 4100 and Multigauge 4400 ROV Underwater Thickness Gauges. The Multigauge 4100 and 4400 are simple, robust ultrasonic thickness gauges designed to be mounted onto work class ROVs.

Kongsberg Releases GeoSwath Plus Survey Software

Released to selected trial customers earlier this year, the next generation software for Kongsberg Maritime’s GeoSwath Plus shallow water multibeam echo sounder has already been put through its paces on the river Douro in Northern Portugal by one of the country’s survey companies, Lagoa do Ruivo Survey (LRS). The new GS4 all-in-one survey package is a completely reworked version of the GS+ software, providing higher performance and a contemporary look and feel.

MTR100 '13 Bluefin Robotics Corporation

President/CEO:     David P. CFO:     Charles J. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle manufacturer, Bluefin Robotics, has demonstrated rapid growth within the over the last two years with the build of several new vehicles and the addition of a variety of development contracts to the company’s portfolio. Simultaneously, Bluefin has significantly invested in its production infrastructure and resource skill set, nearly doubling its factory square-footage and doubling its workforce.

MTR 100 '13: Meridian Ocean Services, LLC

Meridian Ocean Services, LLC seeks to differentiate itself from other subsea survey and inspection providers through its intense focus on innovation and creative deployment of vehicles. Meridian seeks ways to optimize ROV and AUV deployment, operating lower cost and highly efficient mid-sized vehicles. Meridian is focused on “right-sizing” vehicle deployment, recognizing that not every job requires the expense, manpower and resource requirements of work class vehicles.

MTR100 '13: Birns Inc.

Since 1954, BIRNS has provided solutions trusted in the planet’s most demanding environments—from deep ocean and marine applications to military programs and nuclear power facilities. With sophisticated lines of high performance connectors, custom cable assemblies, ABS PDA certified penetrators and lighting systems, BIRNS is an ISO 9001:2008 certified industry leader committed to a long legacy of developing new technology for highly competitive markets.

MTR100 '13 L-3 Communications Klein Associates

L-3 Klein Associates is a leading supplier of side scan sonar equipment, and waterside security and surveillance systems to navies, shipbuilders, secure installations, researchers, oil & gas explorers, and hydrographers all over the globe. It manufactures and develop advanced Sonar systems and technologies and is continuing to work with its customers, industries, and government agencies worldwide to produce the most innovative and productive systems possible.

Outdated Systems Placing Vessels at Risk of Cyber-Attack

Maritime vessels are under significant threat of cyber-attack because many are carrying outdated software and were not designed with cyber security in mind, according to new research. But operators could easily mitigate against such dangers by updating security systems, improving ship design and providing better training for crews, the study led by Plymouth University’s Maritime Cyber Threats Research Group suggests.

New Submersible GPS Receiver for Marine Surveyors

A new, robust submersible GPS receiver with integrated L1 + L2 antenna has been launched for the marine survey market. The MiniPod 101G is a lightweight yet rugged product providing streamer head and tail positioning, source positioning for 3D UHR seismic operations and is suited for the positioning of subsea excavation vehicles,  or towed sensors such as magnetometers, that operate in shallow waters. The new product comes from Great Yarmouth, U.K.

MTR100 '13: Sonardyne International Ltd.

Sonardyne’s integrated low risk subsea technologies reach far beyond the company’s origins in acoustic positioning, with sonar imaging, wireless communications and inertial navigation now integral to its offering. Sonardyne remains an independent manufacturing business with more than 300 employees worldwide supporting the company’s custom engineering, project planning and field support activities.

MTR100 '13 Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV)

Portchester, Hampshire, U.K. In three years ASV has grown from five people to 25 to become one of the world’s leading suppliers of Unmanned Marine Systems and by 2020 aims to be a $50m company. ASV has a vibrant a team of highly specialized, dynamic engineers who are continually challenging themselves to design and build unmanned systems for use in harsh maritime environments. ASV is committed to building advanced innovative Unmanned Marine Systems ((UMS) for the Commercial and Military markets.

Sweden Picks Saab for Anti-Submarine Warfare Training

Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) for delivery of advanced anti-submarine warfare training, including the autonomous underwater vehicle AUV62 in training configuration. Deliveries will take place during the period 2016-2019. As part of the Letter of Intent (LoI) between Saab and FMV, announced on June 9 2014, and which supports the Swedish Armed Forces’ underwater capabilities for the period 2015-2024…

MTR100 '13 FarSounder, Inc.

151 Lavan Street Warwick, R.I. CEO/President: Cheryl M. FarSounder is a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of 3D sonar systems. The company applies its 3D technology to commercial, recreational, defense and homeland security markets, internationally as well as domestically. From advanced 3D long range navigation to underwater Diver Detection, it provides a new vision underwater. The technology is suitable for surface/sub-surface vessels and along waterside perimeters.