Echo Voyager: New Frontiers in Unmanned Technology

Subsea technology has begun to change the way we explore, manage and defend the marine environment. Fleets of unmanned vehicles will create sensor networks above and below the ocean’s surface and the ever-involving capabilities of these systems promise a future of robotic workforces completing dozens of complex tasks in challenging and dynamic marine environments. This will be especially vital in undersea…

MTR100 '13 SeeByte

Edinburgh, Midlothian, U.K. SeeByte has achieved a position of leadership in the development of smart software for underwater vehicles, sensors and systems in both the Military and Oil & Gas sectors. SeeTrack Military is a technology used by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Clearance Divers around the world, to achieve success in managing their off-board assets during dangerous and demanding missions.

Intelligent Solution Increases Capability of Dive Bell System

A UK engineering company has recently delivered a complex turnkey project to increase the performance and extend the lifespan of an existing Dive Bell Handling system. Red Marine, based in the North East of England, has developed and delivered two shock absorber systems to Subsea 7, a global offshore contractor. Each system – to be installed on the Osprey Dive Support Vessel later this year – is a…

MacArtney Equipment Aids Deep-sea Search for MH370

As the search continues for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in March 2014 with 239 passengers and crew aboard, MacArtney informs its MERMAC R40 winch is to be used in the deep-sea search efforts. The Boeing 777-200ER is believed t have disappeared over the sea between Malaysia and Vietnam during its flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Beijing, China. The plane’s transponder stopped transmitting and the passenger jet seemingly disappeared without a trace.

MTR100 '13 Hydroid, Inc., a Kongsberg Maritime Company

6 Benjamin Nye Circle, Pocasset, Mass. New 40,000 sq. Part of Kongsberg Maritime’s AUV Group, Hydroid is a manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). REMUS AUVs provide innovative and reliable full-picture systems for the marine research, defense, hydrographic and commercial offshore/energy markets. Historically, the sheer magnitude of the ocean has made comprehensive exploration unfeasible. Hydroid is changing that with its full-picture REMUS AUVs.

MTR100 '13 Shark Marine Technologies Inc.

For more than 28 years Shark Marine has been a leader in underwater technology and product innovation. Its Navigator, diver held sonar system is currently in use by more than a dozen navies around the globe. Shark Marine Technologies, since its founding in 1984, has had a mandate to deliver underwater products and services that are innovative, high quality, dependable and cost effective. In addition to its own product lines…

Fugro Launches New Submarine Rescue Simulator

Fugro Subsea Services Ltd gave the first public showing of its new Submarine Rescue Vehicle (SRV) simulator at the DSEI show in London. The simulator is based on Fugro’s DeepWorks ROV software and is designed to speed up the verification of vehicle design configurations and tooling, develop and  practice rescue mission procedures, and improve pilot training. DeepWorks provides true subsea physics-based…

Shell Arctic Rig Protesters Detained and Released

U.S. The 24 people who violated the 500-yard safety zone established around the Shell Arctic drilling rig Polar Pioneer were detained by USCG and partner agency law enforcement personnel Monday morning. The individuals were transported to Coast Guard Base Seattle at Pier 36, issued notices of violation that include a $500 fine and released with their equipment. "The Coast Guard and our agency partners…

SPE Aberdeen Names Lowdon Chairman

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen Section has appointed Ross Lowdon as Chairman. He takes over from Anthony Onukwu and will hold the chairmanship until September 2015. Beginning his career as a hydrographic surveyor, Lowdon has more than 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry and is currently the head of the surveying domain for Schlumberger Drilling & Measurement, globally.

Kraken Set to Hunt for Avro Arrow Artifacts

A new search mission will seek to locate nine Avro Arrow free flight models launched over Lake Ontario in a series of tests from 1954 to 1957. The missing models are one-eighth scale replicas of the famed Canadian flying jet, and were part of the final flight design tests done prior to the production of the Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow aircraft, often referred to as the Avro Arrow. The goal of the search is to discover the resting place of nine models…

Greensea Hires Abbott as Robotics Engineer

Greensea, creator of the universal marine industry operating platform OPENSEA, has hired Geoffrey Abbott as its new robotics engineer, responsible for advancing Greensea’s user interface and vehicle control systems for original equipment manufacturer products. As a robotics engineer at Greensea, Abbott will help further the company’s ability to easily integrate, configure and deploy its technology across vehicles and sensors in the marine industry.

EIVA Debuts NaviSuite Webinars

Starting 1 July 2015, EIVA offers offshore professionals the possibility of joining a set of webinars to catch up on new and key EIVA NaviSuite solutions and features. It is now possible to get an online presentation of EIVA NaviSuite key solutions and features by joining one or more of the upcoming EIVA webinars. The first webinars have been scheduled for July and August, and more are on their way.

Updated Software Solves E&P Reservoir Challenges

CGG GeoSoftware has launched Jason 9.5, the latest version of its advanced reservoir characterization software that adds many new capabilities including depth inversion, broadband reservoir characterization and anisotropic inversion. These additions build on and improve Jason’s technology that reveals essential reservoir facies and rock property information required for tough drilling and reservoir development decisions.

New Unmanned Surface Vessel Takes Shape off Singapore

Zycraft Pte. Ltd. (Zycraft) hsaid it completed Phase 1 development of the Vigilant Class Independent Unmanned Surface Vessel. A lead vessel named the LongRunner has already completed over 24 months of inwater testing in Singapore waters and traveled a total of 2000 nautical miles. During this period, the vessel also participated in several Fleet Battle Experiments and demonstrated continuous unmanned operations exceeding 48 hours and traveled 100 nautical miles into the South China Sea.

MTR100 '13: Teledyne Benthos, Teledyne Webb Research & Teledyne Gavia

Teledyne Marine Systems includes Teledyne Benthos, Teledyne Webb Research and Teledyne Gavia, all with rich histories in the marine industry. The oceanographic equipment we design and develop allows scientists, industry and governments to gain valuable information from the world’s oceans. While its companies serve many markets, its commitment to solving complex problems with highly engineered systems continues to be a driving force.

MTR100 '13 SeaBotix

SeaBotix is a pioneer in the development and manufacture of observation class MiniROVs providing a wide range of capable compact ROVs. As a participant in the SAVER (Systems Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders) review program, SeaBotix scored favorably and continues to be on the leading edge with tethers, thrusters, video systems and emerging technologies such as the revolutionary LBC Crawler System and Containerized Delivery System.

MTR100 '13 EdgeTech

4 Little Brook Rd W. Wareham, Mass., U.S. CEO/President: R. EdgeTech is a leader in underwater technology solutions including: side scan sonars, sub-bottom profilers, bathymetry systems, AUV and ROV-based sonar systems, combined and customized solutions. Additionally, EdgeTech provides reliable USBL systems, transponder beacons, acoustic releases, MRUs and customized underwater acoustic command and control systems. The company is known worldwide and has been in business for more than 45 years.

Ceona Awards £45m Contract to ROVOP

Global oil and gas subsea construction specialist Ceona has awarded a five-year contract worth more than £45million to independent ROV provider ROVOP.The contract will see ROVOP provide hydraulic, work-class ROV services on board Ceona’s fleet of new, purpose-built deepwater pipelay and construction vessels including the Ceona Amazon and the Polar Onyx. As a result of this contract, ROVOP is creating…

MTR 100: Polarcus

Founded in 2008, Polarcus has the vision of delving into the depths of seismic activity while leaving the environment unharmed. The company has achieved this by employing tactics such as reduction, recycling, and emissions indexing. It has been able to maintain a fleet that is among the most advanced in the world in order to address current and future problems. Polarcus carried out a propulsion and streamer upgrade on its Polarcus Naila…

MTR 100: SBG Systems

The Case: Since 2007 SBG Systems delivers high performance and cost-effective MEMS-based Motion Reference Unit (MRU) and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) to the Marine industry (40% of its turn over). Its products are mainly used in Offhore, Marine, and Underwater applications. In February 2014, SBG Systems released the Ekinox Subsea Series, a new product range of high accuracy inertial systems operational up to 6,000m. SBG Systems is a supplier of MEMS-based inertial motion sensing solutions.