One of the world’s largest manufacturers of ROVs recently ran a series of independent tests comparing subsea cameras from all the main suppliers. The purpose of these tests was to determine the best cameras to fit their future fleet of ROVs. Among the variety of suppliers, Imenco’s Bull Shark HD-SDi
U.S. President Barack Obama included more than $15 million in critical funding for SC Ports Authority projects, including the Post-45 harbor deepening project, in his fiscal year 2015 budget. “The Administration has included funding for the SCPA’s deepening project in its budget for three consecutiv
The Environment Agency has completed the consultation on the environmental impact of the first phase of Exeter’s multi-million pound flood defence scheme. The first phase works will begin in June this year ahead of the main scheme, which is designed to reduce flood risk to properties on both sides o
Saab Seaeye and Los Angeles Long Beach Fire Department have found a way to cut the time that takes to find a victim underwater from an average of three hours, to less than 30 minutes using a cleverly modified Falcon ROV that can rapidly sweep the area. Initially, finding a faster solution using a RO
The Army Corps of Engineers approved $3 million in federal funding for the Royal River deepening project, according to wgme.com. This dredging program is expected to commence in the fall and it will take three to four weeks to complete. Steve Arnold of the Harbor and Waterfront Committee said: “It h
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2014 released two days ago included $400,000 to help continue progress for the Skagit General Investigation Study (G.I.). The Skagit G.I. will help identify long-term flood control projects that will protect lives and property in the Skagit
Sonardyne International Ltd.’s maritime security division has delivered its largest ever order of Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar systems to an undisclosed country in Asia. The sonars will be deployed to protect strategically important naval bases across the country and will be configured to provi
U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., praised an announcement by Governor Nathan Deal that he will not be delayed any longer by the administration’s refusal to fund the Savannah Harbor deepening. The Obama administration recently unveiled its budget and again failed to pro
During the Oceanology International 2014 exhibition, Stema-Systems will introduce the new DensiTune Portable system for rapid fluid mud assessment. This DensiTune P system weighs in total 15 kg and is suited for hand carried transport. This piece of equipment can be deployed on any vessel for sedime
Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, yesterday announced $1.5 million in new funding to dredge the St. Joseph harbor. The funding comes as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases its final allocation of funding for harbor operations and maintenance for the remainder of the current fiscal year. St
Flowserve Corporation, has received major orders to supply custom-designed water injection and liquid transfer pumps for Sabah Shell Petroleum Company’s Malikai oilfield project. Flowserve will also supply pumps for seawater lift, firewater, drain caisson, flare knockout drum, circulation and sump s
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is seeking contractors for the yearly maintenance, overhaul, drydocking, and emergent support requirements of its trailing suction hopper dredger Essayons. Major works associated with the overhaul and drydocking under this contract will involve: -
Frazer-Nash has started working with Marine Current Turbines to provide engineering and related technical services to help minimise fatigue loads on its next generation SeaGentidal turbine, and reduce the costs and risks associated with this renewable technology. Marine Current Turbines appointed Fr
With 9-day consecutive efforts, China International Water & Electric Corporation (CWE) completed the flood control and emergency works of the Canar Flood Control Project on the Tixay River in Ecuador. The Tixay River, located at the upper reaches of the San Francisco River, Naranjal City, has become
