Okeanus Science & Technology has expanded its portfolio of survey equipment with three side scan sonars from Klein Marine Systems. Specifically, Klein has delivered its System 4900, System 4000, and MA-X View 600 side scan sonars. The 300 metre rated 4900 systems operate with dual, simultaneous freq
Olis Robotics has reached a new agreement with Aleron Subsea to lead sales, distribution and support of its machine-learning ROV manipulator controllers. The Olis Master Controller is providing value for ROV inspection, repair, and maintenance (IRM) operators. The controller’s intuitive interface, e
Aker Solutions and Ocean Installer have completed umbilical loadout for CNOOC Liuhua project ten days ahead of schedule. Six umbilicals totaling 115 kilometers have been loaded onto the CSV Connector from Aker Solutions’ facility in Mobile, US. Aker Solutions won orders to deliver dynamic and static
VideoRay and Sonardyne have been working together to demonstrate enhanced ROV operations through integration with positioning systems. UK-based underwater positioning specialist Sonardyne initially integrated Micro-Ranger 2 USBL technology with VideoRay’s Mission Specialist Technology for ROVs in 20
Swedish engineering group Alfa Laval saw a significant drop in demand for its exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers) during the first quarter of this year, the company said in its quarterly report. The order intake was down year-on-year amid general uncertainty around retrofit yard slot availabili
Simec Atlantis through its partnership with ITPEnergised has worked with The China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) and China Three Gorges (CTG) to develop CTG’s first SG500kW tidal stream turbine. The structure stands between the islands of Putuoshan and Huludao in the Zhoushan archipelago
The last two modules for Equinor’s Johan Castberg FPSO turret mooring system have sailed away from Dubai to Singapore.
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has celebrated commissioning of the coastal research vessel Sagar Anveshika, capable of conducting environmental indexing and bathymetric surveys in both coastal and offshore waters. Sagar Anveshika is a DP1-capable vessel owned by National Institute of Ocean Te
Denmark’s energy operator Energinet wants to purchase approximately 10 kilometres 145 kV submarine cable system as a part of a KBH02 ‘København02’ project. Specifically, KBH02 is a reinvestment in the 132 kV cable connection between Svanemølle Sub Station and Amager Power Plant. The work includes al
Italian oilfield contractor Saipem sank into the red in the first quarter of the year dragged down by impairments in the Offshore Drilling division.
Engineering firm Innovo has relocated its electric modular reel drive system (RDS), Innodrive 800T to Sparrows Group HQ in Aberdeen. Approved by Lloyd’s Register, the 800T RDS represents the latest of the large electrical RDSs introduced by Innovo. The Innodrive 800T RDS can carry 800-ton reels incl
Wärtsilä has received an order to develop a design for up to six new luxury expedition cruise vessels to be owned and operated by Amundsen Expeditions.
Underwater technology specialist MacArtney has started manufacturing of its first eLARS system. To meet the green agenda the all-electric eLARS features a number of eco-friendly benefits. Zero pressure oil over water reduces the risk of oil spillage, and energy efficiency is also up by more than 30
ROV tooling firm ROVQUIP said it has further expanded its rental capabilities with the Webtool CRT200T cable retrieval tool. CRT200 comes with Hot Stab or Torque Tool interface for subsea ops and can also come with various cutting tools. This compliments ROVQUIP pool of rental tools, following the r
