Denmark-based coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched an underwater hull inspection service using remote operated vehicles (ROVs) to provide complete hull coating inspections while a vessel is at port or anchorage.
Teledyne Gavia has introduced Charles River Analytics’ AutoTRap Onboard, an AI-based object detection software as a new capability onboard their Gavia marine vehicles. As underwater operations become more complex and dangerous, AI tech has emerged as the clear solution for delivering the consistent
Subsea cable installation and maintenance player Global Marine Group has launched OceanIQ, the fourth business unit in its engineering portfolio. OceanIQ delivers subsea cable data, survey, route engineering and consultancy services for telecom and power cable route planning projects. Its team also
UK ROV services company Film-Ocean has expanded its ROV fleet with the addition of a further Quasar 150HP Workclass ROV. The company has seen four ROV systems added to the fleet over the past 12 months. The 3000-metre medium-sized Quasar ROV can carry out surveying, IRM, drill support and constructi
UK-based offshore energy support vessel operator Seacat Services has ordered two next-generation multi-hull crew transfer vessels (CTVs). Seacat Services placed the order with naval architects, BAR Technologies. The vessels, Seacat Columbia and Seacat Cambria, were designed in partnership with Chart
Five years after the kick off, the subsea compression system covering an area the size of a football field, at Equinor-operated Åsgard development in the Norwegian Sea, still runs like clockwork. The entire Åsgard field is one of the largest developments on the Norwegian continental shelf, embracing
EnBW and aerodyn engineering have started testing the scaled-down version of the Nezzy² floating wind turbine in Greifswald Bay in the German Baltic Sea. The 18 metre tall, 1:10-scale prototype consists of two wind turbines on a floating platform made of precast concrete elements. The prototype was
Scandinavian port operator Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) has initiated a joint collaboration with TradeLens, a blockchain-based platform jointly created by Maersk and IBM.
AI and Robotics Ventures (ARV), a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production, and Mermaid Subsea Services (Thailand) have formed a joint venture called ZeaQuest to develop subsea AI and robotic technologies. The aim is to provide underwater IRM services to oil & gas and renewable energy sectors in
Canada’s Ocean Startup Challenge has shortlisted 31 companies to compete for 10 prizes of $25,000 and in-kind support from partners. “Applicants accepted our challenge by proposing creative solutions to solve industry hurdles, with more than a third of the shortlisted companies having ocean technolo
Marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has selected Norwegian firm Grovfjord Mek. Verksted (GMV) to build its ultra-low emission Armada fleet of robotic ships. GMV will build Ocean Infinity’s initial fleet of up to 13 vessels capable of wholly robotic operations. Each robot ship can carry ROVs and A
Eco Wave Power (EWP) has established EW Portugal – Wave Energy Solutions, Unipessoal lda, a wholly owned subsidiary in Porto, Portugal. This move should enable EWP to commence official licensing procedures for its planned 20MW wave energy project in Portugal. This is part of the company’s concession
Proserv Controls has formally unveiled two new facilities in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi and Cumbernauld, near Glasgow, Scotland. Despite the on-going global challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Aberdeen based firm has proactively pursued the establishment of the new sites in recent months as it continue
Telus and the government of Canada will deploy a submarine fibre-optic cable between Sept-Îles and the Gaspésie region. The Communications and information technology company and Canada will invest $15 million into this new link. This connection will improve the reliability and security of telecommun
