Classification society ClassNK has released its “Guidelines for ROV/AUV” which summarise the performance and safety requirements for remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). So far, ROVs and AUVs have mainly found their use in oceanographic surveys and
Aberdeenshire-based ROV specialist Film-Ocean has recently invested a six-figure sum in a Schilling heavy duty work class ROV and said it plans to further expand its workforce. The Schilling ROV can operate at depths of up to 4000 metres, supported by an Active Heave Compensation Launch and Recovery
Ocean robotics firm Houston Mechatronics Inc. (HMI) has developed the Aquanaut Mk II all-electric subsea transforming AUV/ROV, Triumph Subsea Services reports. HMI’s Aquanaut is a multipurpose subsea robot which employs a shape-shifting transformation from an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to a
Saipem will have to pay compensation to two offshore workers in Norway due to the violation of working hours regulations.
Acteon’s marine technology specialists Seatronics has received another order for its VALOR remotely operated vehicle. The ROVs will come equipped with Nortek DVL’s, Teledyne Bowtech cameras and lights and will also boast having Greensea Systems software onboard. The Westhill-based firm said the clie
Houston-based marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has acquired Swedish marine survey specialist MMT. Ocean Infinity believes that the combined force will maximise the potential of its fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and the soon to be launched Armada fleet of uncrewed, low-emissio
MOST Maritime has acquired Saab Seaeye Falcon remotely operated vehicle to assist in detection of hazardous substances in waters offshore Turkey. Turkish firm provides global emergency response services for petroleum as well as other harmful substance spills in the sea and inland waterways worldwide
Oslo-listed DOF Subsea has seen its fourth-quarter 2020 loss widened on higher depreciation and impairment charges and lower operating revenue compared to same time last year. The company reported NOK 115 million loss in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus NOK 30 million in Q4 2019. Operating revenue
Subsea engineering specialist Oceaneering has narrowed its loss in the fourth quarter of 2020, despite revenue drop of close to 25 per cent. The Houston-based company has reported a net loss of $25 million on revenue of $424 million for the fourth quarter 2020. Adjusted profit was $1.8 million, refl
Norwegian technology group Norbit has received an order for multiple WINGHEAD sonars from a ‘leading global survey company’. The NORBIT WINGHEADs will go on an unmanned surface vessel (USV) utilised on marine renewable energy projects. According to Norbit, the order has a value of approximately NOK
Subsea technology company Rovco has appointed Simon Miller to take over as new managing director. Newly-appointed chief financial officer and director Nick Boorman will lead the group alongside CEO and founder Brian Allen. Miller previously spent 12 months as general manager at Rovco’s operational b
Forum Energy Technologies has seen its loss widened in the fourth quarter 2020 on asset impairments and restructuring costs as well as revenue drop of some 44 per cent. The Houston-based energy sector products company recorded Q4 2020 loss of $32.7 million, or $5.85 per diluted share. This result co
Equinor has awarded a contract to Eelume, Kongsberg Maritime and DNV GL to develop an environmental monitoring and survey module for the existing Eelume robot platform. The module will enable the autonomous range of Eelume robots to contribute and add value within Equinor’s environmental monitoring
Uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) specialist HydroSurv is joining forces with marine technology firm Sonardyne to develop and demonstrate transformative seabed-to-shore sensing and data acquisition technologies for offshore operations. Through a collaborative project, part-funded by Innovate UK through
