Equipment
Innovatum Adds Second Saab Seaeye Cougar XT Compact to Its ROV Fleet
Demand from the offshore wind industry has led Innovatum to add a second Saab Seaeye Cougar XT Compact to its ROV fleet. This comes as Innovatum’s reputation grows in the offshore wind industry for cutting the cost of inshore survey work. They have achieved this by creating the world’s smallest syst
MTCS, KBA Team Up in High Voltage ROV Course (UK)
Maritime Training & Competence Solutions (MTCS) say thoroughly assessed aptitude in High Voltage used on ROVs is essential among trainees, and even experienced personnel in the subsea field. In commercial ROVs the voltage can be in the area of 48volts and can go up to 1000, so correct use when carry
FMP Goes for Unison Pipe Bending
An extremely powerful Unison all-electric pipe bending machine is helping Frank Mohn Piping to improve the production accuracy and throughput of complex large-bore hydraulic piping systems. The machine is also designed to help the company improve manufacturing efficiency by reducing the number of st
Gardline Expands Services with Cougar XT ROV
Gardline has added ROV capability to its portfolio of site investigation services, having recently taken delivery of a Saab Seaeye Cougar XT2000 inspection / light work class ROV. The ROV package includes a dedicated launch/recovery system and can be operated in either TMS or free swimming configura
Durastic delivers floor coverings for BP’s offshore production units
Marine flooring manufacturer Durastic has supplied a range of its specialist products to Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea to help build a North Sea-bound FPSO and platform for BP. Durastic, which has sites in Liverpool, Jarrow and Southampton, UK, has supplied underlay and floor coverings alo
MacArtney Introduces LUXUS Camera Protection Solution
In response to sustained demand from the professional diving industry, MacArtney has developed an innovative but simple and rugged protection solution for its LUXUS series of compact underwater cameras and lights. The new LUXUS Protection Cap will primarily be used to shield the lens of diver camera
Equalizer Wins EEEGR Innovation Award (UK)
Unique British designed and manufactured smart tools for use in pipeline maintenance stole the show at the EEEGR Energy Innovation Awards at Norwich City Football Club’s Top of the Terrace. Aberdeen-based Equalizer International took the main award after a competition between nine finalists whose li
Polarcus Asima begins work in Norwegian waters
Polarcus, a UAE-based seismic survey specialist has mobilised one of its seismic vessels in Norway. After a successful winter campaign in West Africa where Polarcus Asima vessel completed a series of 12 streamer and wide-tow 10 streamer surveys for various clients, the technologically advanced 3D se
4Subsea eyeing international expansion with new investment by Viking
Viking Venture has acquired 40% of the shares in 4Subsea AS, which is headquartered in Asker, Norway. 4Subsea specializes in providing monitoring solutions, software and expert services for flexible risers as well as well intervention and wellhead systems. With revenue of NOK 106 million in 2013, th
Most popular articles of the week Jun 30 – Jul 7, 2014
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Ingenia: i146-SCE Servo Drive for Subsea Ops
Ingenia, a motion control technology company specialized in the design, development and manufacture of motion control products and custom motion systems, has presented its i146-SCE is, a modular, high-performance DC servo drive, developed to meet requirements of Marine & Subsea market. It’s a fully
Sweden: Fortum, Seabased Kick Off Wave Energy Park Setup
The installation of a wave energy park off Sotenäs Municipality in Sweden started on July 1. The generator is placed on the seabed and connected to the buoys on the surface that capture the wave motion energy, transforming this into electrical energy. The wave devices are connected through a switch
NOC Welcomes New RAS Approach
A new UK Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Strategy was published this week and launched at an event attended by the Science Minister, Rt Hon David Willetts MP. This was the result of nearly two years’ work by a Special Interest Group (SIG) set up by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB), which the
Damen delivers ‘Fugro Proteus’
Fugro has taken delivery of the first of three Fugro Offshore Coastal Survey Vessels (FOCSV) being built by Damen. The first of a new class, the Fugro Proteus is a compact, survey ship capable of undertaking a wide range of survey, monitoring and inspection operations. The vessel is designed for a v