Royal Navy is trialing underwater gliders in the North Atlantic, that can rapidly send vital information during submarine hunting operations. One of the Slocum Gliders is being tested in the seas west of Scotland during a five-month deployment. The unmanned Slocum is capable of sending near real-tim
Oceaneering board has approved voluntary base salary reductions of the executive management and other members of senior management. Effective 1 May, the company’s CEO Roderick A. Larson agreed to base salary reduction of 15 per cent. Base salaries for executive level, including the executive leaders
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
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
Fugro has received a long-term contract for two remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and a full survey positioning package on Global Marine Group’s (GMG) newly chartered vessel, the Normand Clipper. GMG are in the process of upgrading the Normand Clipper in preparation for projects this summer and both
Norwegian subsea solutions provider Stinger won a service contract by Equinor to execute inspection activities on multiple offshore installations. The deal will cover work in 2020 with options for 5-year extension. Stinger will utilise ARROV underwater drones and tools tailored for the harsh conditi
Reach Subsea and MMT have won several contracts and call-offs under frame agreements for 2020 execution. The contracts represent about 450 project days. The projects involve inspection, survey and construction support across Europe and the Americas, in the oil & gas and renewables sectors. With the
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
U-Boat Worx has unveiled a new addition to its submarine range with its latest model in the lightweight luxury submersible market. Following the development of the C-Researcher series and Super Yacht Sub series, the submarine manufacturer is now offering a first glimpse of the new NEMO. This 2-seate
ECA Group will once again provide its K-STER ROV solution for sea mines clearance to the Lithuanian Navy. ECA developed K-STER as an expendable mine disposal system in 2008. The Lithuanian Navy also became one of the first navies equipped with this MIDS ROV back in 2009. The Navy deployed the MIDS R
Depro and VideoRay have joined forces to develop field lighter and less expensive equipment for subsea operations down to 2,000 metres water depth, primarily in the oil and gas sector. The partnership aims to expand the capabilities of oil and gas companies to inspect and clean their underwater asse
Elbit Systems has integrated the towed reelable active passive sonar (TRAPS) for unmanned surface vessels (TRAPS-USV) onboard its Seagull USV. The sea trials included multiple deployment and also recovery cycles, towing at different speeds and transmission at various power levels. Integration of the
Saab Seaeye has received an order from the Dutch Defence Material Organisation (DMO) for deliveries of the Sea Wasp underwater vehicle. The Sea Wasp systems will carry out operations for the Dutch Navy. With a base weight of only 75 kg, Sea Wasp is a small and flexible ROV which can be used for a [&
SeaView’s new MBM-150 multi-battery manager recently enabled completion of a survey with BlueROV2 vehicle powered by six linked batteries. The survey target had constricted access for ROVs such as Seaeye Falcon as well as any other observation class ROV. BlueROV2 also allowed for a much more efficie
