Columbia Power Technologies (C-Power) has entered into collaboration with RigNet for the supply of a comprehensive set of data and communications solutions for its autonomous offshore power systems (AOPS).
Kongsberg Maritime has launched the HiPAP 602 ultra deepwater SSBL positioning tool, designed specifically to provide extreme range (up to 7,000 metres) and accuracy for positioning ROVs and AUVs, and to operate as a DP reference. The HiPAP 602 shares its modular construction principles with its sis
Kongsberg Maritime has reached an agreement with Norway’s Institute of Marine Research (IMR) for the supply of four autonomous vessels that will be used for marine ecosystem monitoring.
Marine-i has agreed to support marine engineering specialist Feritech Global in its plan to create the world’s first autonomous subsea vehicle specially designed for geotechnical survey work.
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
