Nautronix announced further enhancement to the functionality and future support of the existing legacy Nautronix NASDrill USBL acoustic positioning systems. The new NASDrill USBL MK II directional interrogate / receive Hydrophone (PN 8010-6200) replaces all previous Hydrophone models and incorporates the latest transducer design. Utilising their Acoustic Digital Spread Spectrum (ADS2) signalling technology, the hydrophone [...]
The innovation project Neptune, supported by KIC InnoEnergy Iberia, launched for the first time its buoy into the sea for testing on last Wednesday, May 22nd, at the “Pont del Petroli” in Badalona, Spain. The main objective was to compare a fixed buoy’s wind measurement data -located at a nearby pier- with the sea located [...]
On Sat., May 25, 2013, the R/V Atlantis has left Woods Hole carrying the newly upgraded submersible Alvin, marking a major milestone in the sub’s $41 million redesign. Both ship and sub are owned by the U.S. Navy and operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) for the benefit of the entire U.S. ocean [...]
Helix, a company that specializes in overcoming new offshore challenges using a fleet of unrivaled vessels, has presented its Helix Energy Solutions system. Helix Energy Solutions played a key role in the Macondo hydrocarbon spill response, providing assets and offshore teams to assist in the completion of containment efforts. Helix’s Q4000 multipurpose semisubmersible platform and [...]
VisCo, an independent 3D visualization company headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, has mastered a multitude of visual styles and techniques. They are a leader in visualizing highly complex technical phenomena and by utilizing high-end 3D- technology they transfer knowledge to target audiences in an engaging manner helping them learn faster, communicate better, and make more efficient [...]
In the following video, Shell, a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies, explains how its Emergency Separation Tool works. Shell believes in the on-going application of new technology to improve safety. Shell’s innovative emergency separation tool (EST) severs, in milliseconds and with very little deformation, any tubular equipment that might be located across the [...]
The privately owned communications service provider SEACOM has selected Ciena Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CIEN) 6500 Packet-Optical Platform and OneControl Unified Management System for the upgrade of its submarine network across the Southern and Eastern African coastlines. This falls in line with SEACOM’s focus on driving the development of the African internet and opening the broadband tap [...]
International oil services and technology firm AGR has recruited Chris Rayburn as Business Development Manager based near London. In January AGR will move into new offices in Guildford, allowing up to 50 per cent expansion of its London team as the Norwegian firm focuses on growth in the UK. Chris, who was previously Global Business [...]
Recently, MirTac added three offshore contractors to its Star user group: the Fugro Marine Services BV business unit in Brazil, Scaldis Antwerp and Holland Offshore. The Star fleet management software is used worldwide on rigs, subsea solutions, ships and maritime offices linking locations seamlessly. Fugro Marine Services BV, already a MirTac customer for years, chose [...]
The inaugural Oceanology International China is to be held 3-5 September 2013 at INTEX, Shanghai. Organised by Reed Exhibitions whose long-running OI Oceanology International – the world’s largest exhibition for marine science and science technology – is held biennially at London’s ExCeL, Oceanology International China 2013 is endorsed by the Chinese Society of Oceanography Ocean [...]
