ROV Planet Articles

Maersk Drilling Awarded one-well Drillship Contract in Korea

09.02.2021
Maersk Drilling has secured a contract from Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) for the drillship Maersk Viking to drill one exploration well in Block 6-1 offshore the Republic of Korea.

Sonardyne’s SPRINT-Nav reaches new heights of capability

09.02.2021
Marine technology specialist Sonardyne has released a new high altitude variant of its market leading hybrid navigator SPRINT-Nav to allow uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and underwater vehicles to extend their operational envelope.

Webtool announces RROV cutting tools

09.02.2021
The subsea industry’s leading manufacturer of ROV cutting tools, Webtool, is now offering long-term deployment RROV (Resident ROV) tools. Designed for up to 120 days continuous deployment, the tools are supplied with custom RROV interfaces allowing the easy storage, activation and recharging of the hydraulic cutters.

OTAQ Offshore Launch Eagle IP Vision, A Portable Recording System for Underwater Cameras

09.02.2021
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Eagle IP Vision. A brand-new product set to fill a gap in OTAQ’s offering, Eagle IP Vision is an addition to the current Eagle IP range which will enable users to record video for underwater HD cameras.

BP Enters World-class UK Sector with 3GW of Advantaged Leases in Irish Sea

08.02.2021
bp and partner EnBW selected as preferred bidder for two highly-advantaged 60-year leases in UK’s first offshore wind leasing round in a decade

C-Kore Systems Welcomes Jeremy Edwards

04.02.2021
C-Kore Systems is pleased to announce Jeremy Edwards has joined the company to represent C-Kore as their UK Sales Manager.

Kongsberg Maritime to Launch next Generation HUGIN Endurance AUV

04.02.2021
Kongsberg Maritime is proud to announce the next generation of its advanced HUGIN Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). Named HUGIN Endurance, the new AUV boosts operational duration to approximately 15 days, enabling extended survey and inspection missions far from shore.

EvoLogics releases SiNAPS 2, the upgraded acoustic positioning software

03.02.2021
EvoLogics team is excited to announce the release of SiNAPS 2, the newly upgraded underwater acoustic positioning software.

C-Innovation signs one-year contract extension with BP for Riserless Light Well Intervention (RLWI) in Gulf of Mexico

02.02.2021
C-Innovation, LLC (C-I), an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has announced a one-year contract extension with BP for Riserless Light Well Intervention (RLWI) in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM). The Island Venture and team are currently mobilized and in the field working on one of BP’s assets.

ROV Offers Eco-Friendly Business Solution

02.02.2021
““If you want to hear the distant voice of the ocean put your ear to the lips of a seashell.” - Curtis Tyrone Jones Seashells are the exoskeletons of mollusks such as snails, clams, oysters and many others. They have a critical role in coastal ecosystems such as providing nesting materials, a home or attachment surface for algae, sea grass, sponges, and a host of other microorganisms. Fish also use seashells to hide from predators while hermit crabs use them as temporary shelters. ScubaCom has the only specimen seashell permit (EP0002) in South Australia which is closely managed by the SA Fisheries Department.

Fugro Achieves UK first with RAMMS Bathymetric Lidar Technology

01.02.2021
Fugro has won a contract to capture bathymetric lidar of Northern Ireland’s coastline as part of a project from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to create a detailed 3D elevation model of the coast.

International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Completes Phase 1B of Autonomous AUV Docking Testing

29.01.2021
International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE) has successfully completed the second stage in the autonomous dock prototype project. This project is a joint project between Dalhousie University and ISE with funding provided by Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS).

Australian Manufacturer Develops Cutting Edge Tool for Underwater Recovery

29.01.2021
The custom recovery jaws will assist HEART with underwater recovery missions Blueprint Lab, an Australian robotics manufacturer, has developed custom jaws for their Alpha robotic arm which will allow for greater grip on fabric when resurfacing underwater drowning victims. This tool was developed for the Hutterian Emergency Aquatic Rescue Team (HEART).

Important Contracts in Place in the Northern Lights Project

28.01.2021
The energy transition requires new solutions to cut emissions from industry sources in Norway and Europe. With the contract awards to Subsea 7 Norway and Aibel we have taken new and important steps to realise the Northern Lights project.

Subsea 7 Awarded Contract Offshore Norway

28.01.2021
Subsea 7 today announced the award of a sizeable(1) contract by Equinor for the Northern Lights project.

Rovco Delivers Record 2020 as it Plans for 2021 Growth

27.01.2021
Rovco Sees 286% Revenue Increase, Significant Employee Growth, New Technology Milestones, Key Renewable Contracts and More

Forum Manufactures Technologically Advanced Submarine Rescue Vehicle

26.01.2021
Forum Energy Technologies today announced it has completed manufacturing a highly advanced submarine rescue vehicle (SRV) including cutting edge technologies, which may be utilized to extract submariners from distress situations.

One Giant Leap for STR

26.01.2021
Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) are delighted to announce the launch of its Americas Entity ‘Subsea Technology & Rentals Inc.’ based in Houston, Texas.

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