FET to Supply Work-Class ROV to Mexican Subsea Firm
supply one its ultra compact Perry XLX-C work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROV).The XLX-C will be equipped with a comprehensive spare parts package to optimize performance and reliability.The ROV will complement and increase AQUA Exploracion’s existing capabilities and will be used to enhance subsea exploration, inspection, and intervention operations in challenging environments.The ROV has a 2,000m depth rating and, coupled with compact Dynacon LARS design, and is well suited for inspection, survey repair and subsea maintenance tasks.Ancillary tools and sensors can also be added to the vehicle
Aker BP Opts for Optime Subsea’s ROCS
Norwegian subsea technology company Optime Subsea has been awarded a contract by Aker BP to develop and deliver five Remotely Operated Controls Systems (ROCS) for use on the Norwegian continental shelf.Aker BP has placed an order with Optime Subsea for rental and service of five newbuild ROCS systems.The contract is valid for three years with options for two one-year extensions.The five ROCS systems will be deployed on the Skarv Satellite Projects, Symra and Solveig Phase 2 (Utsira High), and Yggdrasil. In total, these fields have approximately 55 wells that are planned completed with the ROCS.The
Saipem’s Hydrone-R Marks Subsea Milestone at Equinor’s Njord Field
Saipem’s underwater intervention drone Hydrone-R, currently operating on Equinor's Njord Field development project offshore Norway, has achieved the milestone for continuous subsea residency of 167 days.The project, for which Saipem’s Hydrone-R is deployed, is part of a 10-year contract signed in 2019 with Equinor.The drone is tasked to carry out inspections and interventions on subsea assets, thus providing valuable information about potential hazards and ultimately improving the overall integrity and safety of Equinor’s subsea systems.This agreement was the first ever worldwide
Unique Group Acquires Subsea Innovation
Unique Group acquired subsea technology and equipment manufacturer Subsea Innovation. The deal elevates Unique Group’s global engineering capabilities, enhances its portfolio and further strengthens the organization’s focus on engineering excellence and technology development.Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, Unique Group has a global workforce of more than 600 employees across 18 locations. Renowned over three decades for the company’s excellence in subsea technologies including Survey Equipment, Diving & Life Support, Buoyancy & Water Weights, Unmanned Surface
Matthew Peck Joins Teledyne Interconnect Solutions
Matthew Peck has joined the organization as its new Outside Sales Manager. Based primarily in Houston, Peck will be leading the Interconnect sales team in serving customers in a wide range of industrial and marine markets.Peck spent the initial years of his career at JDR Cable Systems, working in the subsea oil and gas and offshore wind industries. He has been in s engineering and project management, covering global projects for subsea umbilicals and power cables. Then moving to private equity, led his company to aggressive growth in onshore cable and specialty vehicles domains. Peck studied material
Chouest Expands Subsea Capabilities with ROVOP Acquisition
The Chouest group has acquired ROVOP, a Scottish remotely operated vehicle (ROV) company, expanding its ROV fleet and subsea capabilities.With the ROVOP acquisition, Chouest, alongside its subsea service company C-Innovation, will now control a fleet of over 100 ROVs and six autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).Bringing ROVOP under the Chouest umbrella not only expands Chouest’s service offerings but also provides ROVOP with enhanced resources.ROVOP will benefit from the support and capabilities of other Chouest companies, including its vessel-based operations, Caltex Oil Tools, Bram Offshore
Subsea7 and Equinor Strengthen Collaboration, Agreeing Work on Two Fields
Subsea7 has signed a new long-term strategic collaboration agreement between Equinor and Subsea Integration Alliance, which comprises Subsea7 and OneSubsea, securing exclusive collaboration on the Wisting field offshore Norway, and Bay du Nord, off Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada.The agreement, signed on May 2, 2024, represents an innovative, integrated way of working. It enables early information sharing and other collaborative benefits critical to unlocking subsea projects by making them economically viable.Building on their experience as members of Subsea Integration Alliance, this agreement
Oceaneering Signs On for Terradepth's Ocean Data Service
Ocean data management solutions provider Terradepth announced it has signed on subsea engineering and applied technology company Oceaneering International as a customer for its new Absolute Ocean (AO) service.AO gives organizations the ability to manage, analyze, visualize, and disseminate ocean data in near real-time. Through its easy-to-use, immersive geospatial data management platform, the cloud-native solution equips users with the tools they need to navigate complex ocean data efficiently and effectively, Terradepth said.By integrating AO's cutting-edge technology, Oceaneering aims to
SMD Invests £300K in Clean Energy
Subsea engineering and technology company SMD reports it has spent more than £300,000 this year to make environmental improvements to its Wallsend, U.K. headquarters.The firm, which plans to achieve its ISO 14001 environmental standard certification by the end of the year, said its recent sustainable infrastructure improvements include the installation of solar panels on top of its head office, a complete transition to LED lighting across all sites, and the launch of a company-wide electric car leasing program, with seven on-site charging points.“As a forward-thinking and responsible
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