Science & Technology

MIND Technology, Inc. (MIND) announced that its Seamap unit has been awarded an order by ATLAS MARIDAN ApS, a company of the ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Group, to provide a specialized SeaLink 2-D & 3-D, ultra ultra-high resolution (UUHR) seismic streamer system. It is anticipated the system will be utilized in ultra-high resolution seismic site surveys in accordance with ISO19901 protocols.

GeoAcoustics is launching the GeoPulse 2 Sub-Bottom Profiler at Oceanology International 2024. Designed for diverse applications including pipeline detection, geological surveys, dredging surveys, environmental assessments, and buried object detection, GeoPulse 2 is a highly versatile tool built on 40 years of hydroacoustic technology development by GeoAcoustics.

Despite being scattered across more than a million square kilometers; new research has revealed that remote coral reefs across the Seychelles are closely related. Using genetic analyses and oceanographic modelling, researchers at Oxford University demonstrated for the first time that a network of ocean currents scatter significant numbers of larvae between these distant islands, acting as a ‘coral superhighway.’ These results are published today in Scientific Reports.

Norwegian ocean science technology provider introduces the EM^®SBP software system offering sub-bottom profiling capability for Kongsberg's deep-water multi beam echo sounder (MBES) systems EM 124 and EM 304, without the need for additional hardware.

NewTek Sensor Solutions offers a white paper on the Attributes and Benefits of AC- and DC-operated LVDT Position Sensors that compares the differences in technology, unique properties, and ideal applications for each type of sensor.

Venterra Group, a global offshore wind services company, is delighted to announce a recent contract award to assess metocean data collection needs to enable offshore wind farm development off Canada's Atlantic Coast. This significant contract is a testament to Venterra's unmatched global expertise across the entire lifecycle of offshore wind farm development and experience guiding governments and policymakers to identify optimal locations for offshore wind farms.

Hydromea, an industry leader in high-speed subsea communications and portable underwater inspection robotics, is set to introduce a groundbreaking product at Oceanology International in London on March 12-14, 2024. The event will mark the official commercial launch of EXRAY™—an advanced underwater inspection robot equipped with state-of-the-art proprietary wireless communication technology LUMA™.

Nortek has announced the launch of the upgraded Aquadopp and AWAC range of ADCPs. The latest versions of these instruments build on already existing capabilities loved by users for decades, and offer sleek user-friendly design, enhanced performance and future-proof internal components.

The Storting (Norwegian parliament) has given the go-ahead for opening parts of the Norwegian shelf for exploration and possible production of minerals.

VARD is pleased to announce it has signed a contract with Navigare Capital Partners, in close corporation with Norwind Offshore, for the design and construction of one tailor-made Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV). The parties have also agreed on new options for two additional vessels.

TDI-Brooks' latest dynamic positioning (DP) vessel, the RV NAUTILUS, has reached the shores of the East Coast of the United States. The DP2 vessel RV NAUTILUS from TDI-Brooks, with a length of 75 meters and built in 2000, arrived at the US East Coast on March 3, 2024. After undergoing a 6-month retrofit in Las Palmas, the vessel will provide support for offshore wind projects and various other subsea needs. It is equipped with advanced technology, including a Geomil Manta-200 CPT that can be deployed through the mid-ship moonpool of NAUTILUS. This system can penetrate the soil up to 40-50 meters, depending on its composition, to determine the soil's exact makeup. This data is crucial for identifying the best location and design for offshore developments like wind farms. The offshore renewable energy sector is expanding rapidly, resulting in a high demand for TDI's services on both the US East and West Coasts.

EH Group is pleased to announce that its EH Fuel Cell System TRACE-M250, designed for high power and maritime applications, has been assessed by DNV—a leading classification and certification body. This independent review confirms that our fuel cell design meets all the applicable maritime rules, regulations, codes, and standards.