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XPRIZE: Innovation to Catalyse Markets XPRIZE is hosting an Innovation Workshop today, in the theatre within the exhibition’s Innovation Zone, to discuss how innovation is
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needed in the ocean services industry to catalyse the market.
The company is also introducing the USD2 million Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE as well as some of the teams that are competing, along with an analysis of the potential post-prize impact on the ocean services industry.
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With two prizes of USD1 million each up for grabs, the Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE competition aims to incentivise breakthroughs in ocean pH sensor technology that will radically transform our understanding of ocean acidification. The XPRIZE Innovation Workshop will provide interested parties with the opportunity to hear more about the prize from XPRIZE staff and to learn how to get involved as a resource or a team. Attendees will receive exclusive insights
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from competing teams into their innovative approaches and be able to view demonstrations of breakthroughs in ocean pH sensing. Interested parties can also stop by the XPRIZE stand at any time during Oceanology International to learn more about the prize and the registration process. Early-bird registration is open until 31 March 2014 at a cost of USD1,000. On 1 April 2014, registration fees will increase to USD2,500 per team. Registration will close on 30 June 2014. Some of the many benefits to registered teams include invaluable access to extensive industry resources, expert advice, public relations support, Continues on page 3
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Each issue will contain interesting and actual information about the exhibitors, their products and services as well as highlights of technical sessions and meetings. Contributions will come from the editors of Hydro International, the world’s leading magazine on hydrography. In addition, we will give companies the opportunity to publish their press releases as well as facilitating advertising within the publication.
networking opportunities, capital and testing facilities.
USD1 million purses – one for accuracy and one for affordability – to create a new generation of ocean pH sensors.
Whether from academic institutions, non-profit organisations or small and medium enterprises (SMEs), teams are expected to come from diverse backgrounds, ranging from nanotechnology and biotechnology to industrial chemistry and marine science. As is the case with past XPRIZE competitions, anyone with a creative idea to revolutionise ocean pH sensor technology is encouraged to compete.
The breakthrough technologies developed by the Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE will immediately benefit industries on the front line – scientists, fisheries, marine managers – and everyone with a stake in healthy oceans. This prize will provide the tools needed to study and monitor ocean acidification and its impact on marine ecosystems, allowing these industries to anticipate, adapt to and mitigate the changes in ocean chemistry.
About the Prize The Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE is a 22-month competition in which teams will compete for one or both of the two
To register to compete, or for more information about the Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE, visit: www.oceanhealth.xprize.org
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Careers Day Today, Oceanology International 2014 is welcoming students, graduates and postgraduates seeking future career opportunities in marine technology-related fields. Organised in association with IMCA and IMarEST, the OI 2014 Careers Day reflects the commitment of the industry to foster the new generation of marine technology professionals. The sessions start at 9:00h in Room 11/12. During the morning session (09:00-12:00h), IMCA is running presentations aimed at illustrating the career potential in offshore roles. The afternoon session (13:0015:30h) is being facilitated by IMarEST and is based around a challenge involving Lego. More details are available on Twitter (@IMarEST). IMarEST is also organising a Careers Workshop providing an introduction to basic job-market statistics, what employers look for in terms of transferable skills, finding a job/organisation that suits, where to find jobs (advertised and unadvertised), online networking, how to analyse a job advert, completing an application form and tips for success at interview. The session will be a mix of presentations and practical exercises. Workshop participants will receive a takeaway guide highlighting the key messages. Places are limited.
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MetOcean Announces iBCNNOVATECH Iridium Beacons Stand no. M650
Start Your Day the Atlas Way After recently rebranding, Atlas Professionals ( formerly: Atlas Services Group) is making its first appearance at a well-attended Oceanology International 2014 – successfully showing the level of dedication and experience the multinational company has to offer. Daily Breakfast For those who are looking for a good way to start the day, breakfast and coffee is served every morning at the Atlas stand. On the first two days of OI, many new faces as well as familiar ones visited the company’s stand to discuss their upcoming project needs and the way Atlas professionals could assist. For over 30 years, Atlas Professionals has been offering a complete range of specialist recruitment and HR services for the energy and marine industries.
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MetOcean Data Systems (‘MetOcean’), designer and producer of data acquisition and remote telemetry systems, has added iBCN Iridium beacons to its NOVATECH line of products. The iBCN products are being officially launched and showcased for the first time at Oceanology International 2014. The iBCN products are the next generation of MetOcean’s NOVATECH Iridium beacons designed for tracking and locating of assets. The self-contained submersible beacons use the bi-directional capabilities of the Iridium satellite telemetry system, allowing end users to receive real-time GPS location data of their asset. The iBCN Iridium beacons offer five battery options: self-contained, remote head, OEM, and extended battery life with the option of either lithium or alkaline batteries. The beacons are designed to provide peace of mind during unpredictable deployments.
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Marine Renewables Survey, Installation and Maintenance Ballast Water
Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Showcase
10:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks Richard Burt Chelsea Technologies Group Limited 10:10 An Introduction to Ballast Water Management – Regulations and Challenges Bev MacKenzie IMarEST 10:40 A View from Above: Measuring Plankton from Space Marc Lucas CLS 10:55 Testing for Functionality and/or Efficacy? How Do Ship Operators Know That Their Ballast Water Treatment Systems Will Work? Tim Fileman Plymouth Marine Laboratory & PML Applications 11:10 Emerging Non-Chemical Ballast Water Systems and Environmental Acceptability Cato Ten Hallers CaTO Marine Ecosystems 11:25 Q&A and Panel Discussion
10:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks 10:05 Nereid UI (Under Ice) Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Project Andy Bowen Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute 10:30 Concepts of Fleet Operations with Modular AUVs in the Offshore Sector Thomas Hiller Teledyne Gavia 10:55 Bluefin-9M: The Latest in Two-Person-Portable Modularity for Offshore, Security, and Research Applications Mikell Taylor Bluefin Robotics 11:35 From Survey Class to Inspection Class: The Evolutionary Upgrades to the C-Surveyor Line of AUVs Jami Cheramie C&C Technologies 12:00 A Low-cost ROV System for Full Ocean Depth Operations Dr Fredrik Søreide Promare 12:25 AUV Market Forecast Murray Dormer Douglas-Westwood 14:00 Data, Data, Everywhere. We are Now in the Big Data Era Michael Liddell Fugro Survey Limited 14:25 Using Advanced Software Systems to Replicate Expert Processes in the Underwater Space Dr Ioseba Tena SeeByte 14:50 Internet-enabled Smart ROVs: Future of ROV Piloting Edin Omerdic University of Limerick 15:30 Pipeline Inspection with AUV Per Espen Hagen Konsberg Maritime 15:55 Enabling Future Autonomous UUV Operational Networks Paul Watson Ocean Power Technologies
Chairman: Bev MacKenzie, senior technical manager, IMarEST
Hydrography and Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations Best Practices for Offshore Wind Farm Site Investigations 10:00 Guidance Notes for the Planning and Execution of Geophysical and Geotechnical Ground Investigations for Offshore Renewable Energy Developments Mick Cook MRC Consultants 10:35 Management of UXO Risk in Offshore Wind Farm Developments & Export Cabling David Sinclair Southern GeoServices
Chairmen: Bob Allwood, chief executive, Society for Underwater Technology, & Ian Gallett, business development executive, Society for Underwater Technology
Data Compilation and Manipulation: GIS and Visualisation 11:30 Advances in Site Survey Ground Model Development Brian Critchley Geo-4D 12:00 Using GIS for Multi-criterion Decision Support in a Geomorphically Challenging Deep Water Environment Brittany Bruce Fugro GeoConsulting Inc. 12:30 Using Composite Cost Surfaces for GIS-based Deep Water Site and Route Selection Dr Bill Haneberg Fugro GeoConsulting, Inc. 14:00 Panel Discussion: Extraction and Extrapolation of Geotechnical Engineering Properties from Geophysical Data • Setting the scene for the issue at hand and its potential impact on the offshore business TBC Statoil/Subsea7 • Geophysical SI Opportunities TBC BP • Geotechnical Engineering Desires TBC • Exploration Geophysics Now TBC • Floor Discussion & Q&A • Rapporteur’s Summary Presentation Professor Richard Jardine Imperial College
Visitor Numbers Up for Oceanology International 2014 Initial figures indicate that Oceanology International 2014 has welcomed more attendees than two years ago. By 13:00h yesterday, over 1,600 visitors had been registered for that day – an increase of 5% compared to the previous edition. Up until that point, over 6,800 unique visitors had been registered for the whole event which represents approximately 7% more than at the same point during Oceanology International 2012.
Chairmen: Andy Hill, marine geohazard technical authority, BP Exploration, & Toby Powell, principal geotechnical engineer, Subsea 7
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Delivery of USBL Contract for Japanese Naval Forces The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) has taken final delivery of an unprecedented contract awarded to Applied Acoustic Engineering (AAE) for the supply of a large number of USBL tracking systems and associated equipment. Following sea trials in Japan and a competitive tender process early in 2013, JMSDF took the decision to invest in more than 100 of AAE’s Alpha Portable USBL systems, one year after receiving an initial shipment of seven systems. Predominantly intended for use with its naval search and rescue dive teams, JMSDF also specified over 400 of AAE’s 210 Micro/Remote transponders as the ideal beacon to attach to its divers. Issued in conjunction with Toyo Corporation, AAE’s exclusive representative for Japan, this is AAE’s biggest single contract to date and reaffirms the company’s position as a leading manufacturer of subsea acoustic systems for commercial and military applications.
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New E-learning Approach Stand no. G600 Launch Skilltrade, which has been providing hydrographic survey training since 2000, is introducing its new approach to training by e-learning during OI 2014. The bathymetry module is already available, featuring a total of seven subsets covering all aspects of the subject. Each subset includes queries, tasks and support that can be obtained via email and teleconferencing. A Skilltrade certificate is issued upon successful completion. The two subsequent modules covering the subjects of GPS and geodesy will become available later this year. Skilltrade provides a variety of hydrographic survey training, ranging from a twoday introduction course to a full, 12-week hydrographic survey category B course which is accredited in line with IHO standards.
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Geosurveyor X Geoxyz has brought the vessel Geosurveyor X to OI. She is a 21-metre catamaran registered in London, UK. She will be carrying out underway demonstrations with her R2 Sonic multibeam sonar equipment, and can take 2 x 20m containers on her working deck. To book afloat demonstrations, visit the Stand.
Coastal Chariot
Coastal Chariot.
Lady sponsor Ms E. (Litsa) Kwantes named Acta Marine’s Coastal Chariot in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) on 20 February 2014. The multi-purpose vessel was custom-built and constructed within the space of just 12 months. The Coastal Chariot will be deployed on dredging, geotechnical and offshore wind-farm construction projects. She is the fourth unit within Acta Marine’s fleet of 40 workboats that is equipped with dynamic positioning, which is rare for such a relatively small vessel. Also unique for a vessel of this power is the operating draft of only 1.8 metres, making the vessel particularly suitable for operating in ultra-shallow waters and very close to coastlines. After the inauguration ceremony, the vessel set sail towards its first geotechnical project in France and is now on display at Oceanology International 2014.
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Norfolk Tern L-3 Klein Associates has brought the vessel Norfolk Tern. She is a 17.5-metre windfarm support vessel on loan to L-3 Klein Associates to conduct live on-water demonstrations of the Klein HydroChart 3500 shallow water bathymetry system during Oceanology International 2014. The Klein HydroChart 3500 system was developed using the latest proprietary ‘wideband technology’. The HydroChart 3500 provides unrivalled range and resolution performance in a compact, lightweight system that is easy to install, set up and operate.
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James Coleman, event director of Oceanology International, looks forward to Oceanology International China 2014
Contributing to Marine Development in China From 3 to 5 September of this year, Shanghai will be the capital of marine science and ocean technology during Oceanology International China. The event offers industry, academia and government a platform for sharing knowledge and connecting with the marine technology and ocean science community.
With the insights they gain and contacts they make during OI China, organisations will be able to improve their strategies for measuring, exploiting, protecting and operating in the world’s oceans. This will help them capitalise on the opportunities in China’s rapidly developing offshore energy and marine industries. Earlier this week, the event organisers invited us to a launch party here in London where we heard the latest news about OI China while getting a taste of the Chinese culture. China’s current Five-Year Plan includes marine development. What has this meant in terms of investment in oceanography and marine science? China’s most recent Five-Year Plan – its twelfth – was the first ever to include a dedicated chapter on marine development in which the Chinese government boosted funding for oceanography, particularly in exploration, research and deep-sea technologies. China already has a large 8|
number of major marine science institutions and these have been awarded grants worth tens of millions of US dollars to lead studies into the geology and biology of key bodies of water like the South China Sea. An increasing number of state and academic bodies are throwing their full weight behind the exploration of marine science and technology innovation, marine industry development, marine environmental protection and regional economic cooperation. How successful was the inaugural Oceanology International China last year? Incredibly successful. Not only was the exhibition larger than we had expected, with 190 organisations exhibiting from 20 different countries, but the event was attended by 4,296 professionals which was an overwhelming endorsement of the event. Importantly as well, not only the quantity but also the quality of the visitors was very high, and a lot of companies did valuable business.
Where and when will this year’s show be held? As the development in China is so fast and the demand from our partners, and particularly the Chinese Society of Oceanography (CSO), is so strong the event will take place again later this year, namely in Shanghai from 3-5 September. Which Chinese organisations are supporting the show? There are a number of them, but our principal partner is the CSO. That organisation brings a lot of guidance to the development of the event and also has enormous influence within both business and academia in China. In addition, we have support from China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association (COMRA) and The National Ocean Technology Centre. Why Shanghai? Because of its proximity to so many of the sectors, plus it is a fantastic place to host an event.
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An impression of the OI China launch party.
If I exhibit at Oceanology International China, will I meet potential purchasers of my equipment/services? Absolutely. One of the things we were most pleased with from the first event is the fact that so many visitors were attending with real investment intentions. Is the ‘mix’ the same as at the parent show? In other words, does Oceanology International China also look at both the technology and the applications of that technology? Yes. Whilst the event is smaller, it is nevertheless representative across most, if not all, of the technology and application areas covered by the original event, and that will continue to grow as the event develops. What are the major end-user sectors of the technology in China? A number of the major end-user sectors are present in China and obviously with high levels of investment. The government
itself is a major investor through its academic and marine science institutes, but there are also major commercial sectors such as offshore oil & gas, offshore
In China these sectors are determined to invest heavily in technology and expertise renewable energy, offshore and coastal engineering as well as the maritime sectors of shipping and shipbuilding. Are there any beneďŹ ts you particularly want to highlight? Yes, the major benefit in China is that these sectors are not only incredibly well funded, but also determined to invest heavily in technology and expertise to
dramatically accelerate their development. This is a potentially massive opportunity for OI China exhibitors. Which topics will you be covering in the conference this year? The conference programme covers the core areas of Oceanology International. There are full conference programmes planned on Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Technology, Navigation and Positioning, Ocean Observation Systems and Instrumentation, and Offshore Survey, Geophysics and Geotechnics. Is there a call for papers for the submission of abstracts? Yes, you can submit abstracts now. Information is available via the show website at www.oichina.com.cn/en/. Our visitors are so keen to hear about technological developments that we strongly encourage exhibitors at Oceanology International China to consider presenting too.
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Wave Gliders Arrive in the UK this Week RS Aqua, as UK distributor for Liquid Robotics, has reported that this OI 2014 week sees the arrival of the first two, new-generation, model SV3 Wave Gliders destined for ocean and coastal datagathering operations with leading UK research organisations. The vehicles are heading for CEFAS in Lowestoft and the NOC in Southampton.
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The Wave Glider was the world’s first autonomous surface vehicle to be powered entirely by the renewable sources of wave action and solar energy. Some 250 vehicles are now in operation throughout the world in a variety of monitoring applications – ocean research, coastal, metocean, fisheries, security, mammal detection, surveying, etc. The enhanced SV3 device offers greater power and data-gathering capacity compared to its SV2 predecessor and is further enhanced by the inclusion of an optional thruster.
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Associated Meetings 13 March TELEDYNE MARINE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS Time: All day Venue: Teledyne Marine Education stand (E400) The Teledyne Marine Education stand is once again hosting continuous 30-minute educational presentations offered by various members of the Teledyne Marine group, including: Benthos, CDL, Gavia, RD Instruments, TSS and Webb Research. These sessions will include new product innovations, exciting customer applications and a variety of tips and tricks to help people optimally utilise Teledyne Marine’s products, software and services. A detailed presentation schedule can be found at http://www. teledynemarine.com/newscenter/ tradeshows/OI14.asp or by scanning the QR code.
IFREMER (JERICO FCT) Time: 9:00 – 17:00 Venue: South Gallery meeting room 10 IFREMER is hosting the Forum for Coastal Technologies (FCT). Oxygen, as a dissolved gas (DO), is an essential element in aquatic ecosystems. It is therefore crucial to measure it analytically, but accuracy is highly dependent on the sensor’s calibration. Calibrating and maintaining sensors remains a time-consuming and costly operation that generally only large, public research institutes can afford. In this context, the workshop will provide the opportunity for attendees (scientists, users and manufacturers)
to share their experiences and discuss their methodologies for calibrating DO sensors. It is anticipated that the collected information will be used to write recommendations on best practices. The Forum for Coastal Technologies (FCT) is open to all but space is limited so registration is required. For more information, please visit stand A300. IMarEST ‘Meet the Metocean Expert’ Time: 10:00 – 11:30 Venue: South Gallery meeting room 9 All OI 2014 participants, particularly project managers and engineers involved in offshore operations or design, are invited to ‘Meet the Metocean Expert’. Whether attendees are new to the offshore energy industry or have many years of experience, they are encouraged to ask questions, such as about the value of understanding the importance of metocean data, analysis, information and procedures. Ian Leggett, IMarEST metocean awareness global course leader, will be available to field the questions. The Hydrographic Society AGM Time: 12:30 – 17:00 Venue: South Gallery meeting room 9 All THS members are welcome to attend the 10th Annual General Meeting and join in the debate.
Planet Ocean Supports ASV’s Autonomous Surface Vehicle ASV’s C-Enduro is a long-endurance autonomous surface vehicle used to safely collect data at sea. Built to operate in all marine environments, C-Enduro uses energy-harvesting technology combined with an efficient self-righting hull to deliver unprecedented payload capacity and power. Planet Ocean has worked closely with the development team at ASV to ensure that the sensor and tracking technology deployed on this leading-edge vehicle is also best in class. The C-Enduro vehicle was developed under a UK government-backed Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) initiated by the National Oceanographic Centre’s (NOC) requirement for longendurance USVs for environmental research. The initiative is co-funded by the National Environment Research Council (NERC), NOC’s parent body, with the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and the Defence, Science and Technology Laboratories (DSTL). Planet Ocean was asked to advise on the original sensor payload and vehicle tracking systems due to the company’s considerable experience in these areas. The obvious choice for sensors were the Sea-Bird Scientific range, since these industry-standard sensors will be acceptable to all of the potential users of this advanced vehicle system. The Airmar miniature multi-meteorological sensor was also provided.
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Everard Insurance Brokers Ltd Prize Draw Time: 15:00 Venue: Stand R120 Everard Insurance Brokers has been gathering contact details of each visitor to its stand during the show and has entered them into this prize draw for an iPad Air. Open to all.
C-Enduro autonomous surface vehicle.
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Teledyne Webb Research Delivers UUVs Teledyne Webb Research (TWR) has delivered a total of 6 Slocum turbulence measurement gliders to NOC Liverpool (UK), Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (Germany), and New York University (USA). New York University will be using the Slocum turbulence glider in a project aimed at projecting global sea-level change. The gliders will be used to study the interaction of warm, salty North Atlantic waters with cold, fresh polar waters coming from the melt of outlet glaciers along the coast of Greenland. In February, NOC Liverpool added 2 turbulence gliders to its existing Slocum glider fleet as part of the Liverpool Coastal Observatory. The new turbulence gliders will be used in the NERC and DEFRA-funded Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry (SSB) programme. The Helmholtz team led by Dr Jeff Carpenter will use the turbulence gliders primarily in the relatively shallow coastal waters of the North Sea and Baltic Sea to study turbulent transport of important quantities such as heat, momentum, suspended sediments and nutrients. The programme will shed new light on the crucial role of turbulent processes in coastal oceans. TWR (USA) entered into an agreement with Rockland Scientific (Canada) to integrate the MicroRider modular turbulence measurement package with the Slocum glider in early 2013. To date Teledyne Webb has delivered 16 Slocum turbulence measurement gliders to Germany, Norway, Japan, the UK and the USA. A demonstration system can be seen in the Teledyne Marine exhibition area at Oceanology International.
Deekay Marine Purchases Bathymetry and Sidescan Sonar System On the first day of Oceanology International 2014, Deekay Marine Service from India issued a purchase order to EdgeTech, USA, for the EdgeTech 6205 bathymetry system which was being introduced for the first time at the show. Deekay Marine is a leader in oceanographic technology solutions and services for the Indian market. The company sees the EdgeTech 6205 as the next solution to meet the needs of the shallow-water survey community throughout the country. The 6205 offers unprecedented resolution and precision measurement of the sea floor with co-registered, simultaneous dual-frequency sidescan imagery. The dual-frequency 550/1,600kHz 12 |
system is the only combined bathymetry and dual-frequency sidescan system with no nadir gap, 200° swath coverage and superior multi-path rejection.
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Sealing the order for the freshly presented EdgeTech 6205 bathymetry system brings Deekay Marine Services further up to date.
Stand no. R500
Subsea Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries One of the most challenging tasks for marine sciences and the offshore oil & gas industry continues to be providing reliable power, whether for autonomous vehicles or for applications such as condition monitoring. With its product family of reliable, high-capacity Li-ion PowerPacks, SubCtech is proud to present the new generation of power solutions. Thanks to smart batterymanagement systems (SmartBMS), high-capacity batteries are safe and easy to use by optimised technology. SubCtech provides a variety of standard batteries as well as customised systems in terms of capacity, voltage and shape. The company also supplies products that are particularly costefficient for critical applications such as long-time condition monitoring or AUV power systems. Longer and maintenance-free run time as well as low mob and de-mob efforts significantly increase the operating efficiency while still being easy to use, thus avoiding operating errors. SubCtech has a proven track record as a vendor in the oil & gas industry.
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Catch The Next Wave North America – Underwater Robotics Summit The ‘Catch the Next Wave’ conference was launched here in London in 2012 to take a longer-term view of the capabilities that will shape our future ability to explore, understand, predict, exploit and protect the oceans. This year’s event, the second in the series, was held on Monday and focused on key disruptive technologies including nanotechnology, cyber infrastructure, power sources, materials, sensors and robotics, with presentations from leading global experts in these fields as well as leading organisations in the marine sector. You could read about it yesterday’s issue of the OI Show Daily. Now, with the announcement that ‘Catch the Next Wave North America – Robots in the Ocean’ is to be held from 8-9 December 2014 at the Norris Center Houston, USA, the event is very definitely spreading its wings. In December, it will combine a conference and exhibition designed to marry future uses of technologies with developments in power sources, materials, propulsion, sensors, communications, control systems, and artificial intelligence. The Catch the Next Wave conference programme is being developed by a committee of industry-leading figures (details are listed on the event website and also available at the stand). In addition, the Houston event will also see delegates who are senior purchasers and specifiers of AUVs/ ROVs and related equipment invited to outline their near, mid and long-term needs and explain how they would like those to be met through technology development.
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“Any company manufacturing AUVs and/or ROVs or related technology, and any company providing services related to the utilisation of AUVs/ROVs, should consider exhibiting at Catch the Next Wave North America,” says James Coleman, event director at Reed Exhibitions. “Undoubtedly the new event will provide them with unique access that will enable them to learn the future needs of key executives within the North American oil & gas industry, as well as wider industries that invest in AUV/ROV technologies,” he continues. “They will have the ability to benchmark their technologies against the best developments in underwater robotics, and will also be able to associate their technologies, services and brand with technology advancement in the field of underwater robotics. And, of course, the great bonus is that they will get direct access to some of the most senior investors in AUV/ROV technologies in North America.” Working in partnership with both MTS and the Houston Chapter of SUT, whose members include companies such as BP, Cameron, Shell, Technip, FMC, Subsea 7, Baker Hughes, Weatherford International, JP Kenny, and Fugro, the organisers expect the event to have a very strong attendance. www.ctnwconference.com
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C-Nav to Establish New Office in Aberdeen
Stand no. K301
C-Nav, USA, has announced further growth plans by establishing a new office in Aberdeen for sales and support to its fast-growing customer base in Scotland and the North Sea. Commenting on the development Rick Davey, C-Nav’s UK director, said that the company’s turnover in Scotland has tripled in the past two years, making it a logical move to open an office in the UK’s oil and gas hub. David Bingham, who has more than 30 years of marine survey and oil field experience working for BP, has been appointed to take charge of the new office.
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Fugro on the Lookout
Fugro Survey Division is reaching out for a new global purchasing manager. At the moment, the job description is still being defined, however in the Hydro International email newsletter of 20 March 2014, more details will be available.
Romica and Steller Sign Naval Architecture Support Deal At Oceanology International 2014, Romica Engineering has signed Steller Systems as its preferred naval architecture support provider. The establishment of this formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two companies provides Romica’s worldwide customers with easy access to assured support from naval architects who understand the complexities of the installation and operation of winches, A frames and subsea handling equipment on board ships. Romica Engineering was founded in 2003 to provide payload welfare to the oceanographic and offshore oil & gas sector. Romica supports companies undertaking subsea measurement, monitoring and IRM (Inspection Repair Maintenance) tasks through a range of services, tools and equipment solutions.
Stand no. K601 One of the clamps from the last delivery is on display at the Innova stand.
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Stand no. S550
Innova has commissioned the last of a long series of vibration/ instrumentation packages. The final delivery includes upgrades for smaller-diameter pipes.
The accelerometer clamps are designed for a specific pipe diameter, for example 2 inches, 6 inches or 12 inches, or alternatively clamps covering a larger span of diameters can be delivered.
The Vibration Data Logger can be used on a variety of subsea pipes and structures at water depths of 0-4,000 metres. A system consists of one or several clamps in different sizes for attaching the accelerometer to the part being measured. The three-axis accelerometer can cover small frequencies like ±2g/0-350Hz or much higher vibrations of ±50g/2.5-8,000Hz.
The data is transferred via cable to the data collection unit located on a subsea basket. The subsea basket contains battery packs used for logging up to 200 hours of data each. All the clamps for a given project or operation can be stored and transported with this basket, and are easily deployed and installed from their location with a ROV.
Steller Systems was established in 2011 bringing together an experienced team with broad experience across the entire maritime industry and detailed knowledge of the design, build and operation of marine platforms. The company has worked with the Ministry of Defence, the wider marine industry and other engineering consultancies. This powerful resource will bring a valuable specialism to Romica’s customers, from initial conception to rapid operational support. Bob Tuner from Romica Engineering and Rob Skarda from Steller Systems.
Thursday 13 March
Stand no. F100, F201
Ambassadorial Visit to Dutch Vessel
Ashtead Technology Invests in iXBlue Equipment
Mr Gerrit de Vries from Marine Sampling Holland, Mr William Apps from Crown Estate, Ms Tessel van Essen from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Dr Cees Laban, chairman of the Dutch Ocean Group, discuss their impressions after visiting Acta Marine’s Coastal Chariot at Oceanology International 2014 yesterday. The DP1 shallowdraft support vessel is still open to visitors. The Manta heavy CPT equipment operated by Marine Sampling Holland is on display on board the vessel.
Sealing the deal during Oceanology International 2014: Olivier Cervantes of iXBlue (left) and Allan Pirie of Ashtead Technology (right).
Ashtead Technology, headquartered in Aberdeen, UK, has placed an order in excess of GBP1.1 million with subsea manufacturer iXBlue. The investment in iXBlue’s high-precision inertial navigation ROVINS, PHINS and new OCTANS NANO systems is the latest in a series of investments by Ashtead Technology, increasing the company’s expansive rental fleet of subsea positioning equipment.
Bibby Remote Intervention Expands Its Fleet
Stand no. C250
Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (BRIL), part of Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore, has further expanded its fleet by signing a charter agreement for an IRM (Inspection Repair and Maintenance) lightconstruction vessel and adding an additional two ROVs to its operations. The charter agreement with Olympic Shipping is for a newly built MT6021 vessel for a three-year period, with options to extend for an additional two years. The vessel will be mobilised with ROVs from BRIL and is expected to arrive in Aberdeen in early April 2015. Additionally BRIL has further expanded its ROV fleet with the purchase of two new heavy-duty vehicles. The two ROVs, due to arrive in March and June this year, are both SMD Quasar 150hp vehicles. Capable of survey, construction and drill support operations, these units will most likely be used to support Bibby Offshore’s expansion into Southeast Asia and North America. Bibby Offshore has grown from 10 employees in 2003 to more than 1,300 people employed onshore and offshore worldwide today, with offices in Aberdeen, Liverpool, Singapore, Trinidad and Houston. As part of that growth, Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (BRIL) was launched in 2011 to provide the remote intervention element of the business.
Launch of the Quasar ROV.
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