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Innovation – The Name Of The Game!
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Innovation, both in terms of technology and service solutions, is an ever-growing requirement in all offshore sectors: oil & gas, defence, renewables and – as we will learn later today – aquaculture. The new Innovation Zone here at Oceanology International 2014 features out-of-the-box technology ideas to help you find inspiration while you’re out of the office.
Event director James Coleman explains: “We issued a challenge – ‘Exhibit here if your solution means you can tick all or some of the following seven boxes.” The boxes were: • Reducing capital expenditure • Reducing downtime • Improving operational efficiency • Improving HSE Continues on page 3
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“Thirteen companies rose to that challenge,” he continues. “And today you can not only see but also hear about the new technologies in the Innovation Zone, because each of them will be giving a 20-minute presentation in the Zone’s seminar theatre.” Today’s Innovation Zone presentation schedule 1. First up will be MOST with their wave-propelled USV designed for very-long-endurance autonomous scientific ocean research, commercial data-gathering and defence applications 2. AML Oceanographic follows with modular ultra-violet biofouling technology for use on submerged sensitive/delicate surfaces, sensors, cameras and lights 3. EdgeLab s.r.l. will feature a smart, lowcost AUV platform integrating electronic nose/tongue for oil-spill monitoring and plume tracking 4. J + S Ltd will talk about their acoustic arrays with integrated acoustic sensor technology 5. Acoustic technology provides a link to Sonar Link with their underwater acoustic comms with simultaneous multiple-sensor uplink data acquisition 6. Sixth on the presentation list is Geosoft with their UXO target detection, mapping and analysis system from magnetic data
7. Subsea Deployment Systems will be next up with their installation system using small crane vessels or anchor handling tugs 8. Cairndene’s piling shield to reduce noise transmission by use of a fully enclosed vacuum chamber is next on the agenda 9. Integrated Power Technology Corporation will feature their modular distributed energy recovery system – innovative fleets of wind-propelled craft dragging turbines 10. Next up is Worley Parsons’ fieldmounted hydraulic telescope arm with fully flexible camera which captures either stills or video for analysis live or later 11. Steatite Limited will focus on OXIS Lithium Sulphur cells as the next generation of battery technology, surpassing Lithium-ion which is reaching the limit of its potential 12. They will be followed by Cambridge Consultants who will showcase DropTag and Trace – both can facilitate the monitoring of condition and maintenance compliance for assets transported and deployed offshore, helping to minimise or prevent costly interventions 13. Last to take to the lectern will be AnCatt focusing on the first heavymetal-free (no zinc, chromate or lead) high-performance anti-corrosion coating using conductive polymer nano dispersion (CPND). The prize up for grabs? Your interest in – and even better your commitment to – discovering more about their innovative technology, and perhaps even using it.
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Marine Renewables Survey, Installation and Maintenance Aquaculture elcome and Opening Remarks Dr Neil Auchterlonie W Cefas 10:10-10:30 Fish Farming: More Than Just Salmon Dr Tom Pickerell Seafish 10:30-10:50 Aquaculture Risks – Constraints to Future Expansion Dan Fairweather Willis Aquaculture 10:50-11:10 Scope & Prospects for Growth of UK Aquaculture: A Crown Estate Perspective Alex Adrian The Crown Estate 11:10-11:20 Q&A and Panel Discussion: Aquaculture in Oceanic Environments 11:30-11:42 Technical Requirements and Engineering Standards for Floating Aquaculture Structures Dr Arne Fredheim SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture 11:42-11:54 Offshore Aquaculture Research and Trials in Bremerhaven Dr Bernadette Pogoda Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) 11:54-12:06 Aquaculture Equipment Manufacture Stephen Divers Fusion Marine 12:06-12:18 TBC 12:18-12:40 Q&A and Panel Discussion: Automated Activities and Remote Sensing 13:40-13:52 Optical Sensors for Monitoring Coastal Waters: Emerging Capabilities Dr David Mckee University of Strathclyde 13:52-14:28 TBC (3 sessions) 14:28-14:50 Q&A and Panel Discussion: Location of Aquaculture Operations with Other Marine Industry 15:00-15:12 Modular Multipurpose Offshore Platforms: Innovative Opportunities for Aquaculture Panagiotis Anastasiadis Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture (IMBBC) 15:12-15:24 Building Trust and Taking the Risk out of Co-Location Tom Rossiter Succorfish 15:24-15:36 Sharing the Marine Environment – Challenges and Opportunities for Aquaculture Professor João Gomes Ferreira New University of Lisbon 15:36-15:48 Integrated Aquaculture: A Solution for the Next Generation of Aquaculture? Dr Adam Hughes SAMS 15:48-16:10 Q&A and Panel Discussion: Water Treatment and Processing 16:20-16:32 New Technology to Enhance UK Farmed Seafood Production Dr David Fletcher RAS Aquaculture Research 16:32-16:44 RAS in England: Successes and Failures – Learning from the Past and Moving Forward Keith Jeffery Cefas 16:44-16:56 Wellboats, Fish Health and Welfare Professor Jimmy Turnbull Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling 16:56-17:08 TBC 10:00-10:10
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&A and Panel Discussion. Chairmen: Dr Neil Q Auchterlonie, programme director - Aquaculture and Food Security, Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, & Professor Peter Davies, Department of Civil Engineering, Dundee University
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Welcome and Opening Remarks Enabling Advanced Autonomous In-Ocean Security Networks Paul Watson Ocean Power Technologies Big Data Management for the Surveillance and Security of Underwater Wide Zones Dr Zoheir Sabeur University of Southampton Implementation of a National Dual-Use High Frequency Radar Network Dr Hugh Roarty Rutgers University The Role of Unmanned Ocean Surface Vehicles for Maritime Security Applications in the FP7 PERSEUS Project Eduardo Quevedo Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands Ambient Noise Measurement Using Naval Sensors Daniel Toogood Atlas Elektronik UK Long-term, Remote Marine Surveillance Utilising the Wave Glider Autonomous Surface Vehicle Jamie Griffith Liquid Robotics TBC Bluefin Robotics
Chairmen: Professor Michael Bruno, Dean, Stevens Institute of Technology, USA, & Justin Crump, chief executive, Sibylline Risk and Security Consultancy, UK
Ocean Observing Systems II 10:00-10:05 10:05-10:35 10:35-11:05
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elcome and Opening Remarks David Mills Cefas W Keynote Address Kevin Hardy Global Ocean Design Can We Improve Fisheries Stock Assessments by Using Dynamic Habitat Models Informed by the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)? Josh Kohut Rutgers University PubFlow: A Scientific Data Publication Framework for Marine Science Peer Brauer Kiel University One Ocean, Endless Lessons for Education and Outreach Lisel Hotaling University of South Florida Developing a Global Ocean Network of “Green” Telecommunication Cables Hosting MiniObservatories Nigel Bayliff & David Meldrum Huawei Marine Networks
Chairmen: Zdenka Willis, director, NOAA Integrated Ocean Observation, Dr David Mills, programme director, Marine Observatories, CEFAS, & Justin Manley, senior director - business development, Teledyne Marine Systems
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Welcome and Opening Remarks Direct Computation of Workability and Loads David Hurdle BMT ARGOSS Violent Wave Trapping – Some Results on Water Projection around Semi-Subs and TLPs Paul Taylor Oxford University The Effects of Squalls on Floating Vessels Finlay McPhail Imperial College & Shell Into Deepwater & Back Again: New Challenges for Current Profile Characterisation Gus Jeans Oceananalysis Ltd Influence of Apparent Roughness on Pipeline Design Criteria Under Severe Wave and Current Forcing Oliver Jones BP Challenging the Arctic Weather – Polar Lows Nina Winther-Kaland StormGeo AS Measurement Campaign North East Greenland Roy Wollvik Statoil A Metocean and Ice Measurements Campaign in Baffin Bay, Greenland Mariska van der Boon Shell Global Solutions NL An Iceberg Monitoring Service by Spaceborne Radar Technologies and Drift Modelling: From Yacht Races around Antarctica to Offshore Oil Rig Safety in the Arctic Sea Marc Lucas CLS Ice Management Strategy to Support Greenland Exploration Operations Nicolas Fournier Shell Global Solutions NL A Case Study: Safe and Cost-effective Metocean Survey in a Remote Location Greg Bush RPS Australia Asia Pacific
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Welcome and Opening Remarks Subsea Wireless Communication: Technology Comparison and Review Dr Jon Davies JuiceDSP Sub-sea Optical Communications: Overview and Application Demonstrations Norman Farr Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Subsea Wireless Group (SWiG): An Industry Initiative to Highlight Capabilities, Encourage Use and Facilitate Interoperability of Wireless Underwater Communications Benedict Grant Nautronix Subsea Wireless Communications for Solving Real World Problems Shaun Dunn Sonardyne International Microwave Technology for Pinless Connectors Tomasz Ciamulski WiSub AS Acoustic Underwater Communication and Sensor Network Arild Brevik Kongsberg Subsea Wireless Instrumentation and Communication Systems Ian Crowther WFS Technologies
Chairmen: Andy Bowen, director of National Deep Submergence Facility, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, & Simon Partridge, engineering director, Sonardyne International UK
Chairmen: Richard Gibson, metocean engineer, BP, & Graham Feld, senior metocean engineer and North Sea metocean technical authority, Shell
GBP3 Million Order on OI 2014 Opening Day
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Ashtead Technology, UK, has begun 2014 with an order for nearly GBP3 million worth of 6G acoustic positioning technology from Sonardyne International. Announced on the first day of the Oceanology International 2014 exhibition in London, this order follows a record 12 months of 6G investment by the Aberdeen-based company with a total spend of almost GBP6 million. The equipment ordered includes Compatt 6, GyroCompatt 6, ROVNav 6, Scout and Ranger 2 USBL systems and WSM 6 transponders. Speaking at Oceanology International, Allan Pirie, CEO of Ashtead Technology, said that 2013 saw non-stop global demand for 6G and this has continued into 2014. Investing further in 6G means that the company is well stocked to support its global customers and reinforces its position as a leading subsea-equipment rental provider.
Barry Cairns (Sonardyne) and Allan Pirie (Ashtead Technology) on the first day of Oceanology International 2014 in London.
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MO1 is a brand new 26-metre offshore survey and support vessel being demonstrated by Mainprize Offshore. The massive deck area makes her ideal for a range of offshore activities. For any queries please visit the Information Desk inside the Exhibition Hall. MO1 is conducting afloat demonstrations with Innovatum to launch and recover the remote-controlled tethered ROV.
Sea Beam Kongsberg Maritime has brought the 17-metre MMT survey vessel Sea Beam to provide waterborne demonstrations during the exhibition. Demonstration equipment includes the Kongsberg EM2040 dual Tx / dual Rx multibeam system and the Seapath 330+ attitude system. To book a demonstration, please visit the stand.
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Rani Calecore has brought a Swan 651 vessel named Rani to OI. She was purchased by Calecore in 2012 as an oceangoing yacht and has circumnavigated the world on more than one occasion. She was also the start boat for the 1987 America’s Cup in Fremantle.
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Dr Richard W. (Rick) Spinrad and James Coleman.
Roger Scrivens and Richard Burt.
Colin Grant and Prof. Ralph Rayner.
A Celebration of Influential Professionals On Monday 10 March, just before Rick Spinrad, PhD, CMarSci, from the Maritime Technology Society held his keynote speech at the Catch the Next Wave conference, awards were presented to several influential professionals in the maritime industry. The accolades were awarded as follows: Rick Spinrad received the OI Lifetime Achievement Award, Roger Scrivens of RS Aqua was named as AMSI Business Person of the Year, and Dr Colin Grant (now retired from BP) received the Alan Greig Memorial Prize.
OI Lifetime Achievement Award The Oceanology International Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Dr Richard W. (Rick) Spinrad, PhD, CMarSci. Since 2010, Rick Spinrad has been vice president for research at Oregon State University (OSU) where he has oversight of the university’s quarter-billion-dollar research enterprise. Prior to joining OSU, Dr Spinrad built up a long list of achievements in various occupations, including as assistant administrator for research at NOAA where he directed the agency’s programmes in oceanography, atmospheric science and climate. He led the White House Committee that developed the nation’s first set of ocean research priorities and oversaw the revamping of NOAA’s research enterprise. He also served as the Department of Commerce representative to the Office of Science and Technology Policy committee addressing scientific integrity. He currently chairs the Congressionally mandated Federal Advisory Committee on Ocean
Observations, and is president of the Board of the Oregon Unmanned Aerial Systems Business Enterprise. In addition to his NOAA stint, Dr Spinrad has served as a research director with the U.S. Navy (Office of Naval Research and Oceanographer of the Navy), taught at two universities, directed a major national non-profit organisation, presided over a private company, and worked as a research scientist. He is the recipient of Presidential Rank Awards from U.S. Presidents George W. Bush and Barack H. Obama. Dr Spinrad is the past-president of the Oceanography Society and president-elect of the Marine Technology Society. He is also a fellow of the American Meteorological Society, the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, and the Marine Technology Society and is MTS president elect. The Oceanology International Lifetime Achievement Award honours the lifetime achievements of a person who is acknowledged as an international expert in the field of oceanology and marine science.
AMSI Business Person of the Year The annual Association of Marine Scientific Industries (AMSI) Business Person of the Year Award was presented to Mr Roger Scrivens, founder and managing director of RS Aqua, by Mr Richard Burt, chairman of the AMSI Council of the Society of Maritime Industries. Richard Burt explained that the award is designed to recognise the individual who, in the opinion of the adjudicating panel, has made a significant contribution to the business of marine science and technology in the UK. Roger Scrivens has worked in the
oceanographic and instrumentation industry for 40 years, 31 of which at the head of his company. Even in a company with such a long pedigree, Roger’s entrepreneurial spirit remains undiminished and the company has seen significant growth in the past year, with the introduction of a calibration and service centre, major additions to RS Aqua’s portfolio and a move to new premises.
Alan Greig Memorial Prize Colin Grant was awarded the Alan Greig Memorial Prize for outstanding contribution to commercial operational oceanography. “Colin has made a tremendous contribution to meeting the operational oceanographic needs of the offshore industry at the same time as contributing his time and energy to the development of the field and to mentoring those starting a career in metocean engineering,” said Professor Ralph Rayner. Colin joined BP in 1984 working as a metocean specialist in the Ocean Engineering branch. He was involved in developing design and operational criteria for BP globally. Highlights during that time included the work to establish the design basis for the Foinaven and Schiehallion projects in the mid 1990s. In 2002, Colin became heavily involved with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). He was invited to assist in the marine science side of the institute’s activities and was made a vice president in 2008. He also chaired the Membership Committee of the institute and is a key contributor to the institute’s highly successful Metocean Awareness courses.
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Aquaculture at Oceanology International:
Benefiting from Technology Transfer Today sees Oceanology International’s first conference on aquaculture and the sector’s need for technological input. Dr Neil Auchterlonie, programme director for Aquaculture and Food Security, Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), is co-chairing the conference. Here, he shares his passion for aquaculture.
Why did the idea of aquaculture at Oceanology International appeal to you? It’s important to raise awareness of the potential of aquaculture in the UK, Europe and internationally – and Oceanology International is the place to do it. Is aquaculture a growing industry? The FAO figures show growth at 6.9% per annum, making it the fastest-growing protein sector and very important for food security. What’s the global picture? Aquaculture as we currently know it is a relatively new industry. Food production is vital globally, and aquaculture is an increasingly important component of this. New land for agriculture is limited but there is space for food production in the marine environment, particularly in offshore areas. The EU currently imports two thirds of its seafood needs but 10 |
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could meet more of those needs by expanding its own production. The UK, as an island, is a fantastic location to build this industry. But what about right now – which countries are the frontrunners? Salmon farming dominates UK aquaculture, which includes both freshwater and marine production. Norway tops global production with over a million tonnes of farmed salmon each year, while Chile, Scotland and Canada are also important producers. What technology is relevant at OI 2014? Aquaculture could benefit from technology transfer from other marine industries. There is scope to develop aquaculture technology further in areas such as realtime data capture, remote sensing, system design and engineering, planning aspects (including the use of GIS), videoing, monitoring, reducing and mitigating environmental impact, and remote operation. We need marine suppliers on side to think how technology transfer could achieve mutual benefit. Who will be the main customers for new technology? The salmon industry has strong financial investment and is the most likely to adopt new technology. However other sectors could also achieve benefits; shellfish farming has great potential in UK waters and could well benefit from innovation. Adoption of technology, and adoption of
innovative practices, is important in reducing production costs and developing an economically sustainable industry. Are the discussions purely about the provision of food? The focus is indeed on food, but not exclusively. There is growing interest in seaweed farming as a contributor to renewable energy, for instance. Seaweed cultivation may also aid improvements in coastal water quality through nutrient removal. At this stage we need projects to demonstrate what can be achieved in practice. Demo projects just for seaweed? No! We need to show what may be achieved for a range of aquaculture systems covering the diversity of the systems and species types. Another area of great interest is the co-location of aquaculture with offshore wind farms. We need aquaculture scientists, policymakers and system design engineers to take the challenge on board and to see demonstration projects. So you’re eager to head further offshore? Yes. We are a small island and our seas are very busy. This is a young industry that has to compete for space in coastal sites. With greater technological input, the secret to success could lie further out in much deeper waters. Who would you like to see in the audience today? All the many faces of the marine industry: not only the ‘normal’ OI
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attendees, particularly those involved with remote sensing, mapping, system design and engineering, but we also want the aquaculture industry itself to be there to engage with the OI community and to communicate the needs. And policymakers and decision-makers who are interested in the vision for the future. Why should governments regard aquaculture as vital? Locally, regionally and nationally, aqua culture is a developing industry that can produce high-quality seafood, jobs and economic benefits. The retail sector loves our industry because of its predictability in terms of offering guaranteed product quality, size and delivery. Worldwide, there is an evergrowing demand for good –quality fish– and quality is a UK hallmark. Does the marine industry understand the potential? Partially, but we have a lot of work to do on the awareness front. Being at OI 2014 will help. What takeaway message do you want to deliver today? That by working together we can establish a real growth industry, achieve sustainable solutions and thus benefit from being part of the fastest-growing protein sector in the world. The scope, at this stage, is almost unlimited – particularly for offshore systems!
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MicroPlastic Sediment Separator Although plastic Stand no. R500 debris is constantly accumulating in aquatic environments, its impact is not yet fully understood. Any in-depth look at this subject requires a verified method to The MicroPlastic Sediment Separator (MPSS). quantify the amount of plastic particles in the environment. With the launch of the MicroPlastic Sediment Separator MPSS, a standardised technique for reliable separation of different ecologically relevant size classes of plastic particles from sediment samples is now available. First studies of the MicroPlastic Sediment Separator (MPSS) substantiate recovery rates of 100% for large microplastic particles (5-1mm) and 95.5% for small microplastic particles (1 mm-1um). The MPSS is the result of a co-operation between Hydro-Bios and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU), Germany.
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Geo-matching.com Geo-matching.com has recently added new hydrographic & oceanographic instruments to its spectrum of product categories: bottom pressure gauges, magnetometers, sediment classification software and sub-bottom profilers. They complement the existing online categories of ADCPs, AUVs, CTD Systems, GNSS Receivers, Imaging Sonars, INS, Multibeam Echo Sounders, ROVs, Side-scan Sonar, Single beam Echo Sounders and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Geo-matching.com is an independent product comparison website featuring detailed spec-based product comparisons and user reviews for more than 600 products. Visit www.geo-matching.com to browse through the products or to leave a review.
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One of the first actions under Fugro’s ‘Growth through Leadership’ strategy was the launch of a new marine training centre to address the training and development needs of its operational staff. Located on the Helford River in Cornwall, UK, it offers easy access to the English Channel and has a rich marine industry infrastructure close at hand. The quayside facilities include classrooms, offices and a workshop. The first course at the centre is Fugro’s new 12-week ‘Survey and Engineering Training’ programme, run by Fugro Academy, for new offshore survey recruits. This practical course is aimed at giving the delegates confidence and competence in the use of Fugro’s survey systems prior to their initial deployment, thus preparing them to work offshore as a fully trained junior member of the survey team. With four of these 12-week courses planned for 2014, around 70 surveyors and survey engineers are involved in this new training initiative.
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Modular Leak Detection and Environmental Monitoring System Stand no. E600 Leak detection and environmental monitoring within the offshore renewables and oil and gas sectors are a key focus for Kongsberg Maritime at Oceanology International 2014, with the world launch of a sophisticated new approach to subsea monitoring. The Modular Subsea Monitoring-Network (MSM), developed in co-operation with newly acquired Kongsberg Maritime company Embient, is a flexible solution deployable on projects of all type and scale, and is designed to offer continuous monitoring of the subsea environment and alerting to events such as oil and gas leakages from subsea installations, pipelines and risers. The first MSM systems will be delivered in 2014. The MSM is built on a foundation of fieldproven technology including Kongsberg cNODE for underwater acoustic positioning and data link, a range of Kongsberg hydroacoustic sensors and third-party sensors, in addition to sophisticated chemical sensors and
hydrocarbon sniffers from Kongsberg Maritime partner Contros Systems & Solutions. Advanced data-processing and power-management strategies ensure the MSM’s ability to deliver critical sensor data continuously, for long duration missions. The modularity and scalability of the MSM allows for easy deployment and adaptation to different monitoring tasks, ranging from very early leak detection and condition monitoring around subsea structures to environmental monitoring on the seabed and in the water column.
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Veripos Upgrades Global Network with Septentrio Receivers Veripos, a leading global provider of precise satellite positioning solutions to the international offshore and marine industries, is concluding the upgrade of its entire global network of GNSS reference stations with highperformance multifrequency GPS/ GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receivers from Septentrio. Veripos owns and operates a network of over 80 reference stations worldwide that is used to determine estimates of the orbit and clock errors of multiple GNSS satellite constellations. VERIPOS uses these estimates to calculate corrections which are then broadcast to end users to significantly improve the accuracy of positioning. At the heart of the network is Septentrio PolaRx4, a fully featured reference receiver that provides high-quality tracking and measurement of all available and upcoming GNSS signals.
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Buoy Range Added to EIVA Product Portfolio The first day of the 2014 edition of the Oceanology International exhibition in London saw the launch of a new buoy product range produced by the Danish offshore specialist EIVA. Considering the wave algorithm, data logging and remote monitoring, the ToughBoy Panchax is a wave buoy that is effectively a software product. An integrated Teledyne RD Instruments ADCP and a thoroughly tested, advanced wave sensor provide high-precision current and wave data. The settings and transmission are adjusted according to customer needs, keeping communications expenditures to a minimum. The ToughBoy Panchax is suitable for a broad spectrum of tasks, from harbour monitoring to wave energy studies and any type of wave and current measurement surveys in between. Additional sensors can be fitted as optional extras, creating a buoy that matches the individual customer’s setup. The ToughBoy Panchax’s web-based software solution allows for remote configuration and monitoring, thereby simplifying data transmission. The acquired data is transmitted to the customer, to EIVA servers as a back-up option and to USB drives on the buoy for on-site retrieval, thus virtually eliminating the risk of data loss.
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Oceanology | International 2014
Stand no. F100
Offshore All-risk Insurance Coverage Ropner Insurance Services is presenting an insurance product aimed at oil field service contractors including onshore and offshore surveying, providing all-risk physical loss or damage coverage to equipment. Some of the product benefits include worldwide coverage, 24/7 cover – protecting equipment in store, in transit, on board vessels or whilst in operation – and new-for-old loss settlement in respect of total loss for equipment less than 5 years old. Lossof-revenue coverage following damage or loss of equipment can be included up to a maximum of USD100,000 for any one loss and USD500,000 in the annual aggregate. The collision/ damage liability is not to exceed 100% of the declared value of the insured equipment involved, subject to a limit of USD350,000 for any one loss, and in the aggregate in any one policy year. If required Ropner Insurance Services can also provide commercial general liability coverage as part of a package, providing one policy for all types of coverage.
Stand no. K708
Forward Vision NCS Survey has a proven track record in the provision of survey and positioning services to offshore drilling and construction activities. Technology focussed, rapid response and increasingly global capability. Our vision: To be the world’s leading specialist survey company, inspiring innovative people to deliver excellence and value to our clients.
No 3467
NCS Survey Limited 15 Abercrombie Court Prospect Road, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6FE
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T: +44 (0) 1224 749499 F: +44 (0) 1224 749199 E: sales@ncs-survey.com
www.ncs-survey.com
iXBlue Launches OCTANS NANO iXBlue has launched OCTANS NANO, a compact FOGbased ( fibre-optic gyroscope) gyrocompass and attitude sensor system for subsea use. OCTANS NANO enables the widespread deployment of FOG-based navigation technology in the construction support and ROV markets, which were previously served by lower-grade technologies. iXBlue’s vertical product integration makes for a more highly optimised solution, reduced customer risk and faster response to evolving customer needs. OCTANS NANO’s titanium housing is rated for operation down to 4,000 metres and shares the same connector and versatile interface as other iXBlue inertial and navigation products. OCTANS NANO has been designed with the user very much in mind: it is very easy to set up for quick navigation, with fast full-accuracy settling time. Ethernet, serial and pulse ports are standard, as are a sensor-input rebroadcast capability. Cabling can be kept to a minimum and the unit is highly compatible with less up-to-date instrumentation systems.
Wednesday 12 March
The Teledyne Benthos R12K acoustic release is prepared for deployment.
Teledyne Marine Reinforces Its Status BMT Showcasing Expertise BMT Group (BMT) is showcasing its portfolio of offshore support products and services at Oceanology International 2014. The company provides fully integrated services in monitoring, understanding and managing the risks associated with working in the offshore environment. During the event, visitors have the opportunity to engage with BMT’s technical experts and discuss the specific challenges they face. Louise Ledgard, head of Oil & Gas Business Development at BMT Group, explained that operating further off shore and in more hostile marine environments is becoming ever-more important for the renewables and offshore oil & gas sectors. This creates challenges in understanding metocean conditions and monitoring the integrity of structures and facilities designed to operate under their influence. BMT is investing in better understanding these challenges and providing innovative solutions for its customers.
Stand no. R400
On the opening day of Oceanology International 2014, Teledyne Marine presented the organisation. Between them, the 13 companies that make up the Teledyne Marine Group are thought to serve almost every sector in the industry so it was hardly surprising that the Group was able to launch some significant new products during an opening-day press conference at this year’s show. Notable among these were the Saturn AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System) and INS (Inertial Navigation System). With its experience in gyro and motion-sensor design, Teledyne TSS had spotted the need for a reliable and high-performance product that can provide accuracy along with low maintenance and competitive pricing. Fibreoptic gyros are the key to this and they have become another area of expertise for the company with an acknowledged mastery of mechanical gyro technology. Two years of detailed research and development subsequently resulted in the new Saturn systems. Advanced digital signal processing and algorithm design have been evolved into a highly accurate and reliable product that is setting new performance benchmarks in its market sector. The Saturn family is available in both surface and subsea versions and with two levels of accuracy. The Saturn 10 is aimed at the offshore construction, ROV, surface navigation and multibeam survey sectors where reliability, competitive pricing and performance are essential. The Saturn 30 systems are designed as a solid-state attitude and heading reference (AHRS) product and can be used for primary surface and subsea navigation. Being compact and highly reliable they are claimed to be ideal for vessels of all sizes but especially for smaller craft such as fast ferries, yachts and patrol boats where space may be limited. Another Teledyne Marine company is Teledyne RD Instruments which is using Oceanology International 2014 to introduce its new Pioneer and the Pathfinder Doppler
Stand no. D100, K150 Kim Lehman was one of the Teledyne directors to hold a presentation on the opening day of OI 2014.
velocity logs (DVL). These have completed the circle on the company’s range of acoustic Doppler products and expanded its underwater navigation capabilities by building on its Navigator and Explorer line of DVLs. Like the Navigator, the Pathfinder DVL employs a piston head transducer while the Pioneer uses a phased array transducer, similar to the Explorer DVLs. However, both the Pioneer and Pathfinder DVLs now incorporate Teledyne RD’s new generation of electronics which offers greater range, lower power consumption, reduced size, additional communication channels and increased reliability. The advanced capabilities of the new R12K acoustic release launched by Teledyne Benthos have also come from a detailed analysis of customer feedback. The R12K consequently combines the reliable mechanical design for which Teledyne Benthos acoustic releases are well known with new electronic systems that improve its capbilities. The new units are digital signal processor (DSP)-based allowing the move from audible to visual status confirmation signals. The R12K also brings battery voltage indication on command, including percentage remaining, precise unit tilt measurement and release status. Housed in stainless steel, the R12K is rated to 12,000 metres and has a 5,000kg load rating so that it can perform a wide range of tasks associated with the reliable recovery of tools and instrumentation from deep ocean.
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Wednesday 12 March
Stand no. G201
The official delivery of the winch took place at the stand where the device is on show.
Winch Delivery for New Research Vessel On the first day of Oceanology International 2014, Martin Volz of Emma Technologies delivered a winch to Dr Nerijus Blazaukas of Klaipeda University’s Marine Science & Technology Centre. The oceanographic winch has a maximal capacity of 3,000m of 10.3mm coax cable. It has a Europallet size and has been made in Germany by Emma Technologies, which acted as system integrator and manufacturer of custom solutions. The winch will be installed on a new research vessel for Klaipeda University’s Marine Science & Technology Centre, namely a 36m catamaran that is to be delivered in 2015. The winch will be used for sidescan survey and gradiometer operations. It also can be used for deployments.
Concentrated Knowledge on One Stand The community for ocean engineering in Germany is characterised by companies which are able to supply highly sophisticated technologies for the challenging tasks in the ocean. Several leading companies have developed an efficient cooperation to supply both stand-alone and combined solutions that are ‘Made in Germany’. Sea & Sun Technology is developing and manufacturing CTD multiparameter probes, high-end sensors, instruments, software and data-collection platforms for water-quality monitoring and testing as well as environmental technologies. Smart sampling technologies are supplied by Hydro-Bios. Samplers, nets and grabbers are available for sampling applications, ranging from sediment over the water body to surface and subsurface applications. SubCtech provides OceanPack systems for conditional monitoring, pCO2 and other environment-related parameters for ships, buoys and aquaculture, and PowerPacks for offshore and deep-sea industrial and scientific applications with high capacity and low size. With a focus on reliability and flexibility, EvoLogics supplies integrated advanced solutions for navigation, positioning, communication and data collection underwater, even in adverse conditions. The companies’ slogans for the Oceanology International event convey a sense of great potential: ‘Smart Sampling’, ‘Exploring Solutions’, ‘Monitoring and Power Solutions’ and ‘Advanced Acoustic Navigation and Communications’.
Stand no. R500
GLONASS Functionality for Hemisphere GNSS Vector Products Hemisphere GNSS has announced that all professional-level Vector products, such as the V103 and VS330, now include the ability to utilise the GLONASS satellite system along with the GPS satellite system in the navigation solution. The tracking of the additional GLONASS signals provides a much more robust solution, especially in challenging environments. Vector Technology processes L1 GPS and GLONASS signals to deliver precise heading, greater positioning reliability and improved performance in challenging environments. Professional marine industry organisations can maximise performance by integrating Hemisphere GNSS Professional Vector technology into their systems for hydrographic and bathymetric surveys, auto-pilots, dredging and buoys. Professional marine operations have a lot to gain from Vector Technology’s powerful combination of navigation and orientation capabilities. Vector Professional Products is being featured by Hemisphere GNSS at Oceanology International 2014 in London.
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Proven Performance and Reliability HIGH PERFORMANCE, LOW LOGISTICS UNMANNED VEHICLES AND SUBSEA INFRASTRUCTURE · Pipeline Inspection · Persistent Monitoring · Commercial Survey · Subsea Telemetry and Control · Undersea Positioning · Ocean Observing Systems · METOC
· Marine Life Monitoring · Mine Countermeasures · Search and Recovery · Port Security · Asset Recovery · Remote Sensing · Deep Sea Instrument Housings
Visit the Teledyne Marine Systems companies on booth D100
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No. 3457
BENTHOS WEBB RESEARCH GAVIA www.teledynemarinesystems.com