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UK offshore robotics center launched

Nov 08, 2017

A new research centre focused on robotics for the offshore industry is to be set up in the UK with nearly US$19 million (£14.3 million) UK Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) funding.  The Offshore Robotics for Certification of…

GE inks partnership for robotic subsea inspection

Oct 26, 2017

Avitas Systems, a GE Venture, announced today (26 October) that it has formed a strategic partnership with Kraken Robotics to integrate autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), acoustic and laser sensor technology, and artificial intelligence…

Helix, GATE Energy ink subsea MoU

Jul 10, 2017

Two Houston-based companies, Gibson Applied Technology & Engineering (GATE Energy) and Helix Energy Solutions robotics subsidiary Canyon Offshore signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly offer subsea blockage prevention, detection…

GE Ventures launches inspection services startup

Jun 13, 2017

General Electric’s (GE) investment arm GE Ventures on Tuesday announced the startup of Avitas Systems, which will use predictive data analytics, robotics, and artificial intelligence to deliver advanced inspection services to the oil and gas…

£2 million pot for small pools and asset integrity robots

Jun 05, 2017

Two new Calls for Ideas have been launched to identify, support and fund robotics-based solutions to reduce inspection costs, and to unlock marginal resources on UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). Some ca.£1 million in funding is available for each area from the the Aberdeen-based…

Aqualis gains ONGC extension off India

May 25, 2016

Aqualis Offshore has been reappointed by United India Insurance Co. to provide marine warranty services to ONGC’s assets, offshore India. This is the third one-year contract Aqualis has received after the company first started working for United India Insurance and ONGC in 2014…

OTC16: Robotics and 3D printing high on agenda

May 06, 2016

Additive manufacturing and unmanned robotics have topped a list of key new technologies for the oil and gas industry.  The two were identified as part of a survey of exhibitors at Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston by risk consultancy services group Lloyd’s Register…

HB gains accommodation module certification

Mar 18, 2016

Offshore accommodation and workspace specialist HB Rentals was granted an ABS Certification of Design Assessment for its high demand 11ft by 32ft– eight-man sleeper – accommodation module. This achievement now sees this latest generation…

Robotic intervention

Sep 01, 2015

Offshore workers could soon find themselves sharing their facilities with robots, particularly in remote, harsh or hazardous environments. Elaine Maslin looks at the Argos Challenge. Homologation phase with the FOXIRIS robot…

HR Wallingford purchases Seatronic's underwater laser scanner

Aug 24, 2015

Image: 2G Robotics ULS-200 underwater laser scanner in action/Seatronics Seatronics, an Acteon company, has secured the first UK sale of 2G Robotics' ULS-200 underwater laser scanner. The system was purchased by HR Wallingford…

Bourbon orders three FMC ROVs

Jan 20, 2015

French vessel operator Bourbon has commissioned three new next-generation heavy duty work ROVs (remote operated vehicles) designed by FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics. Capable of operating at depths of up to 3000m, the units will be deployed on multi-purpose support vessels (MPSV)…

ABS certifies SKF to provide condition monitoring services offshore

Sep 09, 2014

The ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) certified SKF USA Inc. with ‘External Specialist Recognition’ to provide condition monitoring services to the offshore industry. The recognition follows a practical demonstration of ‘Condition Monitoring…

MOL eyes North Sea expansion

May 27, 2014

Hungary’s MOL Group is eyeing North Sea operatorship and has deep enough pockets to do it. Elaine Maslin spoke to exploration director Alex Dodds (pictured). Hungary’s MOL Group is aiming to double its production within at least five years and then double it again after that…

New offshore wind farm guide

Jan 22, 2013

Bureau Veritas unveils certification guides Guide on Offshore Wind Farm Project CertificationBureau Veritas Certification France has released a comprehensive Guide on Offshore Wind Farm Project Certification, which allows industry players…

Liquid Robotics Oil & Gas

Jul 19, 2012

Liquid Robotics and Schlumberger have created Liquid Robotics Oil & Gas, a 50:50 joint venture tasked with developing services for the oil & gas industry using Liquid Robotics’ wave-powered, autonomous marine vehicles, which can operate offshore for up to a year without crew…

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