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Newbuild USV Challenger Getting Ready for Remote-Controlled Subsea Work

May 08, 2025

Ocean services provider DeepOcean, with its joint venture partners Solstad Offshore and Østensjø Rederi, has taken delivery of a newbuild uncrewed surface vessel (USV), which will be used for subsea survey, inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) work across offshore energy industries.The vessel - named USV Challenger - will shortly arrive at DeepOcean’s subsea base at Killingøy in Norway, where it will undergo trials of its launch and recovery system (LARS) for the onboard ROV…

OEG Unveils Geometry Assurance Software for Ships and Subsea Vessels

Apr 09, 2025

OEG Energy Group (OEG) has officially unveiled GEOBASE, an offshore industry’s first dedicated vessel dimensional control assurance solution for survey and positioning systems onboard ships and subsea vehicles to feature calibration software…

Chouest Group Bolsters its Subsea Robotics, Acquires Kystdesign

Mar 19, 2025

The Chouest Group said it has acquired Kystdesign, a manufacturer of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems. 'We are thrilled to welcome Kystdesign and its talented team into the Chouest family,' said Dino Chouest. 'By joining forces, we will…

Massa Products Corporation: Innovating Sonar Technology & Securing the Future of the Maritime Workforce

Mar 17, 2025

Dawn Massa Stancavish, President, CEO, and Chief Innovation Officer, Massa Products Corporation, recently joined Rhonda Moniz on the DEEP DIVE podcast to discuss this innovative company’s rich history and its role in helping to inspire a new generation of technology workers.

Lloyd's Register, Fugro Agree Simpler USV Certification Process

Mar 10, 2025

Lloyd's Register (LR) and Fugro have signed a block fee agreement to streamline the in-service certification and maintenance of Fugro’s growing fleet of autonomous uncrewed surface vessels (USVs).The strategic move is expected to simplify the certification process…

FET Inks Deal to Expand Shallow Water Ops

Mar 05, 2025

Forum Energy Technologies' (FET) Subsea Product Line has signed a contract for the sale of an electric Sub Atlantic Super Mohawk II remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and Dynacon Launch and Recovery (LARS) system to a North American subsea organization…

Kystdesign Books Its Largest ROV and Subsea Equipment Order to Date

Feb 11, 2025

Engineering firm Kystdesign has secured a contract to supply four work class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and accompanying equipment as part of its largest ordered booked to date.This significant agreement with an undisclosed client involves the supply of four Work Class ROVs…

FET to Supply Spain's ACSM with ROV, LARS

Jan 30, 2025

Forum Energy Technologies (FET) won a contract to provide a work class ROV system and a Dynacon Launch and Recovery System (LARS) to ACSM, the Spanish-headquartered global maritime survey and ROV services operator.  The FET Perry XLX EVO II will be delivered in Q3 2025 to support construction…

SMD and Beam Go Deeper for AI-Driven Autonomous Offshore Wind Inspections

Jan 13, 2025

High-tech offshore wind services provider Beam has bought Quantum EV remotely operated vehicle (ROV) from SMD, setting out plans to equip it with an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven system to improve its operational scope and offshore wind farm servicing…

Using Ocean Robots to Dive into Offshore Wind Farm Wake Effects

Nov 25, 2024

When gazing out to sea from the shoreline from many parts of the UK today you’re increasingly likely to see offshore wind turbines gently turning on the horizon.These giant structures are supplying an increasing amount of the UK’s electricity mix (<20%)…

Beam’s AI-Driven AUV to Hit Offshore Wind Market in 2025

Nov 13, 2024

Beam, a provider of high-technology offshore wind services, has unveiled Scout, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) driven by artificial intelligence (AI).Scout, a concept expected to enter the market in 2025, will put the power of subsea inspection directly in the hands of wind farm operators…

TotalEnergies Joins Reach Subsea’s Reach Remote USV Pilot Program

Oct 29, 2024

Norwegian subsea services firm Reach Subsea has brought in TotalEnergies to its Reach Remote uncrewed surface vessel (USV) qualification program, which joins Equinor and other industry majors as partner in the pilot program.The pilot project includes a variety of relevant survey…

Argeo Listen - Electromagnetic Subsea Cathodic Protection Measurement

Oct 22, 2024

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV’s) have been introduced as efficient tools for subsea pipeline inspections. It has also been demonstrated that AUVs can be used to perform contactless and continuous electric field measurements of the Cathodic Protection (CP) systems along pipelines…

Co. Innovation Centre in NL Opens Its Doors to the World

Sep 25, 2024

The Co. Innovation Centre is a multi-sectoral space for established and growing companies to converge, collaborate and co-create. Meagan Kay-Fowlow, President of the Co. Innovation Centre, discusses how this unique facility will engage with…

Beam’s AI-Driven AUV Put to Work at Scottish Offshore Wind Farm

Sep 23, 2024

Beam, a company created by the recent merger of Rovco and Vaarst, has deployed ‘the world’s first’ autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) driven by artificial intelligence (AI) at Seagreen offshore wind farm in Scotland.The AI-driven AUV has been used to inspect jacket structures on Seagreen wind farm…

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