Arctia Ltd, a WOC Member and one owner of the strongest icebreaker fleets in the world, will launch an international Arctic expedition in the summer of 2017 as part of the Finland 100 jubilee year – and welcomes research partners to join this extraordinary opportunity for Arctic access.
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Students and researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) were given the opportunity to test their own Dynamic Positioning (DP) algorithms in a full-scale setting last week. The trials took place in the Trondheimsfjord aboard the ‘R/V Gunnerus’, the NTNU-owned research and education vessel to which KONGSBERG donated a state-of-the-art K-Pos DP system in 2015.
DeepOcean Group Holding B.V. (“DeepOcean”) announces a new majority owner in the company. Funds advised by Triton (“Triton”) will become the largest shareholder and will, in collaboration with some of the existing shareholders in DeepOcean, support the company’s growth over the coming years. DeepOcean has also strengthened the company’s balance sheet and liquidity with an equity raise. Through the equity raise and the future support of Triton, DeepOcean is well positioned to weather the downturn in oil & gas markets and also to take advantage of growth opportunities in the oil & gas and renewables markets.
Neptune Marine Services (Neptune), a leading provider of specialized engineering, integrated inspection, repair and maintenance solutions to the energy industries, is targeting further growth overseas with its new office in the US.
Underwater technology company, Sonardyne International Ltd, has appointed MARSS Group as a non-exclusive reseller and integrator of its maritime security products. The deal was announced at the METSTRADE exhibition in Amsterdam where both companies are attending the Global Superyacht Forum.
CARIS 2017 will feature an in-depth technical program, which will include high caliber presentations from influential industry leaders and fellow CARIS™ users. As a valued Teledyne CARIS™ client, we encourage you to submit an abstract for presentation which highlights your accomplishments and challenges. Selected speakers will be extended a conference pass at 50% off the regular rate.
The International SeaKeepers Society hosted Founders’ 2016, a dynamic evening highlighting the work of SeaKeepers in partnership with the yachting community, at the private waterfront residence of Host Chairs, Andrew M. Heller and Tanya Lynn Sabel. The DISCOVERY Yacht Chairs were Claudia Potamkin and Sandra Yawn.
Subsea cable and connector specialist Hydro Group has announced the appointment of William (Bill) Mildon, as president of newly formed Hydro Group Systems Inc. - a wholly owned subsidiary in Pinellas County, Florida.
On Friday, October 7, 2016, Robotica in Maintenance Strategies BV (RIMS) launched inspection services of enclosed spaces to the Maritime and Offshore Industry, using the drone Elios.
The inaugural Teledyne Marine UK Tech Day hosted by Teledyne Bowtech in Aberdeen successfully took place on Wednesday 26th October. On site representation from many of the twenty-three Teledyne Marine companies meant that no question or enquiry went unanswered. A combination of personnel, product displays, presentations, product brochures and banner stands highlighted the breadth of technology, products and capabilities that Teledyne Marine has to offer.