IKM Subsea welcomed Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Kjell-Børge Freiberg to their Bryne Headquarters last week. Freiberg had invited himself together with representatives from his Government department to view the ROV Onshore Control Center. Several members of the press also attended and the minister was impressed stating: “This is like science fiction”. Freiberg added that there is high demand for modern Norwegian technology such as this both in the oil and gas sector and renewables market. He said furthermore that the Norwegian Government now has opened further two blocks for offshore Wind parks in Norwegian waters, and that he sees IKM Subsea’s Remote and Resident ROV solutions to be highly attractive for such areas.

A/S Norske Shell is launching a 10-year seabed subsidence monitoring campaign at its Ormen Lange field in the Norwegian Sea, using long-endurance sensors from subsea monitoring specialist Sonardyne International Ltd.

Independent subsea contractor, Film-Ocean, has ordered its 10th Saab Seaeye Falcon making them one of the biggest fans of the world’s most popular underwater robot.

Torrance based Blue Robotics announced their newest product, the Ping360 Scanning Sonar, which offers small ROVs the ability to navigate in low visibility water conditions. The sonar achieves a new level of affordability with a price that is less than half of any other scanning sonar on the market at $1,975 USD. The Ping360 is available immediately from Blue Robotics and distributors.

Global subsea equipment solutions specialist, Ashtead Technology, has successfully completed a subsea installation monitoring project for Ocean Installer AS in Equinor’s Askeladd and Johan Castberg fields.

Industry experts are set to take to the stage to discuss the latest innovations in subsea technology at Subsea UK’s Underwater Robotics conference this month (September).

Kongsberg Maritime has expanded its Canadian operation by establishing a presence at COVE, the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Teledyne Marine will host its US based biennial Teledyne Marine Technology Workshop (TMTW) in San Diego, CA USA on October 6‐9, 2019. This event will once again attract hundreds of attendees from around the globe, who will converge to explore, learn, and share their experiences on a broad range of technologies and applications.

Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) is a biennial land, sea and air defence and security exhibition, bringing together senior international trade and military experts and providing an ideal platform for the global defence and security community to network, do business and hear unique insights from senior military speakers. DSEI is supported by the UK Ministry of Defence and Department for International Trade, and has platinum partners in General Dynamics and BAE Systems.

International subsea services provider DOF Subsea has equipped a further three of its Brazilian offshore vessel fleet with hybrid acoustic and inertial navigation technology from Sonardyne Brasil Ltda.

Wings Travel Management, specialists in handling the complex travel and logistical needs of companies operating in the energy sector, is on track to experience 40 per cent energy sector growth of up to US$100M, after already winning over US$50M in new business around the globe over the last six months.

Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd are pleased to announce that their Services business have delivered a refurbished Quasar MkII Work Class ROV system (WROV), Tophat Tether Management System (TMS) and associated deck equipment to Film-Ocean Ltd.

Valeport sensor technology has been selected by Oceaneering International for integration into its subsea Freedom vehicles.

iXblue and 2G Robotics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer a new survey skid for Inspection Class ROVs. This all-in-one integrated skid will deliver high accuracy inspection capabilities on small ROVs, enabling survey and inspection on low cost assets.

Allseas, a global leader in offshore pipeline installation, heavy lift and subsea construction, has chosen WFS Technologies’ new Seatooth® Pipelogger for the real time measurement of process temperature on a subsea pipeline system which they have installed recently. The pipeline system is designed to have a total gas throughput capacity of 31.5 billion cubic meters per year.

Aberdeen-based Enpro Subsea showcased the results of a pioneering subsea technology research and development (R&D) programme during a recent visit from Member of Scottish Parliament Jamie Hepburn, Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills.

Underwater navigation technology from Sonardyne International Ltd. has been chosen by subsea equipment specialist Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd. (SMD) for its new electric work class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) range, launched today at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen.

The industry has standardized, simplified and reduced the size of equipment in recent years, but a further step-change is needed to drive a sustainable future for the subsea industry and the world it serves.