ROV Planet Articles

Rovco joins NVIDIA Inception Programme

06.10.2017
UK-based subsea company Rovco has announced plans to take artificial intelligence (AI) to new depths after being selected to join the NVIDIA Inception Programme. Designed to nurture start-ups that are revolutionising industries with advances in AI and data science, the virtual incubator programme supports members overcome critical stages of product development, prototyping, and deployment. Being selected by NVIDIA will see Rovco benefit from hardware grants, marketing support and training to aid the development of the firm’s range of underwater robotics and subsea inspection techniques.

Quest Offshore & Gulf Publishing Announce "Gulf Quest, LLC"

05.10.2017
Gulf Publishing Company and Quest Offshore Resources have announced the formation of Gulf Quest LLC for the joint operation of offshore conferences, including the leading global deepwater technology event, Marine Construction Engineering Deepwater Development (MCEDD).

Subsea companies to cash in from NSRI funding event

05.10.2017
Fledging subsea firms will discover how they can overcome common financial challenges through industry supported and government-backed initiatives at an event in Aberdeen on 26th October. The workshop will explore the wide range of tools and resources available to SMEs, technology developers and innovative companies, providing market expertise, funding, skills and organisational support.

Kokusai Cable Ship Places Contract with SMD for Plough A-Frame and Twin Self-fleeting Drum Cable Lay System

04.10.2017
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) are pleased to announce the signature of a contract with Kokusai Cable Ship Co. (KCS) for the design and manufacture of cable lay equipment and a plough A-frame, to be installed on KCS’s new purpose-built cable laying vessel.

Sonardyne secures a major contract from Magseis for next generation seismic node positioning equipment

04.10.2017
Subsea technology manufacturer, Sonardyne International Ltd., UK, announced today that Norwegian seismic services company, Magseis, has awarded it a major contract for seabed node acoustic positioning technology to support an expansion in its deep water survey activities.

Subsea Technology & Rentals Announces Strategic Partnership with USA Pigging Experts 'CDI'

04.10.2017
Subsea Technology & Rentals Ltd (STR), a specialist in the design, production and rental of advanced subsea technology are delighted to announce it has formed a new partnership with CDI, an elite International Pipeline Pig Tracking, Signalling and Communications Equipment Company.

Tigers clear nuclear waste

04.10.2017
Two Saab Seaeye Tiger robotic vehicles are to work in the radioactive ponds at the Sellafield nuclear site. They were chosen because their proven thruster reliability is vitally important in a highly corrosive environment where maintenance intervention is hazardous to humans.

Subsea Expo - Call for Speakers

04.10.2017
The Subsea Expo Conference runs multiple parallel sessions over three days (7 – 9th February 2018) and attracts a broad range of experts to discuss the challenges facing the industry, cost efficiency, new technologies and diversification, among other topics.

OTO'18 Call for Papers OCEANS'18 MTS/IEEE Kobe Techno-Ocean 2018

04.10.2017
We are pleased to invite you to the OTO’18 (OCEANS’18 MTS/ IEEE Kobe / Techno-Ocean 2018) which will be held May 28~31, 2018 in Kobe, Japan. The event is hosted by three joint-organizers – the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (IEEE/OES), the Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the Japanese Organization of the Consortium for Techno-Ocean 2018 (CJO).

Marine Measurement Forum - CALL FOR PAPERS / BOOK YOUR PLACE - 31st October 2017

02.10.2017
It is a pleasure to invite you to submit presentations for Marine Measurement Forum (MMF) 60. The MMF60 conference is organised by iXblue and will take place at Land Rover BAR Facility, The Camber, East Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2JJ on 31st October 2017.

N-Sea strengthens renewable capabilities with German office

27.09.2017
As part of its continuing global growth strategy, subsea IMR provider N-Sea has announced the opening of a new office in Stralsund, Germany. The new base will support the country’s offshore renewable energy market, with N-Sea undertaking on-going maintenance and repair services to existing and planned windfarms. The company has appointed Jörg Butgen as Business Development Manager, who will be responsible for the establishment and growth of N-Sea’s services and products in the region.

Recovery Operations Successful with JW Fishers’ Metal Detectors

27.09.2017
For more information about JW Every day, bodies of water around the globe are used for recreational purposes, to supply food and drinking water to the growing population, to help stock our natural resource supplies, and to provide a natural habitat for marine life. Sometimes these very same “friendly” waters take valued possessions from people or are used to discard evidence from a crime scene. JW Fishers has been manufacturing hand held, underwater metal detectors for over 40 years and has been the equipment of choice for both law enforcement agencies and treasure hunters worldwide.

Subsea Expo 2018 Calls the Industry to Action

26.09.2017
Subsea UK’s flagship conference – final call for papers Industry experts are being urged by Subsea UK to showcase the most advanced technologies and lead discussions on the current and future subsea challenges at next year’s flagship event, Subsea Expo. The 13th annual conference, which takes place at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre from 7-9th February 2018, will examine and debate key industry topics including global markets, ROV developments, subsea innovation and offshore renewables.

Phoenix welcomes new Bayou Vista, LA general manager

26.09.2017
Phoenix International Holdings, Inc. (Phoenix) is pleased to announce that Troy Turner has been appointed as Area Manager for our Bayou Vista, Louisiana location. In this position, Troy will be responsible for overseeing and directing the day-to-day activities of the office, and actively pursuing growth opportunities for all Phoenix services in the area.

Aquabotix Expands Global Distributor Network for Underwater Vehicles and Camera Systems

25.09.2017
New distributors to help support Aquabotix’s expansion into new global sectors and regions, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, India and Brazil

Last chance to speak at OI18: Deadline extended to 6 October

25.09.2017
Why should you submit an abstract? The deadline to speak in the Oceanology International 2018 conference has been extended to the 6th October. Here are our top 3 reasons to grab this opportunity and submit your abstract today:

Introducing Moog Focal’s New 4 Gbps Pressure Tolerant Optical Transceiver

25.09.2017
Moog Focal is pleased to announce the launch of its new 4 Gbps, pressure tolerant (PT) small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceiver. The first order will be supplied to MacArtney UK Ltd. for a project that requires high bandwidth data in tough pressure tolerant conditions.

Subsea Technology & Rentals Sponsors Local Youth Football Teams

24.09.2017
Subsea Technology & Rentals Ltd (STR) are delighted to announce its support to two local football teams by providing sponsorship for the current season.

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