HBC Group orders Saab’s Seaeye Cougar-XTi for enhanced offshore inspection capabilities

HBC Group, a leading provider of offshore inspection services, has recently purchased Saab’s Seaeye Cougar-XTi, a state-of-the-art remotely operated vehicle (ROV) known for its advanced capabilities.   Saab’s Seaeye Cougar-XTi stood out due to its remarkable carrying capacity, a crucial factor for HBC Group’s operations. The Cougar-XTi is a highly flexible and extremely powerful electric …

NATO SMERWG 24 Industry Reception Done and Dusted!

A very productive and enjoyable week was had in Amsterdam last week.  Thanks to all the industry who supported this important Working Group.

FET Secures ROV Supply Contract for Ocean Research Facility

FET Secures ROV Supply Contract for Ocean Research Facility (Credit: FET) Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has secured a contract from a major North American ocean research facility to supply an electric observation-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV), which will be used for the exploration of deep sea. The Mohican ROV system will be put to service …

Release date: 04/06/2024 James Fisher’s Tony Tang Kok Yong qualifies as first Singaporean Submarine Rescue Vehicle Pilot 1   As the world’s leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets, JFD, part of James Fisher and Sons plc (James Fisher), is delighted to celebrate that Rescue Service Technician Tony Tang Kok Yong …

2024 SMERWG INDUSTRY RECEPTION FULLY BOOKED

This main event is now fully booked and we look forward to an eclectic and useful evening. See the 2024 brochure HERE

Babcock Pitches Remora Vehicle Submarine Integration System To ROK Navy

Babcock Remora Vehicle Submarine Integration System (Babcock) Babcock Korea, a prominent partner in the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy’s KSS-III program was pitching its Remora Vehicle Submarine Integration System at the YIDEX 2024 event held last month in South Korea. Remora could help integrate AUV aboard KSS-III as part of ‘Navy Sea GHOST’ concept YIDEX …

JFD welcomes Peter Laughton MBE as Head of Military Diving

  JFD Limited, part of James Fisher & Sons PLC, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets, is pleased to welcome Peter Laughton as Head of Military Diving to support the company’s continued growth within both the UK and international defence markets. Peter brings over 32 years of extensive operational …

FET Dynacon’s Underwater Vehicles

FET Dynacon’s XLX Evo II Ultra Heavy Duty ROV System. FET Dynacon image. Forum Energy Technologies (FET) Dynacon, designer and manufacturer of submarine rescue systems and equipment, have supported military organizations and naval forces for over 45 years. Through its two brands, Perry Slingsby Systems and Sub-Atlantic, FET Dynacon has delivered more than 800 manned and unmanned underwater vehicles. FET Dynacon’s …

FET secures contract to supply work-class ROV to Mexican subsea organisation

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. has announced its Subsea Technologies product line secured a contract from AQUA Exploracion for one of its Ultra Compact Perry XLX-C work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROV). The XLX-C will be equipped with a comprehensive spare parts package to optimize performance and reliability. The ROV will complement and increase the company’s existing …

Saipem’s underwater drone achieves record 167-day subsea operation

The drone has been conducting missions without interruptions at Equinor’s Njord Field. Resident underwater drones are cost-efficient and offer several environmentally friendly advantages. Saipem’s underwater intervention drone Hydrone-R has reached a significant milestone, boosting efforts in the offshore energy industry. The drone deployed on energy firm Equinor’s Njord Field development project offshore Norway has completed …