NATO practises saving lives with cutting-edge submarine rescue capabilities during Exercise Dynamic Monarch 24

  Hosted by Norway, the exercise will take place in Norwegian territorial waters between 9 – 19 September. Held every three years, Dynamic Monarch is the world’s most challenging submarine rescue exercises. It brings together naval forces from across the Alliance to test and refine their submarine rescue capabilities. Dynamic Monarch alternates between warm and …

A small step forward in Royal Navy submarine infrastructure improvement

Babcock International has completed a £200M refurbishment of number 9 dry dock used for the deep maintenance of Vanguard-class submarines and the facility is now ready to accept HMS Victorious. HMS Vanguard occupied number 9 dry dock from 2016 to 2023 during a much-delayed refit that ended up taking 7 years. Following her extended stay, …

BMT and Ocius to Revolutionize Maritime Data Collection with Autonomous Satellites of the Sea

Bluebottle USVs. (Image credit: Ocius) BMT, a global leader in maritime design and technical consultancy, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Ocius to revolutionize maritime data collection and management. With the aim of deploying a fleet of 1,000 autonomous vessels globally within the next 10 years, BMT and Ocius will be able to provide a …

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 …