FALCON FLIES DEEPER IN CANADA’S FIRST NATION WATERS

Ocean Dynamics has ordered a second, deeper-rated, Saab Seaeye Falcon for the inspection of instrumentation monitoring of the ocean around Canada’s northwest coast and First Nation coastal waters.   The 1000m-rated Falcon can be fitted with a wide range of tools, sensors and cameras and remain steady in strong currents and turbulent waters. Already an …

First SSN-AUKUS submarines to be built in UK

The first generation of AUKUS nuclear submarines will be built in the UK and Australia, based on the UK’s submarine design, UK Government revealed. UK Government   In September 2021 the UK, Australia and the United States of America announced an historic, trilateral endeavour to support Australia to acquire a conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine or ‘SSN’ …

Rolls Royce’s nuclear reactors to power Australian submarines

Rolls-Royce Submarines has been contracted to provide reactors for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines, as part of the AUKUS trilateral agreement between Australia, the UK and the US.                                   BAE Systems Rolls-Royce Submarines, based in Derby, UK currently employs more than 4,000 people and designs, manufactures and provides in-service support to …

Oceaneering showcases ROV technology at Subsea Tieback

Photo Courtesy Oceaneering.  In this illustration, the Isurus ROV oversees the installation of a suction anchor at a floating wind project. At this year’s Subsea Tieback event, longtime exhibitor Oceaneering showcased its Isurus offshore high-speed ROV. Developed from Oceaneering’s Magnum Plus ROV system, the Isurus is a work class system optimizing hydrodynamic form factor and …

Fugro and Petrobras Conduct Brazil’s First Remote Subsea Survey Inspection

Petrobras staff at Fugro’s remote operations center (ROC) in Aberdeen, Scotland   Fugro and Petrobras have achieved a major milestone in Brazil’s offshore energy sector by successfully completing the country’s first-ever remote subsea inspection survey. This technology trial was carried out by Fugro in collaboration with Petrobras under an existing multiyear contract with the aim …

James Fisher and Sons plc announces new Head of Defence

James Fisher and Sons plc (‘James Fisher’, ‘the Group’) announces the appointment of Rob Hales as Head of Defence with responsibility for directing and overseeing the Group’s global defence division operations and growth. In this capacity, Rob sits on the James Fisher executive team and reports to Chief Executive Officer, Jean Vernet. Jean Vernet, Chief …

James Fisher charters in Østensjø subsea vessel

Photo: Østensjø Rederi James Fisher Subtech, part of James Fisher and Sons, has signed a charter agreement with Norwegian vessel operator Østensjø Rederi for the exclusive use of its inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) and construction vessel, Edda Savanah. The agreement will see the vessel work in both the North and Irish Seas on IRM …

Atlas Elektronik delivers final Vahana boat to Royal Navy’s divers

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NATO’s anti-submarine warfare drill Dynamic Manta underway in Italy

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SAAB UK CONTINUES FAREHAM GROWTH

Saab UK’s Fareham-based Seaeye business hosted local MP, Suella Braverman, 24th February 2023, as she visited their new site that is bringing jobs and investment to Fareham.   Saab UK’s new facilities in Fareham, UK. Fareham-based Seaeye, a world leader in underwater robotics, has been expanding rapidly recruiting skilled jobs locally. The new site in …