WHAT THEY’RE SHOWING AT OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL AND SPILLEX 2014
Additions on pages 9 / 10 and 20/21
This preview of products and services on display at Oceanology International will be added
to throughout the weeks building up to the show (11-13 March 2014).
Note to Editors: photographs are available on request for any preview you may plan. Just
contact judithpatten@jppr.uk.com with your requirements.
Abyssal SA will launch the Abyssal Operating System for ROVs (Abyssal OS). It promises
to revolutionise ROV operations by introducing new tools to help the pilot and the supervisor
to perform safer and more efficient (faster) operations.
Abyssal OS is an advanced real time 3D Visualisation and Operation Management System
to support ROV Pilots and Supervisors to perform tasks in complex subsea environments,
increasing safety and efficiency (up to 40%) during ROV operations.
Abyssal OS resorts to Augmented Reality technology combined with telemetry and
positioning data to present on the screen relevant and accurate information during the entire
operation. With Abyssal technology pilots will improve their overall navigation, visibility and
spatial awareness of the operation environment and will be able to locate operational targets
with enhanced efficiency and approach them safely, to conduct maintenance, inspection and
construction activities.
Abyssal will have a complete version of the Abyssal OS control room available for
demonstration at stand R655, as well as promotional videos.
Their exhibit is relevant to the Unmanned Underwater Vehicles; and Underwater Positioning
and Metrology conferences, and the Subsea Mining panel discussion.
www.abyssal.eu
AIRMAR Technology Corporation will introduce the new M563, a dual-band CHIRP-ready
broadband transducer designed for research and survey applications. “The M563 is an ideal
solution for OEMs with frequency agile sounders or CHIRP capable sounders for use in
shallow and coastal survey applications,” states John Bauchat, Senior Business
Development Engineer. “In addition to offering customers technology that enhances the
performance of existing sounders, AIRMAR’s innovation supports the development of new
sounder technology,” Bauchat adds. The M563’s compact size and affordable cost makes
this transducer a low-cost/high-value performance enhancement. www.airmar.com
Albatros Marine Technologies will showcase its new concept of drifter, the Ocean Drifter
Iridium, at OI 2014. ODi is based on satellite communication and characterized for its
quality, size and price. It allows tracking and monitoring sea currents. ODi is ideal for
scientific missions, oil spill tracking and search and rescue operations. Its solar rechargeable
energy system makes the autonomy theoretically unlimited. www.albatrosmt.com
AML Oceanographic will launch UV•Xchange™ - an ultraviolet biofouling control module. A
biofouling solution unlike any method currently on the market, UV•Xchange™ prevents
biofouling during long-term, in-situ deployments. The module bathes critical surfaces in
ultraviolet (UV) light, killing early growth to prevent biofouling, and thus eliminating
environmental drift in CTDs and multi-parameter instruments. Comparative studies show
UV•Xchange to be as effective as chemical protection methodologies like TBT at eliminating
drift due to biofouling. Unlike other biofouling control technologies, UV•Xchange is non-toxic
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and non-contact, and therefore is the only method safe for both the environment and fragile
surfaces.
Easily added to an X•Series instrument, UV•Xchange is field-swappable and designed to
complement AML's CTD sensor-heads. The module can also protect third party devices
when used in conjunction with a Micro•X.
In addition to having the actual product in several of its available configurations, they will
have photos and video of the product in operation during trials.
UV•Xchange offers significant advantages over existing biofouling control technologies. It
does not use toxic chemicals, simplifying deployment and maintenance while at the same
time eliminating environmental damage. The module has no moving parts and hence greater
reliability compared to wipers and plungers. Each UV-emitting LED can be adjusted
independently and positioned as desired, ensuring effective coverage of all critical surfaces,
regardless of geometry. Field-swappable when used on X•Series instruments to protect
Xchange sensors, UV•Xchange can also protect third party devices, such as cameras and
lights, when used with a Micro•X.
It is of use in offshore construction, environmental monitoring, CTDs and other in-situ
deployments where underwater devices require protection from marine growth.
Other exhibits include their X•Series instrument line, along with their field-swappable
Xchange sensors in the following parameters: sound velocity, conductivity, pressure,
temperature, turbidity. All are of use in hydrographic survey, environmental monitoring,
offshore construction and science & research
AML Oceanographic Ltd. designs, manufactures, and services innovative instruments for
many industries requiring ocean sensing. Their tagline - Xchange your old ideas - brings to
life their commitment to bringing fresh, innovative ideas to the ocean sensing industry.
AML Oceanographic pioneered the design of field-swappable sensors. By listening to their
customers, they realized that returning instruments to the factory for recalibration was a
significant pain for many organizations. Beginning with Sound Velocity, their Xchange suite
has grown to include Pressure, Temperature, Conductivity and most recently Turbidity. The
sensors’ Xchangeability minimizes downtime and reduces logistics costs. They maximize
the utility of each X•Series instrument in your fleet, as you can easily move the sensors from
instrument to instrument as necessary rather than needing a separate instrument for each
required set of parameters.
Today, they are the instrument vendor of choice for a wide range of marine survey
organizations and manufacturers of multi-beam and single-beam sonar systems. In addition,
AML continues to strengthen its X•Series product line, providing a full spectrum of
instrumentation solutions for other market segments. Whether you are conducting a
hydrographic survey or an environmental assessment, AML instruments provide both rugged
performance and convenience.
Their exhibits are of particular interest to those attending the Unmanned Underwater
Vehicles, Marine Renewables – Survey Installation and Maintenance, Underwater
Positioning and Metrology, Ocean Observing Systems, and Hydrography and Geophysics –
Offshore Site Investigations conferences. www.amloceanographic.com
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Applied Acoustics will introduce an evolutionary new sparker. The Dura-Spark 240, the
latest in a long line of seismic sound sources manufactured by the company, offers high
resolution sub-bottom data, up to 25cm, in water depths up to 1000m.
The new Dura-Spark has been designed to provide a stable, repeatable sound source for
sub-bottom geophysical surveys. Its new features include long life, durable electrodes that
produce a consistent pulse signature and keep operational maintenance to a minimum. This
provides increased equipment reliability and survey efficiency as the sparker tips rarely need
replacement. www.appliedacoustics.com
ASV Ltd is launching C-Worker. C-Worker is an offshore unmanned surface vehicle
designed specifically for the oil and gas industry. This vehicle is revolutionary in that it is
unique to the industry and offers a new way of operating. It is designed to conduct subsea
positioning, surveying and environmental monitoring. These capabilities could replace the
need for a large ship and/or personnel, reducing costs and risk. The robust design of CWorker make it suitable for challenging environments and weather conditions. A preview
demonstration has been held by ASV where C-Worker successfully executed seabed
positioning, compact calibration, station keeping and following survey lines.
ASV will be having the C-Worker vehicle at OI, the vehicle will be located at stand K251
where visitors will be able to see it for themselves. C-Worker will be one of the largest (if not,
THE largest) vehicle on show in the exhibition hall.
Individuals interested in C-Worker are likely to work within the oil and gas industry or indeed
any industry that conducts subsea operations in potentially challenging conditions for
extended periods of time.
ASV will also have a model of the C-Enduro. C-Enduro is a long endurance unmanned
surface vehicle designed for extended data collection missions. Users include individuals/
organisations looking to collect scientific data at sea for example oceanographic data,
environmental data. The vehicle has a large payload capacity and can be fitted with a range
of sensors.
ASV's managing director Dan Hook will be speaking in the Ocean Observing Systems
conference programme on Long Endurance Unmanned Surface Vehicles where he will talk
about C-Worker and C-Enduro.
Their exhibits are of particular interest to those attending the Underwater Positioning and
Metrology, Ocean Observing Systems, Underwater Communications, and Subsea Mining
conferences. www.asvglobal.com
Balmoral Offshore Engineering will feature the development of deepwater buoyancy
materials used on ROV/AUVs as well as evolution of the Balmoral Duraguard™, cable
protection system, bend stiffeners and bend restrictors.
2013 saw Balmoral strengthen its leading position in specialised ROV and AUV buoyancy
modules. The company has seen an upward trend in the use of its high performance low
density pure foam (LDF) composite buoyancy systems.
The LDF composite has numerous performance benefits including reduced density which
enables smaller modules to be designed with a resultant reduction in vehicle air weight. One
of the many benefits this brings is a reduction in the capacity of the Launch and Recovery
Systems (LARS).
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For many years 3000msw operation was a special requirement - now it’s common place;
vehicles are venturing to 4000msw and beyond. Recent contracts have seen the use of
Balmoral’s LDF5000 and LDF7000 composite systems, representing 5000 and 7000msw
respectively. These vehicles are used globally as part of oceanographic research and
mapping. Balmoral has also qualified its LDF10000 composite system, which has a density
of 650kg/m3, and is rated for operation to 10000msw.
In addition, the company has seen a significant increase in the installation and operation of
its unique Flexlink umbilical control system. Flexlink is a buoyant interlocking vertebrae style
bend restrictor. It is made in two sizes, 6 and 12kg/m, and is specified depending on the
uplift per meter required. Flexlink is designed for attachment at the vehicle umbilical
termination point and will pass through the sheave wheel system of most LARS. Although a
standard design, Flexlink can be modified to suit specific umbilical characteristics and the
lock out radius or minimum bend radius (MBR) adjusted to meet project requirements. It is of
use by ROV/AUV operators, seismic surveyors, cable lay and installation contractors.
Other exhibits will include: Cable protection systems; Bend restrictors; Bend stiffeners;
surface and subsurface buoyancy.
Their exhibits re relevant to those attending the following conferences and panel
discussions: Unmanned Underwater Vehicles; Underwater Security; Marine Renewables –
Survey, Installation and Maintenance; Underwater Positioning and Metrology; Ocean
Observing Systems; Hydrography and Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations; Operating
in Extreme Environments; Underwater Communications; Aquaculture; and Subsea Mining.
www.balmoraloffshore.com
Cadden, provider of high-tech electronic measurement solutions for geopositioning and
oceanography, will introduce the new version of its GEOD range of products, GEOD BALI
RTK, GEOD PPU RTK, and the new portable Integrated Hydrographic Pack, based on the
Sonic 2020 multibeam echosounder from R2sonic.
Following worldwide successes of GEOD BALI and GEOD PPU systems, since their official
launch at OI2010, these new versions will complete the GEOD family, bringing the ultimate
GNSS positioning functionality to bathymetric survey and harbor pilots.
After the integration of Sonic 2024 and Sonic 2022, OI2014 will see the launch of the new
Sonic 2020 integration, suitable for all small survey vessels. www.cadden.fr
Cambridge Consultants will be demonstrating DropTag and Trace on stand P455 – two new
monitoring technologies for the offshore industry that deliver breakthroughs in low-cost, low-power
condition monitoring and indoor location tracking.
DropTag uses a compact ‘puck’ attached to goods before shipping to log information about conditions
during the journey. It then automatically and securely transmits this back to base – allowing an early
proactive response to any incident. DropTag works by continuously monitoring the vibrations,
temperature and humidity that key equipment is exposed to in transit – and triggering system alerts
when present thresholds are exceeded. The ‘infrastructure’ to monitor DropTag is already in place –
in the form of smartphones in people’s pockets.
The Trace tracking technology provides accurate information on the location of people indoors, even
without external signals such as GPS or radio. A number of sensors and a custom algorithm
determine someone’s location, with an accuracy of within approximately 1% of the distance travelled.
Yet the technology uses low-power, low-cost sensors and doesn’t need any existing infrastructure.
Trace also has a key role to play in offshore equipment maintenance and condition monitoring. It can
track personnel carrying out scheduled system checks, for example, to ensure nothing is missed –
helping to minimise or prevent costly interventions.
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It is used by/of use to: offshore platform owners; maintenance and supply firms; oilfield services
companies, and of particular interest to those who are attending the Marine Renewables – Survey,
Installation and Maintenance; Operating in Extreme Environments; Subsea Mining; and Ballast
Water conferences and panel discussions at OI 2014.
Cambridge Consultants is a world-class supplier of innovative product development engineering and
technology consulting. For more than 50 years, the company has been helping its clients turn
business opportunities into commercial successes. It specialises in helping clients achieve the
seemingly impossible – working with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies as well as with
some of the smallest, innovative start-ups who want to change the status quo fast. With more than
400 staff in Cambridge (UK), Boston (USA) and Singapore, Cambridge Consultants offers a diverse
range of solutions for the offshore industry. www.cambridgeconsultants.com
CARIS, a leader in the development of marine GIS software, will launch its Limits and
Boundaries Module as an add-in to the popular CARIS Bathy DataBASE software at
Oceanology International in March.
The Limits and Boundaries Module is the next generation of the world-renowned CARIS
LOTS software and is comprised of a geodetic tool box specially designed for calculating
marine limits and boundaries, which is especially important in the offshore energy industry.
At booth E601, CARIS will be giving free demos of the new limits and boundaries module
available as an add-in to Bathy DataBASE. Conference delegates will be able to experience
first-hand the capabilities of the software. In addition to this, demos of the leading data
processing software, CARIS HIPS and SIPS, will also be available.
The CARIS booth is always a popular place at the Oceanology International conference.
Many existing and new clients stop in to catch up and find out what’s new at CARIS in terms
of software development. You can always find friendly staff on hand to answer any questions
and share with pride the latest and greatest features now available in their software
solutions.
Their exhibits are of particular relevance to those attending the Marine Renewables –
Survey, Installation and Maintenance; and Hydrography and Geophysics – Offshore Site
Investigations conferences. www.caris.com
Chesapeake Technology will be exhibiting SonarWiz’s newest enhancement, postprocessing for multi-beam echo sounder and interferometric bathymetry systems - SonarWiz
Office SSS+Bathy processing.
SonarWiz now offers data processing for both multi-beam and interferometric bathymetric
systems with present support for processing bathymetry file types of ALL, HSX, JSF, R2S,
RDF, S7K, SXI, and XTF. SonarWiz is the software that streamlined the processing of
sidescan sonar, sub-bottom profiler and magnetometer data and now with the new
bathymetric processing capability, brings together the data from these different geophysical
sensors in one unified workspace.
SonarWiz Bathy reads the native data formats directly and gives the user all the tools
required to view and edit the bathymetric data to produce high resolution maps and reports.
By integrating the processed bathymetry data with sidescan sonar data, stunning 3D
sidescan sonar mosaics can be generated giving a whole new visual dimension to seafloor
data. SonarWiz Bathy will be a great advantage to the data processor and analyst,
simplifying the processing tasks, saving time and money.
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Their exhibits tie in with the following conference streams/ panel discussions: Underwater
Security; Marine Renewables – Survey, Installation and Maintenance; Underwater
Positioning and Metrology; and Ocean Observing Systems
Chesapeake Technology also recently released a new 24-bit analog sub-bottom SonarWiz
interface (SBP24) for high resolution geophysical surveys. SBP24 provides extremely high
resolution 24-bit data at sample rates from 10 to 100kHz per channel for up to 2 channels
over a standard USB 2.0 interface. Digitized data is stored in standard SEGY floating point
format. The 24-bit data sampling provides greater dynamic range and the increased
sampling rates allows for higher resolution of fine scaled sub-bottom reflectors.
www.chesapeaketech.com
CISCREA will present the 300m deep version of its MiniROV JACK. This is of particular
interest to those attending the Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, Underwater Security,
Marine Renewables – Survey Installation and Maintenance, and Ocean Observing Systems
conferences. www.ciscrea.fr
Cygnus Instruments Ltd: Following the success of the Cygnus DIVE underwater thickness
gauge launched two years ago Cygnus is introducing the new DIVE Mk2. There are a
number of key new features with this model; a super bright AMOLED display, updated
topside and reporting software and the introduction of twin crystal probes to assist in taking
measurements on highly attenuative materials.
The Cygnus DIVE is a wrist-mountable, simple to operate, robust underwater ultrasonic
thickness gauge which provides an invaluable free hand while performing remaining metal
thickness measurements. The Cygnus pioneered Multiple Echo technique is at the heart of
the electronics and ensures protective coatings up to 20mm thick are completely ignored,
there is no need to remove protective coatings. Additionally, all measurements are
automatically checked and verified by the Multiple Echo technique.
The large bright colour AMOLED display is easily viewable by both the diver and his camera
even in the poorest visibility. The operation of the gauge couldn’t be simpler, only two
buttons for easy navigation of the intuitive, clear menus.
The completely new feature is the added flexibility of single echo mode where twin crystal
probes can be used. This feature is useful on uncoated surfaces that have extreme front
face and back wall corrosion making measurements in multiple echo difficult to achieve.
Having the capability of using Cygnus DIVE in Single Echo mode with Twin Crystal probes in
some applications, can offer advantages where there are no protective coatings. It can be
challenging to obtain measurements in Multiple Echo mode on heavy corrosion as is
sometimes found on sea defences and harbour pilings. It is also useful for attenuative
materials such as cast iron found in water and sewage outfall pipes and round bar such as
anchor chain links.
This is used by divers performing underwater thickness surveys or inspections to accurately
check metal thickness measurements.
Other exhibits will include:
 Cygnus Mini ROV Mountable Multiple Echo Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge: Pressure
tested to 500m and designed to be mounted onto small observation ROVs with or
without a manipulator facility. Designed in conjunction with VideoRay, the Cygnus
Mini ROV Mountable will allow the operator to carry out thickness measurements in
areas that have previously been unfeasible using large ROVs or divers.
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Cygnus ROV Mountable Multiple Echo Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge: Available in
2000m and 4000m depth rated and designed to operate in the harshest operating
conditions. Dedicated software displays and logs thickness measurements from the
ROV on to a computer at the surface.
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Cygnus 2 Hands Free Multiple Echo Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge: The smallest,
lightest and most durable through coating thickness gauge available and is RINA
Type approved. Designed for rope access or belt mounted applications, where the
end-mounted OLED display can be easily read whilst taking measurements.
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Cygnus 3 Data Logger Multiple Echo Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge: Flexible and easy
to use with a simple menu operation and has three data logging modes providing a
simple solution to recording various geometries such as tanks, cylinders, pipes and
plant.
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Cygnus 4 General Purpose Multiple Echo Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge: RINA Type
approved and highly versatile for use in most hand-held industrial or shipping
applications. With a menu-driven operation and "Deep-Coat" mode allowing easy
thickness gauging through coatings of up to 20mm thick.
These are used by surveyors and inspection companies to accurately check metal thickness
measurements through coatings.
Cygnus Instruments is the leading manufacturer of digital ultrasonic thickness gauges
employing the Cygnus-Pioneered Multiple Echo technique to give accurate, error-checked
metal thickness measurements through coatings.
Their exhibits are of particular interest to those attending the Unmanned Underwater
Vehicles, Marine Renewables – Survey Installation and Maintenance, and Operating in
Extreme Environments conferences. www.cygnus-instruments.com
Datawell BV will exhibit their DWR4 with ACM. This Directional Waverider includes their
Acoustic Current Meter which measures the surface current, direction of the current as well
as wave height, wave direction and wave period. Also sea surface water temperature
measurement is included as standard. Optional features for this type of buoy are an external
power switch, solar panel and Argos communication.
Their standard buoys measure wave height, wave direction and wave period. The DWR4
measures the surface current as well. Because the motions of the buoy are known they can
be compensated for resulting in an accurate surface current measurement.
Those attending the Ocean Observing Systems conference will find their exhibits of
particular interest. www.datawell.nl
Deep Ocean Engineering, Inc. has announced a new vehicle line that will broaden and
diversify their already impressive "Integrated Solutions" Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)
suite. They will show one of their Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) on their booth.
Deep Ocean Engineering, Inc. has been in the ROV business since 1982 and has always
been at the top when it comes to Custom Integrated ROV solutions. For the most part, Deep
Ocean hasn't built anything other than ROVs so it is very exciting to break into a new market
with exciting product offerings at a competitive price.
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Hydrographic surveyors, water quality testers, multibeam, single beam users, SVP, CTD,
harbour security, etc are all likely users of the new vehicle line.
Their exhibits are of particular interest to those attending the Unmanned Underwater
Vehicles; Underwater Security; and Marine Renewables – Survey Installation and
Maintenance conferences. www.deepocean.com
DeepSea Power & Light is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. They will be exhibiting
many new products, including the DVS-300. The DVS-300 Diver Video System is a one-of-akind compact, ultra-lightweight video system that records to a USB flash drive. At the heart
of the DVS-300 is the CCU-10 Camera Control Unit, which offers a 12.1” display in a
package that weighs only 12 lbs.
The DVS-300 gives divers a simple and convenient way to record audio, video, and still
images; while running on either AC or two hot-swappable 18v rechargeable Lithium Ion
batteries. The unit includes two dimmable LED lights, one camera, 100 m durable diver
cable, and a USB flash drive.
The entire DVS-300 Diver Video System with the camera control unit, two LED lights, an
ultra-small camera, and diver cable. The Lights & camera with be mounted onto a diver
helmet for exhibition.
The DVS-300 Diver Video System gives divers a unique and practical way to record audio,
visual, and still images while running on either AC or two hot-swappable 18v rechargeable
Lithium Ion batteries.
Naturally the DVS-300 is designed to be used by commercial divers. www.deepsea.com
dotOcean NV has announced a new addition to their portfolio - the DensX measurement
instrument will be shown on their stand. The DensX is a very accurate in situ mud density
measurement system with a measurement range between 1.0T/m³ and 1.5T/m³ and an
accuracy of 0.25%. The DensX technology is based on X-ray and is a direct measurement
method. The technology does not suffer from strong legislative restrictions like radioactive
density measurement systems. The system weights 70kg and is able to intrude deep in soft
sediment layers.
Along with the DensX comes user-friendly software that controls a fully automated winch.
The software visualizes the density profile, the winch speed, the winch torque and the tilt of
the DensX. When several density profiles are taken the software generates a mud grid and
interpolated dredging volume.
Today the DensX is applied in ports and access channels to characterize mud layers, to
measure density based nautical bottom criteria and to prepare and evaluate dredging works.
The accurate density measurement capability allows to determine precisely the ton dry
weight of dredging material. The DensX completes dotOcean’s product portfolio of
underwater sediment characterization profilers and is complementary to rheological
instruments, such as the GraviProbe.
In many worldwide ports and access channels sedimentation is a challenge. The DensX is
an instrument that helps to evaluate the nautical depth of sedimented shipping channels and
follow up the dredging works. The DensX is applied by port and waterway authorities,
dredging companies, survey companies … The instrument is used to measure density based
nautical bottom criteria and to prepare and evaluate dredging works.
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dotOcean will also exhibit the GraviProbe, which is complementary to the DensX. The
GraviProbe is a fast and light rheological and density profiling system used for quick
assessments. It's a free fall impact instrument, analyzing the underwater sediment layers
during intrusion. Under its own weight it accelerates and penetrates fluid and consolidated
mud layers. The GraviProbe can distinguish very accurately the depth of the fluid and
consolidated mud layers, even in gassy environments.The DensX is complementary to the
GraviProbe, so they support the same applications: evaluating and optimizing the access of
muddy shipping channels.
dotOcean was founded in 2008 and is located in Bruges, Belgium. They offer high tech
geotechnical and geophysical instruments and related development services to port and
waterway authorities, and the dredging and offshore industries. The company is based on a
complementary team with expertise ranging from hydrography, geotechnics and geology to
software, electronics and mechanics. Based on their combined strengths, they offer
customers high quality and state of the art products and development services.
Their exhibits are of particular interest to those attending the Hydrography and Geophysics –
Offshore Site Investigations conference. www.dotocean.eu
Environmental Technologies Ltd will feature Ospar compliant lubricants for subsea
applications. These lubricants meet all current regulations for offshore use. Their lLubricants
are biodegradable and have an extended service life. They will also exhibit Cardev subsea
filter systems used by ROV operators.
Their exhibits are of particular relevance to those attending the Unmanned Underwater
Vehicles; Marine Renewables – Survey Installation and Maintenance; and Operating in
Extreme Environments conferences; and the Subsea Mining panel discussion.www.etl-t.com
EvoLogics GmbH, specialists in underwater communication and positioning systems from
Berlin, Germany, is proud to announce a new series of “mini” underwater acoustic modems,
boasting the company’s patented S2C technology in a compact design. The new M-series
will be presented at Oceanology International 2014 along with the company’s other latest
developments.
Modern marine industry demonstrates a strong trend towards smaller, lighter, power-efficient
autonomous (AUV) and remotely-operated vehicles (ROV). To target these size- and weightsensitive applications, engineers at EvoLogics GmbH have developed a new range of
underwater acoustic modems - the S2C M-series, that offers the full benefits of the
company’s patented S2C (Sweep-Spread Carrier) communication technology in a light and
compact design.
The new M-series is fully compatible with the company’s standard S2C R and S2C R USBL
series, and will include a selection of directional and nondirectional short- mid- and longrange devices that fit various application scenarios. The new series relies on the EvoLogics
S2C broadband communication technology to overcome the challenges of dynamic
underwater environment and deliver a great performance in various subsea conditions. Mmodems are smaller and lighter than the standard EvoLogics R-series devices, but deliver
an uncompromised performance of the full-sized product line.
The full M-series product range will be available in late Q2 2014.
Available now are the recent additions to the standard S2C R and S2C R USBL series EvoLogics now offers its popular S2C R 18/34 and S2C R 18/34 USBL in a limited-edition
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deep-water configuration. 18/34 D and 18/34 D USBL are available in titanium housing and
are depth rated to 6000 m.
At Oceanology International 2014, EvoLogics team will report on the company’s latest
achievements in implementing its solutions for various maritime applications, that include a
auto-calibrating LBL (long baseline) positioning system for shallow-water deployment, recent
advances in multiple-sensor integration and distributed sensor networking, custom
integration solutions - for example, with an underwater camera providing a live-feed from a
towfish etc.
The company’s robotic solutions will again be represented by Sonobot - EvoLogics’
autonomous unmanned surface vehicle, a compact and usable platform for hydrographic
surveys. Sonobot recently underwent a hardware upgrade, and a new Sonobot control
software is currently at last development stages. www.evologics.de
Fastwave will feature the Triton telemetry buoy, which offers broadband data acquisition
from sensors located on the buoy, suspended in the water column or on the sea floor,
depending on application requirements. It designed for extended coastal and offshore
moored deployments, with solar and battery power systems to support multiple sensor
payloads. The Triton has an integrated controller that provides a flexible platform for
managing data acquisition, storage, transmission and battery and solar systems. Sensors
can be integrated with the Triton system according to specific client requirements. Typical
applications include meteorological and oceanographic measurements such as air
temperature, pressure, wind, rain, sea temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity,
chlorophyll, PH, currents and waves. Data can be delivered via e-mail inbox, FTP or web
site.
The satellite broadband data system used by the Triton has global coverage and is
unaffected by the movement of the buoy. Other telemetry communication options on the
Triton include Iridium Short Burst Data, GPRS, Bluetooth® and radio. The Triton also has an
integrated GPS and AIS system to enhance navigational safety.
By opening the data bottleneck that occurs at the ocean surface, the Triton can also act as a
data gateway for subsea acoustic networks, hydrophone monitoring and AUV data transfer.
It offers integrated real-time data acquisition systems for subsea instrumentation, gliders,
AUVs and ocean observation platforms. The Triton telemetry buoy provides real-time,
broadband data acquisition capability from subsea or ocean surface instrumentation,
anywhere in the world. It is used by offshore energy, engineering, marine environmental,
defence, fisheries, aquaculture and research organisations requiring real-time data
acquisition from instrumentation on surface and subsurface installations.
Other exhibits will include the OceanStar subsea sensor monitoring system used by marine
environmental, subsea engineering and maritime security organisations.
The exhibits are particularly relevant to those attending the Unmanned Underwater Vehicles;
Underwater Security; Ocean Observing Systems; Operating in Extreme Environments; and
Underwater Communications conferences; and the Aquaculture and Subsea Mining panel
discussions. www.fastwave.com.au
FIELAX GmbH will particularly focus on PushHeat - CPT meets Heat flow. In cooperation
with Marine Sampling Holland, FIELAX has further developed the heat flow system to work
with a CPT unit used for in-situ geotechnical measurements, in order to overcome possible
liquefaction, which may occur in very sandy sediments due to the vibrocoring. So far the
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sensorstring was adapted to fit into a standard coiled CPT-tube of 6m length. Currently a
12m version is under development. They will bring a sensor as it is used at sea for
demonstration purposes. So far CPT and heat flow measurements had to be done
separately, one after the other. This new system provides both measurements in one go
which saves time (which is in this case equal to money). Their exhibits are of particular
relevance to geotechnical survey companies, oil and gas industries, offshore industries; and
of interest to those attending the Marine Survey, Offshore Renewables, and Oil and Gas
conferences at OI 2014. www.fielax.de
Fugro will be demonstrating its world-leading expertise in the collection and interpretation of
Earth and engineering data, by highlighting new technology, wider global representation,
new training facilities and a broader range of integrated services. Fugro’s ongoing fleet
renewal programme sees the introduction of several new vessels for differing specialist roles
whilst its expanded subsea engineering and diving activities deliver a wider range of
integrated offshore service offerings. With many of Fugro’s innovations focused on the
offshore environment, one of the most recent – an innovative system that monitors verticality
of monopiles during installation – is already bringing benefits to offshore wind farm
developments. www.fugro.com
Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE) - designing a turbine for the world’s
most powerful tidal resource is getting a little easier. Canada's lead tidal energy facility, the
Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE), has partnered with Nortek Scientific to
build the world’s first instrument for high-resolution, real time measurements of turbulent
water flow at turbine hub height – called the Vectron.
A leap forward in site characterization technology, the Vectron combines multiple ADCP
units and converges their beams on a single point, capturing highly accurate measurements
of turbulence over long periods of time – critical to understanding turbine performance.
FORCE’s test site in the Bay of Fundy is uniquely powerful, boasting 14 billion tonnes of
water flow moving in excess of five meters per second. Understanding this environment is
critical to turbine design, monitoring environmental effects, and ultimately unlocking Fundy’s
enormous 7,000-megawatt energy potential.
Kai Koelmel VP of Siemens Hydro & Ocean (owners of Marine Current Turbines) says: "The
Vectron could become a critical piece of the puzzle in developing tidal energy sites not only
for the Bay of Fundy but around the world. The value and quality of the turbulence data it
can provide tidal turbine designers will be unmatched.” www.fundyforce.ca
Geocap AS is launching their Water Column Explorer and Water Column Interpreter. Both
new products will also be launched as extensions to ArcGIS.
They will also launch the new product Geocap Datalink for ArcGIS, which makes it very
simple to move data between the GIS software and the Geocap Seafloor product.
Another new product is the Geocap Ground Model package. This is used for ground model
construction in all stages of project development; from project inception and desktop study
through to operation and maintenance, the ground model informs all activities involving
resource assessment and engineering intrusive works.
During OI 2014 they will be giving software demos. Their visualisation of large amounts of
water column and seismic data based on the brick technology, and the integration of this into
ArcGIS is unique and offers a new world of tools to GIs users.
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In June 2013 Geocap AS was acquired by Geodata, the leading GIS integrator and ESRI’s
exclusive distributor in Norway. Geocap AS provides software and services for hydrographic
institutions, for the oil and gas industry and for UNCLOS Article 76 work.
The products and services are relevant to those attending the Hydrography and Geophysics
– Offshore Site Investigations conference. www.geocap.no
Geomara are launching their Subsea Asset Protection and Intervention Service at
Oceanology International 2014. Geomara will provide emergency response, fault finding and
intervention services to Irish and UK subsea interconnector asset owners. The service will
extend to communications (fibre optic cable), electricity and gas subsea assets. Having
successfully completed a fault identification programme in 2013 Geomara are currently
working with Mutual Energy on an HVDC cable fix which will highlight Geomara's innovative
approach to subsea asset protection and intervention.
Their services are of interest to those attending the Marine Renewables, Hydrography and
Geophysics, and Underwater Communications conferences. www.geo-mara.com
Geomares Publishing will feature Geo-matching.com, their product comparison website.
This is the independent product comparison website for professional hard- and software.
Users can find and compare technical specifications of oceanographic and hydrographic
surveying instruments like GNSS Receivers, ADCPs, AUVs, CTD Systems, sonar systems,
echosounders and ROVs. They can browse through more than 700 products, in over 20
categories, compare, and read up on reviews given by users. www.geo-matching.com
They want to lead their visitors through the maze of specifications and give them the
opportunity to compare products from different manufacturers and read up on reviews
provided by other users so that each individual buyer can reach a balanced judgment.
The Geo-matching.com website brings together the highly valued GIM International and
Hydro International product surveys, all in one place.
You can visit Geo-matching.com to find detailed spec-based comparisons for more than 500
products, read other industry professionals’ comments and opinions and access data
quickly, easily and free of charge. The website is an effective platform for creating brand
awareness and calls to action; and designed for a committed audience of geomatics and
hydrography professionals. It offers a unique opportunity to provide need-to-know
information to potential buyers; the chance to display company profiles with contact details,
enabling clients to approach you directly; and the possibility to support your technical
product information with other documentation and multimedia presentations.
Geo-matching.com is aimed at surveying professionals all over the world: people at the
leading edge of managing, implementing and procuring equipment and services for
geomatics, hydrography and related industries.
Naturally they will also be exhibiting Hydro International. Hydro International will be updating
the delegates from the show floor through the Oceanology International daily. This will be a
printed mini-magazine, dedicated to what is happening during the event, including
interviews, unveilings, news, in an easy reading style. Grab your copy and of course – let the
Hydro International team know what you will be presenting on during the event to be
included with your news!
Hydro International goes straight to the desk of key decision-makers in the international
hydrography arena and is directed at commercial, academic and government professionals
all over the world, people at the leading edge of managing, implementing and procuring
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hydrographic equipment and services. Their audited readership is involved in a diverse
range of activities involving hydrography.
Their exhibits are of interest to those attending the Unmanned Underwater Vehicles; Marine
Renewables – Survey Installation and Maintenance; Underwater Positioning and Metrology;
Ocean Observing Systems; Hydrography and Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations;
Operating in Extreme Environments; and Underwater Communications conferences and the
Subsea Mining panel discussion. www.geomares.nl
GEOxyz will present their new 21 metre offshore survey and support vessel called
“Geosurveyor X”. The vessel is fitted with the latest survey equipment and can carry out full
range site investigations and cable route surveys in a safe, efficient and cost effective
manner. “Geosurveyor X” can also be used as a Crew Transfer Vessel, is able to carry a 20ft
container aft and at the bow and has six double cabins, a kitchenette and three bathrooms.
“Geosurveyor X” is licensed MCA Cat 1 (150 NM) to carry 12 persons & three crew.
www.geoxyz.be
Germano & Associates, Inc. will feature their Sediment Profile (SPI) and Plan View
Imaging services worldwide. These offer cost-effective "optical coring" reconnaissance
surveys of the seafloor - the most effective way to perform environmental baseline or postoperational impact studies for oil & gas platforms, alternate energy sites, or aquaculture
operations
Any seafloor study will benefit from the inclusion of Sediment Profile & Plan View Imaging
because the technology would:
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Allow parsimonious design of the most efficient sampling station strategy for future
surveys; because traditional seafloor sampling techniques are expensive and timeconsuming, SPI can be an enormous aid in determining the location of traditional
sampling stations. By rapidly characterizing the variation in benthic sedimentary and
community conditions, limited sampling resources can be allocated to the optimum
sampling locations to accurately characterize the variance that exists in a particular
area. All too often the results of monitoring programs show that a particular
parameter of interest has either been over- or under-sampled as a result of “flying
blind” initially and then sticking religiously with the initial station locations that were
chosen arbitrarily from a nautical chart.
• Allow rapid and cost effective data collection and analysis; not only can large areas of
bottom be surveyed quickly and efficiently, but for many monitoring objectives, SPI
technology can provide the necessary answers without the need to collect grab
samples or repeatedly enumerate and identify individual invertebrates and assemble
long species lists each time a sampling study is performed.
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Delineate gradients between sampling locations accurately; because of the camera’s
ability to obtain pictures rapidly and efficiently, it can supplement traditional sampling
methods by “filling in the gaps” between traditional chemical and biological sampling
locations. The camera can accurately delineate gradients in biological community
type, organic loading, or sediment grain-size between fixed station locations.
Produce results that are easily understandable by a non-scientific audience; many
environmental programs have suffered because of their inability to convey results to
regulators or a public audience who may not have a marine science background.
Without a doubt, one of the camera’s most powerful attributes is its ability to convey
ecological information in a format that most people can understand quite easily: a
picture.
During the past three decades, the technology has proven that its most powerful asset is this
last item; in several environmental litigation cases concerning oil spill and ocean disposal
impacts where unsubstantiated claims were made about environmental damage, SPI was
able to provide the decisive evidence that impacts were transitory and a full ecosystem
recovery had taken place.
SPI is of use within any industry needing to comply with environmental regulations for
offshore operations, and is of use to regulatory authorities on the national and municipal
level as well as any industrial facility with either coastal discharges or offshore operations
The profile camera's unique design allows for perfect pictures of the seafloor regardless of
water clarity; they can operate in the most turbid water conditions and get perfect images
every time
Those attending the Marine Renewables – Survey Installation and Maintenance; and
Hydrography and Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations conferences, and the
Aquaculture and Subsea Mining panel discussions are most likely to find their exhibits of
interest. www.remots.com
GF-Industrial is launching a new brand (GF-Industrial) of lighting solutions for under water
use. They offer flexibility, modularity, and the possibility of custom-made products. They are
used for in- and offshore inspection, safety, and by the defence and military sectors. They
are of particular relevance to those attending the Unmanned Underwater Vehicles;
Underwater Security; and Ocean Observing Systems conferences. www.gf-industrial.com
Global Pollution Solutions will be exhibiting their revolutionary oil spill recovery solution,
the Gobbler vessel: an innovative, patent protected, rapid response solution for deep and
shallow water oil spills.
In development since 2009, The Gobbler oil recovery boat is a revolutionary concept in the
oil spill recovery sector. Highly versatile and fast performing, it has been designed as a
viable, safe, economical and efficient solution to the oil spill challenges seen today and the
need for rapid and effective response to incidents.
The Gobbler vessel has nine patents, granted/pending in the UK, USA and the EU. The FRP
hull design is certified by Lloyd’s Register as a Workboat for service up to 60 nautical miles
offshore and carries the approval of the United States Coast Guard.
The Gobbler addresses a real and major market need within the oil services sector. It is a
unique solution in the form of a versatile vessel-based oil recovery system, with the
capability to be launched from land locations to reach spill sites up to 60 miles offshore, or
from commercial ships at sea, to reach an incident quickly and recover oil continuously at
low cost with maximum efficiency and integrated crew safety. No other small vessel
worldwide has the capabilities of the Gobbler.
GPS products, led by the innovative Gobbler vessel, offer new capabilities in the global oil
recovery market, opening up oil spill recovery in previously inaccessible environments and
regions. The vessel has capabilities far beyond those of current oil spill recovery vessels of
similar size.
Research identified the need for a vessel which can address all scenarios of oil spill, major
and minor. The Gobbler has been designed with the capacity to meet that need and
effectively respond to all spill situations.
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The Gobbler oil recovery vessel operates more efficiently and effectively than existing
methods, providing massive financial savings and huge environmental benefits. The boat
has all waters capability, operating in shallow waters as well as offshore, in all geographic
regions and climates. It recovers oil with a level of efficiency above any other boat of its size
currently in existence, collecting up to 16 tonnes of immediately reusable oil per hour and,
with crew changes, operating continuously 24 hours a day.
The Gobbler oil recovery boat is a revolutionary concept in the oil spill recovery sector, and
the perfect solution for oil companies, commercial shipping, governments, militaries,
agencies, contractors, marinas and individual oil spill recovery operators worldwide.
Other exhibits will include: GPS’s range of add-on, “plug-in” products which enhance the
functionality of their flagship Gobbler vessel, enabling it to operate in all locations from
equator to arctic, at sea or in rivers and wetlands. These are of use to purchasers of Gobbler
vessels, as they can support and extend its capabilities according to the requirements of the
customer.
Global Pollution Solutions Ltd offer a ground-breaking solution for oil spill recovery
worldwide. Their products, led by the revolutionary Gobbler vessel, will become the leading
solution to spills, well ahead of the current global market, and meet a worldwide need for a
safe, versatile, efficient and effective oil spill recovery solution. www.gpsboat.net
Harkand Andrews Survey - Harkand is a growing global subsea IRM group with a vision of
setting the standards for the sector. Harkand brings together a wealth of experience from
Integrated Subsea Services, Iremis, Veolia Marine Services and Andrews Survey and now
operates in four distinct regions across the globe; Africa/MiddleEast, Asia Pacific, Europe
and North America.
They will be promoting the new Harkand group, their vision and capabilities within their
sector. The exhibit will focus predominately on their Harkand Andrews Survey services with
representatives present from each region.
The new Harkand group was formed in February 2013 and backed by Oaktree Capital
Management, an international investment management firm; they are constantly looking to
expand their business to offer their clients new capabilities.
Those attending the Marine Renewables – Survey Installation and Maintenance; and
Underwater Positioning and Metrology conferences will find their exhibits of particular
relevance. www.harkandgroup.com
Harmonic Drive will demonstrate its expertise in manufacturing high quality strain wave
gears and associated equipment. Stand C10 will showcase precision hollow shaft actuators
for offshore oil and gas platforms, as well as compact long life gears for subsea cameras
mounted on remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).
With over forty years’ experience in providing innovative and well-engineered products to
industries from aerospace and military to industrial and automotive, Harmonic Drive is a
specialist in high precision actuator technology. The company’s competitive advantage is
provided by zero backlash gears with high reduction ratios.
Bringing this cutting edge technology to the marine, oil and gas sectors, Harmonic Drive
provides component sets designed for integration into machines used in extreme
environments as well as gear units with integrated bearings, providing quick adaption for
motors and shafts. In addition to this, complete servo actuator systems with or without hollow
shafts are available.
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Harmonic Drive works closely with its customers to provide individual system solutions. For
instance Saab Seaeye, the world leader in ROVs, uses the extremely compact Harmonic
Drive HDUF gear component set in their rugged pan and tilt camera unit.
Harmonic Drive's proven reliability in the harshest possible subsea conditions is a result of
the simple and rugged design of the HDUF gear, which provides a reliable low weight, high
output torque system with precise control.
Communication is essential in the often turbulent offshore oil and gas platform environment.
Transmitting voice and data signals between platforms and supply vessels is vital to their
successful operation. It is for this reason that Harmonic Drive's CHA range of Hollow Shaft
Actuators is used to precisely align communication antennas mounted on these rigs.
The integrated solution provided by the CHA actuator, includes a feedback system, a
brushless motor, precision gear and a high capacity cross roller bearing. The large central
capacity of the Hollow Shaft can be used to pass cables, shafts or even laser beams through
the centre of the gear.
"We see marine, oil and gas as an important and growing market," explained Graham
Mackrell, managing director of Harmonic Drive UK. "We are ideally suited to meet its
demand for reliability in a harsh environment. If you're at a depth of 3000m, it's very
expensive to repair faulty equipment. Our products provide a low maintenance and long life
solution for customers with subsea needs." http://www.harmonicdrive.de/english/
High Tech Inc. has designed a new approach in pressure controlled hydrophones. They
have developed a patent pending, low-cost miniature passive switch which is integrated into
their HTI-97-DA Exportable Hydrophones. It shows a higher consistency of output
characteristics with a quicker cut-off process around the maximum depth limit set by the
switch, as well as a narrower variance zone. Further, no damage occurs when accidental
out-of-limit situations happen during operation. This switch was developed in response to
demand for a high quality seismic hydrophone that would meet U.S. export license
requirements. www.hightechincusa.com
Hypack will introduce their the latest version HYPACK® 2014 hydrographic survey software.
Features of HYPACK® 2014 include:
•Ability to access outside web servers to get background files automatically.
•New HYPACK® SHELL design with multi-select, drag-and-drop, etc.
•A new combined HARDWARE program that eliminates the need for separate HYPACK®,
HYSWEEP® and SIDE SCAN configuration programs.
•Automatic matrix (MTX) creation in HYPACK® SURVEY for multibeam coverage.
•New construction routines for rig moves and barge positioning in HYPACK® SURVEY.
•New Hydrographic Data Base integrated into HYPACK® 2014
Improvements to side scan mosaics and sub-bottom profile processing.
•New MAGEDIT (MAGNETOMETER EDITOR) program dedicated for magnetometer
processing.
•CUBE and TPU now integrated in MBMAX-64 (64-bit HYSWEEP® EDITOR).
Their exhibits are of particular interest to those attending the Marine Survey, Maritime
Security, Navigation and Positioning, Ocean Observation and Forecasting, Offshore
Renewables, and Oil and Gas conferences. www.hypack.com
Innovative Technology Projects Ltd - manufactured by BAe Systems for iTP Ltd the MkX
Acoustic Systems Trainer was first exhibited at ‘OI China’ in Shanghai. The MkX can now
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work as a R&D platform with a new powerful Sonar Signal Analyzer operating at 500Ms/sec
with burst and sweep modes.
Exercises include – CW transmission; passive SONAR; active pulse SONAR; Doppler;
beam steering; CTFM SONAR; stealth demonstration; propeller cavitation; and underwater
sound analysis. www.itp101.com
iXBlue will be presenting their high-tech positioning and navigation products including:
ROVINS, a subsea inertial navigation system depth rated to 3000 meters; OCTANS, surface
and subsea gyrocompasses based on iXBlue FOG technology; GAPS NG, a global acoustic
positioning system working in both deep and extremely shallow water; and ComMet, a highly
accurate subsea jumper and spool piece metrology system.
ECHOES, a full range of sub-bottom profilers, and DELPH, the multi-sensor geophysical
software, make up their range of mapping products.
They also supply leading-edge integrated navigation solutions and carry out multidisciplinary
marine surveys worldwide.
Their exhibits are of particular relevance to those attending the Unmanned Underwater
Vehicles; Underwater Positioning and Metrology; and Hydrography and Geophysics –
Offshore Site Investigations conferences. www.ixblue.com
J+S Ltd are launching the NarcineArray™ product portfolio at Oceanology International
2014. NarcineArray is a product family of next generation low profile miniaturised acoustic
arrays, suitable for low speed towed or static applications. J+S have made use of their
knowledge and experience of larger diameter arrays to develop this highly adaptable product
family, uniquely suitable to today’s marine environment.
The core of NarcineArray is the Integrated Acoustic Sensor (IAS) technology. This offers a
combined hydrophone/pre-amp assembly that incorporates high sensitivity, wideband
performance with an integrated low-noise, low-power pre-amplifier. This IAS has been in use
for a number of years with the NATO Centre for Maritime Research & Experimentation
(formerly NURC). The acoustic channels can be configured to customer requirements and
provide beamforming capabilities over a substantial bandwidth.
To complement the acoustic capability of NarcineArray, a suite of Non-Acoustic Sensors
(NAS) has been developed. The NAS provides the user with current NarcineArray bearing,
temperature and depth. With a digital bus configuration, a number of NAS can be installed
in the array to provide increased accuracy of the metadata.
The NarcineArray product portfolio is highly innovative and represents the cutting edge of
next generation low profile line array technology. The NarcineArray product will be
showcased using live demonstrations in real-time, allowing visitors to see the array in action.
NarcineArray can be adapted and used for many applications including:
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Unmanned Maritime Systems; USVs/UUS/AUV/OPV Systems
Harbour Protection
Homeland Security
Suspended/Vertical Array
Cetacean Monitoring
Environmental Impact Assessment
Diver Monitoring
Torpedo Defence Systems
J+S Ltd also have a wide range of other Integrated Acoustic Sensors which are individually
available for OEM applications, including a triplet configuration for resolving left/right
ambiguity.
Their exhibits are of particular relevance to those attending the Unmanned Underwater
Vehicles; Underwater Security; Underwater Positioning and Metrology; Hydrography and
Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations; and Underwater Communications conferences.
www.jands.co.uk
JFE Advantec Co., Ltd will highlight an expendable microstructure profiler (XMP) for
measuring deep ocean turbulence. Deep ocean turbulence research has been challenging
work because of the difficulties by using existing profilers. The new technology of XMP
makes deep ocean turbulence measurements more practicable.
JFE Advantech has been manufacturing high quality and robust oceanographic sensors for
many years. RINKO is an optical type fast–response DO sensor (90% response time in cold
water is less than 2 sec.) which has been integrated into the CTDs, gliders, ARGO floats,
etc. They have two new lineups for this year. One is a handy type underwater camera which
has long term performability due to its low consumption energy and wiper. The other is the
XMP for measuring deep ocean turbulence.
The Ocean Observing Systems conference is the most relevant to their exhibits.
http://www.jfe-advantech.co.jp
Jospa will outline new technology that according to tank tests can stabilise work boats fore
and aft or can more than double the output of a number of wave energy devices, all at very
low cost. They will feature three novel methods of greatly increasing the displacement and
bandwidth responses of wave energy devices
There will be a need for many service boats for offshore wind farms where stabilisation,
economically and without sacrificing speed, can multiply the weather window and slash
maintenance costs.
Most wave energy devices can’t produce enough energy to justify their capital costs – Jospa
may well be able to more than double their output for different wave periods and medium
waves, at little extra capital, turning failure to success.
Other exhibits will include: Two novel wave energy devices for licence or collaboration
developed beyond proof of concept that can give greater outputs at less cost and are very
survivable.
Their exhibits are of use to: wave energy developers, and wave energy academics
Their exhibits tie in with the following conference streams/ panel discussions Marine
Renewables – Survey, Installation and Maintenance; and Aquaculture
They have patented licensable technology. www.jospa.ie
L-3 ELAC Nautik will feature their new SeaBeam 3000 MK II Technology which offers:
• New Receiver Control Unit with tripled processing power
• Multi-ping technology for higher data density and better data quality
• New active hydrophone junction box for better data quality and more easy installation
• Improved casings of the Transmitter Control Unit and the Receiver Control Unit for
better installation
• Hull-mounted and gondola installation options for all system types
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Increased capacitors within the transmitter electronics for improved stabilization of
the transmission voltage
Increased transmission source level for better swath coverage
Extended XSE data format, including bathymetric data and water column imaging
(WCI) data in the same files, enabling a new level of data post-processing
Bottom slope data interface, including automatically calculated across-ship and
along-ship bottom slope data for control of external sub-bottom profilers
Both the SeaBeam 3000 series: Multibeam systems for deep water survey; and SeaBeam
3100 Series: Multibeam systems for medium water survey will be featured on their stand.
The constant development of their multibeam systems takes the well-proven SeaBeam
technology to the next level. Enhanced features and functions prove their systems to be the
ideal and reliable partner for all kind of survey tasks covering the complete survey range
from shallow water to full ocean depth.
Their featured exhibits are used by customers in the field of hydrography, for survey of
harbours, rivers and lakes as well as for oceanography, marine geology and marine biology;
and hydrographic institutes and scientific authorities as well as commercial survey
companies worldwide.
They develop and manufacture state-of-the-art units and systems for precise charting of the
sea floor topography.
In close cooperation with hydrographic institutes and scientific authorities as well as
commercial survey companies worldwide, they produce well-proven multibeam and single
beam systems, hydrographic survey sounders and customer-specific hard- and software
solutions. Their products excel by their reliability, state-of-the art technique and highly
precise data acquisition.
Scientific systems on modern research vessels require complex sensor and data
management systems. They fulfil these requirements from single components to complete
turnkey-solutions. Their competent service team supports the customer by training and
installation as well as survey operations and data processing.
Their exhibits are of particular relevance to those attending the Underwater Security;
Hydrography and Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations; Operating in Extreme
Environments; and Underwater Communications conferences. www.elac-nautik.com
Laser Diagnostic Instruments AS – LDI, exhibiting in the Spillex area of the show, will be
presenting the latest addition to its range of oil spill detection systems ROW, now available
in stainless steel. Manufactured from 316SS, and featuring a new connection system, the
newest addition to the ROW range further increases the utility of their award winning
technology.
They will have a fully operational oil spill detector ROW for live demonstrations on their stand
T350, and will also be featuring their newest stainless steel version of the same device and
offering visitors the first public showing of their upcoming ATEX versions for release later on
this year.
This is their first year at OI. A company from Estonia (home of Skype) bringing latest
technology and world renowned expertise in remote sensing to the market. Their latest and
award winning product will be shown in the UK for the first time.
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Their company has grown by 25% in recent months, also, we will be further expanding our
portfolio of products for oil spill detection and monitoring this year
Their products are of use by the oil and gas industry, water treatment, ports and logistic
sector, environmental authorities, power and infrastructure. And to those attending the
Marine Renewables – Survey, Installation and Maintenance; Ocean Observing Systems;
Operating in Extreme Environments; Subsea Mining and Ballast Water conferences.
www.ldi.ee
Liquid Robotics is showcasing the new, commercial version of the Wave Glider SV Series
starring the high end Wave Glider SV3. Ideal for long endurance, unmanned ocean data
collection and monitoring, the Wave Glider SV3 along with their technology and channel
partners provide solutions and services for METOC; hydrographic surveys; magnetometry;
fisheries stock assessment/management and maritime security.
The newest commercial version of the Wave Glider SV3 will be showcased at OI 2014 along
with customer missions and partner solutions.
Liquid Robotics Wave Glider SV3 is the world's first hybrid wave and solar propelled
unmanned ocean vehicle. With its ability to operate in ocean extremes (high currents and
ocean doldrums) it enables observation, monitoring and data collection in areas previously
too risky, too remote or too costly to operate. Now available commercially worldwide, the
Wave Glider SV3 provides scientists, businesses and governments with an easy and
affordable way to conduct long duration research and monitoring missions that are critical to
solving the planet's major issues (global climate warming, ocean acidification and maritime
security).
Their key markets are oil and gas, defence and national security, environmental monitoring
and weather (METOC, tsunami detection, & hurricane prediction).
Their exhibits are relevant to those attending the Underwater Securit; ,Marine Renewables –
Survey Installation and Maintenance; Underwater Positioning and Metrology; Ocean
Observing System; Hydrography and Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations; Operating
in Extreme Environments; and Underwater Communications conferences; and the Subsea
Mining panel discussion. www.liquidr.com
The MacArtney Group will be making good use of the 2014 edition of the Oceanology
International exhibition to premiere and showcase a number of new underwater technology
products and solutions aimed at the ocean science, oil and gas, dredging and diving
industries.
These additions will include a new SubConn® coax connector series for carrying HD signal,
a number of innovative additions to the LUXUS range of cameras and lights, the NEXUS MK
VI HD multiplexer and last but not least, a brand new remotely operated towed vehicle
(ROTV) based data acquisition solution named FLEXUS. The FLEXUS is empowered by a
state-of-the-art MacArtney NEXUS MK-E multiplexer which can easily be demounted for use
onboard other sensor platforms and systems such as CTDs, benthic tow sledges and drop
camera systems. This high degree of cross-application flexibility makes the NEXUS enabled
FLEXUS a highly competitive choice as an all round and cost effective monitoring and data
acquisition tool.
Overview of MacArtney solutions introduced at OI 2014:
- New FLEXUS remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV)
- New NEXUS MK VI HD multiplexer
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New LUXUS cameras, lights and accessories
New SubConn® coax connector series
Beyond the new launches, MacArtney will feature a broad range of established and recently
introduced systems and products on its newly designed exhibition stand, number
D200. These will include a FOCUS-2 ROTV, a wide selection of SubConn®, OptoLink and
MacAPI connectors, Sensorbot technology, a heavy duty offshore Medium Voltage Inline
Termination and a fresh-off-the-assembly-line original MacArtney CORMAC stainless steel
winch.
Finally, a dedicated team of MacArtney sales professionals, technicians and decision
makers from all across the global MacArtney organisation will be in place and ready to
welcome stand visitors and answer any thinkable question about MacArtney systems,
products and underwater technology solutions.
http://macartney.com/exhibitions/oceanology-international-exhibitor
MarineNav - As the only manufacturer of custom marine displays and computer systems to
attend Oceanology MarineNav Ltd is proud to announce the launch of the Leviathan 17i.
Having recently completed IEC 60945 testing and bearing the CE mark this is the perfect
addition to any marine technology company that is using a PC based backbone. They will
have the Leviathan 17i on display at the Atlantic Canadian Pavilion.
MarineNav Ltd. specializes in concept design, prototyping and manufacturing of marine
displays, computer systems and top-side units. As a medium-sized company, MarineNav
gives you the one-on-one attention that you won’t find with larger manufacturers. Because all
aspects of our business are kept in-house and never outsourced, we are able to provide our
clients with a customized product built to the highest standards at a cost-competitive price
point.
Their exhibit is of particular interest to those attending the Marine Survey, Maritime Security,
Navigation and Positioning, Ocean Observation and Forecasting, Offshore Renewables, and
Oil and Gas conferences at OI 2014. www.marinenav.ca
Maritime Robotics - The OceanEye™ system is a “lighter-than-air” tethered aerostat
system that offers a 24/7 aerial surveillance solution for demanding maritime scenarios. With
its compact and robust design, the system is highly mobile and efficiently deployed,
downsizing crew requirements and drastically reducing both cost and HSE-risk profiles of
maritime aerial surveillance operations.
Equipped with high resolution (EO/IR) imaging and AIS (Automatic Identification System)
receiver, the situation on the surface can be monitored from a proprietary handheld user
terminal. With customized software this terminal gives the user an aerial camera view and
geo-located AIS overlay over the spill area.
Compact and lightweight, OceanEye™ can be rapidly deployed from crafts as small as
fishing boats or as large as oil spill response vessels (OSRVs). Inland, OceanEye™ can be
operated from the bed of a pickup truck. Less expensive and more adaptable in inclement
weather than fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, drones or satellite sensing systems,
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Training & global operational support
Detection range of 4 nm. at 400 ft. altitude
Segmented for mobility; easy to assemble
Lightweight and compact for easy portability
Small footprint (48x32x62”/120x80x156.5 cm)
Functions in arctic operations and ice management
Compact for air freight & pickup truck transportable
State-of-the-art software with AIS overlay
Operates in fog & poor visibility when aircraft cannot
Aerostat secures to base unit while inflated
OceanEye™ localizes aerial surveillance technology onboard the mission vessel,
superseding current multi-vessel surveillance technologies as well as drastically cutting
deployment time-frames. OceanEye™ delivers high-definition surveillance data to the heart
of the maritime operation, where it is needed. OceanEye™ has been successfully deployed
in demanding test conditions and has yielded great results in terms of oil spill response
scenarios. The actual model will be on display.
Maritime Robotics, inventor and producer of the OceanEye™, is a leader in developing
unmanned solutions for health, safety and environmental marine operations. OceanEye™
has been developed by Maritime Robotics in cooperation with the Norwegian Clean Seas
Association Operating Companies (NOFO). OceanEye™ systems are now on-call through
NOFO oil spill emergency response serving more than 30 operating companies on the
Norwegian Continental Shelf. In addition to the OceanEye™, Maritime Robotics’ proprietary
maritime solutions also include unmanned air and surface vehicles that ensures costefficient and risk-eliminating operations.
They are introducing the OceanEye™ Net add- on module to the OceanEye system for
aerial maritime surveillance. The OceanEye™ Net lets several users on supporting vessels
view the imagery and data captured from the elevated OceanEye Sensor unit. The
OceanEye™ Net has been tested and proven in operations in cooperation with NOFO, and
is offered as an add-on module to the OceanEye and is designed for easy portability and
set-up. The OceanEye™ Net can be delivered with both conventional rod antennas and
directional antennas, based on the customers requirement for radio range of the
OceanEye™ Net. Naturally it is of use by the oil, maritime and surveillance industry.
The most relevant conference sessions for those interested in these exhibits are Ocean
Observing Systems; and Operating in Extreme Environments. www.maritimerobotics.com
MOST (Autonomous Vessels) Limited is launching AutoNaut, a revolutionary wave
propelled unmanned surface vessel (USV). She is ideal for very long endurance voyages
carrying out ocean science research as well as commercial and defence applications.
AutoNaut’s unique wave propulsion technology harvests the motion of the oceans, making
her silent, persistent, zero emission, cost-effective and re-usable.
AutoNaut performs equally well on all headings, including directly into wind and waves,
allowing tight station keeping and repeatable grid transects to be performed accurately and
autonomously at extreme range.
AutoNaut is an autonomous vessel designed for scientific ocean research, commercial data
gathering and for defence applications. Their strategy is to grasp the rare opportunity
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presented by their disruptive new technology coinciding with a burgeoning world market for
autonomous capability. In particular, a market for low cost (relative to manned ships)
unmanned surface vessels able to stay at sea for months and cover huge ocean areas. This
capability creates new ways to fulfil a wide range of existing data gathering missions, and
some that have not been possible – until now.
The range of AutoNaut products they offer, from 1 metre to at least 5 metres in length, with
military and specialist options, also includes a choice of ‘business model’ customer options
from outright purchase, with or without payloads, through serviced operation of customer
platforms, to data gathering on behalf of customers employing their own AutoNauts.
AutoNaut’s wave propulsion technology is fully scalable and offers exceptional design
flexibility. It delivers speeds of up to 3 knots for a 3.5 metre vessel, so larger boats with
greater speed, capacity and power can be tailored to customer requirements.
AutoNaut’s hull is designed to maximise the energy available for forward propulsion by its
response to waves from all directions.
Thanks to recent developments in electronics, autonomous operations that were once
unimaginable are now possible by bringing together GPS, satellite communications, and onboard data handling. Power for these electronics is harvested at sea by photovoltaic (PV)
panels on deck. A methanol fuel cell option is available where a task has a higher power
demand.
The 3.5m production prototype AutoNaut will feature at OI 2014 together with the latest
video showing AutoNaut going through her paces. The AutoNaut team will be present
throughout the exhibition to explain how AutoNaut can meet the many and various needs of
the marine community.
David Maclean is a founding executive director of MOST (AV) Ltd, A Commodore, Royal
Navy (retired) who spent more than 15 years in MOD procurement roles. He has a wealth of
experience in project management, and technology development.
Mike Poole is a founding executive director of MOST (AV) Ltd. He is the inventor of
AutoNaut’s unique wave propulsion system and holds the patent covering the background IP
on the AutoNaut technology through his private company Eco-nomic Limited. Founder/
director/chairman of a number of environmental companies and sustainability initiatives,
including working with the NHS on resource efficiency.
Gwyn Griffiths is a non-executive director of MOST (AV) Ltd. He is former Head of Marine
Autonomous and Robotic Systems within the National Marine Facilities Division of the
National Oceanographic Centre, and Professor in the School of Engineering Sciences,
University of Southampton. His deep knowledge of autonomous vessels, ocean science,
and fluid systems is permeating all that the company undertakes.
This exhibit demonstrates exciting new technology. AutoNaut is ground-breaking; it has zero
emissions, extreme endurance performance and useful payload capacity offering gamechanging opportunities for high value, cost effective data collection and surveillance tasks.
This is the first, small commercial application of a wave propulsion technology which is also
applicable to much larger ships, offering great potential for fuel saving efficiency and
improved stability.
AutoNaut has extreme persistence with a good payload and power capacity and a useful
speed which makes her an ideal platform for marine science, oceanography and
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environmental data gathering as well as an independent capability for surveying and
bathymetry.
With a very low visual profile, a minimal radar signature, and silent operation she is also
ideal for tasks in fisheries protection, piracy control, drugs and other trafficking surveillance,
as well as mine counter-measures. When acting as the surface communications node, she
can network underwater vessels with remote control centres.
Tasks lasting three to six months are possible, indeed wave propulsion has no limit except
the needs of anti-fouling and occasional maintenance. AutoNaut can be launched either
from a slipway or from a support vessel, can transit to and from an operations area covering
hundreds of miles in a week, remain on station for long periods, and return when ordered for
retrieval of data, if not transmitted en route, maintenance and re-launch.
The first production AutoNaut has been sold to Texas A&M University and will be delivered
in spring 2014 for research work and data gathering in the Gulf of Mexico.
MOST (AV) is actively engaged with other clients configuring 1m, 3.5m and 5m AutoNauts
for tasks involved in ocean acidification, cetacean monitoring, sub-sea pipeline monitoring,
hydrography and defence work.
MOST (AV) won the competitive contract for the National Oceanographic Centre’s Long
Endurance Marine Unmanned Surface Vessel (LEMUSV) project in 2013. The AutoNaut on
display was built under this project and in February 2014 completed sea trials near Oban.
Trials included a towed hydroacoustic array as well as meteorological and oceanographic
data collection.
Those attending the Unmanned Underwater Vehicles; Underwater Security; Marine
Renewables – Survey Installation and Maintenance; Ocean Observing Systems;
Hydrography and Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations; Operating in Extreme
Environments; and Underwater Communications conferences will find this exhibit of
particular relevance. www.autonautusv.com
MTCS Ltd – MTCS Online This is a virtual learning environment built to aid companies and
individuals spending a lot of time offshore on vessels or rigs. A major issue is cost to the
employer which can include flights, accommodation and perhaps day rates. So MTCS
Online is a distance-learning programme designed for the instant accessibility of the
computer age (Note: information on MTCS Online already appears in the OI online preview)
Addition to entry - MTCS Professional Diving Academy, Dunoon - There are many
challenges facing newly trained ROV pilots. Many companies will not take on new trainees,
as they don’t have sufficient flying hours, so this is why MTCS is now working with the
Professional Diving Academy in Dunoon, one of the most modern diver training schools in
the world. We will be offering unrivalled industry training, where the candidate can choose to
dive at 3 different depths: 12metres, 24metres in a diving tank, or in the Sea Loch. Courses
will be run on a 38m training vessel, M.V. Sleat, which has fantastic onboard facilities.
The plans are to run 5-day courses on the Tether Management System (TMS) and also the
Launch & Recovery System (LARS). They will be featuring videos of the work MTCS is
doing with the Professional Diving Academy, Dunoon, Scotland.
Their exhibit is of interest to ROV Pilots. www.mtcs.info
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MTCS Online - Building on more than a decade of experience delivering world-class training
and competence services to the offshore industry, they are presenting a new range of
products to enhance personnel management at every level, in every industry sector.
MTCS Online represents a sea change in performance tracking and quantitative evaluation
for eLearning and competence assessment. For the first time, managers can track - in real
time - the progress of ongoing assessments and courses and gain a strategic overview of
employees’ performance. This unprecedented level of control meets the industry’s
bourgeoning demand for robust, effective assessment, appraisal and certification.
http://www.mtcs.info/
Nautronix will be exhibiting their new NASDive - which is the only fully digital diver
communications system. The actual system will be on display.
In a deep sea environment, the consequences of poor communication can be lifethreatening. Technical divers working in the offshore oil and gas industry need to
communicate clearly with the diving bell, vessel and each other as they carry out
maintenance and inspections up to several hundred metres water depth.
One of the problems faced by commercial divers is that their speech becomes less
intelligible the deeper they go. This is due to the increased helium content of their gas
mixture; to compensate for the effects of high pressure. The increased helium content which
is lighter than air, changes the voice sound produced within the mouth, giving the diver a
high pitched, difficult to interpret voice.
Another problem with traditional analogue diver communication systems is noise
interference from other electrical systems. This can cause lower than desired
communication clarity, particularly as systems age and cables and connectors deteriorate.
Keen to address these challenges and set new standards in diver communications,
Aberdeen-based through water communication and positioning technology company
Nautronix, has developed NASDive. NASDive represents the latest generation, fully digital,
diver communications system which will be on stand number C101, where the system will be
available for demonstrations.
Mark Patterson, CEO explains “In the past 30 years Nautronix has been a market leader in
the diver communications industry through its Helle brand. We have recently focussed on
the development of NASDive to refresh our diver communications product line and bring the
benefits of current technology to divers. The new fully digital system sets new standards in
both Hard Wired and Through Water Communication performance in mixed gas diving
environments. We have invested £1 million on the development of NASDive, which shows
our commitment to the product and have already secured our first customer order with future
orders in the pipeline”.
NASDive has the latest and most advanced Helium Speech Unscrambler available, which
enables the divers high pitched, difficult to interpret voice, to be transformed back into their
usual voice. This is an essential capability of a diver communications system – to ensure
clarity of speech at all times.
Another area where NASDive offers an improvement over traditional diver communications
systems is by digitising of speech subsea. This removes the effects of noise pickup of
traditional low level analogue communication systems, giving a far clearer communication
channel at all times.
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Having addressed the core failings of traditional diver communication systems, NASDive
takes diver communications to the next level by offering a fully touch screen controlled
system, which comes in the form of rugged units for permanent installation. These units
enable a variety of standard wireless headsets to be used, providing the operator with the
flexibility to choose their headset of preference, and be able to move away from the control
desk and still communicate.
In addition to this, the diver communications system also has the capability to be controlled
remotely from an iPad® or other portable tablet device giving operators of the system a
degree of freedom which has previously been unheard of. NASDive also allows divers to
communicate visually and verbally through communication channels such as Skype™.
With the launch of NASDive, Nautronix is proud to bring new standards and capabilities to
the commercial diving industry, establishing the new benchmark product for Diver
Communications.
Their system is of use to deep sea divers / vessel operators. www.nautronix.com
nke Instrumention designs, manufactures and sells instruments and systems for water
measurements and environmental monitoring. It fields of application are: ocean, deep sea,
coastal, rivers and lakes. They are involved in several research projects, both nationally and
internationally, and work in partnership with scientific institutions such as Ifremer and CNRS.
nke autonomous data loggers include:
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STPS measures and records temperature, conductivity and pressure. Salinity is
deduced by calculation. This autonomous data logger has been designed for simple
and optimal use even in harsh environments, down to 300m.
• STBD: Light and compact with Optimal shockproof protection of sensors, this
autonomous data logger measures and records turbidity, pressure & temperature in
coastal waters. Quick wireless set up and data transfer (possible underwater) with an
inductive Data Pencil and WinMemo software.
• SP2T measures and records temperature and pressure. It can be used to monitor
these parameters and, for example, sonar calibration. It has been designed to be
used down to 4000m.
www.nke-instrumentation.com
Novacavi is launching Aquancable®, a wide range of specialist bespoke cables for maritime
and underwater technologies. These include ROV cables, Fiber Optic hybrid cables,
umbilicals, subsea armoured cables, subsea detection and instrumentation cables to be
suitable in any harsh environment conditions while guaranteeing the requested performance.
With almost 40-years’ experience as a privately owned special cable manufacturer,
Novacavi focuses on custom design products for marine technologies offering in-depth
sector knowledge, decades of manufacturing capabilities and innovative solutions to their
worldwide customers. With Aquancable® they have further broadened their portfolio with a
patented product family that combines every technical feature and design requirement to
meet and exceed maritime and underwater industry needs.
Each product is individually designed, tested and manufactured to be suitable for its specific
application, but - as with all of Novacavi’s cables - it can be adapted as necessary to meet
other special requirements.
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They will also feature their extensive expertise in developing, manufacturing prototypes,
testing them and finally delivering the right cable in the right quantity even when small
quantities are needed in a variety of special applications.
As industry evolves, Novacavi continues to assure its support to increasingly demanding
customers’ requirements by developing new technologies, and by providing high standard
products and service.
Novacavi is a reliable supplier of bespoke special cables to long term worldwide customers
and new leads. Their aim is to provide effective technical support, flexibility to changing
needs, top quality products and service, fast response time, great experience in subsea
application.
At OI 2014 they will also provide information about custom designed cables for special
application such as: airport, cableway, defence, electronics and data transmission, fire
fighting, floating, geomatics, laboratories, lifting plants, medical, navy and shipyard, offshore,
petrochemical, pipeline control and inspection, pneumatic automation, railway, robotics and
industrial automation, subsea, tunnel and mining, umbilical.
Their qualified engineering structure is able to make any special adaptation to their
production equipment and guarantees expertise and care to each single phase from concept
to production. Quality is certified by being a long term supplier of CERN, the European
Organization for Nuclear Research from which they received the CSM Gold Award 2009 for
development of the special “Low Impedence Cable” for the CSM Tracker. They are recently
proud supplier of two supplies of marine cables used in the Costa Concordia shipwreck
salvage operation.
Novacavi can provide:
• Knowledge: designing unique cables according to customers’ needs
• Experience: almost 40 years of activity in consulting and manufacturing special
cables
• Flexibility: being a small quantity specialist
• References: supplying customers in all over the world in a variety of different
application fields Novacavi’s aim is to be a flexible consultant and a high-qualified
partner for long term business relationships.
Conferences of particular relevance to their exhibits are: Marine Renewables – Survey
Installation and Maintenance; Underwater Positioning and Metrology; Ocean Observing
Systems; Hydrography and Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations; and Underwater
Communications; as well as the panel discussion on Aquaculture and Subsea Mining.
www.novacavi.it
The Ocean Networks Canada Innovation Centre provides engineering and ocean cabled
observatory solutions globally to industry and government. Their Smart Ocean Systems™
portfolio of products and services leverages the world’s first regional cabled ocean
observatories, NEPTUNE and VENUS, on Canada’s west coast. Smart Ocean Systems™ is
a comprehensive set of technologies and services providing remote multi-media event
detection and monitoring on your desktop – anywhere in the world.
Smart Ocean Systems™ products include integrated sensor technologies, power and
network backbone infrastructure, cloud-based data collection and visualization, and data
analysis products, and Internet presentation. These systems scale from small remote
observatory platforms such as their installation in Canada’s high Arctic, to multi-million dollar
regional observatory programs.
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The Innovation Centre and its technology partners provide the project management, systems
integration, and engineering expertise you need for a successful ocean observatory
program. www.oceannetworks.ca
OSEAN is launching its new generation of profilers covering seismic, meteorology and
marine mammals fields at the same time. This innovative float continuously analyzes
acoustic signals and detects major seismic events, weather phenomena such as rain,
drizzles and whale migrations while drifting. It carries three times more batteries than
competitors and reaches 3000m depths.
www.osean.fr/pdf/osean_oceanographic_profiler.pdf
With the similar data acquisition system, versatile data loggers are also proposed, featuring
very low power electronic, embedded intelligence with DSP units, four input channels plus
four serial ports to plug a wide range of sensors.
www.osean.fr/pdf/osean_versatile_data_loggers.pdf
OSIL (Ocean Scientific International Ltd) will be launching the new Stainless Steel
Multiple Corer. The OSIL Multi Corer has been re-developed to improve usability and
handling of both the corer and subsequent samples on deck. This new version of the multi
corer has replaced OSIL’s existing range of Multiple Corers which are universally
acknowledged as being the only way of reliably collecting an undisturbed sediment sample
from the seabed.
They will also launch the GPRS Camera System, a novel new camera system that can be
linked with any analogue sensor to aid co-ordination of responses to e.g. pollution events.
They will also feature the OSIL Tern Buoy, Guildline Salinometer, Sediment Grabs, ROW Oil
Spill Detection System, and Dredge Monitoring Buoy.
Their exhibits are of particular relevance to those attending the Marine Renewables –
Survey, Installation and Maintenance; Ocean Observing Systems; Hydrography and
Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations conferences; and the Aquaculture panel
discussion. www.osil.co.uk
Planet Ocean is proud to represent some of the world’s leading scientific instrument
manufacturers and will be showcasing the very latest in marine technology at the exhibition.
This article provides an overview of the technology which will be featured.
The new TRIAXYS NEXT WAVE II SENSORS is a high precision instrument that sets a new
standard for wave and motion measurement. The innovative design incorporates new
technologies that make them easy to use, rugged, as well as the most reliable and accurate
sensors available for measuring oceanic platform motion, waves and directional wave
spectra. This sensor has been integrated numerous times into existing navigation and data
buoys as upgrades, to allow users to measure wave and motion. Now smaller, lighter and
lower power usage, than the Mk I version.
XEOS have launched a new range of miniature 11,000m (36,089 ft.) submersible beacons
providing superior deep-water performance; the XMF-11K LED FLASHER BEACON, XMA11K ARGOS SATELLITE BEACON, XMB-11K VHF BEACON and the new XMI-7500
IRIDIUM BEACON. Designed to protect your valuable assets and make their recovery even
easier, the depth rating on this range of beacons will take you wherever you need to go
under any ocean.
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PLANET OCEAN LTD will be showcasing their new and improved BUOYTRACKER III, a
low cost surface marker beacon, in addition to the latest Data Buoy, DB125-X2, both of
which will be available for viewing.
Representatives from STAR ODDI, CONTROS and SEQUOIA will be on hand at our stand
to answer any questions you may have.
The LISST-HOLO from SEQUOIA is the world’s first commercially available submersible
Digital Holographic Particle Imaging System. The system was developed by Dr Alex Nimmo
Smith at the Marine Institute of the University Of Plymouth (UK) and Sequoia holds a worldwide license for manufacture. The LISST-Holo is particularly well suited to the measurement
of large, complex flocs and biological particles. However, existing users are also using the
unit to investigate frazil ice formation. Others are considering use of the LISST-Holo to
measure the size distribution and concentration of falling snow flakes in situ.
STAR-ODDI is a manufacturer of innovative scientific research tools, mainly small sized,
reliable data loggers for ecosystem and animal studies and real time telemetry temperature
loggers. Products include submersible and implantable temperature loggers, and sensors
such as depth (pressure), salinity (conductivity), tilt angle, light, humidity, acoustic and
magnetic field strength.
The German based CONTROS SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS GMBH develops, produces and
markets in-situ underwater sensor systems to detect hydrocarbons (e.g. methane), CO2,
dissolved oxygen, Total Alkalinity, pH and fully integrated systems down to full ocean depth
to gather the most efficient and reliable data in any condition and in combination with data
logging and software solutions.
In addition to the representatives and products which will be showcased on our stand, other
manufacturers represented by Planet Ocean Ltd, can be found at various locations
throughout the show. www.planet-ocean.co.uk
Prevco has three launches programmed for OI 2014
The first is a new ROV/Diver operated electrical switch. Made from super duplex stainless
steel, the switch has an operating depth of 3000m and has diver or compliant ROV handles
available. The switch rotates in either direction and has indentations for secure Off or On at
90 degree intervals. Other technical data includes: 240 Volts AC (400 VDC) 6 Amp
continuous, 3 Amps switching and 100 Watts total load.
Prevco’s new pressure relief valve, vacuum adaptor, addresses an all too common problem.
When vacuum leak testing an enclosure, there is often a loss of vacuum when replacing the
vent plug and/or a loss of pressure when backfilling with Nitrogen. The adaptor, addresses
this by allowing both procedures to be performed through their standard High Pressure PRV.
It temporarily mounts onto the PRV and holds open the poppet while a vacuum is being
pulled. When backfilling is complete, the poppet closes, minimising the loss of either
vacuum or pressure.
Prevco’s new Hi-Rel PRV encloses two serially redundant pressure relief valves in a single
corrosion resistant housing. The new valve addresses the problem of mechanical failure in a
harsh subsea environment, where suspended particulate matter or corrosion can sometimes
lead to the failure of a valve to reseat. The device is designed to withstand up to 8780 psi
external pressure (or 6000m depth) and relieve any internal pressure differential greater than
~ 12 psi. www.prevco.com
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QPS - The recent QPS QINSy release includes new real time functionality for advanced
catenary tools to compute the tow cables & anchor chains during a rig move with anchor
handling tugs. QPS QINSy now computes and displays the catenary of both the tow wire
and the anchor chain and the location of the anchor. (This requires a valid OrcaFlex license,
available from Orcina)
Fast, simple & friendly, Phase 1 meets recent requirements to provide state-of-the-art
realtime situational awareness tools for rig moves particularly for projects where seabed
assets are already in place. They are now refining requirements / feedback for the next
phase, interested QPS QINSy users should get in contact with them.
It is becoming increasingly common nowadays during routine hydrographic survey in ports to
also collect additional data, for example seabed backscatter, topographic laser scanner, subbottom profiler, water sampling, and digital photo or video. As well as being used to update
nautical charts; the data is used for coastal process monitoring; to monitor dredging
progress; to manage port assets and berth conditions; to identify and analyse seabed
habitats; and finally for archaeological purposes.
QPS has partnered with ESRI, and together they are working with a number of port and
waterway authorities to provide the software tools to allow the completion of bathymetric
surveys, ENC production and ENC distribution within 24hrs, on a day in day out basis.
www.qps.nl
RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH - In addition to its laser scanners and laser
scanning systems for the integration on survey vessels and for hydrographic
applications, RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems will showcase the new VMY-250 marine
scanning system at booth M200.
With a 360° field of view and a measurement range of up to 500m the sophisticated
surveying solution allows for seamless integration into existing marine survey systems.
Its compact and rugged design enables flexible and rapid installation. Offering a
seawater resistant protective case for storage and a protective cover for operational use,
the system is optimally prepared for working in the demanding marine environment. The
VMY-250 is available as complete, fully calibrated system with full INS integration, but
also as stand-alone system for integration with a multitude of existing INS solutions.
Additionally a fully integrated and calibrated camera system comprising of 2x5 MPix
industrial cameras is offered.
Typical applications include marine surveying, management of port facilities, surveying
of coastal zones, effective management of river systems, coastal protection
management, dockside infrastructure mapping, coastal erosion monitoring including
volumetric calculations, habitat monitoring, flood prediction, and as-built documentation
of bridge structures
Other exhibits will include RIEGL Laser Scanners and Laser Scanning Systems for the
integration on survey vessels (VQ-250, VQ-450) and for topo-hydrographic applications
(VQ-820-G).
RIEGL Laser Scanners and Laser Scanning System for Survey Vessels - RIEGL
offers laser scanners and laser scanning systems for combination with multi beam sonar
systems and integration on survey vessels. Combining these technologies, data from
above and beneath water surface can be acquired and processed efficiently, thus
reducing the monitoring costs for port facilities to a minimum.
RIEGL VQ-820-G Topo-Hydrographic Airborne Laser Scanner - The RIEGL VQ-820G is specifically designed to acquire topo-hydrographic airborne data of coastal strips,
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sea beds and ground of rivers and lakes. Integrated into a complete platform for
airborne scanning, the scanner can easily be installed in any type of aircraft platform,
e.g., fixed-wing or helicopter, for surveying of coastal areas and river sides.
The scanner provides up to 1 Secchi depth measurement range in hydrography and up
to 2500m measurement range in topography.
Typical applications include coastline and shallow water mapping, river bad profiling,
acquiring data for flood prevention, measurement for aggradation zones, habitat
mapping, surveying for hydraulic engineering, monitoring of hydraulics laboratories,
hydro-archaeological surveying.
The new compact mobile single scanner system RIEGL VMS-250 was specifically designed
for marine applications. It is equipped with a seawater resistant protective case and can be
optionally complemented with a fully integrated and calibrated camera system comprising
2x5MPix industrial cameras.
It is available as a complete, fully calibrated system with full INS integration or as standalone system for integration with a multitude of existing INS solutions. The compact and
rugged design enables flexible and rapid installation and seamless integration into existing
marine survey systems. The RIEGL VQ-250 integrated scanner provides up to 500 m
measurement range, up to 300 kHz Pulse Repetition Rate, online waveform processing,
multiple target capability and operates at eyesafe laser class 1.
The VMS-250 is a really compact and flexible system especially developed for user-friendly
operation in the field of marine mapping. Seamless integration into integration into existing
marine survey systems can be combined with multi-beam sonar systems. It is used for
marine surveying, management of port facilities, surveying of coastal zones, effective
management of river-systems, coastal protection management, dockside infrastructure
mapping, coastal erosion monitoring including volumetric calculations, as-built
documentation of bridge structures, flood prediction
The Marine Renewables – Survey Installation and Maintenance; and Hydrography and
Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations conferences are of particular relevance.
www.riegl.com
RoamingExpert - With over 10 years’ experience in the telecoms industry RoamingExpert
has used their knowledge to put together an insight guide ‘Rocketing Roaming Rates’. The
guide will be launched at Oceanology 2014, specifically aimed to help companies within the
marine technology industry reduce their mobile roaming rates. The guide explains all about
roaming charges covering the following key areas:
- What is mobile data usage?
- The main causes of data usage
- How to reduce your usage
- The main pitfalls.
With the knowledge, hints and tips found in their guide you can keep your roaming rates as
low as possible.
Are your company’s needs ever-changing, with the number of employees varying from
month to month? RoamingExpert - with clients mainly within the marine and shipping
industries, is fully aware of the number of variances which occur for companies and
therefore have come up with a solution to help all their customers, which they plan to release
at the Oceanology Exhibition 2014.
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Mark Pattman, Managing Director of RoamingExpert said “We were receiving an increased
number of calls into the office from our customers regarding the need for short term mobile
contracts which seemed to be quite a common issue. I decided that by offering short term
contracts to run alongside our customers 12/24 months contract would be an ideal solution
and help quite a lot of our customers.
“One of our clients employs engineers on short term contracts when they are required for
certain jobs. Although the engineers are not permanent members of staff they still require a
mobile phone so they can be contacted on site and can carry out their work sending and
receiving emails and documents etc. After contacting us, we now supply our client with both
a mobile device and sim for their engineers as and when they are required. The cost of
these is just added onto their existing bill total and then removed once these are no longer
required.”
Their client commented: “The short term contracts RoamingExpert provide us with are ideal
for our changing staff numbers. The short term contracts resolve our immediate issue of a
mobile device without being stuck with a 12/24 month contract that isn’t necessary and
would also be expensive!”
RoamingExpert offers short term mobile contracts (30 day rolling contracts) to all customers
– ideal for such events as varying staff levels. They can offer both a mobile device and sim,
or just a sim depending on what the requirements of their customer are.
http://www.roamingexpert.com/
Ropner Insurance Services Limited is launching a new Marine Equipment Insurance
program with the potential of packaging together the Physical Damage to the equipment
alongside the General Liability. This is a new program with A-rated security aimed at
Coverage for Oil Field Service Contractors Onshore and Offshore Surveying Remotely
Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
They will be featuring their insurance capabilities across all lines as well as their marine
equipment capabilities – these include:
 New for Old Loss Settlement in respect of total loss for equipment 5 years or less.
 International comprehensive all-risks coverage for all equipment owned or operated.
 24/7 coverage - protecting equipment in storage, in transit, onboard vessel or in
operation.
 Includes Loss of Revenue coverage following damage or loss of equipment up to a
maximum of US$100,000 any one loss and US$500,000 in the annual aggregate
(each account separately).
They are also in discussion with an insurance provider about including CGL (Commercial
General Liability) coverage as part of a package. The inclusion of the CGL cover will allow
the assured to have one policy covering multiple lines of coverage.
The conferences of particular relevance to their offerings are: Unmanned Underwater
Vehicles; Marine Renewables – Survey, Installation and Maintenance; Ocean Observing
Systems; Hydrography and Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations; and Operating in
Extreme Environments, as well as the panel discussion on Subsea Mining.
www.ropnerins.co.uk
Saderet will highlight the Hemisphere GNSS VS330 dual frequency GNSS compass system
that features the capability to receive GPS L1/L2, GLONASS, WAAS, EGNOS, L-Band and
IALA Beacon signals; and Satel 3AS/d EASy UHF radio modems that offer a wide user
variable tuning range and a selection of channel spacing options. www.saderet.co.uk
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SBG Systems is releasing the Ekinox Subsea Series, a product family of survey-grade
inertial systems designed for underwater applications – up to 6,000 m. Based on the robust
and cost-effective MEMS technology, the series includes the Ekinox-M, a Motion Reference
Unit (MRU), and the Ekinox-U, an underwater Inertial Navigation System (INS).
The latest technology for cost-effective MRU & INS
The the state-of-the-art Ekinox Subsea Series integrates the latest MEMS sensors to offer
robust, small-sized, cost-effective, but exceptionally high performance MRU & INS. Ekinox
outputs survey-grade roll, pitch, and heading (0.05°) at a high update rate, making it
compliant with IHO standards. To obtain the most accurate and reliable navigation data, the
internal Extended Kalman Filter fuses in real-time inertial and aiding information (DVL, RTK
GPS, etc.). All collected data are recorded in the 8 GB data logger.
Advanced real-time and delayed heave
Ekinox offers highly accurate real-time heave which can be delivered on up to four different
locations. The delayed heave feature allows surveying in every sea state. With this
computation, heave accuracy is increased to 2.5 cm, while period swells can reach 50
seconds. To always get the best performance, the heave period is automatically computed
and constantly adjusted.
Easy to set up, reliable for years
Without mounting orientation limitation, numerous serial and Ethernet ports, and an internal
Web interface, Ekinox Subsea Series is easy to install, connect, and configure. Available in
long-life enclosure such as stainless steel or titanium, they are operational up to 6,000 m.
Every product is calibrated from -20 to 60°C to ensure the highest data integrity in all
conditions, and is shipped with its own calibration report.
Ekinox-M makes hydrographic and offshore operations possible in all sea conditions by
joining accurate motion measurement with delayed heave. Meanwhile, the Ekinox-U
provides high accuracy navigation data in a compact and sealed package, making it the
ideal solution for ROV orientation, AUV navigation, and data georeferencing.
SBG Systems is a leading French supplier of MEMS-based inertial motion sensing solutions.
The company provides a wide range of inertial solutions from miniature to high accuracy.
Combined with cutting-edge calibration techniques and advanced embedded algorithms,
SBG Systems products are ideal solutions for defense, industrial & research projects such
as unmanned vehicle control, antenna tracking, camera stabilization, and surveying
applications.
Their exhibit is of particular interest to those attending the Underwater Positioning and
Metrology conference. www.sbg-systems.com/products/subsea-inertial-systems-overview
Seascape - The team at Seascape Subsea Technology developed the Digital Diver Depth
Gauge (DDG), as a logical step to enhance diver safety and therefore reduce diving risk.
This innovative product is a milestone in the professional diver market. The Digital Diver
Depth Gauge makes sure that monitoring, logging and safe diving become a lot easier
compared to existing analog depth gauges.
The DDG can be used in two ways:
 In a diving airpanel, replacing the analog gauge and connected to the pneumo hose;
 Making use of an external pressure sensor at the end of the diver umbilical.
The option with an external pressure sensor ensures a continuous measurement of the
actual depth, without surface operations. The DDG is available in two versions, with or
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without analog depth gauge. The round 6” DDG 1 with analogue gauge and the square DDG
2. They developed the DDG1 with an analog depth gauge, specially for those who don't want
to go completely digital.
The DDG meter has great functions such as switching between dive type and water type or
changing settings like ppO2, Nitrox value and depth units. There are also a number of alarms
which can be set to give a signal to the user when they are exceeded. This makes diving a
lot safer and easy to use. The alarms are, for example, maximum depth, dive time, ascent
rate and MOD. A major advantage is that during diving the dive data is logged and the data
can be read back on the DDG or synchronized to a logbook software program. In the
program the diving profiles can get commentary and get exported.
Both DDG 1 and 2 will on the stand.
Other exhibits will include: the Novasub product line which includes underwater CCTV
systems and commercial diver products. For example surface control cases for video and
light control, cameras and lights, electrical cables, pan & tilt units, diver umbilical’s and diving
airpanels. Seascape also includes client specific projects like diver control container, a
subsea mini crawler, tunnel crawling vehicle etc...
They are used by/of use to: Commercial diving companies, subsea servicing & construction
companies.
Seascape BV is a company specialising in the sale and manufacture of underwater
equipment and tools, with his own brand Novasub. Novasub embraces a wide range of
products like CCTV systems, diver radios & control units, cameras, lighting, cables, diver
umbilicals and diving airpanels.
Seascape is an exclusive distributor off a number of high quality subsea products,
throughout the Benelux. Tritech, SeaBotix, Applied Acoustics, Deepsea Power and Light,
Novacavi, Birns, Tritex, Rovbuilder, and Deep trekker.
Seascape has extensive experience in the development of subsea products through the
many years of experiences and the different disciplines that it has in house. All steps of the
development process are done to create a “Custom made subsea solution” for every
challenge.
Seascape’s products are relevant to all conferences and panel discussions taking place at
OI 2014. www.seascape.nl
SeaView Systems, Inc.will highlight their Fiber Optic Multiplexer. This consists of two
Printed Circuit Board assemblies; one residing locally and one remotely (typically subsea).
These circuits have the ability to take a range of different electrical signals and "multiplex"
them all onto a single optical fiber. At the other end of the fiber the optical signal is "demultiplexed" and provided again as an electrical signal. The multiplexer circuit becomes
transparent to the devices whose data it carries.
When it comes to subsea electronics are you concerned with space, functionality, flexibility,
reliability or cost? Probably, your answer is “all of the above”. These were SeaView’s
concerns that drove them to develop their own fiber optic multiplexer that would perform the
tasks their customers needed, all in a single card.
Highly functional: Their card supports three channels of standard video, 100mb Ethernet (2
switched ports), eight serial channels in various combinations and two high speed trigger
pulses.
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Simple to use: This device is simple to integrate. It has baud-rate tolerant circuitry
eliminating the need to set up confusing DIP switches. By setting simple jumpers, two serial
channels will internally convert between RS-485 on bottom to RS-232 on the surface (or vice
versa) eliminating the need for inline converters on the surface; a perennial source of
trouble.
Flexible: Want to run HD-SDI or Gigabit Ethernet as well as standard video and serial data?
No problem. they have the flexibility to configure their boards to work in with external off-theshelf transceivers performing these specialized tasks. Let SeaView set you up with a
comprehensive system supporting all you need to run, all in one compact package, running
on one single mode fiber.
Reliable: Their cards use all surface mount technology and are built in-house using their
own "pick and place" robot. Each unit is thoroughly tested prior to shipping.
Cost: SeaView's introductory offer is USD$5,600 per set of 1 Local and 1 Remote PCB
assemblies. This represents approximately a 50% saving over their nearest competitor
while offering greater functionality.
Features: SeaView will have a demonstration model of the fiber multiplexer on display in
order to demonstrate to customers how it can be used.
To date, the Fiber Optic Multiplexer market has been pretty much supplied exclusively by
one producer. SeaView is presenting a “drop in replacement" option to the subsea
technology industry that is not only more functional than the existing option but is offered at
approximately half the cost.
Using "ad on" options, SeaView offers a broad range of functionality including support of HD
Video Cameras and Gigabit Ethernet.
Their device can be used by developers of fiber optically controlled ROVs; developers of
other fiber optically controlled subsea equipment; operators of fiber optic ROVs (as
compatible, affordable service spares to support systems built with competing MUX system);
operators of other fiber optic subsea technology (as compatible, affordable service spares to
support systems built with competing MUX system); and any user requiring the ability to
send a wide range of data over distance without degradation of quality.
They will also be showing SeaView ROVBuss control boards Powerpoint presentation of
products and services - SeaView Systems developed technology to allow distributed control
of ROV components over a network.
Their products are of particular relevance to those attending the Unmanned Underwater
Vehicles; Underwater Security; Marine Renewables – Survey Installation and Maintenance;
Underwater Positioning and Metrology; Ocean Observing Systems; Hydrography and
Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations; Operating in Extreme Environments; and
Underwater Communications conferences; and the,Aquaculture, Subsea Mining, and Ballast
Water panel discussions. www.seaviewsystems.com
Septentrio is featuring the upgraded AxteRx line of compact GNSS receivers at Oceanology
International 2014. The new AsteRx marine receivers have been designed for continuous
GNSS operations including receiving L-Band PPP corrections even during nearby Iridium
transmissions. These receivers integrate novel RTK models that constantly sense their
environment to optimally adapt to situations where GNSS signals can be distorted by
reflective surfaces and continuously deliver optimized accuracies. Additionally, the upgraded
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receivers include unique countermeasures to ionospheric disturbances, maintaining accurate
and stable measurements during high solar storms. www.septentrio.com.
SIDUS Solutions will be introducing their newest SS109HT APT pan & tilt system. This is a
significant power and features upgrade from their current SS109 model. With improved
electronic processing, the operator now has even more precise control of every movement
required to place your device "on-target". SIDUS offers the highest resolution available at
0.08 degrees. And with fluid motion the unit can handle very heavy loads with 14 ft/lbs
(62.3n).
They will be displaying a working SS109HT ATP along with their HD Camera the SS471 and
SS182 highbright LED Lighting System.
This is real benefit for sonar operators that are running 3D modeling applications. The
smooth movements and high resolution positioning has been a long term desire. There are
many applications for the SS109HT ATP use but customers that range from academic
researchers, ROV operator to decommissioning engineers will get the most out of its
features.
Sidus Solutions is a leading provider of video cameras, positioning, and imaging technology
products for subsea, heavy commercial, industrial and oil and gas markets. With a core
technical capability to provide systems for ultra-deepwater inspection, Sidus products
include high-bright LED lights, high-definition and low light level cameras, powerful robotic
positioning systems and a wide array of monitors, controllers and high capacity recording
devices. Integrated systems such as BOP Inspection Packages, Guidewire & Anchor Bolster
are also offered.
On November 5, 2013, General Dynamics NASSCO hosted a keel laying ceremony for the
USNS Lewis B. Puller, the third ship in the Mobile Landing Platform (MLP) class. The ship is
named in honor of Lewis B. Puller, the most decorated U.S. Marine in history and the only
one to be awarded five Navy Crosses. MLP-3 is the first ship of the class to be configured as
an Afloat Forward Staging Base (AFSB). Delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of
2015.
After providing robust video solutions for MLP 1 & 2, GD NASSCO has tasked SIDUS
Solutions of San Diego, CA to engineer and supply an integrated IP video solution for this
new class of vessel. SIDUS is building an upgraded IP video surveillance system offers
improved operations and safety on the ship, improving crew performance in loading and
unloading, deck traffic, landings, operational security, ballast and engine room operations.
An integrated alarm system allows sailors around the ship to quickly be alerted when a fast
response is needed. The customized user interface provides an easy-to-understand
overview and quick control that is intuitive to use, as well as providing improved safety for
the operations. To complete their installation SIDUS’s efforts will be in concert with the other
shipboard vendors.
The conferences of particular relevance to those with an interest in what SIDUS has to offer
are: Underwater Security; Underwater Positioning and Metrology; Ocean Observing
Systems; and Underwater Communications, and the panel discussion on,Subsea Mining.
www.sidus-solutions.com
SIG France is launching its new energy source for sparker-boomer seismics. The SIG Pulse
power supplies are using a new charging technology, for faster charging at 2000 joules per
second. Intelligent electronics controls and secures the charge, discharge, and short circuits.
No more big generator needed, no peak currents. 2000 joules in less than 50 kilos, makes it
the easiest mob-demob sparker system of the market. Robust case with increase safety.
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This new energy source will replace the SIG 2mille which has spread on the oceanographic
research vessels over the past 10 years.www.marine-seismic-equipments.com
Silicon Sensing is launching the CRH01, a new high performance single-axis MEMS
gyroscope which delivers a bias instability below 0.2°/hr, and is suitable for all marine
attitude and positioning control system applications requiring high accuracy and reliability, in
a compact and affordable module. Following the success of the CRS09 gyro, CRH01 is the
latest of a new range of precision MEMS inertial sensors to emerge from Silicon Sensing
offering lower cost, robust and compact alternatives to expensive FOG, DTG and RLG
technologies. Four variants are available to accommodate dynamic ranges from 25°/sec to
400°/sec. www.siliconsensing.com
Steatite Ltd will particularly feature OXIS Energy Lithium Sulfur – Innovative new battery
technology; Steatite Lithium Battery Packs; 19” Rack Mount Energy Storage Solution; and
Steatite Auxilary Power Unit (APU)
OXIS Lithium Sulfur is a game changing technology offering significant technical and
commercial advantages in applications using rechargeable lithium technology.
Steatite recently signed an agreement with OXIS Energy that will rapidly enhance the
development of lithium sulfur battery systems. The agreement combines OXIS's expertise in
the development of pioneering cell technology with Steatite’s battery pack design and
assembly skills. This partnership will enable the development of lithium sulfur rechargeable
battery systems with advanced communications. These systems will be developed for a
wide range of applications in the Oceanographic, Defence and Energy industry such as
unmanned vehicles, as well as Li-S solar battery storage systems utilising photovoltaic cell
technology. With a shared interest in the downhole oil and gas industry they will work closely
together in identifying suitable partners using OXIS Technology for use in Steatite Battery
Systems.
They explain that with full production commencing, Lithium Sulfur cells offer the best energy
density, increasing operational run time, the cells will achieve 400 Wh/kg by the end 2016.
The OXIS battery can easily handle many abuse conditions including nail penetration , bullet
penetration, thermal stability and external short circuit tests. Li-S is therefore safer than
mixed metal oxides (NMC) and iron phosphates (LFP).
Their other exhibits include: Secure MANET Radio Communications, a fully-integrated GPSaided inertial navigation system; and the latest ruggedised computers, ATEX certified
laptops and marine Panel PC Solutions.
Their exhibits are of particular relevance to those attending the Marine Survey, Maritime
Security, Navigation and Positioning, Ocean Observation and Forecasting, Offshore
Renewables, and Oil and Gas conferences at OI 2014. www.steatite.co.uk
Subsea Tech - The teleoperated catamaran CAT-Surveyor is a small USV for surveys in
harbor, coastal and inland waters such as civil works and infrastructure inspections (dams,
bridges, quays, dikes, gates, etc), bathymetry, ADCP, sea bottom surveillance and
environmental monitoring.
The system is based on a catamaran type vehicle fitted with an embedded PC allowing an
easy integration of different sensors such as acoustic cameras, sonars, echosounders. A
unique feature of CAT-Surveyor is its capability to deploy a mini-ROV for visual inspection or
target identification. It can be piloted remotely thanks to a long range WiFi link with shore
control. Alternatively, its automatic navigation system allows running preprogrammed
missions. The catamaran is also marked out by its compactness: 3m long, 1.6m wide,
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payload of 80kg, folding mast and antenna, transportable on a trailer or in a small truck.
www.subsea-tech.com
Swathe Services will be featuring their R2SONIC multi-beam echosounders. The brand
new 2020, launched in 2013 will be on the stand alongside the 700 kHz ultra-high resolution
2024 multi-beam echosounder.
The new SONIC 2020 is the most compact high performance wideband shallow water multibeam echo sounder yet, fitting in the palm of your hand. The recent 700 kHz upgrade for
both SONIC 2024 and SONIC 2022 allows for extremely narrow beam widths of 0.3° x 0.6°
and 0.6° x 0.6° - the narrowest beam widths to date.
The narrow beam widths at 700kHz make the ultra-high resolution option invaluable for
detail offshore site surveys such as pipeline inspections, cable laying operations or other
micro bathymetry applications. The ultra-compact size, low weight, low power consumption
of 20W and elimination of separate topside processor make Sonic 2020 ideal for small
survey vessel, ROV or AUV operations.
Swathe Services will be promoting their new Swathe Offshore division, launched earlier this
year. They have a range of dedicated, high quality and experienced surveyors who see their
projects through to completion in a professional manner and to a high standard.
Their exhibits are of relevance to those attending the Marine Renewables – Survey,
Installation and Maintenance; and Hydrography and Geophysics – Offshore Site
Investigations conferences. www.swathe-services.com
Tarka-Systems provides client specific data-acquisition solutions, the complete picture with
hardware and software. They will feature MOSS_1806, a portable freeboard and incline
system. A Universal handheld unit executes "digital" freeboard or incline measurements by
means of an ultrasonic sensor or incline sensor. A prototype will be on show on the stand.
The latest news is that they will also feature : IRIDIUM Trackers with worldwide coverage
Unit GTTS2000Bi and GTTS 3000 unit
With the exact depth calculation of a diver often sensors are used which are pre-calibrated
with the wrong settings. Using two sensors and taking into account the density of the water,
an exact depth position can be given. www.tarka-systems.nl
TESLA OFFSHORE LLC is a survey service provider offering comprehensive Geophysical,
Geoscience, Marine Construction and Marine Salvage support in offshore waters around the
world. In recent months, Tesla Offshore has embarked upon a strategic plan for growth
marked by key new-hires, the launch of a state-of-the-art Autonomous Underwater
Vehicle (AUV) program and a commitment to expanding its global reach.
Tesla Offshore LLC, has acquired a Bluefin-21 AUV from Bluefin Robotics of Quincy, MA.
Bluefin Robotics is a global leader in the development, production, and operation of AUVs
and related technologies for defense, commercial, and scientific customers worldwide. The
BF-21 fits Tesla Offshore’s intent to expand its presence in deepwater oil and gas field
development, as well as position itself to pursue governmental, environmental and academic
utilizations.
The Tesla Bluefin-21 AUV is a modular system capable of carrying multiple sensors in a
single payload section. It boasts a highly efficient power solution that enables extended
operations at depths up to 4,500 meters. The innovative design includes swappable payload
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sections and battery modules for fast surface turnaround, as well as portability and flexibility
to operate from various ships of opportunity worldwide.
The Tesla AUV’s unique sensor suite has been chosen to exceed the data quality and
resolution requirements of today’s deepwater survey markets. These include a broadband
multibeam echosounder, a chirp sub-bottom profiler, and a very high definition digital
camera. In addition, the system will be the first AUV in the industry to boast a state-of-theart fully-integrated synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) produced by Raytheon Applied Signal
Technology. The PROSAS® Surveyor is expected to provide a decimetric imaging resolution
across swath ranges up to 450 meters per side, which in turn can lead to increased survey
efficiency at depth.
Their featured exhibit is /of use to: renewables, oil & gas, maritime security, marine science,
aquaculture as well as in support of governmental, environmental and academic
applications; And of interest to those attending the following conferences/panel discussions:
Unmanned Underwater Vehicles; Underwater Security; . Marine Renewables – Survey,
Installation and Maintenance; Underwater Positioning and Metrology; . Ocean Observing
Systems; Hydrography and Geophysics – Offshore Site Investigations; Operating in
Extreme Environments; Underwater Communications; Aquaculture; and Subsea Mining
Formed in 2004 from two highly regarded and pioneering survey companies servicing the
Gulf of Mexico, Tesla Offshore LLC was inspired by a simple idea: Integrity is not merely a
concept, but a series of intentional actions. By continuing to select its people, develop its
processes and maintain only the highest standards of performance with integrity, the quality
of Tesla Offshore’s products and services are unparalleled in the industry. This core belief
has been the driving force behind Tesla Offshore’s success and is an essential part of a
promising future marked by expansion on numerous fronts.
Tesla Offshore LLC is a division of Tesla Exploration Ltd and maintains offices in Houston,
Texas and Prairieville, Louisiana. www.teslaoffshore.com
TE Connectivity (TE) has developed a torque sensor module for ISO type torque tools.
Remotely operated vehicles (ROV) use these sensors in critical offshore subsea applications
for the control of the valves, gates or any pipeline management devices in deep sea beds.
The sensor module is designed for robustness and high reliability. The device uses proven
metal foil strain gauge technology in a Wheatstone bridge configuration for better accuracy
and is complemented with TE’s superior harness design for robustness. The sensor offer
high stability against shock, vibrations and humid corrosive environment. The product can be
extended to variable sizes and applications of similar nature.
www.te.com/chooser/aerospace-defense-marine/
Teledyne Benthos will be launching new products at Oceanology International. The R12K
release, first in a modernized line of acoustic releases will be on display. The R12K features
advanced monitoring of parameters like battery and tilt status and proven Benthos
mechanical reliability. Also on display will be the newest Benthos subsea positioning system.
This new ultra-short baseline system complements the existing LBL and telemetry systems
and offers a variety of configurations for installation on diverse vessels and vehicles. These
products represent Teledyne Benthos’ continued commitment to develop and deliver leading
technologies for subsea operations. www.benthos.com/
Teledyne Gavia will be presenting new product capabilities of the Gavia Offshore Surveyor
line at Oceanology International. Enhanced capabilities for 2014 include USBL and LBL
support for greater flexibility when operating at depth or for extended duration missions, a
non ITAR controlled INS option, launch and recovery options and a variety of new sensors
including survey grade side scan sonars. www.teledynegavia.com
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Teledyne RD Instruments will be exhibiting the following new products at OI 2014:
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Their 5-beam Sentinel V Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and Velocity
Software, now configured for waves measurement applications.
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Their newly expanded Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) family of products, including:
-The "Pioneer" family - phased array transducer DVL's in frequencies ranging from
38 kHz to 600 kHz with depth ratings to 1000 meters.
-The "Pathfinder" family - Piston transducer DVL's with frequencies from 300 to 1200
kHz and depth ratings up to 6000.
Teledyne RDI will have its full line of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers
(ADCPs), Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) and Conductivity, Temperature and
Depth Sensors (CTDs) on display at OI 2014.
Their sales, management, customer service and engineering staffs will be on
site throughout the conference and welcome the opportunity to meet with
you to discuss your needs. If you’d like to schedule a meeting in advance,
please contact Margo Newcombe at margo.newcombe@teledyne.com
www.rdinstruments.com
Teledyne Webb Research announces a new hybrid capability on the Slocum G2 glider. The
hybrid capability offers better glider flight efficiency by producing greater speeds when
needed to reduce overall energy use. The hybrid capability is a thruster with a collapsible
propeller that folds when the glider is flying in buoyancy only mode and spins out when
engaged. Applications of this hybrid capability include passage through strong currents or
low density layers. This new capability is part of Teledyne Webb Research’s ongoing Slocum
glider efficiency improvements and operational envelope expansion.
www.webbresearch.com
Trelleborg AEM will be introducing the latest addition to the TG series of high performance
low density composite foam buoyancy materials. TG10000 is the latest development in ultra
deep water composites and is rated for operation at 10000MSW – The TG10000 will be
available as standard blocks or fabricated into complete buoyancy modules.
TG10000 syntactic composite with a density of 640kg/m³ and rated for operation to depths
>10000MSW. It has a hydrostatic Crush Point (HCP) >21,000psi. The TG series Composite
materials are used in numerous ROV/AUV and HOV applications around the world.
Trelleborg AEM has now manufactured in excess of 1000No buoyancy packs for such
applications.
Other exhibits will include a range of ROV/AUV buoyancy modules together with Trimsyn
auxiliary buoyancy modules and Linksyn Umbilical bend control system. A full range of TG
series composites will also be on display. They are used by/of use to Work class ROV and
AUV systems, Deep Submergence Manned submersibles, oceanographic research vehicles
and instrumentation.
Their exhibits tie in with all the conferences and panel discussions taking place at
Oceanology International 2014. www.trelleborg.com/en/Advanced-Engineering-Materials/
Tritex NDT Ltd will be exhibiting their range of Multiple Echo Ulttrasonic Thickness Gauges
used for detecting remaining metal thickness in offshore structures, ships and pipelines. The
gauges measure metal thickness through coatings up to 6mm thick. The new Multigauge
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5600 Ultrasonic thickness Gauge will be on display with its enhanced performance, colour
display and user friendly menu system.
Tritex NDT will have the complete range of thickness gauges on show with corroded and
coated samples to demonstrate their performance on normally difficult to measure
applications.
Multiple echo ultrasonic thickness gauges manufactured by Tritex NDT measure only the
metal thickness, whilst completely ignoring coatings. The gauges all have Intelligent Probe
Recognition (IPR) for a perfectly matched probe and gauge combination as well as
Automatic Measurement Verification System (AMVS) for improved performance, even on the
most corroded applications. They are used to monitor corrosion rates on pipelines, caissons,
risers, ship hulls, storage tanks, wind farms, renewables, tankers or wherever corrosion is of
concern.
The full range includes gauges dedicated for mounting onto ROVs which are pressure tested
to 1000m and 4000m as well as diver hand held gauges with optional topside repeater and
surface gauges for above water applications.
Tritex NDT has recently opened an office in the USA as part of an ongoing expansion
strategy and to provide sales, support and after sales service to customers in North and
South America as well as Canada.
Their exhibits are of most relevance to those attending the Marine Renewables – Survey
Installation and Maintenance; and Operating in Extreme Environments conferences.
www.tritexndt.com
Turner Designs is set to exhibit its latest major product, ICAM, an in situ Absorption Meter.
Factory configured with nine wavelengths from UV (365nm) to red (676nm), the ICAM
enables absorption measurements over a wide spectrum. The patented integrating cavity
design means that little or no scattering correction is needed.
Built with solid-state optics and electronics, the ICAM provides excellent reliability with low
power requirements in a relatively small package – only 31” (79cm) long, 7” (17.8cm)
diameter and weighing 34.5 pounds (15.7kg) in air. Absorption can be detected from 0.001
m-1 to a maximum of 15 m-1. Data can be collected at a rate of 6 samples per second and
output over RS-232 in real-time or logged internally. www.turnerdesigns.com
Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. is launching its new, third generation range of Song Meter
bioacoustics recorders. The Song Meter SM3 Aquatic, SM3M Deep Water and Submersible
are the only commercially available recorders of their kind that double as noise loggers.
The new SM3 and SM3M systems are the results of Wildlife Acoustics' grounds-up redesign
effort of its Song Meter technology platform. Incorporating lessons learned in the past ten
years making over 12,000 SM2 units, this new recorder line represents the cutting edge in
bioacoustics technology.
This flexible, cost-effective and power-efficient platform allows the SM3 Aquatic, SM3M
Deep Water and SM3M Submersible to be quickly and easily configured to meet a vast array
of deployment missions.
The Song Meter range sets new standards for flexibility, ease-of-use and reliability. Below is
short list of SM3 and SM3M variant capabilities:
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The SM3 Aquatic can not only record marine activity below the surface of the water
with its cabled 20 meter hydrophone, the recorder can simultaneously capture abovesurface avian and terrestrial acoustic or ultrasonic call data with an assortment of
available microphones.
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All Song Meters can instantly recognize which type of microphone or hydrophone is
attached and assure appropriate settings, saving valuable set-up time.
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The SM3 Aquatic and SM3M Deep Water and Submersible are some of the easiestto-program recorders on the market. Users can quickly program the recorders
aboard ship or in the field, with an easy-to-read, backlit LCD screen and simple-touse keypad.
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Song Meter files can also be created, viewed and edited with the free Song Meter
Configuration Utility. The configuration utility allows users to conveniently program
multiple SM3 units using a single SD card. Simply save the program on a single SD
card and download it to other units before heading out on deployment.
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To make servicing easier, the Song Meters have a self-diagnostic feature and
automatically log meta-data.
The SM3 and SM3M variants are the only recorders of their kind that perform double duty as
noise loggers. With a recording bandwidth ranging from infrasonic (2 Hz) to ultrasonic (192
kHz), the new Song Meter systems are designed for recording quiet ambient noise levels for
baseline characterizations as well as capturing very loud noises such as those from pile
drivers and airguns. This task can be accomplished during the same deployment with a
single unit.
The SM3 and SM3M are designed to log SPL levels during the recording process. The
hydrophone sensitivity settings are entered and the Song Meter can then automatically
convert recording levels to actual SPL levels. A running log of maximum, minimum and
mean values are stored for easy post-analysis and reporting. Calibration data is provided
with all Song Meters to assure accuracy of the SPL readings.
The new Song Meter product range also boasts of significantly increased deployment
lengths – roughly 40% better than its predecessors, the SM2+ and SM2M+. The Song
Meter SM3M Deep water, for example, can record acoustic data continuously for up to 10
months, saving users precious travel time and money. This task is accomplished through
the combination of a brand new, efficient and compact switching power supply and new
generation firmware.
Song Meter SM3 Aquatic and SM3M variants come as a complete solution for marine
mammal monitoring or noise quantification. Users can also combine the recorders with
Wildlife Acoustics' Song Scope high-speed spectrogram analysis software.
Using powerful and patented classification algorithms, Song Scope enables users to scroll
through large audio files (up to 2GB) quickly and easily, saving valuable analysis time. The
analysis software allows researchers to recognize visual patterns corresponding to specific
vocalizations of interest.
For those needing to visualize sounds on temporal scales on the order of months or years,
Song Scope's Sound Scape feature is a proven, mission critical tool.
Wildlife Acoustics will be premiering the new SM3 Aquatic and SM3M Submersible
bioacoustics recorders/noise loggers on the stand. Very low cost-of-ownership is based on
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deployment lengths of up to 10 months. They offer the ability to record both bioacoustics
data and log noise with a single unit and are used by marine biologists, environmental
consultants, university researchers, government agency biologists, gas and oil drilling
operators.
Wildlife Acoustics is one of the largest suppliers of bioacoustics recording systems in the
world.
Their products are of relevance to those attending the Marine Renewables – Survey
Installation and Maintenance; Ocean Observing Systems; and Operating in Extreme
Environments conferences. www.wildlifeacoustics.com
Veripos will be showcasing its latest positioning technology. The LD7 is a small, rugged
positioning sensor that also provides a very accurate heading output, negating the need for
a mechanical gyro in offshore survey operations.
The LD6 will also be featured; this receiver is designed for long term or permanent
installations in DP, seismic and survey operations. It contains a solid state PC that is
capable of running Veripos’ QC and Orion software.
Lastly, the LD5 will be on the stand. This is one of Veripos’ most popular new receivers
designed for rapid mobilisation and DP vessels and survey operations.
All three receivers can operate with Veripos range of services including Apex2 and Ultra2
Veripos’ dual independent, high accuracy, GPS and GLONASS positioning services. With
both services, subscribers can utilise <10cm positioning anywhere in the world. These
services are extremely popular amongst the world’s best independent survey, seismic,
construction and DP companies.
Veripos, who will also be displaying software including Verify QC and Tides, will have
representatives from all its regional offices on the stand, who are there to answer technical
questions, assist customers with complex positioning issues and provide local insight and
advice. www.veripos.com
Wilton Biotechnologies Ltd will be highlighted the S2 Safe Soil Tester™ which offers the
following:
• Reduced cost and lost time when compared with laboratory analysis
• Can be used to test for contamination in soil, sand, slurry, silt, sludge or similar
• Real-time outputs for rapid decision making
• Simple to use without requiring specialist scientific skills
• Fully auditable results trail with unique sample ID
• Remote communication & GIS interface
Distributors are required worldwide
They are so confident that their S2 Safe Soil Tester can add significant value to your
business by reducing the cost of analysis and remediation of spills and leaks that they will
test a sample of soil (or even sand, slurry, silt or sludge) for you FREE OF CHARGE.
No strings attached... You send them the sample... They'll test it... and confirm the same
day whether it should be considered as toxic or not in line with the Environment Agency's
CLEA model. (Business users only). Simply contact them.
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Alternatively, to reduce the cost of adopting this technology, and realising the benefits that it
can provide, they are currently offering FREE loan of a test reader. Your only cost will be for
the test kits themselves. Why not contact them?
The S2 Safe Soil Tester™ is a portable instrument and test system for rapid field detection
of soil contamination by a range of toxic chemicals. Both natural and man-made
contamination of soils and sediments are potential hazards to human, animal and ecosystem
health. The S2 Safe Soil Tester™ detects petroleum hydrocarbons including Polycyclic
Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs; typically resulting from combustion of oil-based fuels, coal
and wood fires, refuse incineration and oil & coal tar spillages), dioxins and pesticides. Many
of these compounds are not only toxic but also carcinogenic and the Environment Agency
have a Contaminated Land Exposure Assessment model (CLEA) which takes account of the
short and long term health effects of exposure to these compounds.
The S2 Safe Soil Tester™ offers a rapid test taking less than 17 minutes from sample
collection to result with the capability to map, using an inbuilt GPS system, exactly where the
sample was taken. The test system is a biosensor assay using light produced by a natural
bioassay micro-organism which is inhibited in the presence of toxic compounds in the
sample. Typically levels of petrol or diesel that would trigger a positive result (toxic chemicals
detected) are as low as 150ppm. The action level in residential areas for such contamination
is 500ppm indicating the sensitivity of the test system. All types of soil have been extensively
evaluated and PAHs are extracted with equivalent efficacy and reproducibility.
Visitors are invited to bring along a 5-10g sample of water, soil, sand, silt, sludge or slurry to
stand U200 and they'll test in there and then, FREE OF CHARGE, to identify toxicity in line
with the Environment Agency's CLEA model
It is a field based test which provides a yes/no answer within a few minutes, which can help
delineated the affected area and minimise the cost of laboratory testing and remediation.
Their tester is of interest to any industry where it is important to rapidly identify the presence
of toxic materials and the area affected; and is of particular interest to those attending the
aquaculture panel discussion at OI 2014. www.wiltonbio.com
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