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11th Annual MTR100 Volume 59 Number 6 Volume

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2G Robotics...... 74 MetOcean Data Systems...... 60 The Alfred Wegener Institute...... 48 MRV Systems LLC...... 58 Allspeeds Ltd...... 6 Multi-Electronique (MTE) Inc...... 58 Aquabotix Technology Corporation...... 74 The National Oceanography Centre...... 46 Aquatec Group...... 6 nke Instrumentation...... 58 Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd...... 6 Nortek AS...... 69 Aqueos Corporation...... 6 NOVACAVI...... 58 ASL Environmental Sciences...... 8 Novan Research...... 62 ASV...... 8 N-Sea...... 71 AXSUB Inc...... 10 OceanGate, Inc...... 59 BioSonics, Inc...... 12 OceanServer...... 64 Blue Robotics Inc...... 10 Ohmsett...... 60 Caley Ocean Systems Ltd...... 10 Open Ocean...... 72 CEE HydroSystems...... 12 OSIL...... 70 Cellula Robotics...... 74 Outland Technology...... 72 Chelsea Technologies Group Ltd...... 13 Remote Ocean Systems...... 72 Chet Morrison Contractors, LLC...... 14 RJE International...... 72 CLIO Offshore...... 14 Rockland Scientific Inc...... 66 Coda Octopus Products Ltd...... 14 Rowe Technologies Inc...... 70 DeepFlight...... 73 Saab Seaeye...... 29 Deep Ocean Engineering...... 67 SBG Systems...... 64 Deep Trekker Inc...... 74 Schmidt Ocean Institute...... 63 DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc...... 15 Scripps USA...... 46 develogic...... 16 Sea-bird Scientific...... 26 DNV GL...... 44 Seafloor Systems, Incorporated...... 28 EdgeTech...... 16 SEAMOR Marine Ltd...... 28 Engineered Syntactic Systems...... 17 Seco Seals...... 68 EvoLogics GmbH...... 51 SeeByte...... 28 Falmouth Scientific, Inc ...... 18 Sensor Technology Ltd...... 30 Fishbones...... 43 Shark Marine Technologies...... 68 Flydog Solutions LLC...... 19 Silicon Sensing Systems Limited...... 31 Focal Technologies Corporation...... 19 SubC Imaging...... 32 Forsys Subsea...... 42 SubCtech GmbH...... 52 Forum Energy Technologies...... 68 Subconn...... 67 Fugro...... 55 Subsea Design SeAlign & WLR...... 44 Global Marine Systems Limited...... 20 Subsea Global Solutions LLC...... 52 Global Maritime Mooring Group...... 22 Teledyne CARIS...... 36 Greensea...... 32 Teledyne Marine Insturments...... 33 Hydroid, Inc...... 65 Teledyne Marine Imaging...... 33 INNOMAR Technologie GmbH...... 23 Teledyne Marine Vehicles...... 33 InterOcean Systems Inc...... 24 Teledyne Marine Interconnect...... 33 James Cook...... 49 Teledyne Seismic...... 33 JW Fishers Mfg Inc ...... 24 Tritech...... 52 Klein Marine Systems, Inc...... 18 Turner Designs...... 53 Kongsberg...... 21 Valeport Ltd...... 56 Kraken Sonar System...... 25 VideoRay...... 69 Lankhorst Ropes...... 26 Voith Turbo...... 61 LinkQuest Inc...... 26 Woods Hole Group...... 54 Liquid Robotics...... 30 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution...... 50 MacArtney...... 57 XPRIZE...... 38 McLane Research Labs. Inc...... 66 Yunzhou Tech...... 54

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Gregory R. Trauthwein Associate Publisher & Editor Email: [email protected] (Photo: The Alfred Wegener Institute/ (Photo: The Alfred Wegener Hendricks) Stefan www.marinetechnologynews.com

NEW YORK 118 E. 25th St., New York, NY 10010 f I had the time to ﬂ ip back through the previous 10 MTR100 editions, I would Tel: (212) 477-6700; Fax: (212) 254-6271 venture a guess that in this spot each and every time I called it my “favorite and FLORIDA least favorite edition” of the year: favorite because it affords me the opportunity 215 NW 3rd St., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Tel: (561) 732-4368; Fax: (561) 732-6984 to catch up on the works of the people and companies serving this market; least favorite because of the amount of work it takes. Unequivocally I can say that the PUBLISHER I11th installment of the MTR100 is my favorite. Why? Because Eric Haun, web editor of John C. O’Malley [email protected] MarineTechnologyNews.com is steadily increasing his work load in the industry and in our pages, and this year Eric took the point and the machete in hacking through the jungle

Associate Publisher & Editor of MTR100 applicants. Gregory R. Trauthwein Again, 2016 was a record year of applicants for the MTR100. While I try to maintain [email protected] good editorial judgment always, I would be lying if I didn’t admit an affi nity for the young ‘up and comers,’ those innovative spirits that are new and unknown. Will they still serve Web Editor Eric Haun this market a decade from now? Will they be scooped up by some corporate conglomer- [email protected] ate? Will they be working down the block from me on Wall Street? I have no clue. But I do Contributing Writers know that companies like Blue Robotics (page 10); and individual and companies partici- Kira Coley, United Kingdom Capt. Edward Lundquist, USN (Ret.) pating in the “X-Prize” contests (page 38); and the next generation of industry leaders cur- Claudio Paschoa, Brazil rently growing in some of the world’s fi nest institutions and institutes (page 46) add daily William Stoichevski, Norway to the excitement and innovation that we present in our pages. Production Manager Perhaps the toughest job I had this edition was fi nal selection of the cover, and again, that Irina Vasilets [email protected] was easy. First and foremost thanks to The Alfred Wegener Institute (page 48) and photog- rapher Stefan Hendricks for the stunning image. When I write about working in the ocean, Production & Graphic Design Nicole Ventimiglia I often refer to the ocean environment as “the harshest environment to work in on the [email protected] planet.” The cover of this edition takes “harshest” to the next level Ð and without a doubt this picture is worth more than a thousand words Ð as the Bremerhaven, Germany based Corporate Staff Manager, Marketing AWI is renowned for its active presence in both polar regions. To me, the image that graces Mark O’Malley [email protected] our front page is the best testament and ‘hat’s off’ I could give to the people and technologies working in this industry every day. Accounting Esther Rothenberger [email protected] Manager, Information Technology Services Vladimir Bibik [email protected] Download our App iPhone & Android Circulation Kathleen Hickey [email protected] Marine Technology Reporter Bayport, NY 11705. (ISSN 1559-7415) is published monthly except for February, Au- The publisher assumes no respon- Member Advertising gust, and December by New Wave sibility for any misprints or claims Vice President, Sales and Marketing www.marinetechnologynews.com Media, 118 E. 25th St., New York, or actions taken by advertisers. Rob Howard Vol. 59 No. 6 NY 10010-1062. Periodicals Post- The publisher reserves the right to [email protected] ISSN 1559-7415 age Paid at New York, NY and ad- refuse any advertising. Contents Tel: (561) 732-4368 • Fax: (561) 732-6984 USPS# 023-276 ditional mailing offi ces. of the publication either in whole 118 East 25th Street, or part may not be produced with- Advertising Sales Manager New York, NY 10010 POSTMASTER: Send all UAA to out the express permission of the Lucia M. Annunziata tel: (212) 477-6700 CFS. NON-POSTAL AND MILITARY publisher. [email protected] fax: (212) 254-6271 FACILITIES send address correc- Copyright © 2016 New Wave Tel: (212) 477-6700 ext 6220 • Fax: (212) 254-6271 tions to Marine Technology Re- Media. porter, 850 Montauk Hwy., #867, Mike Kozlowski All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means Subscription: [email protected] To subscribe please visit Tel: (561) 733-2477 • Fax: (561) 732-9670 mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publishers. www.marinetechnologynews.com 4 MTR July/August 2016

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Allspeeds Ltd water, providing solutions for all water vessels from more economical quayside environments, including offshore struc- locations, if required. Aquatic has tried tures and pipelines; oceans, estuaries, and tested products and solutions for the rivers and lakes; and marine mammals installation, recovery and replacement and fi sheries. of fl exible products, onshore transpool- Founded by the current managing ing operations, the handling of fl exibles, director in 1990 as a specialist consul- umbilicals and steel pipes, fl eeting con- tancy in oceanographic instrumentation trol, rapid cutting, straightening steel design, Aquatec has since established pipe and coiled tubing, multiple reel lay a diverse portfolio of products for the and ancillary products to assist in the measurement of oceanographic and pro- spooling, deployment and recovery op- cess parameters, including temperature, erations. Allspeeds have a reputation for manu- depth, turbidity, suspended sediment, Aquatic can install, replace and re- facturing a wide range of quality prod- motion, orientation, cathodic protection, cover semi-rigid products such as coiled ucts for the oil and gas, maritime and subsea leaks and marine mammal activ- tubing; mooring lines; power cables; military industries. Allspeeds’ Webtool ity, as well as through and above water production fl owlines; production, gas brand offers a broad range of hydraulic data communication systems. Other lift and injection risers; reelable steel cutters for ROVs and maritime and sub- areas of expertise include consultancy, pipe; telecommunication cables; um- sea emergency disconnection systems. systems integration and real time moni- bilicals; water pipes and wire rope prod- In addition to a range of standard cut- toring systems. ucts. The Aquatic carousel and integrat- ters, Webtool is able to provide custom Email: [email protected] ed tensioner solution has been designed cutting equipment for use at any water www.aquatecgroup.com/ to maximize product capacity, minimize depth. Suitable for cutting wire rope, vessel days and maintain operational guide wire, cables, hoses, umbilicals Aquatic effi ciency in demanding marine instal- and fi ber rope, Allspeeds’ cutting tool lation projects. The system provides the design allows for easy positioning of strength and stability that can withstand the cutter and is ideal for operation in the installation of the heaviest equip- confi ned spaces. In addition to blade- ment in deepwater. Its capability and on-anvil cutting, recently Webtool has fl exibility in all waters is being proven developed a new blade-on-blade cutting on projects that demand increasingly design that maintains the roundness of long subsea tiebacks to processing plat- the steel wire rope cross-section makes forms. it much easier to re-use cut ropes during Email: [email protected] www.aquaticsubsea.com drilling operations. Email: [email protected] Aquatic Engineering & Construction www.allspeeds.co.uk Ltd., an Acteon company, is an inde- Aqueos Corporation pendent operator of modular equipment Subsea service provider Aqueos Cor- Aquatec Group for the global oil and gas, telecommu- poration offers a full range of services Aquatec Group creates instruments, nications and energy industries. The that includes marine construction, com- services and solutions for measurement, engineering and construction business mercial diving, remotely operated ve- monitoring and communication under- provides equipment and services to sup- hicle (ROV), and vessel contracting ser- port fl exible product installation, recov- vices. The Aqueos-designed and -built ery, replacement and decommissioning operations. Aquatic’s range of modular, fl exible equipment is available to be transported anywhere in the world and can be dismantled to fi t into standard 40 ft. shipping containers, enabling Aquat- ic kits to be installed on relatively small 6 MTR July/August 2016

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MTR #6 (1-17).indd 9 7/20/2016 9:57:00 AM MTR #6 (1-17).indd 10 10 eROV2 combinesmany otherBlueRo- and capableROVs available. The Blu- BlueROV2, oneofthemostaffordable sible, includingitsrecentlyreleased make marineroboticsmoreacces- offer nearly100productsdesignedto 2014, the company has expanded to er through a Kickstarter campaign in dustry. Sincelaunchingits T100 Thrust- tive company inthemarineroboticsin- Blue Robotics Inc Blue Roboticsisayoungandinnova- AXSUB MTR 100 MTR system. AXSUB will launchin2016itshighdefi mount installationavailable asa1-,2-,3- or4-diver ment system, AxDDM, thatisdesignforatypicalrack- company’s second generationofdiving datamanage- the AxVIEW intoadiver controlplatform. This isthe numeric depthmeterconnectivity whichwilltransform used withacomputer, itenablesvideorecordingand RM. Designedforcommercialdiving operations,when and continuousrealtimedepthmonitoringofdivers. systems areusedbythekey playersforvideorecording derwater camerasandelectronicdepth meters,andits as digitalvideorecorders,low voltage LEDlamps,un- industry. AXSUB manufactures diving equipmentsuch monitoring systemsfortheunderwater andhyperbaric Canada, withdistributors aroundtheworld. diving industries,hyperbaricindustriesandmilitaryin Inc. hasbecomeakey supplierforthecommercial Number ofEmployees:5 CEO/President: EricGAUDREAU www.axsub.com Email: [email protected] Fax: +1.418.731.1557 Phone: +1.418.731.1539 QC, CanadaG5M1B1 112 Montee Industrielle-Suite200,Rimouski The AXSUB fl The AXSUB The AXSUB teamhasdesignedseveral typesof After sixyearsofoperation,Canadianbased AXSUB agship productisthe AxVIEW 2V- market that has spurred innovation and source revolution withintheaerialdrone source hardware, following theopen- boards. These productsareallopen- sensor, andseveral tetherinterface to 300m depth, a high-accuracy temp tions includingapressuresensorrated number ofsensorsandelectronicssolu- pressure tolerant. that ishighlycompactandinherently uses auniquebrushlessmotordesign pany’s patent-pendingthrusterdesign at arevolutionarily low cost. The com- These technologiesprovide highquality as open-sourcesoftware andhardware. designs andothercomponentsaswell folio isfocusedoninnovative thruster since release. sold morethan50unitsinthefirst week has alreadyseenextensive interestand pabilities andfl is touted as cost effi cient given its ca- botics productsintoasingleROV that In 2016BlueRoboticsreleaseda The BlueRoboticstechnologyport- nition exibility.BlueROV2 The increase safetyandefficiency ofdiving operations. that allows managersandsupervisors toeffectively built-in depth sensor, itbecomesan integrated solution and the AxSEE 57iSMART cameraequippedwitha lamp withtheintegrated overheating protectioncircuit other AXSUB productssuchasthe AxLIGHT 35LED Pelican case. When usingthe AxVIEW systemswith sonic Toughpad and monitorsinstalledinthelidof 2-diver system,whichcanbedelivered withaPana- portable system, AxVIEWHD V-P, available asa1-or the mostadvanced ROVs. ment, andproviding featuressimilarto dreds ofcontributors, yearsofdevelop- ArduPilot codebase,bringinginhun- DroneCode autopilothardware andthe is designedaroundtheopen-source duSub subseavehicle controlsoftware rapid growth. Similarly, thenew Ar- Caley OceanSystems offshore handlingsystemsfortheoiland within the Seanamic Group Ð produces 1968, Caley Ocean Systems Ð a business made. portable, bellhandlingsystemsever most ultra-compact,fullyroadtrans- dive bell handling system - one of the tems; anda3mwideportablesaturation classed, twinbell,saturationdive sys- opment of18-manand24-manDNV dive bell handling systems, with devel- Based inScotlandandestablished In 2016,Caley hasraisedthebarfor Email: [email protected] July/August 2016 www.bluerobotics.com/ 7/22/2016 10:34:30 AM gas industry; oceanographic, marine sci- including several systems in continu- ence and naval emergency vessels; and ous service for over 30 years, through offshore power and telecom cabling. to oceanographic tool deployment to The company’s services include marine 10,000m, and deepwater lowering sys- and offshore handling systems develop- tems for subsea processing systems. In ment, design consultancy, professional addition to systems design facilities in- project management and engineering cluding 3D modeling (Autodesk Inven- services. Caley Ocean Systems provides tor & Solidworks) and Finite Element full installation and commissioning of Analysis (ANSYS Professional), Caley offshore handling systems, crew training has a large manufacturing facility. Cov- programs and worldwide after sales sup- ering more than 2,323 sq. m., the high port. Caley Ocean Systems is a technol- bay, multifunction workshops include ogy leader in offshore handling systems two 2 x 40 metric ton overhead cranes. including: A-frame and winch systems, Caley offers a range of dive handling so- rigid infl atable rescue boats and work- lutions, and also supplies bespoke han- boat davit systems, bespoke oil and gas dling systems for ROV and AUV for wa- deployment systems; ROV, AUV and ter depths over 4,000m. The Caley Davit dive bell handling systems, and cable is recommended around the world as the laying carousels and spoolers. A-frame premier solution for safe deployment of and winch systems range from submers- rescue and workboats. ible and submarine rescue vessels LARS [email protected] www.caley.co.uk

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CEE HydroSystems beam echo sounders. In 2015, Australia novate and bring modern processing CEE HydroSystems is committed to based CEE HydroSystems opened the power to single beam echo sounder continuing to developing new modern fi rst overseas offi ce in San Diego, U.S. equipment. This approach results in SBES options for cost-effective shallow CEE HydroSystems continues to in- equipment substantially smaller, lighter, water hydrographic surveying. and more robust than products Bruttour International that may be based on technol- launched CEE HydroSystems ogy that has changed little over in 2011 as a new division estab- several years. As a result of lished to focus on the develop- electronic component development and manufacture of fi eld ment, there no longer has to be proven shallow water CEE hy- a compromise between size, drographic survey products fi rst convenience and performance designed by Bruttour. Since the of shallow water hydrographic company’s inception, CEE Hy- echo sounders. With CEE Hy- droSystems have grown and droSystems equipment, it is increased design and engineer- possible to have capability and ing capabilities to enhance its convenience at the same time. product range and now offer a Email: [email protected] www.ceehydrosystems.com suite of highly specifi ed single

4027 Leary Way NW, BioSonics, Seattle, WA 98107 Phone: 202 782 2211 Email: [email protected] www.biosonicsinc.com CEO/President: Timothy Acker Number of Employees: 15 Vice President:Beverly Acker BioSonics is a pioneer in unique deployment methods for surveying in the most challenging environments and a developer of unique software for habitat mapping and real-time, automated fi sheries data processing BioSonics fi rst introduced fi xed-location hydroacoustic fi sh monitoring in 1980. BioSonics introduced the mobile scientifi c echosounder in the mid ’80s and since evolved the technology to the current DT-X Digital and MX Habitat series. Systems can be confi gured for mobile, automated fi xed-position, and submersible autonomous deployments. BioSonics echosounders are used in all aquatic environments where accurate assessment of marine life abundance, distribution or behavior is required. Versatile, rugged designs allow for use in every environment imaginable. Technical staff includes cooling water intakes, with several systems now in use

BioSonics Inc. a team of experts in software and electrical engineering, at nuclear power facilities used for early warning and fi sheries science, oceanography, and hydroacoustics. reducing risk of clogged intake screens. BioSonics technology centers on focused, split beam BioSonics developed an automated software that pro- and single beam hydroacoustics. Core products are the cesses split beam data in real-time to create track lists DT-X and MX series mobile echosounders for fi sheries containing information that includes the size, location, and aquatic habitat assessment. Digital transducers with direction and speed of travel for each target detected. superior signal to noise ratio, extremely low side-lobes, The company’s ROV mounted echosounders for and multi-frequency, multi-channel systems are some aquatic habitat and fi sheries surveys conducted by of the unique technology advantages offered. remote control using wireless Ethernet communication A recent BioSonics innovation is its fi xed-station allows for data collection in environmentally sensitive monitoring system technology for debris monitoring at and/or hazardous areas inaccessible by manned vessels. 12 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (1-17).indd 12 7/22/2016 10:50:37 AM Chelsea Technologies towed vehicle systems. Applications in- CTG provide sensors and systems Chelsea Technologies Group (CTG) clude environmental monitoring, acous- for measurement of key environmental specializes in the design and manu- tics sonar, biotechnology, advanced parameters within the oceanographic, facture of a range of sensors and sys- optics and technical and consultancy. coastal and inland water zones. The tems for the oceanographic, maritime, CTG’s comprehensive research and de- range of sensors include Lux fl uorom- environmental and defense markets. velopment facility provides a center of eters, for detection of chl-a, cyanobac- Innovation within the Chelsea Tech- excellence for novel sensor design, pro- terias, as well as dyes for tracer studies. nologies Group crosses throughout the totyping and manufacture. The family also include UV fl uorometers company’s core market sectors with for detection of Hydrocarbons, CDOM key state-of-the-art technologies com- and Effl uent / Bacteria. CTG’s UviLux monly adopted through the market sensor provides highly sensitive data groups. Chelsea Instruments Ltd. was on a wide variety of UV fl uorescence established in 1965 as a spin off from parameters. Active fl uorescence fl uo- Imperial Collage, London. It merged rometers are also provided with the Fast in 2001 with Marine Acoustics Ltd. to Ocean range, a family of multi-wave- form Chelsea Technologies Group Ltd. length Fast Repetition Rate Fluorometer A team of scientists and engineers are systems for in situ and laboratory stud- engaged in design, development, pro- ies of phytoplankton photosynthesis and duction engineering and marketing of gross primary productivity. a wide range of oceanographic sensors, Email: [email protected] www.chelsea.co.uk/ sonar systems, acoustic transducers and

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CLIO Offshore/Odyssey tions, through to a complete project de- Coda Octopus Products livery and management CLIO deliveries Established in 1994, Coda Octopus Marine Exploration range from desktop studies to marine CLIO Offshore, a division of deep- Products Limited has become a global asset procurement, mobilizations, off- ocean exploration company Odyssey leader and specialist in underwater shore executions and reporting. Marine Exploration (OMEX), is fo- technologies as the patent holder for Email: [email protected] cused on providing survey, ROV and re- the world’s ﬁ rst and only real-time 3D www.cliooffshore.com/ covery solutions for depths up to 6,000 sonar, the Echoscope, which enables meters. Commercial companies can now subsea operators to constantly monitor contract the team, tools and technolo- operations when poor water visibility gies utilized by OMEX via container- prevents the use of traditional cameras. ized packages designed for fast and ef- The company’s unique sonar and pro- ﬁ cient mobilization, driving operations prietary software, Underwater Survey from conceptual stages to completion. Explorer (USE), provides real-time 3D Leveraging resources built and tested imaging without the need to post-pro- over the last 20 years by Odyssey, CLIO cess data and is the only system in the Offshore offers clients bespoke subsea world with this capability, enabling both services that deliver cost-effective solu- real-time 3D visualization of the subsea tions to meet individual requirements. scene in poor to zero visibility and high From its suite of individual tools and grade survey of the surrounding area in- services to supplement existing opera- cluding production of detailed bathymetry of the seabed to IHO S-44 Stan-

9 Bayou Dularge Road, Houma, LA 70363 Phone: 9858681950 Email: [email protected] www.chetmorrison.com CEO/President: Chet Morrison Number of Employees: 500 Vice President: John DeBlieux

Founded in 1983, Chet Morrison Contractors is a privately held company that has steadily grown from an inland marine operation to a multidisciplinary diverse service company. The company provides integrated oil and gas industry services throughout the lifecycle of the well, ranging from marine construction and maintenance to P&A and decommissioning. Chet Morrison Contractors operates four locations with convenient access to Gulf of Mexico: Houma, New Orleans, Mexico and Trinidad. Its Deepwater Riser Ser- vices Division has an API Spec Q1 Registered Quality Management System and is certifi ed to provide the highest standard of inspection and repair services in the industry according to APIQR and OEM specifi cations. It is also certifi ed as a Licensed Inspection & Repair Ser- debris build-up inside drilling and production risers vice Provider for GE Oil & Gas Ð one of only two such without relying on high-pressure water to remove rust, facilities in Louisiana. The company is also an approved scale and drilling mud buildup. As it moves through the inspection and repair vendor for Cameron as well as an length of the riser and back out again, MUDBUG uses authorized repair facility for Trelleborg. The breadth of only 120-psi air to operate, eliminating the problem of Chet Morrison Contractors’ resources Ð from its dynam- water disposal and risk associated with high-pressure Chet Morrison Contractors ic team of experts, to its company-owned equipment and washing. MUDBUG requires a two- or three-man crew diverse fl eet of vessels Ð forms a network of innovation and is transported via plane or helicopter to any remote that continues to drive its success. Chet Morrison Con- location. The tool’s small job box, measuring two feet tractors’ newest tool, MUDBUG, is an air-actuated, self- by four feet, takes up very little space, making it suitable propelled device that uses oscillating brushes to clean for rigs or other offshore operations. 14 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (1-17).indd 14 7/22/2016 10:51:36 AM dard. In addition to providing real-time inertial navigation systems, MOTION 3D visibility, the sonar can be used in F180 series. With expertise in supply- the same way as a traditional multibeam ing this leading-edge software and hard- sonar to complete as laid surveys of the ware solutions within its 3D, MOTION installed equipment once the installation and GEO range of products, Coda Octo- operation is complete. pus has built a reputation of delivering The Echoscope and sister products, high quality solutions. the C500 and Dimension, can be de- Email: [email protected] ployed on a subsea remotely operated www.codaoctopus.com vehicle (ROV) or from a surface survey vessel. Echoscope has been used DeepWater Buoyancy for a wide range of oil and gas opera- DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea tions, including pipeline survey, pipe- buoyancy products for oceanographic, line installation, touchdown monitoring, offshore oil and gas, and technology connection of assets and general ROV companies around the world, offering navigation and survey. The use of the a product line, formerly manufactured Echoscope has the potential to reduce by Flotation Technologies. DeepWater operating costs and time caused by poor Buoyancy’s subsea buoyancy products, visibility and weather outages affecting which use proprietary syntactic foam projects. Coda Octopus’ product portfo- technology, are suited for use from the lio also includes a range of GNSS aided ocean surface to depths exceeding 6,000

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develogic RF communication modules, acoustic German-based develogic develops and seismic recording systems, under- and manufactures turnkey customized water cameras, modular seafl oor lander data-acquisition and telemetry solutions platforms and advanced pressure hous- for marine monitoring applications. ings with depth ratings of 6,000m and The company has developed a building deeper. block system containing all necessary Email: [email protected] www.develogic.de elements for collecting data anywhere in the ocean and transporting it to the customers’ offi ce. Develogic’s end-to-end design and manufacturing process integrates elec- meters. The company offers full design tronic and 3D mechanical design, multi- services to customize stock products, as physics and structural simulation, 3D well as create equipment that is entirely CAM and computer-aided inspection. custom, with in-house capability to de- In addition to the custom solutions sign and manufacture in foam, plastic, business, develogic also specializes in urethane and metal. As such, the entire marine acoustic solutions: acoustic te- product can be designed and produced lemetry systems with proven ranges up under one roof, including ADCP buoys to 30,000m, passive recording capabili- and inline frames, bottom mounts, moor- ties up to three years and RAFOS sound ing buoys, instrument collars, cable and sources for underwater navigation are marker fl oats, ROV/AUV buoyancy, and part of the standard product portfolio. custom syntactic foam solutions. Email: [email protected] develogics’ standard product range in- www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com cludes hydroacoustic modems, satellite/

4 Little Brook Rd, West Wareham, MA 02576 Phone: +1-508-291-0057 Email: [email protected] www.edgetech.com CEO/President: R.Jablonski Number of Employees: 100 Facility: West Wareham, MA and Boca Raton, FL

EdgeTech designs, manufactures, sells and supports a variety of standard and engineered-to-order underwater sonar systems including side scan sonars, sub-bottom proﬁ lers, bathymetric, combined and modular systems. The systems are available in a range of conﬁ gurations for towed, deep towed, AUV, USV, ROV, ROTV and custom platforms providing underwater imaging. Ad- ditionally, EdgeTech provides USBL acoustic tracking capabilities have been expanded on the new 2300 and in- and positioning systems, transponder beacons, deep sea cludes the ability to incorporate up to four low frequency acoustic releases, shallow water and long life acoustic transducers as part of EdgeTech’s DW-106 (1-10kHz)

EdgeTech releases, underwater acoustic command and control sys- deep penetration system. Coupled with that is the abil- tems and custom-engineered acoustic products. ity to utilize a large PVDF hydrophone array providing Celebrating 50 years in the fi eld of underwater tech- better sub-bottom receive sensitivity and directivity. The nology, EdgeTech continues to innovate, with a number Multi Phase Echo Sounder (MPES) produces real-time, of new technologies and products in development. Re- high resolution, 3D maps of the seafl oor while providing cently EdgeTech introduced the new 2300 Combined co-registered simultaneous dual frequency side scan im- Tri-Frequency Side Sonar, Sub-bottom Profi ling & Ba- agery. Additional features include a remote head USBL thymetry System. The system comes standard with a tri- beacon, optional Nexus Multiplexer, a rear magnetom- frequency side scan combination. Sub-bottom profi ler eter shackle mount, and adjustable trim panels.

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MTR #6 (1-17).indd 16 7/22/2016 1:58:16 PM Engineered Syntactic ductivity, ballistic/energy absorption ESS’ advanced composite syntactic for and acoustic management structures. Its demanding core applications, Macro- Systems materials, which support applications Core, features a toughened macrosphere Engineered Syntactic Systems (ESS) operating just below the surface down matrix that provides greater stiffness, is exclusively focused on the formula- to 10,000 meters, are designed to with- strength, impact and shock properties tion, engineering and manufacturing of stand long-term cyclic exposure and hy- than standard core materials. It is suited superior quality syntactic foam, a class drostatic pressure, especially in the deep for composite-to-metal joints, a well- of material created using pre-formed ocean. documented area of concern in all com- hollow spheres (commonly made of posite structures. As a closed cell glass, ceramic, polymer or even structure, the core easily process- metal) bound together with a es in all composite applications polymer. Thanks to its unique including vacuum bag, RTM, properties of high strength at low and pultrusion without increasing density, syntactic foam is widely overall density. used in subsea buoyancy applica- The company has worked on tions. critical projects for the U.S. Navy ESS offers a range of products as well as leading organizations in a variety of densities, depths in the oceanographic and subsea and other critical-to-performance industries. measurements used for structural Email: [email protected] core applications, thermal con- www.esyntactic.com

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Falmouth Scientifi c, Inc Falmouth Scientifi c, Inc. has a long history of supplying precision instruments and services into the marine science community and oceanographic markets. Throughout the years FSI has been recognized for high quality instrumentation to measure physical ocean and fresh water parameters. The company is no longer only known for these measurement systems as it has made a place for itself in the marine survey industry with advanced seismic, sub-bottom, and side scan sonar systems. These application. The product portfolio also deployed. systems are a result of its strong engi- includes remote software controlled Physical ocean sensors include the neering design knowledge, extensive preamplifi ers, junction boxes, cabling, PLUS Family of reliable and rugged fi eld experience, and its rich history in and specialized deployment systems. current, wave and tide instruments. On- marine technology solutions. Design and installation services are site resources include the acoustic, en- Falmouth Scientifi c offers sub-bottom available as well. The Bubble Gun has vironmental, and electronic equipment and seismic profl ing systems and trans- been utilized for harbor expansion sur- required for the design, development, ducers in frequency bands from 10 Hz veys, shallow hazard surveys, pre-con- production and testing of oceanographic up to 23 KHz. The introduction of the struction surveys and many other appli- sensors and underwater acoustic sys- CHIRPceiver in 2015 has given FSI the cations around the world where larger, tems. capability to provide end-to-end solu- more cumbersome systems cannot be Email: [email protected] tions for survey vessels of any size and www.falmouth.com

Founded by Marty Klein in 1968, in a 11 Klein Drive, Salem, NH 03079 kets. The Klein Marine small factory in Salem, N.H., Klein Asso- Phone: (603) 893-6131 Systems HydroChart Email: [email protected] ciates became the world’s fi rst commer- www.KleinMarineSystems.com 3500 is a lightweight, cial manufacturer of side scan sonar, and CEO/President: Guy Malden low-cost, wide-swath, since then has gone on to become a leading Number of Employees: 45 professional shallow- supplier of side scan sonar equipment, as Vice President: Frank Cobis water underwater sur- well as waterside security and surveillance vey mapping instrument systems to navies, shipbuilders, secure in- that supports IHO SP-44 stallations, researchers, oil and gas explor- Special Order quality ers and hydrographers. Klein designs and bathymetric survey data manufactures high-resolution side scan and collection, co-registered multi-beam sonar equipment, and radar- with high-resolution side based security and surveillance systems scan imagery for naviga- at its 56,000 sq. ft. facility 30 miles from tional charting, dredging Boston. The System 5900 Multi-Beam Side and engineering support, Scan Sonar represents Klein’s advanced habitat characterization multifunction sonar platform and includes and other shallow-water high resolution multi-beam side scan sonar, mapping applications. swath bathymetry sonar, gap fi ller sonar, and The 4900 is a versatile integrated tow body sensor and subsystems. SSS with high-fi delity, The sonar employs advanced signal processing tech- high-defi nition imaging abilities and portability, making niques and superior acoustic design to improve overall it a tool suitable for SAR missions, while its rugged con- along track target resolution. The UUV 3500 was devel- struction, selectable frequencies and 300 m operational Klein Marine Systems, Inc. oped as a side scan sonar with the benefi t of an advanced depth rating provide superb capabilities for the coastal bathymetry payload for the AUV, ROV and UUV mar- survey and security communities. 18 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (18-33).indd 18 7/27/2016 12:53:59 PM Flydog Solutions LLC Flydog Solutions LLC was founded in 2007 as hardware design and product development company in Tallinn, Esto- nia. During the years, Flydog has carried out and delivered many interdisciplinary projects involving mechanics, industrial design, electronics, HMI, engineering and prototyping, all of which has played a part in shaping the company’s understanding of and growth within the manufacturing and operational phase of the marine industry. Flydog’s main hardware product line includes data buoys, vertical profi ler buoys, submersed profi lers and custom data-loggers. The company has a resourceful network of collaborators from engineering, design, and academic areas for fast, fl exible and result-oriented project setup and delivery. Its Data Buoy is fully customizable in design and size for any project. The company’s Profi ler Buoy is equipped with an onboard winch that moves the CTD up and down to collect data from the full range of the vertical water column. For tougher environment conditions choose our Submersed Profi ler that is sank to the bottom of the sea safe from the waves and storms on the surface. Flydog Marine compliments its hardware solutions with a custom data-logger and software which simplifi es the process of controlling, confi guring and retrieving data. Email: andri@fl ydogmarine.com www.fl ydogmarine.com

Focal Technologies Corporation Focal Technologies, a Moog Inc. company, has 32 years experience in the marine industry, specializing in providing electrical slip rings, ﬁ ber optic rotary joints, hydraulic utility swivels and ﬁ ber optic multiplexer solutions for the worldwide marine industry including ROV, seismic, FPSO turret and oceanographic applications. From design to deployment, Focal’s team specializes in providing solutions for the worldwide marine industry, with innovation and performance incorporated along the way. Product features include hybrid packages that combine

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gies designs, manufactures and delivers unique FPSO swivels. Typically comprised of electrical slip rings, hydraulic utility swivels and fi ber optic rotary joints, swivels are used in a variety of Floating Production Systems (FPS) including buoys, turret moorings and offshore loading towers. The Focal multi- fi ber, electrical, and fl uid rotary joints plexer product line offers a range of time simplify optical transmission systems for harsh environments, explosion-proof division multiplexers (TDM) and wave and reduce cost, improve reliability, re- / fl ameproof for hazardous locations division multiplexers (WDM). These duce weight and enhance performance. and adaptation to customers’ size and multiplexing techniques can be used to Email: [email protected] mounting constraints. Focal Technolo- www.moog.com/marine

New Saxon House, 1 Winsford Way, Boreham Interchange, Chelmsford, Essex, UK CM2 5PD Phone Number: +44 (0)1245 702100 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.globalmarinesystems.com/ CEO/President: Ian Douglas Number of Employees: 147

Global Marine Systems Limited: a leading provider of engineering and underwater services to oil & gas, renewable energy & power and telecommuni- cations markets. We provide subsea cable installation, maintenance and burial with a ﬂ eet of vessels and subsea trenching and burial equipment and have a legacy of 165 years.

Global Marine Systems Limited provides engineering and underwater services, responding to the subsea cable installation, maintenance and burial requirements of customers around the world. The company has a legacy Testing Capabilities: The Head Offi ce in Chelmsford of 165 years in deep and shallow water operations and houses Global Marine’s industry leading test facility for operates worldwide with main offi ces in Chelmsford, cable manufacturers and other industry organizations. U.K. and Singapore. Global Marine offers a comprehen- Cable products must be suitable for the harsh marine en- sive, end-to-end solution for multiple offshore industries vironment it has to operate in. Therefore, cables, joints, including oil and gas, telecoms, offshore renewables, rope, hawser or repeaters can be tested rigorously here power and deep sea research. In September 2014, Global before deployment. A complete range of mechanical, Marine was acquired by HC2, marking the beginning of electrical, environmental and optical test facilities are a new chapter for the business, bringing with it the op- included to simulate marine deployment and oceano- portunity to develop existing services and take the com- graphic conditions. These include tensile testing (up to pany’s capabilities to new markets around the world. 100kN), torsion, high voltage and pressure testing Ð to In February 2016, Global Marine acquired a majority internationally agreed standards and with full monitor- Global Marine Systems stake in offshore renewables specialist CWind, adding ing and data logging, both electrical and optical. Pres- a diverse range of construction and O&M services to its sure testing can simulate the conditions at the deepest current capabilities. Global Marine obtained recognition point of the ocean; high voltage testing can simulate for its innovation and best practice in the fi eld of engi- electrical surges, and the round the sheave tests simulate neering, receiving the Engineering Award at the Inter- all types of deployment from vessels. Following testing, national Business Awards held in Singapore, 2014. And concise reports are issued together with test certifi cates. previously, Global Marine was ranked in the Top Track Global Marine holds the RoSPA Order of Distinction in 250 by the UK Sunday Times. The award compliments recognition of 16 consecutive years of outstanding oc- Britain’s leading mid-market private companies with the cupational health and safety results. biggest sales. 20 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (18-33).indd 20 7/27/2016 12:55:33 PM Kongsberg Maritime

Strandpromenaden 50, Horten, Norway 3183 Phone: +47 32 28 50 00 Email: [email protected] Website: http://km.kongsberg.com CEO/President: Egil Haugsdal Number of Employees: 4,726 (2015) Annual Sales: Operating revenues: $1.2B (Image: KONGSBERG)

Kongsberg Maritime is a marine technology company move into aquaculture, with focus on emerging offshore with a portfolio of innovative solutions designed to over- facilities. Kongsberg also provides underwater and come challenges in all marine industry sectors, including positioning technology and systems for survey vessel merchant, offshore, subsea, naval and fi sheries. Kongs- operation and a portfolio of hydroacoustic systems and berg says it offers the largest portfolio of technology underwater vehicles for scientifi c and commercial use. available from any single supplier, thus maximizing per- Commercial fi shing vessels also rely on Kongsberg Mari- formance by providing “The Full Picture.” The company time’s Simrad equipment to maximize catch performance. delivers a wide range of systems for subsea survey and It develops cutting-edge hydroacoustic survey systems construction, maritime security, environmental monitor- including multibeam and single beam echo sounders, and ing, dynamic positioning and navigation systems, marine sonars, positioning and subsea communication equip- automation, safety management, cargo handling, mari- ment, heading and motion sensing instruments, and sound time simulation and training, satellite positioning, naval velocity sensors and processing software. sonar systems, fi shery research and catching systems, Kongsberg is also a leader in the fi eld of underwater underwater mapping systems and marine robotics. cameras and is the company behind the well-known Sea- The Norway based company has a global presence, with glider, REMUS, HUGIN and MUNIN AUVs. It is also 55 offi ces in 18 countries, including manufacturing loca- involved with Eelume, a unique new ‘snake-like’ robot tions in Canada, China, Germany and several in the U.S., for underwater inspection/maintenance. U.K. and Norway. Recent developments include environmental monitoring Kongsberg Maritime’s sonar, multibeam echo sound- using a diverse array of sensors and a unique integrated ers, cameras, positioning and underwater communication technology to enable new, groundbreaking ‘exposed’ fi sh systems, and AUVs are used in survey and inspection farming facilities. operations worldwide. Working closely with customers to Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd., a Canadian KONGSBERG develop technology that pushes the limits in subsea appli- subsidiary, is also leader in the underwater acoustic cations, Kongsberg Maritime is also dedicated to develop- industry. Clariscan is the latest development in its domed ing innovative environmental monitoring solutions. sonar technology for underwater vehicles and provides a Kongsberg develops subsea solutions with teams signifi cant improvement in resolution and usable operat- dedicated to underwater mapping (UMAP), underwater ing range. The MS1000 High-Resolution Sonar System navigation (UNAV), subsea monitoring (SuMo), marine is used by search and recovery organizations worldwide, robotics (MARO), underwater cameras and a dedicated while PulSAR is a sophisticated high resolution side scan Simrad product line for commercial fi shery and marine sonar also for search and recovery operations, in addi- science. The company is focused on delivery of integrated tion to underwater inspection, engineering and scientifi c systems for research vessels and in 2016 announced a surveys.

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Global Maritime Mooring Group 100 MTR 100 MTR W ing therentalofcutting-edge mooringequipment,com- hensive portfolioofoffshore mooringservices,includ- Det Norske, Quadrant, Transocean, Statoil andmore. worldwide withotherrecentcontracts takingplacewith Global Maritimeisaddingvalue tomooringoperations DTAC werealsoused. This isjustoneexample ofhow tem ADAPS andDevice Tracking andControlSystems Sea Mooring’s Advanced Distance andPositioningSys- in themooringline;andmK5Stevshark anchors.Deep swivels usedtorelieve thetwistandtorquethatbuilds up ity duringthecyclone season;high-strengthMoorlink lines andfourstormmooringtoensurestabil- total solutionconsistedofeight1,750-metermooring unit OceanMonarchwiththeoperator Woodside. The proposition tothetestonsemisubmersibledrilling system. GlobalMaritimerecentlyputthistotalmooring installation throughtohook-upofthecompletemooring tion andinstallation(EPCI)packagefromdesign a fullengineering,procurement,construc- This allows thecompany tooffer customers Group s.a.DeepSeaMooringandMoorlink. ter companies,GlobalMaritimeMooring expertise iscomplimented bythatofitssis- ing technology. Global Maritime Vryhof’s developer andprovider ofoffshore anchor- Maritime Vryhof isa ing solution.Global through atotalmoor- customer challenges Maritime ismeeting asset integrity, Global adhere tosafetyand to managecostsyet ments andtheneed offshore develop- and remotenessof Annual Sales: $100M Sales: Annual Sales:$100M 70 Employees: of Number ofEmployees:70 Wandl Wolfgang CEO/President: Wolfgang Wandl www.globalmaritime.com [email protected] Email: [email protected] 00 56 94 51 +47 Phone: +4751945600 4052 Norway Røyneberg, 8, Kanalsletta 8,Røyneberg,Norway4052 Global MaritimeDeepSeaMooringoffers acompre- Deep SeaMooring,Moorlink&Vryhof ity plex- com- ith the adapted tospecifi enables ustoprovide safeandfl use onany chain,wire,orrope. The company’s expertise certifi al MaritimeMoorlinkdesigns,produces,andinstalls inspect themooringsofdifferent kindsoffl ality glasses–peopleareabletowalk ontheseabedand reality mooringsexperience where-throughvirtualre- Global Maritime Vryhof recentlyintroduceditsvirtual gas, dredging,andmarinerenewable energy industries. and installationmooringsolutionstotheoffshore oiland ogy. Itprovides mobilemooring,permanent developer andsupplier ofoffshore anchoringtechnol- software. GlobalMaritime Vryhof istheworld’s leading to GlobalMaritime’s uniqueE-Yard andRigManager tics, usageandservicehistory. Everything isalsolinked RFID technologythatallows forfullytraceablelogis- Equipment ismarked withthecompany’s patented engineering, andabroadrangeofancillaryservices. plete pre-layandrigmove mooringsolutions,marine ed swivel links,connections,andwireclampsfor c requirements. exible mooring solutions July/August 2016 oaters. Glob- 9/1/2016 11:52:52 AM INNOMAR Technologie one meter up to full ocean depth. All data INNOMAR Technologie GmbH has been are recorded digitally, but analogue outputs in the business of developing and manufac- are available, too. Transmit pulse proper- turing effi cient underwater acoustic systems ties can be adjusted by a user-friendly data for about 20 years. Having sold some 300 acquisition and control software to fi t spe- sold systems, INNOMAR claims a place as cifi c survey requirements. Optimized user- a market leader in parametric sub-bottom friendly post-processing software is avail- profi lers. able as well. Transducers are available for INNOMAR mainly develops and manu- hull-mounting or over-the-side mounting to factures high-resolution parametric sub- fi t specifi c user requirements. The narrow- bottom profi lers. This technology provides beam INNOMAR sub-bottom profi lers are sub-bottom data at excellent vertical and suited for exploring the sub-seafl oor at high horizontal resolution for various applica- resolution with a sediment penetration of tions like geological surveys, burial-of- up to 150m. Applications include mapping depth surveys for buried pipelines or cables of fl uid mud layers and sediment structures or UXO surveys at offshore construction for dredging and geological surveys as well sites. as searching and mapping buried pipelines/ The company’s main product line is the cables or archaeological artifacts. There are INNOMAR SES-2000 series of paramet- two models incorporating a narrow-beam ric sub-bottom profi lers with echo-sounder parametric SBP (4-15kHz; 100kHz) and functionality for water depths from less than a dual-channel side scan sonar (250, 410,

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600kHz) for simultaneous operation. New developments include a multi- transducer SBP providing high data density suitable for 3D visualization, a towed SBP and a survey catamaran (USV) for remote operation in protected or extremely shallow areas. INNO- MAR’s quality management has been certiﬁ ed by DIN EN ISO 9001 since January 2000. Email: [email protected] www.innomar.com

InterOcean Systems Inc. Established in 1945, InterOcean Sys- tems provides oceanographic sensors such as wave/tide and current meters, integrated data acquisition systems, JW Fishers Mfg Inc lowered from the boat and produces de- acoustic releases for mooring deploy- For more than 45 years JW Fishers Mfg tailed images of objects on the bottom. ment and recovery, cable handling has specialized in the design and manu- The newest addition to Fishers sonar winches for coastal or deep ocean sur- facture of high-tech, reasonably priced product line is a Sub Bottom Profi ler. vey, and pollution detection and control underwater search equipment. Its side The SBP-1 produces low frequency devices for reducing oil spills in the scan sonars, underwater metal detectors, sound waves capable of penetrating environment. In addition, InterOcean ROVs, and magnetometers are in use by through the ocean fl oor and produc- Systems also offers specialized design, commercial diving companies, public ing images of objects buried under the engineering, and production for unique safety dive teams, government agencies, strata layers. JW Fishers designs/man- applications. The products developed police and military units worldwide. JW ufactures all of its underwater search and fabricated by InterOcean use prov- Fishers began manufacturing underwa- systems at its factory in East Taunton, en and up-to-date technologies to meet ter metal detectors for recreational scu- Mass. The extensive line of equipment customer requirements with durable, ba divers, and as demand for its products includes hand-held & boat-towed metal easy-to-use solutions that offer long- grew as commercial diving companies detectors and magnetometers, underwa- term reliability for many applications in and police departments began asking for ter video systems, ROVs, side scan so- demanding marine environments. other types of underwater search equip- nars, scanning sonars, acoustic pingers The company was recently acquired ment, JW Fishers expanded its product and receivers, pipe and cable trackers by the ownership of Delmar Systems, line to include boat-towed detectors, and a recently added sub bottom profi ler Inc in June 2016. Delmar, headquar- video systems and ROVs. In the ’90s system. The company is continuously tered in Broussard, La., with technical R&D expanded into the sonar sector updating and improving the software services based in Houston, has a 48-year with computers becoming smaller and used with its sonar systems and boat- history of providing mooring and subsea more capable of data transfer. Today towed detectors, adding new features services to the offshore industry in some Fishers offers three high-tech, low cost and capabilities while making the equip- of the world’s most challenging offshore side scan systems employing the most ment easier to use and more powerful. environments. commonly requested frequencies: 100 In 2016 all video and light systems Together, InterOcean Systems and kHz, 600 kHz and 1200 kHz. Low fre- underwent an overhaul eliminating the Delmar Systems intend to use their quency provides long range, but lower quartz-halogen light bulbs and intro- combined synergies to continue their resolution and high frequency gives the duced high intensity LED lighting as a respective strengths and maintain the in- highest resolution, but shortest range; system standard. Sonar and boat towed novative high technology development the middle frequency provides an opti- system owners also now have the ability for solutions that have resulted in suc- mal combination of both. Fishers scan- to mount a Microsoft Surface tablet in cess for the industry and provided key ning sonar systems are also popular with the lid of the control box, making it a long-term benefi ts for their customers. many public safety dive teams due to its sleeker package for the end user. Email: info@jwfi shers.com Email: [email protected] lower cost compared to side scan. It is Website: http://www.jwfi shers.com http://interoceansystems.com 24 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (18-33).indd 24 7/27/2016 12:57:27 PM 3 Lancaster St, St. John’s, NL Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada A1C 1E2 Phone: 709-757-5757 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.krakensonar.com CEO/President: Karl Kenny Kraken Vice President: David Shea Number of Employees: 25

Kraken Sonar Systems Inc. is a world leader in ad- SAS seafl oor data in real-time. SAS uses sophisticated vanced sonar and sensor technology. Kraken’s AquaPix signal processing techniques to compare multiple obser- has set a new standard for high-speed, high-resolution vations of the same area of seafl oor. The resulting image underwater imaging. The system provides both high reso- resolution is signifi cantly increased, often by an order of lution seabed imagery and 3D bathymetry with a spatial magnitude, when compared with conventional sidescan resolution of 3 cm and swath widths of 600 meters. sonar. The KATFISH combines the Kraken Miniature Kraken Sonar Inc. is a marine technology company Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Sonar (MINSAS) with engaged in the design, development and marketing of ad- an actively controlled towed platform. As a towed system, vanced sonar and acoustic velocity sensors for Unmanned SAS images can be viewed as they are processed in real- Underwater Vehicles used in military and commercial time making it ideal for search and survey operations applications. Over the last two years, the company has where the earliest possible prosecution of seabed targets earned a reputation as world leaders in Synthetic Aperture is required. Sonar, a revolutionary underwater imaging technology The active control system onboard ensures not only that dramatically improves seabed surveys by providing that the system is able to meet the stability requirements ultra-high resolution imagery at superior coverage rates. of the SAS, but also adds a higher level of autonomy to Kraken’s systems offer comparable performance to exist- the system with features such as terrain following and ing high end military systems at less than 20 percent of obstacle avoidance. The KATFISH is a portable, com- the cost. plete system package and can easily be deployed on Expanding on the successful Synthetic Aperture Sonar any surface vessel, including USVs. The higher level of (SAS) product line, Kraken is introducing a new under- autonomy simplifi es operations while the remote opera- water system. The Kraken Active Towfi sh (or KATFISH) tion capability allows the system to be controlled through is a complete system solution for collecting and viewing a radio link to a remote station.

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MTR #6 (18-33).indd 25 7/27/2016 12:57:42 PM MTR 100 Lankhorst Ropes Sea-Bird Scientifi c Lankhorst Ropes is a leading supplier For over 40 years, Sea-Bird Scientifi c of synthetic fi ber and steel wire mooring has developed award-winning technolo- and towing ropes, and specialist ropes gies and CTDs that are the centerpiece for the maritime and offshore industries, of most oceanographic moorings, AUVs particularly deepwater moorings and and profi ling systems. The global Argo handling systems. As a Royal Lankhorst Array, with unprecedented accuracy Euronete Group company, Lankhorst and stability in temperature and sa- Ropes, Founded in 1803, is also part of linity, has enabled scientists to detect the world’s largest steel wire manufac- ocean climate trends not previously pos- turer, WireCo WorldGroup, leveraging sible. Sea-Bird also provides sensors over 200 years’ experience in the manu- to the NSF funded SOCCOM program facture and supply of high performance to produce climate-quality data record ropes for mooring and towing applica- for carbon cycling. Sea-Bird Scientifi c tions. It has won awards for maritime combines the capabilities of Sea-Bird rope safety and handling, and recently Electronics, WET Labs and Satlantic to an OTC Spotlight on New Technology provide sensors and systems for oceano- Award for a new rope extending the graphic research and environmental wa- clude TIPTO ‘Strong & Durable’ fam- reach of subsea lowering systems. ter quality monitoring of physical and ily, EURO ‘Strong & Stretch’ family The company’s core business is the biogeochemical properties. and LANKO ‘Strong & Light’ family, development and production of high Sea-Bird products are used across which provide an optimal combination performance, synthetic and steel wire industries, all over the world in numer- of breaking strength, life-time safety ropes for mooring and anchor systems, ous critical environmental research and and ease of handling . as well as towing and crane hoisting and monitoring efforts, ranging from deter- Email: [email protected] luffi ng applications. Its rope brands in- www.lankhorstropes.com mining the ocean’s role in, and the as-

6749 Top Gun Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858.623.9900 Email: [email protected] www.link-quest.com CEO/President: Ning Xiao, Ph.D. Testing Capabilities: 12000 psi pressure testing facility.

San Diego based LinkQuest Inc. manufactures precision acoustic instruments for offshore oil exploration, construction, drilling, survey, environmental study and other oceanographic applications. The company’s acoustic communication and positioning products are based on the innovative Broadband Acoustic Spread Spectrum (BASS) Technology and are widely used worldwide. LinkQuest’s high speed underwater acoustic modems transport more than 95 percent of the world’s acoustic communication data, having set a series of technical performance records in ﬁ eld deployments all over the world. LinkQuest’s line of TrackLink Acoustic Track-

LinkQuest Inc. ing Systems provide robust, accurate and cost-effective range with high accuracy. LinkQuest’s EchoSweep 300 Ultra Short Baseline (USBL) solutions. The FlowQuest Multibeam Echosounder is a high-resolution, robust and Acoustic Current Profi lers, FlowScout Acoustic Flow cost-effective swath bathymetric system for mapping of Meters and NavQuest Doppler Velocity Logs (DVL) sea fl oor, inland waterways and reservoirs. LinkQuest were designed to provide solutions for current profi ling, also manufactures PinPoint LBL acoustic positioning wave measurement, fl ow measurement or precision un- systems and Precision Marine Geodetic Systems used derwater navigation applications, and aim to offer longer for tsunami and earthquake monitoring and prediction.

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MTR #6 (18-33).indd 26 7/27/2016 12:58:02 PM sociated impact from, climate changes sured by Sea-Bird instruments include to the monitoring of environmental im- temperature, salinity, pressure, oxygen, pacts of major episodic events such as pH, fl uorescence, turbidity, nitrate, oil spills and tsunamis. Every Sea-Bird phosphate and irradiance. The compa- instrument is delivered fully calibrated. ny’s instruments are used on shipboard Its 28 CTD and DO calibration baths at profi ling systems, moored platforms, our U.S. factory and at our European autonomous fl oats and moored profi l- calibration lab ensure Sea-Bird instru- ers. Sea-Bird Scientifi c also manufac- ments are the gold standard in research tures several platforms for integration and operations. These automated cali- with sensors, including autonomous bration systems perform a combined to- profi ling fl oats and moored profi lers. tal of more than 40,000 complete sensor Advances in autonomous profi ling fl oat calibrations per year. Sea-Bird Scientifi c technology now provide reliable, stable has an extensive internal science team, temperature, conductivity and pressure other ocean monitoring programs such with a number of Ph.D. oceanographers measurements for fi ve years and be- as SOCCOM, with suffi cient power for spanning several focus areas to deter- yond. This, in large part, has been en- over 300 profi les with the SBE 41 CTD. mine scientifi c requirements for its in- abled by the Sea-Bird Scientifi c SBE The SOCCOM project is augmenting struments, test and evaluate prototypes, 41 CTD sensor, which is the standard conventional Argo fl oats with biogeo- oversee production calibration process- for temperature and conductivity mea- chemical sensors to measure carbon es and answer questions from scientists surements for the Argo program. The (pH), nutrients (nitrate) and oxygen. using its instruments around the world. Sea-Bird Scientifi c Navis Autonomous Email: [email protected] Key oceanographic parameters mea- Profi ling Float is used in the Argo and https://sea-birdscientifi c.com/

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Seafl oor Systems, Inc. SeeByte Formed in 1999 by veteran U.S. Navy SeeByte provides clients in the mari- Hydrographer John Tamplin, Seafl oor time, military, and oil and gas sectors Systems provides a full spectrum of hy- with smart software solutions to en- drographic survey equipment, software, hance the capabilities of underwater personnel, training and support, special- sensors, vehicles and systems. SeeByte izing in the geophysical sector for sur- came to be in 2002 in the Oceans Lab vey companies worldwide. The fi rm de- at Heriot-Watt University, and has since signs and manufactures the HydroLite grown to become a leader in advanced portable hydrographic survey system, software solutions with a global market the HyDrone-ASVand EchoBoat-ASV presence. In October 2013 SeeByte was autonomously and remotely controlled acquired by Battelle Memorial Institute, survey platforms for unmanned hydro- SEAMOR Marine Ltd enabling rapid development and deploy- graphic survey applications, and main- SEAMOR Marine Ltd., a self-de- ment of solutions for government and tains the largest rental pool of multibeam scribed up-and-coming ROV company, commercial clients around the world. echosounder equipment in the U.S. is on the cutting edge of observation SeeByte’s SeeTrack software, which Seafl oor Systems provides custom hy- class vehicles. Now celebrating its 10th enables fast and effi cient mission- drographic survey solutions, integrating year in business, SEAMOR designs, planning, monitoring and post-mission multibeam echosounder systems and manufactures and distributes subsea analysis, has been chosen by more than state-of-the art positioning and orien- observation and inspection-class ROVs 20 of the world’s navies to optimize tation systems into a complete, turn- and a range of modular accessories and unmanned underwater vehicle opera- key product. Its EchoBoat-ASV is an related devices. tions. SeeByte’s software aims to pro- extremely capable unmanned surface SEAMOR ROVs are designed to vide UMS operators with high quality vehicle designed for larger payload ap- maximize the adaptability, portability, data by generating a single integrated plications such as dual-frequency and reliability and ease of use. The modular, picture of events from multiple sensors multibeam echosounders as well as open-frame layout allows for ease of ac- and platforms. Run through SeeTrack, ADCP and side scan sonar systems. It cess into the “guts” of the vehicle, which Neptune forms SeeByte’s autonomy en- features a large, dry internal compart- also aids in the integration of equipment gine. Neptune is an adaptive planning ment, dual, water-cooled DC motors, such as the SEAMOR 7 function manip- tool for optimizing the execution of and a multi-purpose, multiple antenna ulator system (7 H-Arm), tooling, navi- AUV operations. It supports high-level mast. The HyDrone-ASV is a multi- gational aids and inspection sensors. goal-based mission descriptions and al- payload, autonomously controlled The Canada based company continues lows the matching of mission require- survey catamaran platform featuring to deliver vehicles to clients around the ments against vehicle capabilities. Nep- portability, improved thrust, and large world, with vehicles in use in every ma- tune also includes behaviors capable of payload capacity. The vehicle can be jor body of water globally. SEAMOR adapting the mission based on changes monitored while under way, in both has recently undergone expansion in in the environment, assets and mission Auto and Manual modes, while within the European market, and has further its objectives. line-of-sight range. ties with China, particularly in the hydro Email: [email protected] Email: carol.cartier@seafl oorsystems.com dam and energy sectors. SEAMOR http://www.seebyte.com fl www.sea oorsystems.com ROVs have been used for some major archaeological discoveries in the past year, including a landmark research trip to Malta to investigate a sunken ship with historical cargo on board. Also, an older model vehicle was used to uncover a sunken Japanese World War II submarine off the coast of Nagasaki. Email: [email protected] http://seamor.com

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MTR #6 (18-33).indd 28 7/27/2016 1:02:25 PM 20 Brunel Way, Segensworth East, Fareham Hampshire, PO15 5SD, United Kingdom Tel: +44(0)1489 898 000 [email protected] Saab Seaeye www.seaeye.com Managing Director: Jon Robertson Sales Director: Matt Bates

Founded in 1986, electric underwater robotic systems manufacturer Saab Seaeye produces a diverse range of pioneering ROVs and system packages for virtually all subsea tasks across a range of industries, including oil and gas, renewable energy, hydro and civil engineering, marine science, aquaculture, nuclear engineering, telecoms, security and emergency, salvage, seabed mining, leisure and defense. It has a turnover of around $70 million.

HyBIS – a deepsea suspended observation and deployment/recovery system (Photo: Saab Seaeye) penetration and dam inspection and defense/paramilitary operations. Two overarching and interlocking breakthrough Saab concepts drive Saab Seaeye operations, development and innovation across the company: Technology Toolbox and iCON intelligent control. The Seaeye Technology Toolbox creates a common architecture that gives the lowest number of parts at the Founded in 1986, electric underwater robotic systems least possible cost for the highest possible performance manufacturer Saab Seaeye produces a diverse range of and quality. Commonalty of software and hardware pioneering ROVs and system packages for virtually all across all vehicles offers customers simpler repair and subsea tasks across a range of industries, including oil maintenance, easier upgrades, quicker delivery, more and gas, renewable energy, hydro and civil engineer- assured quality and a lower real through life cost. It also ing, marine science, aquaculture, nuclear engineering, results in simplifi ed and common training for operators in telecoms, security and emergency, salvage, seabed min- using and maintaining the systems. ing, leisure and defense. It has a turnover of around $70 million. Technologically, the Saab Seaeye vehicle range Commercial Range: comes in various sizes, power and tasking options that • Falcon – Portable system for easy deployment. Distributed control system. Five thrusters. Rated 300 and 1,000m. extend from compact systems to work systems. They • Tiger - Industry standard inspection and observation system. extend from tethered and autonomous to remote resident Five thrusters. Rated 1,000m. systems. Seaeye has sold more than 850 ROVs, fi tted • Lynx - Larger than the Tiger with additional outlets for survey with an array of standard and custom designed tooling sensors. Six thrusters. Rated 1500m. and sensors that includes cameras, manipulators, survey • Cougar XT - Powerful observation and light work system. Six thrusters. Rated 2,000m. sensors, cutters, tracking systems, sonars, torque tools • Cougar XT Compact – Low profi le version for strong currents. and water jetting tools. The company also designs and Six thrusters. Rated 300m. manufactures a range of ROV handling devices including • Cougar XTi – iCON control system. Six thrusters. Rated 3000m. Tether Management Systems. Seaeye has pioneered many • Panther XT – Light Work and Survey system. Six thrusters. innovations within the ROV industry, such as brushless Rated 1500m. • Panther XT Plus – Powerful fast swimming version. Ten thrust- DC thrusters, polypropylene chassis, carbon fi ber pres- ers. Rated 1000m sure vessels, distributed intelligence control system, fault- • Leopard – Compact, powerful, work class system. iCON control. tolerant systems with self-diagnostics and high frequency Eleven thrusters. Rated 3000m plus. power distribution. The breadth of capability in the • Jaguar - Largest work ROV. iCON control system. Eight thrust- range offers a system suitable for a wide range of tasks. ers. Rated 3,000m plus. • Sabertooth – Autonomous, hovering, long range AUV/ROV These include observation and inspection, diver support, hybrid for inspection and light work tasks. search and rescue, survey and remote monitoring, salvage • HyBIS – Deepsea suspended observation and deployment/re- support, light construction, drill support, deep tunnel covery system suitable for deepwater sampling. Rated 6,000m.

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Sensor Technology Ltd. pany exports the majority of its produc- Sensor Technology Ltd. manufac- tion to customers in countries around tures custom hydrophones, ultrasonic the globe. To date, SensorTech has made and acoustic transducers, as well as the more than a million hydrophones. piezoelectric ceramics at the heart of Sensor Technology Ltd. is constantly these devices, offering existing designs expanding its capabilities and improving as well as fully custom components. its production processes. In the last year With machining, assembly and testing the company purchased two new CNC facilities all in-house, Sensor Technol- machines and made huge improvements ogy Ltd. is capable of taking customers to its methods for producing piezoelec- from concept, to prototyping, to full- tric ceramic hemispheres and spheres. scale production. The results are improved product con- The custom transducers and hydro- sistency, faster turn-around and increas- phones produced by SensorTech often ingly smaller sizes. The company is serve as a critical component in next now capable of producing piezoelectric generation systems for applications in- hemispheres with frequencies as high as cluding mine hunting, sub-bottom imag- 440 kHz. ing, trawl monitoring, ﬁ sh tagging and Email: [email protected] http://sensortech.ca geophysical exploration. Based in Can- CEO/President: Niru Somayajula ada, the ISO 9001:2008 registered com-

1329 Moffett Park Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Phone: 408-636-4200 Email: [email protected] www.liquid-robotics.com CEO/President: Gary Gysin Number Of Employees: 106 Engeneering Director: Roger Hine, CTO Acres: 5 Square Footage: 20,000 Liquid Robotics is a leader in long duration, unmanned ocean robots, with its Wave Gliders deployed across the globe, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, travelling more than 1.1 million nautical miles to collecting some 131 million ocean measurements, operated through 17 hurri- canes – having done all of this using only wave and solar energies; no fuel, no emissions. A private, venture backed company located in Silicon Valley, Liquid Robotics was founded in 2007 by Joe is on the surface of the ocean where conditions are the Rizzi and Roger Hine, who invented the company’s sig- harshest with the sub below where it is calm. It con- nature product: the Wave Glider. Initially created to cap- verts the up and down motion of the waves into forward ture the singing of Humpback Whales and communicate thrust, while solar energy powers the onboard comput- the whale songs to shore, Wave Glider’s span of applica- ing, communications, navigation and sensor payloads. Liquid Robotics tions has grown to into the defense, maritime security, By removing the dependency on fossil fuels, the Wave science, and oil and gas markets. Glider is able to stay at sea for months and up to a year at Designed and manufactured by Liquid Robotics, the a time enabling long duration missions over time spans Wave Glider is the world’s fi rst wave and solar powered and distances never before possible. ocean robot, harvesting 100% of its operational power Liquid Robotics works with global partners to create from renewable energies – without fuel, emissions or industry specifi c solutions, including notable partner- personnel. The Wave Glider is composed of the fl oat ships with industry giants Boeing and Leidos for de- and a sub with wings. Connected by 8-m tether, the fl oat fense as well as Schlumberger for oil and gas. 30 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (18-33).indd 30 7/27/2016 1:03:54 PM Silicon Sensing Systems jointly owned by UTC Aerospace Sys- Silicon Sensing Systems is a provider tems, co-located in Plymouth, and Sum- of silicon MEMS-based gyroscopes, ac- itomo Precision Products Amagasaki, celerometers and inertial measurement Japan, bringing inertial expertise from units. The latest solutions offer robust the U.K./U.S. side, and silicon MEMS non-magnetic North Finding technolo- fabrication from Japan. gy – a cost-effective alternative to FOG- The patented construction of its sili- based products – as well as systems suit- con MEMS gyros – based on a vibrat- able for a wide range of navigation and ing ring – makes the Silicon Sensing stabilization requirements. Systems gyros highly resistant to shock With a heritage dating back more than and vibration, increasing the reliability systems. Sensitive enough to detect 100 years, Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd and quality of its inertial portfolio. An earth rotation rate, these devices enable and its predecessor companies have a in-house MEMS foundry has manu- a North-seeking capability to be offered unique record in delivering gyroscope factured all of the core gyro technol- to the market – offering performance systems to the marine industry. Based ogy since the birth of the joint venture. equivalent to ﬁ ber-optic systems but at in Plymouth in the southwest of the Among its unique fabrication equip- a greatly reduced price. Speciﬁ c new U.K., Silicon Sensing Systems produces ment is a deep reactive-ion etching ca- products now on offer include, CRS39 low-cost highly reliable gyros. Having pability, developed in-house in Japan. and CRH02 gyros (with performance gained entry into the consumer car mar- Most recently, Silicon Sensing Systems better than 0.1deg/hr bias instability), ket, the company now produces up to 4 has leveraged the inherent capability of plus DMU10, DMU11 and DMU30 in- million devices per year, and more than its MEMS devices to create a new range ertial measurement units. of high performance gyros and inertial Email: [email protected] 30 million to date. The company is now Website: http://www.siliconsensing.com

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SubC Imaging for those operating ROVs without the system recently delivered to Shanghai SubC Imaging develops advanced un- ability to transmit live HD video to the Ocean University, its latest product re- derwater optical imaging systems for a surface. SubC’s products are typically leases include the VisioSphere Situa- worldwide clientele. The private ocean used on ROVs, AUVs, towed platforms, tional Awareness system and the 4K Ul- technology company was founded in ocean observatories and drop camera tra High Defi nition (UHD)suite. SubC 2010 by a former ROV pilot and off- systems. In addition to a 11,000m rated has been involved in several recent high shore project manager and creates tech- profi le international projects, including nologically advanced and capable video the search for Amelia Earhart’s plane equipment for the offshore and subsea wreckage and a survey of the Australian markets. Its product portfolio includes World War II light cruiser, the HMAS cameras, lasers, multiplexers, batteries, Sydney wreck. SubC has also had ex- and topside media management systems. tensive involvement in Ocean Networks SubC has made changes in the way sub- Canada Neptune and University of sea imaging is conducted with Remote Washington’s RSN ocean observatories. Operated Vehicles (ROVs). Its fi rst tech- The company has been leading the R&D nology was the 1Cam; a camera that efforts in the area of underwater imag- enabled ROV pilots to upload standard ing, exploring new technological depths defi nition (SD) footage through existing for harsh, subzero, ice-infused environ- cables while high defi nition (HD) foot- ments, with an eye on future demand for age was recorded to the camera itself, Arctic applications. to be uploaded once the ROV returned Email: [email protected] Website: http://subcimaging.com/ to the surface. This was a game changer CEO/President: Chad Collett

10 East Main Street, Richmond, VT 05477 Phone: 802-434-6080 Email: [email protected] Website: https://greenseainc.com CEO/President: Ben Kinnaman Number of Employees: 20 Vice President: Marybeth Gilliam

U.S. based Greensea started in 2006 based on the be- lief that a reliable, operator-friendly, integrated navigation and control system could dramatically improve work with marine vehicles. Today, the company provides practical commercial solutions to make the work of the marine industry easier, cheaper and ultimately more effective. Using its core technology patent-pending OPENSEA software platform, Greensea has trans- set of applications built on the OPENSEA library, pow- formed vehicles into fully integrated systems across the ers capabilities like inertial navigation, device manage- marine industry – manned, unmanned, surface, subsea. ment, vehicle control, and mission management. And Using the OPENSEA operating platform, Greensea has it’s all anchored by the library’s comprehensive health and status management framework. Technology Prod-

Greensea developed commercially available navigation and control products that are fl exible and scalable, allowing the ucts Using the OPENSEA operating platform, Greensea same reliable products to run on ROVs, submarines, wa- provides inertial navigation products (INSpect GS) and terjet boats, DPDs, etc. OPENSEA provides a common vehicle control systems (Balefi re) for a full range of au- architecture in an industry full of single-use solutions; it topilots and autonomy. All Greensea products provide a works with any vehicle and any sensor set, and has been fully integrated platform for vehicles to work as a uni- integrated into more than 600 vehicles, giving stability fi ed system. to even the most disruptive technology. Greensea is a small business serving the marine indus- How it works: the OPENSEA library ensures proven try, including manned, unmanned, surface and subsea performance and functionality by providing native sup- segments. Greensea works with military, scientifi c, aca- port for thousands of devices. The OPENSEA suite, a demic and commercial organizations. 32 MTR July/August 2016

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In what has become something of an MTR100 tradition, MTR visits with a trio of executives from Teledyne, a diverse company with links in each sector of the market, for insights on current developments and future trends. This year we speak with Mike Read, President of Teledyne Marine; William Egan - Vice President Sales & Marketing – Imaging & Instruments for Teledyne Marine; and Ken Nagengast, SVP, Global Technology & Group CTO.

TELEDYNE HAS GROWN STEADILY, SERV- stronger applications development, to synergistic technology platforms: Imag- ING AS A MARKET CONSOLIDATOR OVER continue our success built on innova- ing (Acoustic & Optical), Instruments, THE PAST DECADE. PLEASE DISCUSS THE tion, investment and customer service. Interconnect, Seismic and Vehicles. We OVERALL CORPORATE STRATEGY DEVISED are focused primarily on six signifi cant TO ALIGN THIS GROUP OF COMPANIES FOR THOSE READERS NOT FAMILIAR WITH markets: Energy, Oceanographic Sci- AND CAPABILITIES INTO A COHESIVE COR- THE CUMULATIVE TELEDYNE BRAND, CAN ence, Hydrography/Navigation, De- PORATE ENTITY. YOU SHARE SOME FACTS AND FIGURES fense/Security, Water Resources/Civil Egan The goal has been to align with THAT GIVE SIZE, SHAPE AND SCOPE TO engineering and Aquaculture/Fisheries. our customers in their markets, ensuring YOUR OFFERING TODAY. This enables us to offer integrated tech- that we maximize the return on invest- Read Teledyne Technologies Inc. nologies to solve our customers’ most ment for our customers through lever- (NYSE Ð TDY) is a $2.3B company, challenging problems. aging skills and knowledge across the founded in the early 1960s that provides whole Teledyne Marine group and Tele- enabling technologies for industrial PLEASE DISCUSS KEY ACQUISITIONS IN dyne as a whole. This has necessitated a growth markets. We have evolved from THE PREVIOUS 12 MONTHS, WITH IN- change on how we go to market in sales, a company that was primarily focused SIGHTS ON WHAT EACH COMPANY OR so rather than multiple independent ap- on aerospace and defense to one that BRAND ‘BRINGS TO THE TABLE.’ proaches, we are able to bring a coher- serves multiple markets that require ad- Read Over the last year we have ent and cohesive approach to our cus- vanced technology and high reliability. integrated the 23 brands of Teledyne tomers, with the ability to demonstrate In addition to defense and aerospace, Marine into a single cohesive operating the complete solution from Teledyne these markets include deep-water oil team. We’ve structured our team into Marine supported by domain experts. and gas exploration and production, the fi ve technology segments, to cover Additionally, across the group we are oceanographic research, air and water our six primary markets and in addition, developing capabilities and solutions quality environmental monitoring, fac- in response to our customers’ requests with the consolidation and relocation of tory automation and medical imaging. to aid them in controlling cost, we have key business operations to enable cen- Teledyne Marine was created in 2015 consolidated manufacturing opera- ters of excellences. This is something and is a market-focused collection of tions by establishing centers of excel- incredibly unique within the marine 23 Teledyne companies operating as a lence around the world and expanding industry to ensure we can deliver better single consolidated business organiza- sales offi ces into the heart of our busi- products and services to our customers. tion. With over 1700 employees oper- est regions. Most recently we expanded By bringing these business operations ating out of 25 global manufacturing our Shanghai offi ce and service center together under common management plants and service centers strategically to better service and support the Asia- structures and locations, we are creat- located in major marine and energy pacifi c region. Our latest acquisitions ing businesses of more signifi cant scale centers around the world. We offer the include; Bowtech, a leader in subsea to better serve our customers with more most signifi cant range of technology in cameras and lighting and Bolt Tech- powerful scientifi c capabilities and the marine industry built around fi ve nologies, a leader in seismic explora- www.marinetechnologynews.com Marine Technology Reporter 33

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-tion sound sources and control systems. on reducing many of the non-value- Egan While the offshore market, Bowtech has provided our team with added activities throughout the design, specifi cally oil and gas, is down, we do additive technology in optical imaging operations and deployment stages. We see that this is now (hopefully) at the to augment our strong acoustic imaging are embracing the opportunities to work bottom. However, the advances in tech- presence. Through the Bolt Acquisition, with our customers even earlier and nology and cost leadership to ensure we gained an expanded piece of the more closely to design in the best tech- cost effective and effi cient working has seismic technology to support our Tele- nical solutions, using the best material allowed to us continue to develop suc- dyne Geophysical streamer line. Bolt is and system designs to meet the specifi c cessful collaborations. Our success in a leader in Seismic Source, and coupled performance requirements for the par- winning new projects and programmes with Real Time Systems controls and ticular project. We are encouraged that for defense worldwide has strengthened AGG interconnect, Teledyne Marine in this cycle the operators are participat- our position in this market with new now boasts a signifi cant share of the to- ing and are in fact working together to technologies and underpinning our stra- tal seismic solution set. The Bolt acqui- embrace the ideas that the supply chain tegic vision. Despite some of our chal- sition delivered an additive capability to can offer. We are confi dent that with all lenging markets, our new alignment of supplement our strong vehicles segment the creative solutions that Teledyne Ma- resources and approaches has already with the SeaBotix family of inspection rine can provide, we will in fact come resulted in signifi cant new business. class ROVs. SeaBotix has earned an en- out of this cycle in an even stronger po- viable reputation for reliability and per- sition. EVERY BUSINESS HAS ITS CHALLENGES. formance across multiple markets from WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE YOUR OR- ocean science to defense and security. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS/STATISTICS YOU GANIZATION’S BIGGEST CHALLENGE(S), Most recently, Teledyne has acquired MONITOR TO GAUGE THE CURRENT AND HOW ARE YOU INVESTING TO AD- CARIS, a leader in processing and visu- HEALTH AND FUTURE PROSPECTS OF DRESS THOSE CHALLENGES? alizing sonar data, as well as producing, YOUR BUSINESS? Egan With rapid and volatile mar- managing and distributing marine geo- Egan There are many economic fac- kets, agility and adaptation is para- spatial information. (See related story tors we take into consideration due to mount, along with a robust and solid on page 36). the diversity of our business. Examples foundation. We have and will continue that we monitor are the development to monitor our routes to market and THOUGH IT HAS STARTED TO RECOVER, of ports and harbors, the investment of ensuring our business is streamlined to MUCH DISCUSSION OVER THE PAST 18 governments into civil infrastructure meet the future market conditions. Spe- MONTHS HAS CENTERED ON THE PRECIP- and environmental programs, the new cifi cally, it is our people who will affect ITOUS DROP IN ENERGY PRICING GLOB- and emerging technologies in defense the greatest change, so our investment in ALLY. PLEASE PUT IN PERSPECTIVE HOW and security, defense programs, as well our people is a constant theme to ensure THIS PROTRACTED MARKET LULL HAS IM- as the investment status of offshore oil continued success. PACTED YOUR COMPANY. and gas projects. We also closely moni- Read Like the rest of the industry, tor global oceanographic research and Nagengast Our people are our greatest the price of oil has impacted our busi- monitoring budgets. asset and can also be our greatest chal- ness. We have taken the opportunity to lenge. We continue to seek out the most increase the focus on cost controls, and WHAT DO THOSE SIGNS TELL YOU NOW? highly skilled people to support our mis- 34 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (34-49).indd 34 7/28/2016 10:33:21 AM sion. Our technology group has devel- Egan We will continue to invest in on projects, through establishing stan- oped an excellent partnership with local our people, work closely with our cus- dards in design, and setting realistic per- universities that ensures we are always tomers and drive the new technologies formance requirements matched to the looking at the best talent entering the to solve the challenges for our custom- application. Customers are looking for workforce. We have set up a successful ers today and for the future. Working cost effective solutions for existing and internship program that allows us to test closely within the Teledyne group of new operations, the ability to gain more a nice cross-section of students prior to companies we will continue to offer new insight through better technologies and them graduating. We provide challeng- solutions from our portfolio to enhance ensuring safety of personnel by utilizing problems for the interns to solve, our customer’s offerings and operational ing unmanned or autonomous platforms and in turn, we not only get results that excellence to ensure customer satisfac- with longer mission duration. directly benefi t our organization, but we tion and engagement. Teledyne Marine is well positioned to also get to evaluate their strengths and We will continue to explore synergies create new effi cient solutions, be that potential. We have hired many interns and opportunities across group, and for new or existing operators, with the and this has helped to strengthen our maintain the trust our customers have breath of systems and complete solu- company, maintain the most up to date in us. tions we have to offer today and the skills and meet the demands of the busi- future. Our expanded Technical Sales ness. The key to succeeding as Teledyne LOOKING AT THE SUBSEA MARKET AS A organization is applications-aware and Marine is to execute as if we are one WHOLE, WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE DE- is prepared to usher in Teledyne subject team rather than individual groups. We FINING TRENDS OR TECHNOLOGIES THAT matter experts to assist our customers continually drive this message home, WILL DRIVE YOUR BUSINESS FOR THE in resolving challenges across our so- that we are one global team, which ad- COMING GENERATION? lutions range, whether within Teledyne dresses the challenges that each smaller Egan We see more and more of the Marine or out to the expanded expertise individual group may have by providing market moving to drive the effi ciency of Teledyne, as with our access to Ma- a large base of staff to assist in execu- of working, safety of personnel, and terials Scientists at Teledyne Scientifi c. tion. creating better value through cost controls, earned through earlier partnering Nagengast The lower oil price has im- AS THE TELEDYNE BRAND GROWS IN BREADTH AND DEPTH, WHAT DO YOU CON- SIDER THE PRIMARY STRENGTH OF THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE? Egan With over 1,700 employees in locations over the globe, liter- ally “everywhere you look”, Teledyne Marine is able to support our customers quickly, ensuring the utilization of their investment. We are fortunate that within Teledyne Technologies we have a customer and company sponsored applied research center that strengthens our product development expertise, and combined with our ability to offer complete solutions from Teledyne Marine, these attributes enable our customers to have leading edge technologies to drive and support their growth. Within Tele- dyne, we have a technically experienced workforce to operate alongside our customers, assisting them to deliver the results they need.

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pacted not only the oil and gas indus- cility in our Technology Development try ,but also many adjacent industries Center in Daytona, easy access to our Teledyne that rely on oil and gas to fund oceano- scientists at Teledyne’s Scientifi c Cen- graphic research. This new found inter and a strong IP portfolio. We ap- terest in providing more cost effective proach every development project with CARIS solutions is at the top of our focus in a “show me the data” approach. Our all of our current technology develop- development process and reliability For more than 35 years, Teledyne ment projects. We have been early to program, we believe, is world leading. CARIS has been making software adopt a philosophy of partnering with We believe this differentiates us from designed for the marine GIS com- our customers to provide better value most if not all of our competitors and munity. Teledyne CARIS also offers a solutions. We feel that we are leading is why our customers continue to invest comprehensive level of support through the way in focusing on lowering overall in us. training sessions and consulting, online lifecycle costs to our customers. This technical support, email and multilin- trend is here to stay and we are happy R&D: WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON TODAY gual telephone support. Employing that we have already positioned our THAT YOUR CUSTOMERS CAN EXPECT TO more than 170 engineering, IT and teams to this end. Our ability to share SEE IN THE COMING 12 TO 18 MONTHS. business professionals, Teledyne CA- resources across Teledyne Marine pro- Nagengast We have quite an exten- RIS headquarters is located in Fred- vides us with great opportunities to sive portfolio of new products in our ericton, Canada, and holds additional provide integrated and innovative so- development pipeline covering a wide offi ces in the Netherlands, the U.S., lutions in many aspects of worldwide variety of applications. We have devel- Australia and the U.K. CARIS soft- subsea needs. oped a family of products we refer to as ware is selected by national mapping Active Flying leads. These are subsea and charting agencies, survey compa- R&D: CAN YOU SHARE WITH OUR READ- interconnect solutions that allow for nies, port and waterway authorities, ERS SOME INSIGHTS ON HOW THE R&D the conversion of power and commu- oil and gas companies and academic EFFORT IS SET UP WITHIN TELEDYNE, nication formats such as fi ber optic to institutions worldwide. The Ping-to- WITH SPECIFICS ON THE CUMULATIVE electrical Ethernet, extended CANBus, Chart solution is designed to deliver ANNUAL INVESTMENT AND NUMBERS TO power conversions and more. These an integrated and seamless solution for GIVE THE EFFORT SIZE AND SCOPE? are revolutionizing subsea interconnec- the entire workfl ow of hydrographic Egan We have many things we can tions and provides our customers with information, from processing the echo- work on across the group, but the chal- fl exibility in subsea fi eld architecture sounder ping to the production and lenge is ensuring we balance technol- as well as providing lower cost alter- distribution of the chart. This inte- ogy gaps, new and emerging technolo- natives. We continue to develop and grated software line provides clients gies as well as being agile to respond release advanced subsea sonar imaging with resource optimization and a true to demands. We continually assess solutions that are world leading in per- operational advantage. The Ping-to- the return on investment both for our formance. We are most excited about Chart toolset includes products that customers and ourselves, as well as our current efforts to integrate our address the need to manage bathy- ensuring we are aligning with market various subsea solutions into smaller, metric data sets containing billions of requirements both today and tomorrow. lower cost and higher performance soundings, to support the development products that will allow our customers of multiple chart types from a single Nagengast Teledyne Marine invests a to select the best all-around product to source, and to be able to distribute and signifi cant fraction of our sales annu- meet their particular needs as opposed interrogate high density bathymetry ally on internal R&D. Additionally, to buying individual products for each over the internet. CARIS Onboard we receive healthy amounts of exter- specifi c function. An example would is the newest package in the CARIS nal funding from our customers which be an integrated equipment to provide suite of products. This is a near real- greatly increases our total annual R&D navigation, station-keeping and control time and autonomous data processing investment. In 2016, we will receive to an ROV with one packaged solution package that has been developed with over $20M in funded R&D to develop and one seamless software package AUVs and Unmanned Surface Vehicles innovative products to solve our cus- versus the current practice of buying in mind, but is also a force multiplier tomer’s important challenges. We have and installing individual components when used on survey motor launches. a strong global technical team of ap- and then trying to sew the various soft- Email: [email protected] proximately 250 staff, a comprehen- http://caris.com/ ware packages together. sive world class test an& evaluation fa- 36 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (34-49).indd 36 7/28/2016 10:33:51 AM Teledyne Marine Instruments as, LED lights, strobes, and accessories. Contact: Drive, N. Falmouth, MA 02556; Tel: +1-508-548-2077 Teledyne Benthos designs and manufactures rug- Teledyne Bowtech, ABZ Business Park, International | E-mail: [email protected] | www.web- ged, reliable oceanographic instrumentation and Avenue, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 0BH; Tel: +44 1224 bresearch.com sensor solutions for marine environments. Products 772345 | E-mail: [email protected] | include: acoustic releases, acoustic telemetry mo- www.bowtech.co.uk dems, hydrophones, remotely operated vehicles Teledyne Marine Interconnect (ROVs), glass fl otation spheres and instrument hous- Teledyne Odom Hydrographic has designed and Teledyne DGO specializes in high-reliability, high- ing, and locating devices. Contact: Teledyne Ben- manufactured precision digital echosounders for pressure connectors, penetrators, cabling, and thos, 49 Edgerton Drive, N. Falmouth, MA 02556; Tel: more than 30 years. Teledyne Odom Hydrographic feedthrough systems for harsh environments. +1-508-563-1000 | E-mail: [email protected] is the world leader in shallow water single and multi- Contact: Teledyne DGO, 162 Corporate Drive, Suite | www.benthos.com beam echo sounders. Contact: Teledyne Odom Hy- 100 Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801; Tel: +1 drographic, 5212 Verdugo Way, CA 93012 USA 603-474-5571| E-mail: [email protected] | www. Teledyne CDL Systems & Solutions is a specialist Tel: +1-805-964-6260| E-mail: [email protected] dgo.com in the development of custom solutions for unique ma- | www.odomhydrographic.com rine applications. Utilizing off-the-shelf products and Teledyne Impulse designs and manufactures high-re- existing components, tailored units can be provided Teledyne RESON is one of the leading providers liability electrical and optical interconnection systems, with multiple options, highly specifi c to the end-user of high-quality underwater acoustic solutions. With a motorized power transfer switches, and custom insert application. Contact: Teledyne CDL, 10661 Shadow global presence and worldwide service facilities, we molded compression connectors for a broad range of Wood Drive, Houston, TX 77043; Tel: +1-281-710- specialize in the design, development, manufacture, harsh environment applications. 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Contact: Teledyne Gavia, and fi ber optic interconnect systems for offshore oil (ADCPs) for current profi ling and wave measurement Vesturvör 29, 200 Kópavogur, Iceland; Tel: +354 and gas, oceanographic, and defense applications. applications, and Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) for 511.29.90 | www.teledynegavia.com Contact: Teledyne ODI, 1026 North Williamson Blvd. precision underwater navigation applications. The Cit- Daytona Beach, Florida 3211; Tel: +1 386 236 0780| adel line of CTDs rounds out their product offerings. Teledyne Oceanscience supplies the oceano- E-mail: [email protected] | www.odi.com Contact: Teledyne RD Instruments, 14020 Stowe graphic, hydrologic, and hydrographic communi- Drive, Poway, CA 92064; Tel. +1-858-482-2600 | E- ties with deployment platforms for environmental Teledyne Cable Solutions, an alliance formed of mail: [email protected] | www.rdinstruments. monitoring instrumentation, including towed surface Teledyne Storm Cable and Teledyne VariSystems, pro- com platforms and turnkey remote hydrographic survey vides bulk wire and cable, and custom overmolded boat systems with environmental monitoring and/ cable assemblies to the oil and gas, marine, defense, Teledyne TSS is a leader in the design, manufacture, or bathymetry equipment and more. Contact: Tele- and transit industries. 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[email protected] | www.oceanscience.com com | www.teledynecablesolutions.com Contact: Teledyne TSS, 1 Blackmoor Lane, Croxley Green Business Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 Teledyne SeaBotix is a world-leading manufacturer 8GA, UK; Tel: +44 1923 216020 | E-mail: tsssales@ of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) that Seismic teledyne.com | www.teledyne-tss.com perform a multitude of tasks, including maritime secu- Teledyne Marine Seismic, comprised of AG Geo- rity, search and recovery, hull and pipeline inspection, physical, Bolt, Real Time Systems, and Geophysical Teledyne Marine Imaging hazardous environment intervention, aquaculture, sen- Instruments, supplies the world’s marine seismic Teledyne BlueView is the leading provider of state- sor deployment, and more. Contact: Teledyne Sea- fl eets with high-quality ruggedized submersible con- of-the-art compact acoustic underwater measurement Botix, 9970 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite B, San Diego, nectors, seismic energy sources, seismic source and imaging solutions for defense, energy, civil en- CA 92131; Tel: +1-619.450.4000 | E-mail: seabotix- management systems, and complex hydrophone sys- gineering, transportation, and port security applica- [email protected] | www.seabotix.com tems for defense, seismic survey, and other marine tions worldwide. Contact: Teledyne BlueView, 18702 market applications. We also provide instrumentation North Creek Parkway Suite 100 Bothell, WA 98011; Teledyne Webb Research designs and manufac- engineered for reliable performance in the harshest Tel: +1-425-492-7400| E-mail: swa_sales@teledyne. tures scientifi c instruments for oceanographic re- of ocean conditions. Contact: Teledyne Marine Seis- com | www.blueview.com search and monitoring that specialize in three areas mic, 5825 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX 77081, of ocean instrumentation: neutrally buoyant, autono- +1 713-666-2561| E-mail: TeledyneMarineSeismic@ Teledyne Bowtech specializes in the design and mous drifters and profi lers; autonomous underwater teledyne.com manufacture of highly innovative underwater vision gliding vehicles; and moored underwater sound sourc- systems, including color and monochrome camer- es. Contact: Teledyne Webb Research, 49 Edgerton www.marinetechnologynews.com Marine Technology Reporter 37

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When it comes to inspiring innovation Marks the Spot

‘X’ The XPrize is seeking to incentivize innovation to spur a new era of ocean discovery, as Jyotika I. Virmani, Ph.D. explains.

We are living in an age of rapid innovation. Over the past 150,000 years we have evolved primarily in a local and linear world where most of our activities happened within a day’s walk. Life was relatively constant, millennium to millennium. The Industrial Revolution and the advent of the Steam Engine saw a shift from this predominantly arable and local lifestyle, to an era of global exploration. But approximately 70% of the world still remained out of reach. The ocean, with its harsh, opaque saltwater, eluded the rapid pace of exploration and discovery we saw on land. But today, this is changing, and it is changing at an increasingly rapid pace. Our world is not linear and local any- more, it is exponential and global. The power and capabilities we have with the technology that we use is doubling every year. For example, in the 1950s, our data storage capability was 5 MB at a cost of $120,000. In 2005, 128 MB cost $99. Today, we can purchase 128 GB for $40, with Terabyte storage capacity becoming the new norm. Today’s aver- age low end computer calculates at a rate

Image: XPrize of 1011 calculations per second – about 38 MTR July/August 2016

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the equivalent capacity of the brain of a The Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE, Underwater mouse. Scientists estimate that we are launched in December 2015, is a $7 Vehicles rapidly approaching the rate of calcula- million competition incentivizing tions needed to equal that of the human teams to develop autonomous technol- brain (1016 calculations per second). ogies for high-resolution deep-sea fl oor As faster computers help us design bet- mapping and high-defi nition imagery. ter technologies, we can incorporate One of the recognized market failures these technologies into our lives and in mapping the deep-sea (or, in fact, in have a substantial potential impact on collecting any meaningful and exten- changing our lives for the better. sive data at scale from the deep-sea) As technology gets faster, cheaper, has been the expense of operating ves- and smaller, a single individual can sels at sea. The Shell Ocean Discovery have access to things today that only XPrize is allowing only shore-based the biggest governments had access to and aerial deployments; encouraging in the past. We are seeing exponential innovations in existing deployment Rapid Data Collection For advances in sensor technologies, arti- techniques and incentivizing the devel- Coastal Applications fi cial intelligence, robotics, synthetic opment of emerging air-sea drone tech- biology, virtual reality, 3D printing to nologies. Such technologies will pro- name a few. Collectively, we are poised vide us faster and easier access to areas to be able to address some of the great- that are remote from the coast. Another est challenges we face through these area where exponential technologies advances in technology. In keeping are being encouraged for adaptation to with innovations in other fi elds, marine the marine environment is in imaging. technology has also been evolving rap- How we view an object and capture it idly and will continue to do so as more for posterity is evolving rapidly as vir- of these exponential technologies are tual reality, augmented reality, and 3D adapted for use in the marine environ- printing become more prevalent. ment. Included in the Shell Ocean Discov- Less than 5% of the ocean has been ery XPrize is a National Oceanic and explored, but with exponential technol- Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ogies on the rise, we can look forward $1 Million Bonus Prize, to develop to changing that in the next few years. pioneering technology that can autono- Imagine a world where we know, with mously track an underwater biological Side Scan the same level of detail, what is at the or chemical signal to its source. Merg- Bathy bottom of the ocean as we know what ing possible advancements in lab-on- is on land. a-chip, in material sciences, and in Water Quality Prizes have long been used as a artifi cial intelligence, such underwa- Magnetometer mechanism to incentivize the develop- ter robots could be deployed from the ment of breakthrough technologies to shore in the future on search missions tackle grand challenges and address to locate hydrothermal vents, biologi- market failures. For example, in 1714, cal hotspots, or even fi nd planes and the Longitude Prize resulted in the vessels lost at sea. marine chronometer; in 1795, a Prize The Shell Ocean Discovery XPrize offered by Napolean for food preser- is part of the XPrize Ocean Initiative vation resulted in the canning process; Ð a commitment that XPrize made to the Prize offered in 1919 by Raymond launch fi ve ocean prizes to incentivize Orteig kick-started the private aviation the development of technologies we industry; and, the Ansari XPrize won need to put us on an unstoppable path in 2004 started the private space fl ight to a healthy, valued, and understood industry, now valued in excess of $3bn. ocean. In 2010, within 15 months of the www.ocean-server.com www.marinetechnologynews.com +1 508-678-0550

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launch of the Wendy Schmidt Oil Clean- most pH sensors operated at a maximum of antibiotic resistant drugs. Up XChallenge, numerous technologies of 2000m depth). XPrize is currently running an ad- were developed that could clean up oil Prizes are being offered by others ditional 6 XPrize competitions to spur at least 3 times faster than before the too. The World Climate Research Pro- technology in the fi elds of artifi cial competition. gramme and Prince Albert II of Monaco intelligence, education, environment, In 2013, the Wendy Schmidt Ocean Foundation announced the Polar Chal- medicine, and space. Health XPrize was launched for accu- lenge to incentivize autonomous under- It is exciting to be living in a time rate and affordable pH sensors. Within water sensing capabilities under ice. On when the pace of innovation will allow 22 months of launch, deep-sea tests to the 300-year anniversary of the original us to fully explore our planet and be- depths of 3000m were successfully con- Longitude Prize, the New Longitude yond. This truly is a new era of ocean ducted on the 5 fi nal sensors (until then, Prize was launched to address the issue discovery.

About the Author Dr. Jyotika Virmani is a Senior Direc- tor for Energy and Environment at the XPRIZE Foundation and leads the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE. Dr. Virmani has over a decade of professional experience in oceanography. She has a PhD in Physical Oceanography and a MS in Atmospheric Science. Image: XPrize 40 MTR July/August 2016

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MTR100 & Norway’s Rising Subsea Stars Forsys Subsea • Fishbones • DNV GL • Subsea Design SeAlign • Subsea Design WLR While Norway is down (courtesy of a two-year oil & gas slump) it certainly is not out. The Norwegian maritime and subsea pedigree extends centuries, and despite a momen- tary bump in the aquatic road, William Stoichevski uncovers some Rising Subsea Stars.

The merging in May of installation Forsys Subsea and the installation and readiness of the and equipment giants Technip and FMC The largest ever subsea asset deal fea- subsea production system. The ability into TechnipFMC eclipsed some news, tured the parent companies of engineer- to do combine service and equipment so you might have missed the brilliance ing outfi t Forsys, an outfi t fresh from with less seabed sprawl is touted as a of wellhead, tubular and downhole stars winning the job of designing subsea key cost-cutting effect deriving from shining from the depths. Beyond the operator Statoil’s Trestakk development the combination of Forsys’s 50-50 par- success of TechnipFMC business, For- offshore Norway. The subsea tieback to ent entities. Using “next-generation” sys, there’s the entrepreneurial activity the Aasgard A fl oating production stor- subsea architecture, Forsys Subsea’s of brilliant new and established older age and offl oading vessel includes all business model is to cut the total imprint players as well as some locally based systems and related services from the of subsea umbilical, riser and fl owline engineering dynamos and their compa- FPSO’s hanging risers to the wellhead, systems (SURF) and subsea production ny-sized ideas. including umbilical, riser, fl owlines systems (SPS). The same is now being More Stim: jack-ups like the Maersk Gallant (seen from the business end) might soon be completing more wells with Fishbones stimulation technology.

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MTR #6 (34-49).indd 42 7/22/2016 11:59:38 AM said of TechnipFMC, an alliance said company’s new Fishbones MST solu- variable reservoir quality that ranged to address the disparity between $29 tion is “something customers have been from “bricks to tiles”, according to oil and well costs that had overrun the waiting for,” says Fishbones’ CEO Eirik Statoil, a nod to this new ability to tap $100 million mark. At Forsys’s creation, Renli, a former Baker Hughes country low porosity stone’s for hydrocarbons. Subsea production systems, risers and manger. “When you ship it to the rig, A drive shaft spins fl uid and then tiny fl owlines and installation had become it almost looks like a regular liner,” he turbines at the end of the “ribs” to create 35 percent of an offshore development. says about the company’s Dreamliner sideways stim. The completion method Topsides to control production and drill- multilateral drilling stimulation tech- simultaneously makes large numbers of ing and well completions had reached nology, or MST. The tech uses diffuse laterals out of one wellbore. Not yet an 60 percent of that number, Forsys lead- pressure and acid to extend a series of option for shale, the system is ideal for ership says. The company says getting nozzle-ended pipes (like the ribs of fi sh tight sandstone or carbonate akin to that in early with its front-end engineering; bones) from the casing along a length found in the North Sea and the Middle staying the course with its condition and understood to be a max of about 10 m. East. performance monitoring (CPM) and Tiny discs prevent early deployment of “We can cover the whole 360 degrees joint R&D are core to its cost-cutting the 18 millimeter rods which “wash” around the reservoir … It’s only limited offering. themselves into the reservoir using by the hydraulics calculations,” Renli 3,000 dpi of pressure. says. At the end of the Fishbones tool, A Society of Petroleum Engineers an anchor holds things in place to pre- Fishbones paper at the end of May 2016 reported vent the system’s sideways movement. Houston small business award win- on Statoil’s fi rst-ever pilot trial of the The anchor is a shoe fi tted with a disc ner Fishbones has found a missing-link MST at the Smoerbukk South multilat- that “bursts open” at the right pressure niche in stimulating wells to produce eral production well, where production with normal drill fl uid. as much as possible — quickly. Fresh was made possible in tight sandstone by “In two to three hours, you’ve stimu- from OTC Spotlinght honors for the the Fishbones completion, a feat “previ- lated a well,” he says. Time isn’t just drilling solution Dreamliner MST, the ously regarded as not feasible” due to a factor for the operators. Fishbones is

Deceptive: Subsea Design’s humble factory front 30 minutes from Oslo hides a hive of invention

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getting by on trials, loans and a grant pipe is needed as slack. SeAlign is in- cement. The other windfall is the time and needs some real business soon to stalled at the platform or template and at saved leaving an exploration well. keep the offer available to an industry in the end of infi eld pipe by an ROV using need of stim alternatives. a trademarked connection system. The Risk-based abandonment ensuing savings are said to have con- “Do all wells need the same require- Subsea Design SeAlign tributed to the massive cost reduction ment,” the Class man asks somewhat While all good things, it might be ar- operator Statoil is reporting at its giant rhetorically. DNV GL is hoping to fos- gued, contribute to IOR, calculations Sverdrup fi eld development, for which ter site-specifi c regulation for P&A that that identify time lost on “simple” but 72 SeAlign connectors have been or- would even the playing fi eld, as Norwe- costly things — like connecting pipe- dered in 8”, 12”, 14” and 16” sizes. gian P&A rules require fi lling a 100-me- lines not about to meet in perfect align- ter top-hole plug, although 8 m is enough ment — are not always prized. in other oil provinces. The RP includes Subsea Design WLR marine wells based on ISO 31000 stan- Subsea Design from unsung scrap- For that other overarching priority metals town Drammen is acutely aware dards. The recommendation follows a in today’s industry, heightened safety, P&A project at the Huldra fi eld, where of the industries struggles with aligning Subsea Design has also engineered a connections not in alignment, so they’ve Statoil learned that one double barrier wellhead load-relief system, or WLR, to was as good as fi ve single barriers and come up with their trademark SeAlign: carry the weight of whatever is brought a tool that precludes the need to posi- would earn a savings of 100 million to bear on a well, but especially risers, kroner on the test wells involved. Some tion massive “pipe-bending” structures blowout preventers (BOPs) or contain- or pricy connection equipment. 3,000 wells on the Norwegian continen- ment equipment. Already tested by tal shelf need P&A work, so many are Subsea Design’s patent for solving stately Statoil between 2014 and 2016, misalignment is called a “self-aligning” quietly excited about the RP. Although the WLR was found to cut “inert and he didn’t specify, the DNV GL man connector and cuts stress on tubulars dynamic bending and loading” by up to and space on the pipe spool, since less said new technology — not just cement 90 percent. This “shock-absorber” for pours — would also help bring the cost taking on wellhead weight also extends of P&A down the operating weather window for drilling by granting a bit more rig drift. Im- Wind-Powered Oil Recovery ages show the WLR installed on a BOP As classifi cation societies go, DNV- and looking fl exed to buttress its load. GL is perpetually on the cutting edge ei- Introducing the Four to eight lines of clamps wires and ther along or via Joint Industry Projects advanced tensioners secure the BOP in (JIP) to push the envelope and deliver 2 place atop the wellhead or x-mas tree. seemingly futuristic technical solutions BlueROV Trial analysis included seabed compres- to some of the world’s more vexing mar- sion and casing studies, and (judging itime and subsea problems. Courtesy of by the PowerPoint) fatigue life or “al- a DNV-GL-led WIN WIN JIP, the orga- lowable days of drilling (completions or nization has delivered again, announc- re-entry)” increased (with the WLR) by ing an innovative solution designed to from 50 to 5,000 days! both help the environment as well as the profi tability of the beleaguered oil and gas industry: Wind-Powered Oil Recov- DNV GL ery. Specifi cally the plan is designed Vectored $΍RUGDEOH It was at Subsea Valley in April 2016, Thrusters to use fl oating wind turbines to power that a DNV GL wells expert revealed a water injection system. JIP partners &RQȴJXUDEOH that new, “alternate” plug and abandon- 3RZHUIXO include ExxonMobil, ENI Norge, ([SDQGDEOH ment strictures were on the way. The Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd., Statoil, new recommended practice is based on VNG Norge, PG Flow Solutions and Easy to Open Source a risk-based abandonment assessment. Operate Software ORE Catapult. “We can now see re- Norway is part of a $5 billion well newable energy as a large scale source Easy to 5HOLDEOH P&A market, a source told MTR, and $VVHPEOH of power to offshore oil & gas opera- this high cost of decommissioning was tions. By using the recent developments the driver of the new RP. The Norwegian of fl oating offshore wind turbines this market is “35% of that estimate.” Much 2 concept can offer a clean, reliable, and bluerov .com of the cost is related to getting a jack-up cost effective alternative for powering rig above subsea wells with supplies of 44 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (34-49).indd 44 7/27/2016 4:31:30 PM MTR #6 (34-49).indd 45 www.marinetechnologynews.com approximately 20%. has estimatedpossiblecostsavings of project andtheinstallation,but theJIP savings will vary widely based on the jection wellsarelocatedfar away. The host platformcapacityislimitedorin- in arangeofcases,particularlywhen commercially competitive alternative the longterm. WIN WIN isthereforea means thatitcomparesfavorably over lower capitalexpenditure (CAPEX) ventional alternative, thesigniﬁ ditures (OPEX)comparedtoacon- nology hashigheroperationalexpen- tech- the WIN platform. While is injectedviaaﬂow linefromthehost conventional alternative wherewater injection have beencomparedwitha and CEOofDNVGL. said RemiEriksen,GroupPresident water injectioninoffshore locations,” The costsforwindpowered water cantly DNV GL energy and offshore oilandgas.” energy andoffshore unexpected alliancebetween renewable project isanew andfor somemaybe an WIN dent andCEOofDNVGL.“The eyes,” saidRemi Eriksen,GroupPresi- impossible happenrightinfrontofour we gettingusedtoseeingthe arealmost velopment ishappeningsorapidlythat “We areheadingintoatimewherede- Marine Technology Reporter

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Subsea DNV GL MTR 100 ARC James Cook

Halls of Higher Learning The subsea industry and the institutes, institutions, universities and colleges are inextri- cably linked. Picking just ﬁ ve to feature in our MTR100 was no easy feat, but our U.K.- based contributor Kira Coley, as always, gave it her best shot.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography - UC San Diego NOC Topic: Education & Outreach The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) No. of employees: 2,238 Topic: Marine Technology Address: 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 Address: University of Southampton, Tel: 858-534-3624 Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3ZH, UK Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 6666 www.scripps.ucsd.edu www.noc.ac.uk

Since 1903, Scripps Institution of ating a legacy of priceless data—includ- A merger in April 2010 between Liv- Oceanography at UC San Diego has ing Argo and the CalCOFI observations erpool’s Proudman Oceanographic evolved into one of the world’s most of the California Current ecosystem. Laboratory and Southampton’s National infl uential centers for marine biology, Over the past fi ve years 304 separate Oceanography Center, gave rise to the ocean, atmospheric and earth research. research missions have been completed, UK’s leading institution for ocean re- The award-winning institution and cul- supporting 4,526 scientists, students, search and technology development. ture of collaboration spark innovation engineers, and explorers from 425 dif- From the coast to the deep ocean, the which has shaped science over the last ferent research institutions and laborato- National Oceanography Center (NOC) century and driven economic impact in ries around the world. has led advancements in marine tech- today’s society. The Scripps mission is As Scripps continues to inspire and nology and ocean exploration. The or- to seek, teach, and communicate scien- educate, the institution has also priori- ganization hosts two Royal Research tifi c understanding of the oceans, atmo- tised the development of solutions to Ships and an impressive array of deep sphere, Earth, and other planets for the meet new challenges to the health of the submersibles, advanced ocean instru- benefi t of society and the environment. planet. ments and sensors. It is also home to As such, the institution places the next Through the emergence of four main the global mean sea level data archive, generation of scientists in the frontline strategic themes, Scripps Institution of the UK’s sea level monitoring system of cutting-edge research and, through Oceanography will focus future projects for fl ood warning and climate change, exceptional educational programs, ap- on Climate Change Impacts and Adap- the national archive of subsea sediment plies and communicates that knowledge tation, Resilience to Hazards; Human cores and the British Oceanographic to the public. Their successful commit- Health and the Oceans and Innovative Data Centre. In 2015, a $4.2 million ment to outreach is demonstrated by the Technologies to Observe the Planet. center was opened to develop new tech- annual presence of almost half a million The journal Nature ranked the aca- nology for the emerging marine robot- visitors to Birch Aquarium at Scripps, demic institution of UC San Diego fi rst ics sector. The Marine Robotics Inno- the public exploration center for the in the United States and fourth world- vation Centre, designed to be the hub institution. Scripps also has one of the wide in earth and environmental re- for businesses developing autonomous largest academic research fl eets in the search. QS World University Rankings platforms, will be the future birthplace world. These fl oating laboratories have 2016 in Earth & Marine Sciences placed of novel marine observation technology led to fundamental observations gener- UCSD as 14th in the world. that will be used to cost-effectively cap-

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7/22/2016 12:04:07 PM 47 MTR 100 ture data from the world’s oceans. Situated across several locations aircraft, laboratories, and observatories Already, the NOC has demonstrated throughout northern Germany, the Al- to facilitate fi eld research, including the its world leading position in marine fred Wegener Institute (AWI) has grown Antarctic Research Station “Neumayer- technology through dozens of projects from humble beginnings in the 1980s Station III” and research aircraft Polar 5 and expeditions. This includes the test- with only a handful of people to one with and 6. Combining innovative approaching of new technologies for blue mining over a thousand, investigating regions es, outstanding research infrastructure and assessments into the future role of from temperate to the world’s most ex- and years of expertise, the AWI actively autonomous systems for the monitoring treme. Named after the German polar seeks to unravel the complex processes of deep-water and coastal Marine Pro- explorer who discovered the continental of the “Earth System” – from the at- tected Areas (MPAs). A recent $13m in- drift, the AWI has quickly established mosphere to the ocean fl oor – and pro- vestment from the Natural Environment themselves as one of the top research gresses towards meeting the scientifi c Research Council (NERC) has been giv- institutes in the world and one of the challenges of tomorrow. The Helmholtz en to the NOC to ensure the UK remains very few that are equally active in both Association of German Research Cen- at the forefront of global marine science polar regions. As the Helmholtz Centre tres ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in and technology innovation. The devel- for Polar and Marine Research, the AWI Europe in the 2016 journal Nature Index opment of a new 1500m depth-rated work closely with numerous national for its contributions to Earth & Environ- Autosub Long Range (ALR1500) and a and international partners and, as such, mental sciences. Germany was ranked 6000m depth-rated autonomous under- is the headquarters for dozens of nation- 3rd top country for its contributions to water vehicle (Autosub6000 Mk2), will al, European and international projects the journal. support future under-ice and deep-ocean such as the “Polar Prediction Project” science. and the Helmholtz Alliance “Robotic James Cook Exploration of extreme Environments.” ARC Center of Excellence for Coral Reef AWI With a focus on long-term observations, Studies, James Cook University The Alfred Wegener Institute the AWI carry the responsibility for col- Topic: Tropical Marine Science Topic: Polar Science No. of employees: ~3,000 lecting and maintaining high-quality Address: ARC Centre of Excellence for Cor- No. of employees: circa 1,100 observation data for the global research Address: Alfred Wegener Institute, al Reef Studies Bremerhaven, Germany community, including the long-term James Cook University Townsville Tel: +49 (0)471 4831-0 measurement of Arctic sea ice thickness. Queensland 4811 Australia Email: [email protected] It also develops, maintains and operates Tel: 61 7 4781 4000 www.awi.de Email: [email protected] high-value research infrastructure, in- www.coralcoe.org.au cluding research vessels, polar stations, AWI Alfred-Wegener-Institut/Stefan Hendricks Alfred-Wegener-Institut/Stefan 48 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (34-49).indd 48 7/22/2016 12:04:43 PM James Cook Photo: ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies Coral Reef for Centre of Excellence Photo: ARC The ARC Centre of Excellence for It is the largest single institutional Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority in Coral Reef Studies undertakes world- contributor to the Global Coral Reef Townsville, Australia. leading integrated research for sustain- Targeted Research Program, funded by According to ISI Essential Science In- able use and management of coral reefs. the World Bank, and is an Institutional dicators, four of the ARC Centre’s ma- Funded in July 2005 under the Austra- Member of the Resilience Alliance. The jor research partners rank in the top 20 lian Research Council (ARC) Centres of Centre of Excellence has strong links institutions world-wide for citations for Excellence program this prestigious re- to the Census of Marine Life project, coral reef science with JCU ranking 1st search centre is headquartered at James and to coral reef management agen- (among 1644 institutions in 103 coun- Cook University (JCU), Australia. The cies worldwide, particularly the Great tries). ARC Centre is a partnership with JCU, the Australian Institute of Marine Sci- ence (AIMS), the Australian National University (ANU), the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRM- PA), the University of Queensland (UQ) and the University of Western Australia (UWA). The ARC Centre of Excellence ce- ments Australia’s leading contribution to coral reef sciences and fosters stronger collaborative links between the major partners and 24 other leading institutions in nine countries. Collectively, the ARC Centre creates the world’s largest concentration of coral reef scientists. The ARC Centre of Excellence takes a leading role in multi-national research, focusing its efforts on three research areas: People and Ecosystems, Ecosystem Dynamics: Past, Present and Future and Ph: (714) 546-3478 | www.secoseals.com | [email protected] Responding to a changing world. www.marinetechnologynews.com Marine Technology Reporter 49

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Topic: Oceanography No. of employees: ~1,200 Address: 266 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543-1050 U.S.A Tel: (508) 548-1400 Email: [email protected] www.whoi.edu WHOI

With more than 85 years of research Vehicle (ROV) Jason, Autonomous Un- great 2015-16 El Nino on corals and and exploration, the Woods Hole derwater Vehicle (AUV) Sentry—for the exploring strategies to conserve vulner- Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is benefi t of the entire U.S. oceanographic able reefs. WHOI has also developed a the world’s largest, independent ocean community. set of new tools for tracking and learn- research institution. Their research The Institution is also the lead organi- ing about animals in the wild, such as spans theory, exploration, fi eld obser- zation on the coastal and global nodes real-time acoustic buoys for whales, and vation, computer modeling, technology of the NSF-funded Ocean Observato- the SharkCam, and TurtleCam vehicles. development, and practical applications ries Initiative. WHOI designed, built, The future of WHOI ocean research to real-world problems. WHOI brings deployed and maintains the coastal Pio- will be focused on investigating marine together ocean experts with engineers to neer Array off New England and four microbiomes; combining advanced sen- build innovative new technologies and global arrays (off Alaska, Greenland, sors and underwater vehicles for explo- tools necessary to advance ocean sci- Chile, and Argentina) and have also be- ration and data collections in remote or ence. gun operation of the Neil Armstrong, harsh environments, and improving our Since 1964, WHOI has operated the the nation’s newest and most advanced understanding of climate impacts on National Deep Submergence Facility, research vessel. coastal environments and resources. a federally-funded center that designs, The Institution has produced major The journal Nature ranked WHOI builds and operates deep-sea explora- contributions to the fi elds of oceanog- as 11th in the United States and 14th tion vehicles—Human Occupied Ve- raphy and marine sciences, including worldwide in earth and environmental hicle (HOV) Alvin, Remotely Operated most recently studying impacts of the research. 50 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (50-65).indd 50 7/27/2016 2:30:35 PM EvoLogics Ackerstr. 76, Berlin, Germany, 13355 Phone: +493046798620 Email: [email protected] https://evologics.de/ CEO/President: Dr. Rudolf Bannash, Dr. Konstantin Kebkal Number of Employees: 40

Founded in 2000 by a group of international scientists and R&D experts, German high-tech enterprise EvoLogics GmbH specializes in underwater acoustic communications, acoustic positioning equipment and innovative solutions for robotics. The Berlin-based company says its mission is to develop innovative technologies for maritime and offshore industries through interdisciplinary coop- eration between engineering and life sciences.

EvoLogics designs and manufactures underwater providing endless opportunities for new implementations. information and communication systems based on bionic S2C systems have been carefully designed for operations concepts, combining state-of-the-art engineering with the in harsh underwater environments and enhanced with best ideas found in nature. special algorithms for signal processing and data manage- EvoLogics are experts in cutting-edge underwater ment. The company’s extensive experience with sensor communication and positioning systems, as well as novel integration allows it to provide customers with turnkey robotic solutions. The company’s advanced spread- solutions ranging from initial deployment up to recover- spectrum technology delivers optimal results for various ing the equipment. subsea applications. Its products include several series Its S2C R and S2C M series of underwater acoustic of underwater acoustic modems, underwater acoustic modems deliver excellent performance, resistant to the positioning systems (USBL, LBL), as well as the Sonobot challenges of a dynamic subsea environment. Self-adap- autonomous USV for bathymetric surveys. tive algorithms adjust the S2C parameters to maintain the EvoLogics’ products are designed to offer highly reli- highest bit rate possible in current conditions. The S2C able, fl exible and cost-effective solutions for multiple R series offers a selection of short- mid- and long-range underwater communication, positioning, navigation devices for shallow or deep water applications. Each and monitoring applications. EvoLogics’ developments product is available in a variety of confi gurations to offer are based on the patented S2C (Sweep Spread Carrier) the best-fi t solution for a particular scenario. The S2C M- technology the hydro-acoustic telemetry based on dolphin series offers the full benefi ts of the company’s patented communication physics that provides an independent bi- S2C (Sweep-Spread Carrier) communication technology directional data link along with positioning, broadcasting in a light and compact design. The S2C M-series is fully and networking capabilities. S2C devices can simultane- compatible with EvoLogics standard S2C R and S2C ously facilitate telemetry and navigation of unmanned R USBL series and includes a selection of directional underwater vehicles. and non-directional short- and mid-range devices that fi t They enable retrieving information from various various application scenarios, especially those where size sensors and allow for control of complex processes by and weight are critical. Every S2C Underwater Acoustic seamlessly combining communication with accurate Modem was designed as a reliable tool to solve multiple positioning. Moreover, EvoLogics caters to the needs of communication tasks. It implements advanced data deliv- scientists, developers and commercial customers with a ery algorithms, supports addressing and networking and series of underwater acoustic devices and software tools is easy to control with a comprehensive set of commands that offer an open development and testing framework, and software-confi gurable settings.

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Subsea Global Solutions Global underwater maintenance and SubCtech GmbH repair service provider Subsea Global Solutions LLC provides maintenance The privately owned SubCtech holds cialized for Offshore Oil & Gas applica- and inspection services as well as large a 26-years tradition in ocean and subsea tions. equipment and weld repairs. From in- technology for industry and science. It The SubCtech team develops and pro- water surveys, propeller polishing and solves customer demands with its own duces optimal solutions in all project in-water hull cleaning, to complex class- R&D, and develops maritime technolo- phases, based on customer specifi ca- approved permanent ship repairs (pro- gies for industry and science, in the ar- tion and demand. It also has an internal pellers, rudders, thrusters, shell plates, eas of: development department to offer state- seals), Subsea Global Solutions is a “Ocean Monitoring:” Measurement of-the-art solutions. Our solutions for global resource for vessel maintenance systems for vessels and buoys, e.g. high challenging tasks reach new markets. and repair diving services, delivering precision CO2 analyzers. Our expertise networks realize interdis- cost effective, effi cient solutions in the “Ocean Power:” Highly effi cienty, ciplinary solutions for broad markets. water as opposed to dry dock The com- reliable and safe Li-Ion batteries, spe- Email: [email protected] pany also provides underwater marine www.subCtech.com

Westhill Business Park, Peregrine Road, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6JL Tel: +44 (0) 1224 744 111 Email: [email protected] Managing Director: David Bradley Engineering Director: Jeff Chambers Sales Director: Scott McLay Sales Manager: Mike Broadbent Tritech has provided reference standard products for subsea operations for over 25 years with products that are tried, tested and relied upon in ROV/ AUV markets. Tritech has grown its business to reﬂ ect new technologies and expanded territory opportunities, extending the company’s credibility and commitment from very humble entrepreneurial beginnings. aquaculture and cave diving. Established in 1991, Tritech International Limited, a Tritech offers its Gemini multibeam imaging sonar to Moog Inc. company, began with the aim of producing monitor and often track mammals and marine objects an innovative range of subsea products for the offshore around marine current turbines and more recently to oil and gas industry, military and other world-wide sub- detect sharks and ultimately protect human life around sea markets. Tritech specializes in high-performance beaches. Tritech’s technology has also been applied in acoustic sensors, sonars, video cameras and mechani- law enforcement and SAR operations where then Gem- cal tooling equipment, serving professional underwater ini, along with Tritech’s shallow-water side scan, has markets, including defense, energy, engineering, survey enabled ease of rescue missions. The common thread in and underwater vehicles. all these working environments is usually low-visibility Today, Tritech remains an industry leader as a provider and the requirement to detect, track and analyze, often of sensors and tools for ROV/AUV markets, a reputa- in very shallow or very deep water; elements which the

Tritech International tion achieved from over 25 years of delivering expertise Gemini and the latest model (Gemini 720is) can address. through key industry-standard products such as the Su- Recent investments in new premises in Ulverston, per SeaKing mechanically scanning sonar and now the Cumbria for the design, repair, service and manufac- Gemini suite of imaging and now proﬁ ling sonars. From turing of products has provided greater test facilities the company’s imaging ranges (mechanical and multi- including; two test tanks and a new high-pressure test beam), to bathymetric sensors, to hydraulic and mechan- chamber, both critical to ensure equipment reliability in ical equipment, Tritech is able to support many subsea the harsh subsea conditions in which Tritech’s custom- applications from the traditional ROV/ AUV markets to ers operate. 52 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (50-65).indd 52 7/27/2016 2:33:10 PM construction services. With a large wholly owned group of ofﬁ ces with vetted partners globally, Subsea Global Solutions is a corporation consisting of the assets and personnel of Miami Diver LLC, Miami Diver Panama, Miami Diver International, and Parker Diving Service LLC. With a dedicated staff situated globally, Subsea Global Solutions has revolutionized the methods of repair for ships and advanced the methodology used in underwater marine construction.

Email: [email protected] www.subseaglobalsolutions.com

Turner Designs Turner Designs provides innovative optical-based solutions for environmental research and monitoring, water quality analysis and pollution control analysis. Having a unique focus on fl uorescence instrumentation for over 40 years and custom- They’re durable ers throughout the world, Turner Designs is a leader in fi lter fl uorometer design, manufacture and support. Turner Designs and reliable in offers submersible, fi eld, handheld, laboratory and online optical instrumentation varying in functionality, size and price. parts of the world Turner Designs develops instruments to address changes in where durability the environment. Harmful Algal Blooms garner tremendous scientifi c focus as their negative effect on communities and and reliability their economies increase. In response, Turner Designs is in- are everything. troducing CyanoFluor providing PC/Chlorophyll ratios in a portable package, Enviro-T2 for inline monitoring of cyanobacteria, and FluoroSense for quick fi eld measurements of -26 3YSTEMS ,,# IS AN INNOVATIVE DESIGNER AND phycocyanin, a marker pigment for cyanobacteria. CyanoFlu- MANUFACTUREROFAUTONOMOUSMARINEROBOTICSOLUTIONS or is a fi eld instrument which, in a single cuvette, quickly per- WITHRESOURCESANDSUPPORTTHATINCLUDECOMPREHENSIVE forms ratio calculations between phycocyanin (PC) and Chlo- SENSOR INTEGRATION NETWORK SYSTEMS DATA ANALYSIS rophyll providing information for identifying cyanobacteria, ANDOTHERSPECIALIZEDSERVICES a primary HAB-forming group of algae. Offering a simpler, &ROM ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH TO MARITIME DOMAIN quicker measurement is the handheld PC FluoroSense which, AWARENESS -263YSTEMSPROVIDESHIGH VALUEPROlLING when dipped in water, quanti- VEHICLESTUNEDTOSPECIlCPROGRAMMATICAPPLICATIONS fi es the amount of PC with a push of a button. In addition to these tools, Turner Designs introduced Enviro-T2 for inline monitoring of cyanobacteria MRV SYSTEMS, LLC in water treatment plants. ,USK"LVD 3UITE&s3AN$IEGO #! sWWWMRVSYSCOM Email: [email protected] /www.turnerdesigns.com CEO/President: James Crawford www.marinetechnologynews.com Marine Technology Reporter 53

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Woods Hole Group Woods Hole Group addresses environmental problems worldwide focused on engineering and environmental challenges from the deep ocean, the coastal zone, and into wetland and terrestrial environments. The company has proven the ability to evolve and sustain a business incorporating marine technologies for more than 30 years. costs. Woods Hole Group contracts with circulation and water quality, wave gen- Headquartered in Falmouth, Mass., individual port operators and NOAA to eration and transformation, sediment/ Woods Hole Group has satellite offi ces measure water level, current speed, wa- contaminant transport and fate, and in Dover, Del.; Jacksonville, Fla.; and ter quality and bridge air gap to ensure storm surge/sea level rise simulations. Houston, along with partners in 20 na- safe navigation and improve maritime Water/sediment sampling and testing tions. Woods Hole Group focuses on commerce. Archived data provide the technologies also are applied to charac- water and sediments, and works in di- basis for engineering design criteria and terize ecological impacts and risks. verse environments from the deep ocean, scientifi c data analysis. Woods Hole The group maintains metocean in- through beaches and estuaries, and into Group has proprietary software to turn strument and hardware equipment for wetlands, rivers and the terrestrial set- raw data into the information required lease; measurement systems testing and ting. Specialties include: coastal engi- by maritime decision-makers. As a turn- integration laboratory and facility; fi eld neering and geology; numerical model- key engineering company for coastal in- sampling and testing equipment; ma- ing; physical oceanography; real-time frastructure (beach nourishment, coastal chine shop and mooring/buoy assembly metocean rig, buoy and moored systems; structures, wetlands restoration and shop; and Beowulf networked comput- fi eld installation, operation and mainte- dredging), numerical models are applied ing cluster for high-performance paral- nance services; climate change vulner- to understand existing conditions and lel numerical simulations. ability assessments and sustainability; optimize engineering designs. Modeling Email: [email protected] and ecological risk/impact assessment technologies are offered for tidal current www.woodsholegroup.com and remediation planning. Expertise is CEO/President: Robert P. Hamilton, Jr. applied to perform measurement programs for offshore energy, and operate port and harbor monitoring systems. The company also supports coastal in- Yunzhou Tech With a focus on USV development, China’s Yunzhou-Tech offers solutions for frastructure, including shore protection applications such as water environment sampling and monitoring, hydrographic projects, dredging and dredged material survey, oceanographic survey, nuclear radiation monitoring and water surface management/disposal, site assessments, cleaning. Yunzhou-Tech autonomous boats already serve clients from industry, as well as remediation and habitat res- government, research institutes and universities worldwide. The latest Ocean USV toration including sustainable living Platform can be used for hydrology research, scientifi c exploration, hydrographic shorelines. survey, emergency search and rescue, security patrol and other work on the sea. Woods Hole Group focuses on applied Yunzhou Tech’s Autonomous Sampling and Monitoring USV integrates with ecology and sustainability; coastal sci- multi parameters sondes to perform online water quality monitoring and it is also ences, engineering and planning; and equipped with obstacle avoidance sensors and real-time video transmission. The oceanography and measurement sys- boat is 1.15 x 0.75 x 0.43m and weighs 57 lbs. The body is made of high-strength tems. Ocean observations are at the heart glass fabric composite material. The smallest model is 128 cm long weighs 21.5 of Woods Hole Group’s technology pro- lbs., making it “man-portable.” The whole survey system includes the simple fi le, including real-time data for safe beam depth fi nder, side-scan sonar system, double-frequency GPS attitude instru- and effi cient marine operations. Teams ment system and a data radio station used for data real-time transmission mea- design, build, deploy and operate mete- surement. Since the draft of our survey boat is only 20cm, it gives good for survey orological/oceanographic buoys, moor- performance in offshore and shallow water area. ings and platform-based systems. The Email: [email protected] WatchDog metocean system improves www.yunzhou-tech.com data quality and reduces maintenance 54 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (50-65).indd 54 7/27/2016 2:34:59 PM Veurse Achterweg 10, Leidschendam, Netherlands 2264 SG Phone: +31 (0)70 311 1422 Email: [email protected] www.fugro.com CEO/President: Paul van Riel Number of Employees: 12,000 Annual Sales: $2,667,000,000.00

Dutch geotechnical, survey, subsea, and geoscience on technologies that are mostly developed in house, high- services fi rm Fugro creates value by acquiring earth and value services and strong international or regional pres- asset integrity data, managing the data and providing as- ence. With a sharper-than-ever focus on the offshore oil sociated consulting and advisory services. The company and gas industry’s requirements for cost effi ciency, safety provides essential data, intelligence and solutions for the and ease of operation, Fugro continues to invest in new design, construction, installation, operation and eventual technological developments. Its range of pioneering initia- decommissioning of projects. Fugro also provides map- tives includes innovations such as OARS, Subsea LiDAR, ping and natural resources exploration services. Providing 3Direct, Fugro Roames, NorthStar and Echoscope Sonar. the people, equipment, expertise and technology that sup- ¥ OARS provides remote monitoring through globally port the exploration, development, production and trans- distributed, centralized command centers that are manned portation of our world’s natural resources, Fugro also of- 24/7 by Fugro’s qualifi ed surveyors, with direct access to fers the technical data and information required to design, offshore survey projects. OARS potentially eliminates the construct and maintain structures and infrastructures in need for onboard surveyors, optimizing project crewing, a safe, reliable and effi cient manner. As an independent safety and effi ciency. services provider Fugro’s aim is to de-risk major invest- ¥ Subsea LiDAR collects detailed and accurate three- ment decisions. Its services are specifi cally designed to dimensional point clouds of complex subsea components support engineering design and large structure building using non-contact, laser technology. projects and they include the provision of information and ¥ 3Direct provides accurate and continuous hands-off advice about the best way to locate and build foundations positioning through video stream tracking of 3D structures of production platforms, wind farms, large buildings and to enhance safety and operational control during lifting infrastructures, as well as how to strengthen levees. The and lowering operations. company also undertakes related inspection, maintenance, ¥ Fugro Roames reliably simulates and predicts how repair installation and light construction support services. assets and environments will change over time, enabling Fugro’s services are mostly provided locally and are sup- signifi cant optimization of IRM programs and the safer ported by a global knowledge base and resource pool of utilization of infrastructure. experience personnel. Fugro is familiar with working in ¥ NorthStar is a wide range of forecasting and monitor- locations around the globe in varying operating environ- ing techniques in one Fugro service, supporting fl oating ments, which require a wide range of services. To provide asset integrity management. comprehensive support, the company operates a large, re- ¥ Echoscope Sonar is an advanced multibeam echo- gionally organized, global network of offi ces and facilities. sounder that can provide a wide area, real-time visualiza- Fugro strives to achieve strong market positioning based tion of subsea operations in zero visibility.

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St Peter’s Quay, Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom TQ9 5EW Phone: +44 1803 869292 / Email: [email protected] www.valeport.co.uk CEO/President: Matt Quartley Annual Sales: $11.5m Sales Manager: Kevin Edwards Number of Employees: 84 / Square Footage: 28,000

Established in 1969, Valeport is an independent, This summer, Valeport launched TideStation, which family owned business based in the Southwest U.K., offers a choice of sensors and communications for tide where it designs and manufactures underwater measur- monitoring tide and weather parameters where the main ing equipment for use in shallow water or down to full electronics are housed in a GRP cabinet for quick in- ocean depth. Its market base is very broad, covering stallation. Valeport’s newest example of profi ling tech- commercial, academic and military. That said the com- nology innovation is the rapidCTD, which was devel- pany has seen positive growth in 2016, especially on the oped primarily to interface with Teledyne Oceanscience hydrographic and scientifi c sector. Aside from standard RapidCAST winch and allows oceanographic data to be products, Valeport’s OEM side of the business is also profi led from a moving vessel without compromising growing with specifi c sensor development and supply the quality of the data. for third parties and other manufacturers. Valeport retains all aspects of the development and Valeport said it remains positive about the future re- manufacturing processes in house, allowing the com- quirements of its products and opportunity for diversi- pany complete control over every aspect of its products. fi cation of technologies, planning new developments in In 2013 Valeport invested $3.6 million to expand into a optical sensor technology to enhance product capability purpose built 16,000sq.ft facility which houses the en- and allow entry into previously untapped markets. The tire production facility with a fully equipped CNC work- business now employs around 84 staff, and continues to shop, state of the art calibration laboratory using unique reinvest heavily both in new product development and techniques and equipment for calibration of ultra-high- facilities. accuracy sound velocity sensors and two fl oors of ESD Valeport is the U.K.’s leading manufacturer of hydro- protected assembly workshop. graphic and oceanographic instrumentation which includes: sound velocity probes/ sensors, altimeters, radar level sensors, current meters, tide gauges, fl uorometers, wave recorders, CTDs, multi-parameter CTDs and GPS echo sounders. Valeport has been at the forefront of

Valeport Ltd. sound velocity technology since it established its Digital Time of Flight technology over a decade ago and the introduction of its latest SVP, SWiFT supports surveys with the latest technology. SWiFT delivers the highest quality sound velocity proﬁ les in a compact, robust and portable package, it features sound velocity, pressure, temperature, salinity and density measurement, plus integral GPS, rechargeable battery and LED status indica- tions for GPS, battery and communications. Valeport’s new tidal observation hub for ports and harbors is a turnkey solution responding to demands for equipment which helps obtain high quality data easily and quickly.

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MTR #6 (50-65).indd 56 7/27/2016 2:35:40 PM MacArtney Underwater Technology

The MacArtney Group is a global supplier of underwater FOCUS 3: the 3rd generation FOCUS vehicles in the family of ROTV technology products and systems specializing in design, systems designed, developed and manufactured by MacArtney (Im- age: MacArtney) manufacture, sales and service of a wide range of systems to offshore oil and gas operators, surveyors, the renewable MacArtney A/S (Headquarters) Gl. Guldagervej 48, DK-6710 Esbjerg V energy sector, ocean science institutes and navies across Tel: +45 7613 2000 the world. The company offers an extensive variety of ad- [email protected] vanced and reliable products and system solutions which Niels Erik Hedeager, Group Managing Director/CEO; are designed and tested to supply high quality, effi ciency Hans-Jørgen Hansen, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing; and dependable performance in challenging underwater Steen Worsøe, Vice-President, Technology Bjarke T. Ovesen, Vice-President, System Solutions environments. All MacArtney systems and components Lasse Rasmussen, Vice-President, Engineering are backed by an international network of subsidiaries and Number of employees worldwide: 300 in group companies, 160 in representatives providing local access to global support. associated companies. MacArtney has been supplying products and engineering solutions for almost 40 years and is a privately owned corporation with group headquarters in Esbjerg on the west experienced engineers is an important part of the MacArt- coast of Denmark. From its head offi ce, the company has ney portfolio. Combined with a wide range of products been providing logistical, technical, fi nancial and market- and systems, MacArtney can provide turnkey solutions de- ing support to all of the companies within the group since signed specifi cally for requirements and installed ready for 1978. The MacArtney Group supplies and services a wide use wherever needed. The cornerstones of the MacArtney range of integrated systems and products designed, devel- fi elds of operation are: oped and manufactured by MacArtney. It is also trusted representatives of leading manufacturers of underwater Oil and Gas: solutions from seabed to surface, supply- products. MacArtney supply includes SubConn, Opto- ing the entire value chain Link, TrustLink and GreenLink connectivity, cable and Defense: supplying connectivity products, instrumenta- termination solutions, advanced NEXUS and EMO fi ber tion, deck- and-over-the-side handling equipment optic telemetry systems, electric CORMAC and MER- Ocean Science: handling scientifi c equipment and data, MAC winch, handling and LARS systems including active instrumentation heave compensation (AHC) winches for ROVs. The Ma- Renewable Energy: supplying state-of-the-art solutions cArtney range of fast and precise remotely operated towed to wave, tidal and offshore wind applications and projects vehicles (ROTV) includes the MacArtney FOCUS 2, FO- Civil Engineering: providing underwater technology CUS 3, TRIAXUS and FLEXUS vehicles. Moreover, Ma- products and solutions to a wide range and variety of proj- cArtney supplies a versatile range of LUXUS underwater ects, operators and developers cameras, lights, media controllers, pan-and-tilt units and Diving: underwater cameras, lights and media control- accessories. System design and integration by qualifi ed, lers for the professional professional diving industry.

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tory. MRV has research and development contracts with the U.S. Ofﬁ ce of Naval Research to support their scien- tiﬁ c and military needs. Email: [email protected] www.mrvsys.com

Multi-Electronique (MTE) Located in Rimouski, QC Canada and serving worldwide, Multi-Electronique (MTE) Inc. is renowned for the quality of its products and its effective after-sale service. The company offers a large and diversifi ed range of product for oceano- MRV Systems LLC graphic community. The main devices nke Instrumentation are µAURAL, AURAL-M2, and instru- MRV Systems provides profi ling nke Instrumentation designs, manu- mental oceanographic buoys conceived fl oats and autonomous underwater ve- factures and sells instruments and sys- and developed in collaboration with hicles (AUVs) geared for measuring tems for water measurements and en- Fisheries and Oceans CANADA. the oceans’ physical properties. MRV vironmental monitoring. Its fi elds of The AURAL devices are autonomous products are designed to be low-cost application are ocean, deep sea, coastal, underwater recording systems. It can and high-endurance, to enable effi cient which the company serves with a range numerically record underwater sounds exploration of the oceans, particularly of products including data loggers, au- over a period up to a year with total au- in areas where observations by tradi- tonomous buoys, deep fl oats, sediment tonomy. It is mainly used for the listen- tional methods are not practical, cov- sensors and profi ling fl oats. nke Instru- ing of marine mammal’s noises, but also ering areas from the surface to 6,000m mentation is involved in several research for underwater noise pollution, methane depths. Some are specially designed projects, both nationally and interna- bubbles and the Grand North ice crack- for ease of air deployment. MRV Sys- tionally, and works in partnership with ing as examples. At the same time, it tems was founded in 2010, as a spin-off scientifi c institutions such as Ifremer records pressure and water temperature. from the Scripps Institution of Ocean- and CNRS. ography, with a license to manufacture These instruments have been deployed Email: [email protected] the SOLO II profi ling fl oat. Since then, all around the globe, by Fisheries and www.nke-instrumentation.com MRV has refi ned the original SOLO II Oceans CANADA, National Oceanic design to the MRV S2-A, and expand- and Atmospheric Administration, EN- ed its product line to include an A-size STA Bretagne, as well as many uni- Novacavi Novacavi is an Italy-based privately profi ling fl oat, the Air Launched Au- versities and research contractors for a owned company established in 1975 tonomous Micro-Observer (ALAMO). wide range of acoustic application. The that designs and manufactures in-house MRV works with the Scripps Institution Instrumental Oceanographic Buoy has custom cables for a variety of specialist of Oceanography and the Woods Hole been conceived to accommodate the use applications. The company’s specialties Oceanographic Institution as suppliers of many instruments in order to satisfy are custom cable design and manufac- to the international Argo Program, un- the oceanographic researchers’ needs. turing, high standard products and tech- der the auspices of the United Nations. Email: [email protected] nical support, fast response time, solid Today, the MRV fl agship product S2-A http://multi-electronique.com delivery performance and great experi- constitutes nearly 50 percent of the of ence in subsea application. Novacavi has the United States commitment to pro- been expanding its production of spe- vide replacement autonomous profi ling cialist cables with Aquancable, a range fl oats to the Argo program. MRV also of unique bespoke cables for maritime provides profi ling fl oats to the U. S. Na- and underwater technologies includ- val Oceanographic Offi ce and NOAA’s ing high performance tow cables, ROV Pacifi c Marine Environmental Labora- cables, fi ber optic hybrid cables, umbili-

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MTR #6 (50-65).indd 58 7/27/2016 2:36:15 PM tiple disciplines including submersible operations around the globe, marine engineering, and oceanography Ð along with a proven track record of safe, successful expeditions Ð including diving in three oceans with the same team and same submersible in a 30-day period. OceanGate has made a signiﬁ cant investment in the research, development and manufacturing of a new class of manned submersibles to serve the evolving commercial, research and exploration markets. In 2016, OceanGate began developing Cyclops 2, the ﬁ rst of its cals, armored cables, as well as subsea 4,000-m capable manned submersibles OceanGate’s recent Andrea Doria Sur- detection and instrumentation cables. to provide access to more than 50% of vey Expedition. Teledyne Blueview pro- Novacavi is also focusing on its range of the ocean’s resources. The construction vided multi-beam sonar hardware and custom marine coax tow cables. Among of Cyclops 2 is currently underway, with software for capturing detailed, close-up them both heavy steel armored coax tow the submersible scheduled to debut in sonar images of the iconic shipwreck. cables for harsh specialist applications 2017. Aboard Cyclops class submers- OceanGate has also developed a Mobile and lightweight, neutral, positively or ibles is technology provided by strategic Subsea Launch and Recovery System negatively buoyant coax tow cables for partners iXblue and Teledyne Blueview. (MSLARS) for delivering, launching underwater environment. iXblue recently provided its PHINS in- and recovering manned submersibles. Email: [email protected] ertial navigation system for underwa- Email: [email protected] www.novacavi.it ter navigation and positioning during www.oceangate.com

OceanGate, Inc. OceanGate Inc. provides subsea manned submersible services for in- New ROS C460 Low Light Camera Offers dustry, research and exploration. Its Exceptional Sensitivity in Ultra-Low fi ve-man submersibles are geared for site survey and inspection, research and Light Conditions data collection, fi lm and media production, and as deep sea testing platform for hardware and software. Since 2009, OceanGate has served the marine subsea market with manned submersible solutions developed from innovations in engineering, material science and technology. The company’s fl eet of untethered, self-contained manned submersibles enables teams of experts The new ROS Monochrome C460 Camera to collaborate at depths of 500 meters offers outstanding performance in ultra low light conditions as well as bright sunlight. Features while performing a variety of industrial include a low light sensitivity of 5x10-6 lux projects, scientifi c research, fi lm proj- and a 570 TVL resolution. The C460 also features a ects, and exploration tasks. The maxi- Titanium housing, 77 degree field of view and is depth rated to 6000 meters. mum depth of these projects will extend to 4,000m with the debut of Cyclops 2 For more information contact [email protected] scheduled for 2017. OceanGate’s team or visit www.rosys.com of professionals brings expertise in mul-

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Ohmsett with BSEE. At Ohmsett, research and mechanical devices, in a controlled en- Managed by the U.S. Department of testing is conducted in a realistic set- vironment at meso-scale. The advantage Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environ- ting to produce the most accurate and is that arduous scaling considerations mental Enforcement’s (BSEE), Ohm- reliable results generally without scale are minimized, and validation testing is sett – The National Oil Spill Response modeling. Many of today’s commer- more realistic. For government agencies, Research and Renewable Energy Test cially available oil spill cleanup prod- private industry, and oil spill response Facility is part of its oil spill research ucts have been tested at Ohmsett and organizations from around the world, program ensuring the best and saf- a considerable amount of performance Ohmsett is the premier training site est oil spill detection, containment and data and information on mechanical for their emergency response person- removal technologies are available to response equipment has been obtained nel. With this hands-on training using protect the U.S. coastal and ocean en- here. In addition, the test tank can ac- real oil, participants are able to increase vironments. The facility is maintained commodate alternative energy devices, proﬁ ciency using booms and skimmers, by MAR (MD) LLC through a contract in particular wave energy conversion practice removing spilled oil in harbor

21 Thornhill Drive, Dartmouth, NS, Canada B3B 1R9 Phone: 902-468-2505 Email: [email protected] www.metocean.com CEO/President: Tony Chedrawy Number of Employees: 54 Annual Sales: $15m Sales Manager: Emily MacPherson

Established in 1985, MetOcean Data Systems has been MetOcean also owns the NOVATECH brand and a world leader in the ocean technology industry for over NOVATECH beacons and ﬂ ashers, products that have 30 years as a developer and manufacturer of data acqui- been proven throughout the world’s oceans and trusted sition and telemetry systems. MetOcean, an ISO 9001 around the globe for over 40 years. The iBCN is the registered company, specializes in the production of air- next-generation of MetOcean’s NOVATECH satellite deployed and ship-deployed drifting buoys, search and beacons, designed for tracking and locating your assets rescue buoys, oil spill tracking buoys, ice platforms and up to full ocean depth (12,000m). The self-contained acoustic systems and defense and security systems. submersible beacons use the bi-directional capabilities The company’s head ofﬁ ce is located in Dartmouth, of the Iridium satellite telemetry system, allowing the Nova Scotia, Canada. The proximity of its facility to the end user to receive real-time GPS location of their asset Atlantic Ocean is of prime importance to its operations. and also change and send various reporting parameters Both the Bedford Basin at the head of Halifax Harbor, to the beacon. The MetOcean Iridium iSLDMB is an and the nearby open ocean provide a test facility no lab innovative, rugged, and compact A-size Self Locating or test tank can duplicate. MetOcean’s facilities have re- Datum Marker Buoy. The iSLDMB was designed and

MetOcean Data Systems cently expanded to occupy a facility of over 40,000 sq. tested to meet the stringent performance requirements ft. of space that is divided into ofﬁ ces, labs, prototyping of coastguards for Search and Rescue (SAR) operations facilities, electronics assembly/storage and mechanical in the open ocean. MetOcean products are used to help assembly, with approximately 20,000 sq. ft. of space is save lives when unexpected accidents occur. strictly dedicated for use as manufacturing space.

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MTR #6 (50-65).indd 60 7/27/2016 2:37:24 PM Voith Turbo 11700 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079 Phone: 713-202-3365 Email: [email protected] http://voith.com/en/markets-industries/industries/marine- technology-221.html CEO/President: Dr. Hubert Lienhard Number of Employees: 20,000 Annual Sales: $5B

Combining innovation and experience, Voith sets standards in advanced maritime solutions. Focused on technology that makes dynamic positioning more precise, safer and faster, Voith develops custom-made propulsion systems such as the Voith Schneider Propeller and Voith Inline Thrusters featuring RIM drive technology.

oith Turbo specializes in the design, manufacture and servicing of high performance driveline equipment. From Vdrive components to electronic drive systems, technology from Voith Turbo impacts a wide variety of markets and industries including oil mance – a key function for subsea duties. The unique and gas, energy, mining and mechanical engineering, ship VSP generates stepless thrust in all directions with preci- technology, rail and commercial vehicles. Voith Turbo’s sion and speed. Propulsion and steering are combined advanced technologies are uniquely designed to transmit in one unit, allowing unmatched accuracy for dynamic and control powers under extreme conditions maximiz- positioning. No other propulsion system can match such ing safety and resources for customers around the world. precise performance. VSP-equipped vessels also provide Incorporated in the United States in 1976, Voith Turbo’s increased operational availability, run more days annu- expertise connects customers to power transmission solu- ally than other vessels with different propulsion, and tions for a number of products – from complete units to improve dynamic positioning performance with the Voith spare parts and material – including: bus transmissions Roll Stabilization System to increase comfort and safety and light rail transmissions, axle drives, torque convert- onboard. With a power of 1.5 MW, Voith has built one ers, universal joints, hydrostatic pumps, constant speed of the world’s largest RIM DRIVE transverse thrusters, fl uid couplings and variable speed fl uid couplings, and equipping the largest number of vessels in the industry. Safeset torque limiting couplings. Voith Turbo is a mem- The Inline Thruster creates a more effi cient transmission ber of the Voith group of companies, a nearly 150-year- of electric drive power, thanks to the absence of gears and old German business that is one of the largest family- shafts, and creates higher thrust effi ciency compared to owned companies in Europe. Voith is a global leader for conventional thrusters. Vessels equipped with this tech- innovative technologies across a variety of fi elds and the nology operate with greatly reduced noise and vibration company’s global manufacturing footprint, research and levels. The Voith Linear Jet is a new propulsor combining development efforts impact fi ve essential market areas: the best properties of conventional propellers with the energy, oil and gas, raw materials, transport and automo- best properties of conventional waterjets. This combi- tive. nation makes the low maintenance propulsor the ideal solution for ships with mixed operating profi les up to 40 Technology Profi le knots. The Linear jet is a fully submerged, custom shaped Vessels fi tted with Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) deceleration/acceleration nozzle with a stator section aft propulsion offer unparalleled dynamic position perfor- of the rotor.

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chop and wave conditions, and analyze skimming performance after collecting and measuring recovered oil. Ohmsett’s outdoor saltwater wave/ tow tank measures 203 meters long by 20 meters wide by 2.4 meters deep and is ﬁ lled with 10 million liters of crystal clear saltwater. A crow’s nest is mounted on the main bridge 9.1 meters above the water, providing an excellent vantage point for mounting test equipment, such equipment tow bridges, a data collec- Testing specialties include test protocol as sensors, to remotely detect oil spills, tion system capable of recording up to development; containment booms; oil as well as for video documentation of a 32 channels, programmable wave gen- spill skimmer systems; remote sensing test. The facility is equipped with a com- erator, fully equipped machine shop, equipment; dispersant testing; behavior puterized wave generator that is capable on-site oil/water lab, oil distribution of dispersed, weathered and emulsiﬁ es producing wave characteristics of 59 cm and recovery system, and a dispersant oils; cold weather and broken ice con- height (H1/3 at 7 meter wave length), application system. The experienced ditions, sorbents; temporary storage de- 83 cm height (H1/3 Harbor Chop), and staff assists clients with product evalu- vices; viscous oil pumping and oil/water wave length up to 30 meters. ations, improvement recommendations, separators. Ohmsett’s testing capabilities include and acceptance testing of equipment. Email: [email protected] www.ohmsett.com Concept: The Icebreaking Submarine

104 Ramona Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 Phone: 716-826-2177 Email: [email protected] Website: http://novan.info/research.htm Inventor: Donald Louis Hamilton Number of Employees: 2

Donald L. Hamilton, owner of Novan Research said that he has invented a new concept in icebreaking technology that uses a specially designed submarine to break through the ice ﬁ elds. This new type of submarine is designed for icebreaking operations in the ice clogged polar regions and frozen lakes of the planet using the tremendous power of buoyancy to break the ice. The submarine’s hull is specially designed for breaking ice and weight to move forward to break thick ice while the sub- strong enough to withstand breaking through the polar marine icebreaker only needs to adjust its buoyancy and sea ice as it moves forward or backward. “At the present may need less powerful engines to break ice. Power op- time as far as I can determine there are no other ships tions could include gas powered turbines, conventional like this in the world,” Hamilton says. The submarine diesel electric systems or nuclear power. is not yet designed for very deep dives nor for carrying The submerged submarine icebreaker can rise to the Novan Research armament, so it should be relatively economical to build surface breaking through the ice above by using its and operate, Hamilton said. buoyancy power to rise. It can then be propelled using its One of the advantages of using this unique technology propulsion power and buoyancy to break a path through is the submarine icebreaker’s capability to travel swiftly the ice as it moves through the ice ﬁ eld. The submarine to its destination when submerged under an ice cap in icebreaker is not designed for the military, but instead contrast to a surface icebreaker that has to slowly break mainly to perform such duties as icebreaking, rescue op- a path through the ice pact to reach its destination. A erations, gathering intelligence, research, surveillance, surface icebreaker ship needs tremendous power and and supplying bases at any time of the year. 62 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (50-65).indd 62 7/27/2016 2:38:23 PM Schmidt Ocean Institute

555 Bryant Street, #374, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Phone: (650) 681-8460 Fax: (415) 975-4081 Email: [email protected] http://schmidtocean.org CEO/President: Eric Schmidt Number of Employees: 76 Vice President: Wendy Schmidt broadband ship-shore connections. The abilities it has developed give SOI the chance to accelerate scientifi c understanding of ocean systems, and increase public awareness. This is demonstrated by the high defi nition video provided by SOI from ROV dives in remote areas. In March, scientists used new imaging equipment to recon- struct a hydrothermal vent site in 3D with virtual reality technology. The ROV dives that take place off of Falkor are made available in YouTube, adding to SOI’s video collection that has received more than 11,000 viewers. Advanced operational, informational and technical sup- SOI is working to revolutionize how visual data is stored port is essential to the success of ocean science. Schmidt and shared with the development of a new open-source Ocean Institute (SOI) was established as a 501(c)(3) data annotation program. Working with such advanced private nonprofi t operating foundation in 2009 to raise the computing systems, there is a need for large storage. R/V standards of critical seagoing research infrastructure and Falkor can now house up to 1.1 petabytes of information provide more ocean access to scientists and engineers. with our high performance computing system. SOI seeks to work with the best innovators to acceler- Committed to continuous innovation of shipboard sci- ate the pace of ocean science aboard its global research entifi c systems, SOI this year has completed its fi rst un- platform, R/V Falkor. SOI’s research expeditions return derwater 4,500 m capable remotely operated vehicle unprecedented amounts of open-access data, which it (ROV), SuBastian. The ROV’s imaging system includes openly shares with the public. SOI has completed more cience cameras, capable of both 4K video and 20 mega- than 32 research cruises that have resulted in many dis- pixel still images. The ROV SuBastian will be integrated coveries including the third deepest hydrothermal vent, with the ship and tested in waters off of Guam this sum- the world’s deepest fi sh and several new underwater sea- mer. R/V Falkor is the only research vessel with a high mounts. In fi ve years, R/V Falkor’s advanced multibeam performance computing system made freely available to system has mapped over 400,000 km² of ocean fl oor, scientists to run complex oceanographic numeric models an area larger than most European countries. Research to inform fi eld observations and test hypothesis while onboard Falkor has also focused on poorly understood research cruises are in progress. Thus far the computer areas such as the Mariana Trench Back-Arc. As a result has supported four separate cruises modeling 3D reef and of the cruises conducted, over 72 publications have been vent systems. R/V Falkor’s adaptable system has also al- produced since 2013 and more than 3,000 individuals lowed for scientist to create on-board laboratories. Earlier have been reached through virtual classroom connec- this year a science team implemented the fi rst large-scale tions as part of SOI’s Ship-to-Shore Program. Engaging deployment of a new protein biomarker technology. The students from around the world has been an exciting part “targeted metaproteomics” approach will be used to of Falkor’s mission, providing opportunities to see what diagnose marine microbial populations and their interac- the practice of ocean science looks like from on board, in tion with ocean chemistry. Additionally, R/V Falkor is the classroom or online. used as a testing platform for engineering of new vehicles SOI showcases breakthrough ocean research made and robotics. Last year, SOI hosted its fi rst coordinated possible with advanced technologies, such as marine robotics cruise with seven underwater vehicles deployed robotics, high performance computing, telepresence and simultaneously.

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SBG Systems Systems adds value SBG provides MEMS-based inertial to its inertial systems motion sensing solutions. The company by designing speciﬁ c provides a wide range of inertial sys- data fusion algorithms tems from miniature to high accuracy. and calibration tech- Combined with cutting-edge calibra- niques to enhance tion techniques and advanced embedded sensors’ performance. algorithms, SBG Systems products are The company’s Apo- geared for aerospace, land, and especial- gee Series is the most ly marine Ð surface and subsea Ð proj- accurate line of iner- ects such as vessel motion monitoring, tial navigation sys- ROV and AUV control, hydrography tems based on the ro- and buoy positioning. bust and cost-effective SBG Systems delivers high perfor- MEMS technology. Apogee sensors are mance and cost-effective MEMS-based testing and calibration techniques for also the smallest and lightest at this level Motion Reference Unit (MRU) and In- bias, gain, linearity, misalignments, of accuracy. It provides a roll and pitch ertial Navigation Systems (INS) to the cross-axis, gyro-g over. Every product accurate to 0.008¡ in real-time and in- Marine industry, representing approxi- is intensively tested, temperature cali- tegrates the last generation MEMS sen- mately half of the company’s turnover. brated, and shipped with its individual sors and tri-frequency GNSS receiver Its products are mainly used in offshore, calibration report. The company owns for centimeter-level position and GNSS- marine, and underwater applications, a full calibration lab including shakers based heading, not sensitive to latitude. including hydrography, USV, AUV and and rotary tables with environmental The INS also deliver a real-time heave ROV navigation and motion monitoring chambers. accurate to 5 cm in real time and 2 cm SBG Systems designs, manufactures Email: [email protected] and calibrates all of its products. SBG with the delayed heave feature. www.sbg-systems.com SBG Systems has developed advanced

151 Martine Street, Fall River, MA 02723 Tel: (508) 678-0550 Website: www.ocean-server.com Email: [email protected] President: Bob Anderson Marketing & Sales Manager: Jim Kirk AUV Product Manager: Daryl Slocum

OceanServer Technology, Inc. is a manufacturer riety of applications. The vehicle comes standard with of man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles OceanServer’s VectorMap Mission Planning and Data (AUVs), with more than 250 AUVs deployed world- Presentation tool and common payloads included High wide. The Iver3 AUV is an affordable, COTs vehicle Resolution Side Scan Sonar (SSS), Doppler Velocity used for general survey, subsurface security work, MCM Log (DVL), Acoustic Doppler Current Proﬁ ler (ADCP), applications and serves as a research platform for a vari- Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) sensor, ety of applications. Bathy Systems, Magnetometers and advanced naviga- The Iver3 AUV is a rugged, simple to operate AUV tion solutions. Users can choose from one of the Iver3

OceanServer Technology system that incorporates open software architecture standard systems or the Expandable Payload (EP) model and a well-deﬁ ned hardware interface that enable re- that includes a second CPU and intuitive API for remote searchers and OEMs to quickly adapt the Iver for a va- helm command or sensor development. 64 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (50-65).indd 64 7/27/2016 2:40:09 PM Hydroid

6 Benjamin Nye Circle, Pocasset, MA 02559 Phone: 508-563-6565 Fax: 508-563-3445 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hydroid.com CEO/President: Duane Fotheringham Number of Employees: 162 President: Duane Fotheringham Marketing Director: Graham Lester Engineering Director: Sandor Becz Facility: • 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility – opened October 2014 • An additional 15,000 square foot building is currently being built. Opening is planned for end of

(Photo: Eric Haun) 2016. Square Footage: 40,000-square-feet

Hydroid, Inc. – a part of Kongsberg Maritime’s autono- classes: the man-portable REMUS 100 (depth rated to mous underwater vehicles (AUV) group since its acquisi- 100m); the highly versatile, modular REMUS 600 (depth tion by Norwegian technology conglomerate Kongsberg rated to 600m or 1,500m); and the REMUS 6000 (depth Gruppen in 2008 – is a manufacturer of AUVs, including rated to 6,000M), a deep-water workhorse. In March of its signature REMUS vehicles. Hydroid founder Chris- 2016, Hydroid introduced the New Generation REMUS topher von Alt’s knowledge of the intricate technology 100 AUV, which combines the reliability of the original has been integral to the products’ development and REMUS 100 AUV that customers know and trust with widespread adoption. After years of fabricating and de- new features and capabilities, such as advanced core veloping the REMUS vehicle at WHOI, in 2001 von Alt electronics, a fl exible navigation suite with an exclusive co-founded Hydroid, creating an independent company to conformal Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) and an open commercially manufacture, support and further develop architecture platform for advanced autonomy. the REMUS systems. It now offers advanced, diversifi ed All REMUS AUVs are built on a common technology and fi eld-proven REMUS AUVs that provide innovative base incorporating the intuitive vehicle interface program and reliable full-picture systems for the marine research, (VIP); this keeps vehicle maintenance, mission planning, hydrographic, commercial offshore/energy and defense checkout, data analysis and cross-vehicle training seam- markets. The REMUS AUV is the culmination of 16 less across the model line. The vehicles can be equipped years of leading-edge R&D and boasts a proven track re- with many different instruments including a GPS-aided cord for reliable and consistent fi eld operations. Helping inertial navigation system; Doppler velocity log; varying to facilitate and advance comprehensive ocean explora- sensors; conductivity and temperature monitors; varying tion, Hydroid’s REMUS AUVs can glide along the sur- sonars; video camera module; turbidity sensors; and an face, dive to deep depths, explore shallow waters or hover electronic still camera. In June 2016, Hydroid unveiled in hazardous areas where navigation is diffi cult. Hydroid its new subsea Hyperbaric Testing System (HTS) at its AUVs have reduced the high costs of ocean exploration manufacturing facility in Pocasset, Mass. The testing and sampling while increasing the availability, quality system simulates hydrostatic pressures found at depths and quantity of scientifi c marine data. Using Hydroid up to 6,000m and will be used to test Hydroid’s autono- AUVs for undersea mine reconnaissance has helped save mous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and other marine lives by eliminating human divers from mine fi elds, and robotics products to ensure their integrity at rated depth. the customizable robots have helped solve plane and ship The Hyperbaric Testing System is 10,000 psig Maximum disaster mysteries. Hydroid AUVs also provide scientists Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP), and features data on pressing global issues including climate change, built-in safeties with secondary pressure containment, the world’s declining fi sh population and environmental rapid turnaround time and full electrical and hydraulic disasters. REMUS AUVs are offered in three vehicle interfaces to test the assemblies while at pressure.

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Rockland Scientifi c Inc. wide range of turbulence measurement Rockland, which recently celebrated systems for operation in the upper ocean its 10th anniversary, designs and manu- and down to 6,000 m. The product factures high-accuracy instrumentation lineup falls into three categories: verti- for oceanographic research, focusing cal profi ling instruments; the MicroR- on sensors and methods for turbulence ider sensor package for deployments on measurements. Ocean turbulence is a AUVs, gliders, moorings, the Wirewalk- key area of interest because it infl uences er and other autonomous platforms; and climate, greenhouse gas deposition and the MicroPod small-scale modular sen- pollutant dispersal. The tidal energy in- sor packages for fi eld measurements and dustry has also identifi ed turbulence as the characterization of turbulent fl ow in a signifi cant factor in the commercial laboratories. The vertical profi lers come and technical viability of tidal power in a variety of sizes and depth ranges, generation infrastructure. In 2011, each optimized for deployment in vari- Rockland formed a strategic partnership ous environments; from lake, estuarine with JFE Advantech, a major oceano- and coastal zones to deep ocean areas. graphic instrumentation manufacturer The fl agship profi ler is the VMP-6000, a in Japan, covering distribution and new completely autonomous profi ling robot sensor technologies. In 2013, Rockland that can can prove turbulence levels in varies rapidly in depth and time. The formed a strategic partnership with Par- the deep ocean down to depths of 6000 MicroPod laboratory measurement sys- trac, a marine data acquisition company m. The MicroRider is routinely used on tem can either be deployed in the fi eld specializing in oceanographic surveys. AUV platforms such as Hydroid’s Re- or installed and manipulated in a labora- Partrac utilizes Rockland’s technol- mus AUVs and glider platforms such as tory tank or fl ume. The MicroPods have ogy and expertise to provide turbulence the Teledyne Webb Slocum Glider. A been integrated with the Kongsberg Sea- measurement solutions for the U.K. recent application of the MicroRider is glider, submarine vehicles, fl oats and tidal energy industry. Such information the integration with the Del Mar Ocean- mooring systems with the DataHub in- is useful to the optimization of turbine ographic WireWalker platform, which stalled within the autonomous platform. design, site selection and turbine layout makes it possible to autonomously ob- fi serve marine turbulence evolution that Email: info@rocklandscienti c.com assessment. Rockland Scientifi c offers a www.rocklandscientifi c.com

121 Bernard Saint Jean Drive, E. Falmouth, MA 02536 Phone: 508-495-4000 Email: [email protected] www.mclanelabs.com CEO/President: Susumu Honjo (CEO) Number of Employees: 16

McLane Research Laboratories is a leader in-situ time-series oceanographic profi lers, samplers, and fl otation. In addition, McLane’s in-situ labs support emerging genomic and optical research methods for automated time-series oceanography and limnology. Founded in 1983 to provide advanced time-series samplers and engineering design services to the internation- McLane produces three main product lines: profi lers, al oceanographic community, McLane Research Labo- samplers and fl otation Ð each of which is designed to ratories, Inc. strives to help worldwide investigators to withstand the rigors of open ocean and freshwater de- achieve their research and scientifi c goals by provid- ployments. Within profi lers, McLane offers the Ice Teth- ing advanced, cost-effective instrumentation. Through ered Profi ler (ITP) and the McLane Moored Profi ler its long-term research and development programs and (MMP). Samplers include our Sediment Traps, as well long association with diverse researchers and projects, as the RAS, ESP, IFCB, PPS, ZPS, and Large Volume

McLane Research Labs McLane has established a signiﬁ cant base of knowledge Pumps. McLane also manufactures glass and steel ﬂ ota- and proven technology in support of its objective. tion, as well as custom instrument housings. 66 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (66-80).indd 66 7/27/2016 2:49:16 PM Deep Ocean Engineering

Located in Silicon Valley, CA, Deep Ocean Engineering, 2403 Qume Drive, San Jose, CA 95131 T: 408-436-1102 Inc. refl ects the spirit of technological innovation and col- E: [email protected] laboration consistent with the region. Deep Ocean Engineer- www.deepocean.com CEO: Li Fang ing takes pride in its 35 year heritage as an early leader in the VP, Sales & Mktg.: Raul Enrique Pena VP, Engineering: John Bergman manufacture and engineering of underwater robotics, and is VP, Operations: Mike Takeda continuing its legacy with its commitment to continuously No. of Employees: < 50 improve its solutions to better meet the unique needs of its end-user clients. The focus of Deep Ocean Engineering is on responding to the unique, specifi c needs of its clients in various markets, and to build custom solutions that address those needs. Deep Ocean Engineering’s in-house engineering team in Silicon Valley creates solutions that utilize their proprietary drone vehicles as a platform, and equips them with best in class components from a variety of manufacturers of third party software, video, sonar and manipulators. Deep Ocean Engineering specializes in engineering and designing inspection class underwater and surface drones, including its full line of Phantom remotely operated vehicles (ROV) and unmanned surface vehicles (USV). Recently, Deep Ocean Engineering introduced the Phantom T5 Defender, an ROV equipped with an Explosive Ordinance Disposal device that can disable an EOD by fi ring a shotgun blast of a high-powered water projectile at point-blank range, thereby eliminating the threat without risk of injury to divers.

SubConn MacArtney and SubConn have been working together since 1978 supplying underwater mateable and harsh environment connectors to customers worldwide. SubConn connectors are widely regarded as dependable, rugged and cost effective. Easily recognizable by their red locking sleeves and with a track record of almost 40 years at the service of maritime equipment and system operators, SubConn connectors are regarded as an industry standard connectivity solution within most marine markets, applications and industries. [email protected] (Image: MacArtney) www.marinetechnologynews.com Marine Technology Reporter 67

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Seco Seals, Inc. Shark Marine management solutions, connectors as Jim Scott, who was instrumental in the Canada-based Shark Marine Tech- well as other custom products. Shark development of the conical seal in the nologies Inc. develops and delivers in- Marine’s MAKO diver delivery sys- 1950s, founded Seco Seals, Inc. in 1969 novative technologies for commercial tem was recently chosen by the Royal to fi ll the need for conical seals for 37 diving, scientifi c research, survey fi rms, Navy. The recent acquisition of the sys- degree fl ared tube fi ttings. Since then, fi lm production companies, search and tem fully equipped with a Shark Marine the company has become the standard recovery organizations and some of the Navigator diver-held sonar and naviga- for 37 degree fl ared tube fi tting seals for most elite military and law enforcement tion system, provides the user with the every application, from aerospace and agencies around the world, and has re- ability to conduct underwater investiga- race cars to petroleum, and continues to cently secured a pair of naval references. tions, reconnaissance and object identi- grow and bring innovative new solutions The company supplies video systems, fi cation. The system allows the operator to fl uid connections. ROVs and accessories, diver held sys- to select the tools needed for the task Now a world leader in specialty man- tems, diver delivery systems, software, at hand. Multi-beam sonar capabilities ufacturing of high pressure tube fi tting sonar systems, magnometers, tether for safer operation in poor visibility; gaskets, including its industry standard navigation capabilities for mapping and SECO7 product line, Seco Seals is an tracking the divers progress; video re- ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C certifi ed cording capabilities for inspection and gasket manufacturer who aims to put identifi cation purposes as well as auton- an end to leaks in most environments Ð omous operation capable of completing from subsea to aerospace. activities with or without a diver. Hot In its effort to remain on the leading swappable, neutrally buoyant batteries edge, Seco Seals has expanded its capa- allow the MAKO continuous operation. bilities for “build to print” sealing solu- The Danish Navy selected Shark’s tions for extreme pressure and tempera- Navigator diver-held sonar and naviga- ture applications made of the highest tion system. Divers will be able to cover quality metal foils. expansive MCM area searches as well Email: [email protected] as shallow water security operations. www.secoseals.com Email: [email protected] www.sharkmarine.com

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc., an oilﬁ eld products company serving the subsea, drilling, completion, production and infrastructure sectors of the oil and natural gas industry, has expanded its specialist syntactic foam manufacturing capabilities with the opening of a new plant in Bryan, Texas near Houston. The new six-acre facility brings Forum’s Syntech product line closer to clients in the oil and gas industry and has the capacity to support future growth. Syntech will share the property with another of Forum’s brands, Dynacon, to create a production hub with an enhanced engineering capability and streamlined process.

Forum custom/project specifi c fl otation modules. Forum Syntech is one of world’s largest original Forum Energy Technologies’ products include highly equipment manufacturers in the niche ROV market for engineered capital equipment as well as products that syntactic foam. The product is used to provide buoyancy are consumed in the drilling, well construction, produc- modules for use in ROVs and other submersible equip- tion and transportation of oil and natural gas. Forum is ment. The new plant not only allows the expansion of headquartered in Houston, with manufacturing and dis- Forum’s ROV fl otation manufacturing capabilities, but tribution facilities around the globe. also includes the expansion into manufacturing larger Email: [email protected] installation buoyancy modules, rigging buoyancy and www.f-e-t.com 68 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (66-80).indd 68 7/27/2016 2:50:05 PM MTR #6 (66-80).indd 69 www.marinetechnologynews.com technology, delivering portable,afford- eoRay is a leader in observation ROV compact andversatile vehicles, Vid- number ofindustries.Known forits to trustthemperforminagrowing environments, andowners have learned increasingly challengingsituationsand delivered, usershave tried VideoRays in of othermissions. hazardous conditions,amonganumber and offshore andkeep divers safefrom jects, inspectinfrastructurebothinland prevent terrorism,fi nd andretrieve ob- use dailythroughouttheworld tohelp Today hundredsof VideoRays arein tions forawideassortmentofmissions. livered toadiverse rangeoforganiza- ROVs, with more than 3,500 units de- largest volume producersofunderwater gone ontobecomeoneoftheworld’s duced itsfirst ROV in2000andhassince VideoRay Nortek AS Since thefirst VideoRay systemswere Established in 1999, VideoRay intro- the AD2CP is Nortek’s broadband Doppler signal pro- institutions worldwide. are utilizedbyscientists,researchersandengineersat ical processes in the ocean such as waves and currents, pler CurrentProfilers (ADCP),usedtounderstandphys- (DVL), usedforsubseanavigation, and Acoustic Dop- development andproduction.ItsDoppler Velocity Logs tation, employing innovative processesinitsproduct the company hasproducedacousticDopplerinstrumen- movement ofwater initsdifferent forms.For 20years, oceanographic instrumentsthatareusedtomeasurethe Number ofEmployees:100 Lohrmann CEO/President: Atle www.nortek.no Email: [email protected] Phone +4767174500 Vangkroken 2,Rud,Norway1351 A productofthousands engineering man-hours, Nortek designs,develops andmanufactures scientifi

VideoRay’s Series. MissionSpecialist ries inthefi to quicklyattachsensorsandaccesso- plug-and-play technologyallows users derwater toolsandsensors. The ROVs’ measuring devices, andmany otherun- protection, water qualityandradiation tems, metalthicknessgauges,cathodic a large arrayofsonars,positioning sys- eoRays, meaninguserscanchoosefrom the sizeandpayloadcapacityof Vid- facturers now develop sensorsaround tions, andunderwater accessorymanu- ROV toolforawiderangeofapplica- the world todevelop andprove thesmall nology andmissionpartnersthroughout unique applications. and research,fi sh farming andother ery, homelandandportsecurity, science offshore inspections,searchandrecov- underwater operations,suchassurveys, able, fl exible andreliablesolutionsfor Series featuresmodularcomponentsto The company hasworked withtech- VideoRay’s new Mission Specialist eld. c removing contaminationfromfish orotherinfl raw Dopplerandsensordata.Improve data qualityby bulence, waves and ice. AD2CP recorders will store all concurrent or alternating measurements of currents, tur- modes. Oneinstrumentreplacesseveral byoffering hardware canalternatebetweenmultiple measurement both standardandspecializedapplications. AD2CP bandwidth. The resultisunparalleledperformancein transmissions withfast sampling rates andadjustable ties. AD2CP broadbandcombinesfrequency-modulated new applications and inspire exciting research possibili- series ofinnovative elements,whichwillopendoorsto cessing platform(USPatent 7,911,880)andincludesa ter quality, andmore. sitioning andsensorsforradiation,wa- tery option,different manipulators,po- 1,600 Volts aswellanon-boardbat- tion, power systemsrangingfrom75to capable ofuptoonehorsepower operations, LED lighting, powerful thrusters cameras with a wide range of resolu- dard ROV. Available modules include rather thanretrofit accessoriestoastan- and thrustneededforthejobathand, fi and flexibility arekey, witheachsystem for specifi c applications.Customization enable optimizedvehicle confi tted tothesensors,tools,depthrating Marine Technology Reporter Email: [email protected] www.videoray.com uences. gurations

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OSIL Meteorological sensors. OSIL offers a Data buoys and monitoring systems wide variety of sediment coring equip- manufacturer Ocean Scientifi c Interna- ment, from off-the-shelf grabs and box tional Ltd. (OSIL) provides integrated (spade) corers, to bespoke coring sys- systems for environmental monitoring tems such as the Gravity Corer, Piston in all marine applications, including Corer (available in lengths from 3m MetOcean, Dredge, Coastal and Envi- to 42m), Vibrocorer for dense or com- ronmental Monitoring. The U.K.-based pacted sediments or the industry stan- and nutrient standards. OSIL also has an oceanographic systems company’s fully dard Multiple Corer for undisturbed in-house Marine Instrument Service and instrumented data buoys and monitor- sediment sampling. OSIL are the world Calibration Centre which offers calibra- ing platforms are tailored to customer leading experts in the fi eld of salin- tion, servicing, repair and technical sup- requirements and operational needs, ity measurement, operating the IAPSO port for many of the laboratory and in- and may feature a range of instruments standard Seawater Service using the situ marine instruments that it supplies. including Multiparameter Sondes, Cur- world standard in salinometers, as well www.osil.co.uk rent Meters/Profi lers, CTDs, SVs and as offering a range of other calibration [email protected]

12655 Danielson Ct, Poway, CA 92064 Phone 858-864-7775 Email: [email protected] http://rowetechinc.com CEO/President: Dan Rowe Number of Employees: 20 Annual Sales: $5m Vice President: Steve Rowe Marketing Director: Ray Mahr Sales Manager: Ron Hippe Engineering Director: Dr. Sai Sarangapani

Rowe Technologies Inc. designs and manufacturers Fran Rowe, a pioneer in the development of ADCP, is ADCPs and DVLs used for measuring currents, direc- a technical advisor to the company, whose electronics tional waves and underwater navigation for shallow design is combined with advanced acoustic transducer coastal environments to full ocean depths. RoweTech technology to provide ADCPs that are powerful, com- provides dual frequency ADCP/DVL and high resolu- pact and extremely fl exible. These core technologies, tion velocity measurements (0.01 cm/s). RoweTechs’ combined with multiple frequency and packaging op- core team is centered on advanced electronic engineer- tions, provide a cost effective and capable platform to ing and signal processing development, as well as acous- handle a variety of acoustic Doppler applications. The tic transducer design and development of traditional and SeaWATCH ADCP product lines are self-contained (SC) multi-frequency piston products and planar arrays. units that operate on battery power and are meant to be RoweTechs’ modern electronics platform for ADCPs deployed for extended durations, while the SeaPRO- and DVLs allows for a compact form factor, as well as FILER ADCPs are direct-reading (DR) units used for the fl exibility of up to 16 signal processing channels, and real-time, tethered applications. a high resolution velocity measurement. RoweTechs’ The SeaTRAK vessel-mount family of products con- dual frequency instruments (offered in Piston and Pla- sists of a low-frequency Doppler Array (150 kHz, 75 Hz, nar Arrays) provide the industry’s only high-resolution or 38 kHz) with integrated sonar electronics, interface near fi eld and long-range low-resolution current velocity cable, and a rack-mount power interface unit. The SeaP-

Rowe Technologies Inc. measurements on the market. ILOT family of Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) uses the A vertical beam can be added to both a single set of same core electronics and transducer technologies as de- Janus-conﬁ gured beams [SeaWAVE ADPC] or to two scribed above, to provide a versatile platform capable of sets of Janus-conﬁ gured beams [SeaSEVEN ADCP]. producing precise bottom-referenced velocity measure- With RoweTechs’ experience of advanced electronics ments for ROVs, AUVs and other manned/unmanned platform facilitates the development for new and novel submersibles. applications in underwater acoustic data collection, ac- The company also offers OEM packages for custom curate positioning and surveillance. AUVs and ROV applications.

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MTR #6 (66-80).indd 70 7/27/2016 4:57:01 PM Industrieweg 29, Zierikzee, The Netherlands Phone: +31 (0)111 456000 Email: [email protected] www.n-sea.com/ CEO/President: Gerard Keser Number of Employees: 125 N-Sea Vice President: Roddy James, COO Marketing Director: Rienk de Vries, CCO GM: Patrick Feeleus (Offshore) Engineering Director: Edwin Smits

With more than 50 years’ subsea- geophysical survey and geotechnical for economic operations. The vessel specifi c experience, N-Sea offers a investigations; UXO management. N- is fi tted with complete air and nitrox wide range of assurance and main- Sea is particularly known for its safety diving spread and diving daughter tenance services to the oil and gas, innovations within the diving sector. craft. renewable and civil contracting com- The TUP Diving System (Transfer The ship, with its diesel electric munities. With bases in the Neth- Under Pressure) is a modular system propulsion system and optimized erlands, U.K., India, Africa and the consisting of a three-man closed div- hull lines, is designed for low fuel Middle East, integrated subsea in- ing bell, launch and recovery system, consumption and excellent seakeep- frastructure services provider N-Sea triple-lock decompression chamber, ing. N-Sea utilizes a fl eet of special- serves all major North Sea operators gas diver control (air/mixed) and hy- ist diving and intervention craft ide- and service companies, supporting perbaric rescue craft. N-Sea also de- ally suited for shallow and restricted customers through survey, inspection ploys a modern fl eet of ROVs/ROTVs area access around offshore vessels, and assessment of their assets. N-Sea and vessels for survey, diving and platforms and mobile offshore drill- also installs, inspects, repairs and construction purposes. The DPII DSV ing units where many vessels have maintains infrastructures throughout and Survey/ROV support vessel the limited access for maintenance and the entire lifecycle, in addition to near Noordhoek Pathfi nder accommodates surveys. shore, offshore and survey services. 40 people and is equipped with a 25 N-Sea is an acive member of the The company’s personnel and fl eet metric ton offshore crane, single and IMCA and is certifi ed according to deliver a range of subsea activities multibeam echosounder. This sur- Lloyds Register for the ISO 9001, and subsea interventions including: vey spread can be supplemented by 14001, OHSAS18001. N-Sea invests air diving services and the innovative ROTV mounted sidescan sonar and/or signifi cantly in in-house technology, TUP Diving System (Transfer Under multibeam echosounder, geotechnical equipment and fl eet to deliver fl ex- Pressure); construction and position- equipment and\or ROVs as required. ible subsea solutions, combined with ing support; excavation services; The DPII DSV Siem Stork is a dive, cutting edge health and safety inno- inspections by diver/ ROV; pipeline multi-support and construction ves- vation, for the most technically chal- and cable inspections using WROV; sel equipped with azimuth thrusters lenging work scopes.

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Remote Ocean Systems continues to grow. The company pro- RJE International vides high quality complete dive sys- RJE International manufactures sonar tems worldwide for primary customers beacons, diver navigation, diver sonar in marine, military and industrial mar- and underwater relocation products. kets, and it continues to innovate and ex- RJE is a leader in acoustic marking and pand its product line, which has resulted re-location systems, diver navigation, in expanding facilities and staff. Out- sonar underwater communications and land moved into its 6,000 sq. ft. building small boat navigation for the military in Slidell, Louisiana in 1196, and has and divers worldwide. The company since expanded that building to 9,000 carries a broad range of products and sq. ft., and now again this year to 12,000 also has the design and engineering ca- For more than 40 years Remote Ocean sq. ft. Outland has spent a considerable pabilities to develop custom solutions.. Systems (ROS) has been an industry amount of R&D monies for new product RJE International sources and manu- leader in the development and manufac- development. factures locally in the U.S. for custom- ture of camera, lighting and positioning Email: [email protected] ers in more than 45 countries worldwide www.outlandtech.com systems for extreme oceanographic, in- with a focus on underwater relocation/ dustrial, commercial and military appli- tracking and diver navigation and sonar cations and environments. systems. RJE specializes in underwater ROS’ staff includes experts in video sonar and navigation technology and is engineering, mechanical design, reli- growing its engineering and R&D capa- ability engineering, EMI resistivity bility to expand and improve its product and radiation resistance design, and its offering. The fi rm is currently working product line includes underwater video on several research projects which will cameras, lights, rugged pan and tilt po- enlarge its IP and growth potential. sitioning systems, video inspection systems and control systems manufactured Email: [email protected] www.RJEInt.com primarily for the oceanographic, nuclear and defense industries. The fi rm’s custom product development partnerships with leading ROV manufacturers foster new product designs in deep water cam- Open Ocean era technology and new LED lighting Open Ocean has conceived and developed Metocean Analytics, the fi rst online ideas and provide a positive challenge offer for metocean studies on-demand. Metocean Analytics allows to obtain in to its engineering and manufacturing just a few minutes all the necessary metocean data and statistics to characterize capabilities. Today’s ROS product line the offshore site, design their infrastructure and plan their long term operations. refl ects the latest technology and opera- Open Ocean is an innovative startup company based in Brest and Paris, France, tional reliability our customers demand which conceives since 2011, online decision-making solutions for industrial ma- and need – whether it’s the latest LED rine activities. Its team of oceanographers, trained in the best research oceano- lighting design or an ultra low-light graphic institutes of the world (UPMC, IFREMER, University of Washington) camera for deep water inspections. specialize in high resolution modeling, statistical analysis and big data mining. Email: [email protected] After having acquired several key references in the wave and tidal as well as off- www.rosys.com shore wind sectors, Open Ocean has approached the oil and gas sector to present the innovative solution Metocean Analytics. Metocean Analytics is the fi rst online offer for metocean study on-demand. It Outland Technology provides on-demand access to metocean data, statistics and reports through essen- From its inception in Gretna, La. in tial analytics and display tools. It can give quickly a complete site characterization 1984, Outland Technology Inc. has for an informed decision making during the planning and operational phases of strove to design and manufacture a offshore projects. For each project, users can instantly pick their offshore points of broad range of high quality video and interest around the world, obtain the exact statistics they need and generate reports audio products using high volume com- with various content depending on the intended readers. ponents adapted for specifi c applica- Email: [email protected] tions. Today Outland’s product line is www.openocean.fr/ expanding, and its worldwide presence 72 MTR July/August 2016

MTR #6 (66-80).indd 72 7/27/2016 2:52:11 PM 1160 Brickyard Cove Road #B17, Point Richmond, CA 94801 Phone: 4157179729 Email: karen@deepﬂ ight.com /www.deepﬂ ight.com CEO/President: Adam Wright Number of Employees: 8 Vice President: Robert Chamberlain Sales Manager: Robert Chamberlain Engineering Director: Adam Wright

patented inverted wing design to dive, and Dragon uses a patent-pending quad copter design. DeepFlight submarines have been used for science and exploration, and the company is now preparing to offer DeepFlight dive experiences to resort guests at various locations around the world. DeepFlight has completely rede- signed the concept of a personal submarine through its innovative use of composite materials, and by applying the principles and dynamics of fl ight underwater. The use of composites has allowed the company to build submarines that are lighter weight than all conventional submarines, enabling easy beach and shore launches. The fl ight characteristics ensure that DeepFlight submarines offer greater speed, longer range and unprecedented maneuverability. Ad- ditionally, all DeepFlight craft are DeepFlight permanently positively buoyant, offering the unique safety advantage of automatic return to surface. Whereas, DeepFlight has innovated a new nological breakthroughs, including all conventional submarines operate class of personal submarines that ap- creating a new class of personal sub- using a variable ballast system, Deep- ply the dynamics of fl ight underwater marines that apply the principles of Flight submarines use the principles and incorporate advanced composite fl ight underwater. In 2012, the com- and dynamics of fl ight. In 2016, materials, signifi cantly reducing the pany transitioned from a R&D orga- DeepFlight entered into a working weight of its vehicles and removing nization to focus on commercializing relationship with Lloyd’s Register the barriers to safe and easy operation its series of personal submarines for (LR) to certify DeepFlight personal of personal submarines. the adventure tourism, superyacht and submarines in accordance with LR’s DeepFlight is a privately held com- recreation industries. The company Rules for the Construction and Clas- pany that was founded to develop has introduced six generations of the sifi cation of Submersibles and Diving innovative technologies to expand DeepFlight submarines. Its newest Systems. DeepFlight submarines will human access into the oceans. The models are Super Falcon and Deep- be the fi rst composite-hulled personal company has made signifi cant tech- Flight Dragon. Super Falcon uses a submarines to undergo certifi cation.

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2G Robotics breed of ROVs: the ROV/AUV hybrid. subsea robotic solutions with an em- Its HydroView and newly launched En- phasis on autonomous operation. In the dura ROVs are remotely controlled via last three years Cellula has built several a tether with the added functionality of highly automated seafl oor drills. Its lat- autopilot commands. est, the CRD100, is state of the art, self- Endura, which employs the latest contained, remotely operated geotech- software and hardware innovations, has nical analysis tools that can drill, case, been engineered for dependability and core and provide real time CPT data functionality across a wide range of un- up to 150m below the seabed in water derwater applications. It outperforms depths of 3,000m. other mini ROVs in thrust, dependabil- In addition, Cellula has recently sup- ity and software performance. Endura is plied a subsea excavator, deep water, easy to use, ready for the water in three high capacity plankton sampler and minutes, and basic driver competency is several well intervention valve packs. Designer and manufacturer of under- developed in about three hours with pro- Cellula offers a range of subsea compo- water laser scanning and imaging equip- fessional profi ciency achieved in three nents including pressure tolerant elec- ment for 3D modeling and measure- days. Endura is intelligent – a full com- tronics, smart valve packs, water and ments, 2G Robotics, founded in 2007, puter is built inside the vehicle and auto ground fault detection. has established a global presence in the controls are available in the software. Email: [email protected] www.cellula.com subsea industry. The company’s laser Endura is high performance – with hy- scanners – which can be diver deployed drodynamic design for ultimate control or integrated with ROVs or AUVs for in the water and powered by high torque Deep Trekker Inc. dynamic scanning – generate true-scale motors for up to 5 knots of thrust. Deep Trekker produces portable submillimeter resolution 3D models of Aquabotix’ iPad and laptop applica- ROVs and pipe crawlers for the subsea subsea structures and environments in tions are intuitive driving systems for inspection landscape, from its fl agship real-time, and have been used on all underwater ROVs. product, the DTG2 ROV, to the new seven continents at extreme depths for Email: [email protected] DTX2 ROV and DT340 pipe crawler. www.aquabotix.com a range of underwater inspections, in- Deep Trekker ROVs feature a patented cluding the high-profi le Costa Concor- pitching system to aid maneuverability. dia salvage operation and HMS Erebus Cellula Robotics The ROV’s outer shell rotates, granting exploration. The high point density of Cellula Robotics is an engineering so- the main thrusters to rotate a complete the data effectively resolves fi ne-scale lutions company specializing in turnkey 180 degrees, allowing the ROV to drive dimensional features that traditional design and production of seafl oor in- straight up and down, side to side, for- methods fail to capture, allowing for de- tervention and subsea robotic systems. ward and backwards using the same tailed and effi cient inspections of com- Its products are primarily used for geo- thrusters. All ROVs are built with anod- plex underwater structures and environ- technical and geophysical applications. ized cast aluminum to withstand harsh ments. Through its team of engineers, design- ocean environments and impacts. The Email: [email protected] ers and technicians based in Vancouver, internal camera can rotate from within www.2grobotics.com Canada, Cellula has developed experi- the ROV for a full 320 degree fi eld of ence in projects that require integrated view. The super-bright viewing screen Aquabotix Technology mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and is integrated within the handheld con- Aquabotix Technology Corpora- software elements in a subsea environ- troller to view live what the ROV sees. tion, developer of smart technology ment. Cellula has been involved in proj- The DTG2 model can reach depths of for ROVs, has helped to create a new ects deployed offshore from the U.K to 150m and operate in currents of up to Japan, Papua New Guinea to the Gulf of 2.5 knots, while the DTX2 is larger with Mexico. Cellula supports these interna- 4 vectored thrusters for improved lat- tional projects with offshore personnel, eral movement and can reach depths of on-call staff and a network of agents. 305m and operate in currents of up to Cellula Robotics has grown from de- 3.5 knots. signing subsystems for client-built ve- Email: [email protected] hicles to supplying complete turnkey www.deeptrekker.com/ 74 MTR July/August 2016

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