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Schilling Robotics Receives Order from TS Marine for Two UHD™ ROV Systems
Schilling Robotics, LLC, experts in subsea systems, has announced it received an order for two of its 4,000 meter (13,000 feet) rated UltraHeavy-Duty™ (UHD™) Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) from Australian subsea specialist TS Marine. The UHD™ systems will be delivered in the summer of 2010.
TS Marine’s UHDs™ ideally complement the AX-S™ system which incorporates the same core Schilling subsystems. The kindred technology synergies provide a seamless platform for the offshore crews, simplifying every aspect of operation and maintenance. “The commonality of technologies in the UHD™ and AX-S™ systems demonstrates the value of Schilling’s approach to supplying reliable, modular and flexible solutions. The integrated systems design enables significant cost-efficiencies, including a reduction in the quantity of spares required for offshore maintenance, saving both customers money,” said Schilling.
About Schilling Robotics, LLC
Schilling Robotics is a leading global, deep-ocean robotics company founded in 1985. Schilling is headquartered in California U.S.A. and has regional offices in Texas U.S.A. and Aberdeen, Scotland. In late 2008, FMC Technologies, Inc. acquired a 45% interest in Schilling. FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FTI) is a leading global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry. FMC Technologies designs, manufactures, and services technologically sophisticated systems and products, such as subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead systems, high pressure fluid
control equipment, measurement solutions, and marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry. Further information about Schilling Robotics can be found at www.schilling.com.
Subsea 7 Chooses BlueView for New AIV Acoustic Imaging Systems
Subsea 7, one of the world's leading subsea engineering and construction companies has chosen BlueView Technologies to provide an acoustic imaging system for its new line of Autonomous Inspection Vehicles (AIVs). Under this agreement, BlueView will deliver both forward looking navigation and tracking sonar as well as ultra-high resolution MicroBathymetry sonar for three dimensional tracking and mapping of pipelines.
Jim Jamieson, Subsea 7 AIV project team leader commented, "BlueView's extensive experience with ROV and AUV acoustic imaging systems and their demonstrated ability to quickly deliver exactly the solution we need were important factors in our decision."
"The deployment of autonomous systems is growing within the offshore oil and gas industry and BlueView is uniquely poised to meet the new challenges. We are very excited to be selected by Subsea 7 and their AIV project dovetails nicely with our current work with ultra deepwater systems focused on developing next-generation acoustic inspection capabilities for pipelines and subsea structures based on our laser-like acoustic MicroBathymetry systems," said Lee Thompson, BlueView Technologies CEO/CTO.
BlueView has been delivering forward looking and MicroBathymetry systems to the US Navy's AUV programs for over five years. With more than 45 fielded AUV systems BlueView has developed a reputation for delivering compact, low-power systems that exceed customer needs.
www.blueview.com
Successful Manatee Detection Demonstration
FarSounder engineers recently demonstrated the FS-3DT sonar capabilities for manatee detection to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), at Canaveral Harbor, Florida, an area where many of these endangered animals are found. The USACE, with its responsibility for dredging operations, practices extremely strict and diligent methods for manatee detection and protection, with dedicated observers and tools in case the animals might enter the dredge working area. This series of exercises resulted in a successful proof of concept that demonstrated that manatees can be detected at ranges significant for Canaveral Harbor dredge operations.
The manatee detections are visibly distinct from such targets as fish schools and vessel wake detections, thereby enabling classification of these endangered marine mammals. In addition to the manatee detection, it was shown that the sonar can be operated in standard clam shell dredge environments, and that the general acoustic noise and the debris/bubble plumes generated by clam shell dredging did not have an adverse effect on the sonar's performance.
www.farsounder.com
Rockwool Marine Acoustic Foil
Rockwool Marine & Offshore is happy to introduce a new product: Rockwool Marine Acoustic Foil, which is part of a sound absorption system specifically designed for engine rooms, cargo pump rooms and similar applications.
Traditional insulation solutions which consist of an alu-foil or steel plate finish provide a good solution for fire protection and oil contamination prevention; however these surface materials reduce the otherwise excellent noise absorption properties of the insulation behind them.
Challenging combination
Providing fire protection and noise reduction in areas where mechanical strength and resistance to oil contamination is required has therefore always been a challenge, but now Rockwool has developed a system which fulfils all these requirements. By using the Rockwool Marine Acoustic Foil system, the noise absorption of the Rockwool insulation is not affected.
Rockwool Marine Acoustic Foil
Rockwool Marine Acoustic Foil is a very strong, thin and durable film, which is resistant to oil/oil mist, water and most other substances expected to be found in the environment of the Engine Room. The film (which covers the Rockwool insulation and is then covered by a perforated steel plate) has been tested for surface flammability, according to IMO Res MSC.61(67), annex 1 part 5 and IMO res 653(16), by the Danish Institute of Fire Technology. The result is in full compliance with SOLAS. To obtain the optimal sound properties the film must be fitted loosely with a small gap in between the film and the insulation. www.rockwool-rti.com
Sub-Biosphere 2 Underwater Habitat Project Revealed
The Sub-Biosphere 2 is the original self sustainable underwater habitat designed for aquanauts, tourism and oceanographic life sciences and long-term human, plant and animal habitation.
This unique underwater habitat sustains all its life support systems for air, water, food, electricity, and other resources through its innovative control of variant atmospheric pressures that occur at depth.
SBS2 is a seed bank with eight Living Biomes to allow human, plant and fresh water interaction, powered and controlled by the Central Support Biome which monitors the life systems from within its operations facility.
Designed by Phil Pauley and visualised by Pauley Interactive and featured on CNN, the Sub-Biosphere 2 has been posted to generate support from global partners, sponsors and investors.
Source: Pauley-Interactiv
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