http://www.hydro-international.com/ News from www.hydro-international.com. 15 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2441-Tritech_International_Appointment.html Tritech International Ltd has appointed Maurice Fraser as its new Sales and Marketing Director. Throughout his short career with Tritech they have taken a keen interest in his professional development, leading to this position on the board. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2440-EdgeTech_on_REMUS__AUVs.html EdgeTech's 2200-S 850 kHz Dynamically Focused Side Scan System will be installed on the Hydroid REMUS 600 AUVs recently ordered by the UK Ministry of Defence. Tue, 13 May 2008 13:31:33 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2439-ISE_and_ECA_Supply_RCIDV.html The Department of National Defence of Canada has awarded the Société ECA the contract to provide Canada with the latest technology in a Remote Control ID Vehicle (RCIDV). International Submarine Engineering Ltd is ECA's Agent for this sale. K-STER is a low weight (50kg) selfpowered ROV linked to the surface for realtime control with a thin fibre optic. Tue, 13 May 2008 11:48:22 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2438-Teledyne_RD_Instruments_Appointments.html Teledyne RD Instruments has extended Teledyne RDI's sales and marketing team, welcoming Jennifer Sindelir and Mike Sopko. Tue, 13 May 2008 11:36:52 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2436-Man_Overboard_Alarm.html Mobilarm, launched its new commercial marine product to coincide with the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston. The Mobilarm V100 VPIRB (VHF Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is designed to provide commercial mariners with a faster, more efficient man overboard (MOB) rescue system than traditional personal EPIRB devices. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2437-Kolkata_Port_Navigates_the_Future.html Quester Tangent has delivered 10 licenses of HYDAS software to the Kolkata Port Trust, West Bengal, India. HYDAS Navigation and Hydrographic Survey Software, in combination with Hemisphere DGPS, was selected to meet their stringent requirements such as datum conversions, route planning with waypoints, cross track error calculations, course over ground and a sophisticated but simple to use, easily readable helmsman's display. Fri, 09 May 2008 15:46:04 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2435-Global_Digital_Vector_Chart_Service.html The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has launched the Admiralty Vector Chart Service (AVCS). AVCS will provide the international mariner with an integrated global set of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) schemed in folios along the major shipping routes and covering the world's top ports, with ordering, flexible licensing and updating services. Fri, 09 May 2008 11:26:48 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2434-AHSs_First_Agreement_on_Electronic_NtMs.html ChartCo Ltd has secured an agreement with the Australian Hydrographic Service to broadcast Notices to Mariners and chart corrections to ChartCo's current subscriber base of over 3500 vessels. This is the first agreement that the Australian Hydrographic Service has signed allowing the electronic distribution of its Notice to Mariners data to ships. Fri, 09 May 2008 11:19:54 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2433-Spotlight_on_Structural_Integrity_Management.html Structural integrity management is an increasingly important element of the offshore engineer's role as the number of ageing offshore platforms is increasing globally and a substantial number are facing operation beyond their intended design life. It is increasingly necessary for operators to perform an assessment of their structures on a regular basis. Wed, 07 May 2008 11:15:16 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2432-Geolab_Positioning_Contract.html Veripos has been awarded a further three-year contract by Naples-based GeoLab Srl, one of Europe's leading turnkey offshore survey and construction support organisations, for provision of high-precision GNSS positioning services. The contract extends the relationship between the two companies following an earlier three-year agreement. Wed, 07 May 2008 08:44:42 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2424-Engineering_Solutions_to_Complex_Subsea_Systems.html MCS, is presenting four technical papers at OTC which reveal recent advances in flexible riser technology and the impact of fatigue on deepwater development. The company will also be unveiling its comprehensive integrity management package to ensure operators comply with new Minerals Management Service (MMS) regulations in the Gulf of Mexico. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2431-Hegg_Marine_Solutions_Launches_New_Business.html Hegg Marine Solutions enters into the competitive industry of Oceanographic Project Management and Site Support. Hegg Marine Solutions primary business will include marine data acquisition, sonar system integration, project management, consultation, training and site support. HMS's mission is to support, maintain and manage client needs in their respective Marine Industry endeavors. Tue, 06 May 2008 11:14:39 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2430-Vince_Dobbin_General_Manager_WFS.html WFS has appointed Vince Dobbin, as General Manager of the Homeland Security & Defence division. He will head the rapidly expanding defence arm of the business. Tue, 06 May 2008 10:58:20 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2429-Secrets_of_Maltas_Historic_Water_Systems.html Miniature sonars, engineered by Tritech International, have been invaluable in helping to uncover the deep secrets of Malta's historic fresh water systems. Several reservoir sites in Malta and Gozo have been the focus of collaborative archaeological explorations by AURORA Trust, Marine Resources Development Foundation and California Polytechnic State University. The investigations aim to understand the complexities of underground cisterns and infrastructures and to research their evolution. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2428-Subsea_Success_for_NASNet.html Nautronix has completed the first field-wide deployment of NASNet by Subsea 7, in the Agbami field, offshore Nigeria. The field is operated by Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited (an affiliate of Chevron Corporation) on and is located approximately 70 kilometres offshore of the central area of the Niger Delta, Nigeria. Mon, 05 May 2008 13:41:43 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2427-In_Memoriam_John_Edward_Chance.html A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday 5 May 5 2008, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette for John Edward Chance, who passed away peacefully on Thursday 1 May 2008 at home in Lafayette at the age of 84. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette. Mon, 05 May 2008 11:13:01 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2426-Remotely_Manage_DGPS_Broadcast_Sites.html Trimble has introduced a software package specifically designed to continuously monitor and control Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) broadcast sites for marine navigation: Trimble Coastal Center software. Developed to provide network operators the ability to monitor and control multiple DGPS beacon stations from one central location, Trimble Coastal Center software can save time by automating functions and tasks remotely. Mon, 05 May 2008 10:10:00 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2425-Oceanscience_Receives_Award.html Each year Teledyne Scientific & Imaging (TS&I) recognises a partner company that has made major contributions to TS&I's performance. Teledyne Technologies announced the presentation of the 2007 Technology Partner of the Year award to The Oceanscience Group. Mon, 05 May 2008 10:02:14 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2423-Swathe_Services_Goes_International.html Swathe Services, a UK specialist subcontractor to the hydrographic industry has opened up an office in Australia to expand operations globally. Swathe Services Australia (SSA), operating under the same business model as the UK will provide a specialist hydrographic service to the hydrographic industry. Mon, 05 May 2008 09:20:10 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2422-Skomer_Reserve_Orders_Data_Collection_System.html OSIL have recently supplied the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) with a data collection system for background monitoring at Skomer Marine Nature Reserve. The system consists of an OSIL Shearwater Data Buoy, fitted with a Campbell CR200 Data Logger and a VHF Omi-directional Antenna. When deployed the 1.2 diameter buoy will be attached via a data cable to a customised OSIL Seabed Mounting Frame. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2421-North_Star_Keep_Safety_Awards_Coming.html Only a month after scooping a coveted award for safety at the Scottish Offshore Achievement Awards, North Star Shipping has been awarded the prestigious International Safety Award by the British Safety Council. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:17:15 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2420-Charles_Brennan_with_RSonic.html Charles Brennan has joined R2Sonic as Chief Hydrographic Engineer. In this position, he will be responsible for the development of the support and training department for R2Sonic. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:10:09 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2419-Philip_F_Otto_Appointed_Chief_Executive_Schilling_Robotics.html Schilling Robotics has appointed Philip F. Otto as president and chief executive officer. He has also been appointed to serve on the company's board of directors. Otto, a Silicon Valley veteran and former chief executive of several high-growth technology companies, joins Schilling as demand for its equipment and services has reached unprecedented levels. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:01:59 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2418-Rene_Osias_Sales_Manager_Side_Scan_Sonar_Systems.html L-3 Klein has appointed Rene Osias as Sales Manager for their Side Scan Sonar Systems. Working with other members of the Klein team, Mr. Osias will be responsible for implementing Klein's strategy to multiply its sales of domestic and international side scan and multi-beam sonar systems. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:52:36 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2417-MacArtney_Offshore_MD_Appointed.html Chris Howerter is very happy to be named as Lars Hansen's successor as General Manager of MacArtney Offshore, Inc. in Houston, Texas. Lars Hansen will be returning to Denmark in August. Until then, Chris Howerter will train for the position as the Deputy General Manager. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:43:02 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2416-WFS_Expanding.html WFS, developer of through-water and through-ground wireless technologies has relocated to larger offices in Livingston, near Edinburgh in Scotland. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:33:57 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2415-Significant__Red_Tide_Season.html The end of April usually brings the first signs of harmful algae in USA's New England waters, and this year, researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and North Carolina State University (NC State) are preparing for a potentially big bloom. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:14:44 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2414-Antarctic_Survey_Work.html Two UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) chiefs have been finding out more about the vital survey work being carried out in the inhospitable Antarctic. UKHO Chief Executive, Mike Robinson, and UK National Hydrographer, Rear Admiral Ian Moncrieff, spent time on the ground and at sea in this remote part of the world, with its own particular Safety Of Life At Sea problems, to see the problems and challenges of surveying in this region. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:03:58 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2413-Echoscope_RealTime_D_Sonar_Deployed.html CodaOctopus Products is delivering Coda Echoscopes for deployment on various underwater construction projects to dredging company Van Oord. Two of three Echoscopes ordered by Van Oord have already been delivered for their Middle East operations. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:33:15 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2412-GeoEyes_Director_of_Air_and_Marine_Solutions.html GeoEye has promoted Dejan M. Damjanovic to Director, Air & Marine Solutions. Mr. Damjanovic has been with GeoEye since January 2002 and now leads the manufacturing of all aeronautical and maritime value-added products and services to support customer requirements. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:32:31 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2411-th_Profiling_Float.html This week Webb Research Corporation (WRC) will ship its 5000th variable buoyancy float. This design originated in the late 1980s, first as the ALACE float, widely used in the World Ocean Circulation Experiment. In recent years, WRC has provided over 2000 APEX profilers to customers in 19 nations, in support of the international ARGO program. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:24:00 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2410-Top_Navigation_Cadet.html The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has publicly recognised a cadet at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) for his top navigational skills. Midshipman Christopher Page won what has become a coveted prize for being the best performing cadet in the Bridge Trainer Assessment and Navigation Training in the cadet's Passing Out Phase of training at the Dartmouth-based college. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:02:00 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2408-SeaBat__Multibeam_Sonar_System.html Since its release in 1996, the SeaBat 8101 has gained a formidable reputation for performance, reliability and robustness. The new SeaBat 7101 Multi-beam sonar brings to the forefront, advanced technology utilised across all the ranges of the SeaBat 7000 series multi-beam systems. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2405-Sonardyne_Group_Acquires_Wavefront_Systems.html Sonardyne Group Ltd has taken over Wavefront Systems Ltd., a UK design company specialising in sonar and underwater technology. Wavefront Systems Ltd, based in Sherborne, Dorset, was founded in 2004 by a team of defence sonar engineering professionals and has grown substantially with a focus on design and development services to the military and commercial undersea market worldwide. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2406-Carlson_Software_and_HydroCAD_Form_Alliance.html An alliance between Carlson Software Inc. and HydroCAD Software Solutions, LLC, was revealed at the Carlson Silver Anniversary User Conference, held 14 and 15 April in Lexington (KY, USA). HydroCAD is a Computer Aided Design tool used by civil engineers for modeling stormwater runoff. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2409-IMCA_at_Middle_East_Workboat_Conference.html Two key members of the secretariat ofIMCA will be playing an important role at this month's inaugural Middle East Workboats Exhibition and Conference, being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 28-30 April 2008. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2407-New_Sales_Office.html RESON increases it's focus on the Asia Pacific region by establishing a new fully owned sales office, RESON (Pte.) Ltd, in Singapore. The office is dedicated to support and coordinate RESON's sales activities in the whole region directly or through it's network of resellers and agents. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:04:46 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2404-NOAA_Research_Advanced_With_Underwater_Cameras.html At NOAA's Coastal Services Center in South Carolina scientists make decisions about habitat conservation and resource management in a complex ocean environment. Many tools are used to assist in their research and one of the most helpful is the towed underwater camera. Mark Finkbeiner, the center's senior marine ecologist, is using two of JW Fishers' TOV-1 towed underwater video systems to help with his research. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:38:59 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2403-HighPrecision_GNSS_Positioning_Launched_in_Spain.html Trimble has launched the Trimble VRS Now Service in Madrid, Spain. The commercial service provides surveyors, civil engineers and geospatial professionals in the area with instant access to real-time kinematic (RTK) Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) corrections without the need for a base station. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:25:23 +0200 http://www.hydro-international.com/news/id2402-D_Contract_for_Geowave_Endeavour.html Wavefield Inseis has announced that they have been awarded their first 3D contract for Geowave Endeavour by BG Norge Ltd. M/V Geowave Endeavour, the new purpose built 16 streamer vessel will be delivered from the Fosen Yard in Norway at the end of June this year and after sea-trails go straight onto the 3D survey in the North Sea. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:22:12 +0200