In February 2003, Geometrics published Technical Report M-TR135: Performance Comparisons Between Geometrics G-880/881 and Marine Magnetics SeaSPY Systems, providing test data regarding Marine Magnetics SeaSPY magnetometer. Marine Magnetics filed a...

The ‘Alive’ is an intervention AUV developed by French company Cybernetix and partners. The system is currently undergoing shallow water tests. ‘Alive’ has now been equipped with a Tritech AM-300...

Ixsea Oceano has introduced its new GAPS Global Acoustic Positioning System. The launch took place at Oceanology International Americas in New Orleans. GAPS is an all-in-one, compact, portable solution for...

The QUEST 5 WROV from ALSTOM Schilling Robotics (ASR) successfully completed its first dive to 4,000 metres in sea trials off the Canary Islands in June 2003. This marks the...

ORE has introduced its new 8242XS Heavy Load Release designed for use in a variety of underwater applications, including construction and deployment of devices such as cables, where sub-sea acoustically...

Using remote sensing technology, scientists at NOAA have developed a way in which to identify and monitor harmful algal blooms. This monitoring will help detect HABs along the coastal areas...

The Russian survey organisation SMNG (SEVMORNEFTEGEOFIZIKA) has taken delivery of a Seismic Integrated Positioning System (SIPS 2) from Sonardyne International for use aboard the Akedemik Nemchinov survey vessel. SMNG is...

Adaptation has begun of the Innomar Technologie SES-2000 parametric echosounder for use on ROVs. The advanced sounder functions with a pencil-thin acoustic beam that is a highly effective tool in...

A VisualWorks digital video system has recently been installed onboard the Allseas vessel MV Trenchsetter and the MV Provider for Subsea 7, providing pipelay support surveys for a major pipelay...

RD Instruments has been awarded a second significant build-to-print contract for the Naval Sea Systems Command’s Hydrographic Mapping Unit (HMU) system. This contract, with options, will be worth a total...