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Next Tuesday our Chief Operating Officer, Kerry Beckwith, will be presenting at The Hydrographic Society UK & Ireland #RemoteHydrography conference in Dublin. Kerry will be talking about the latest 'Developments in mini-MASS to conduct Hydrographic and Geophysical surveys for offshore energy.' Kerry's presentation will cover technical and operational challenges associated with operating USVs remotely to gather high resolution Hydrographic and Geophysical data sets.  Experience from two case studies will be presented: Cable route survey off Germany using hull mounted MBES and SSS; Pipeline route survey of Nigeria using a hull mounted MBES, SSS and SBP. Logistics, operations, technical and environmental challenges will all be discussed.  A review of the applications will then lead into a discussion on what is required for future technical and operational advances to further increase USV survey capabilities offshore.  We look forward to seeing existing and new customers at this exciting event. #usv #asv #rouv #surveying #hydrography #hydrographicsurvey #geophysical #offshorewind #offshoreenergy #carbonreduction

🚤 Sulmara's USV provided geophysical survey for Bayou Bend CCS 🎯 Subsea specialist Sulmara has helped Bayou Bend CCS, joint venture owned by Chevron, Talos Energy and Equinor, unearth the “best data we’ve seen” from an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) during a high-resolution geophysical survey at the Bayou Bend carbon capture and storage project in Texas, USA. Bayou Bend CCS commissioned Sulmara to conduct an archaeological and geohazard assessment of the proposed Bayou Bend pipeline route from the landfall to the future offshore platform locations, which has the potential to reduce emissions from regional industrial facilities by safely storing carbon dioxide underground. Sulmara utilised an Ocean Power Technologies electric WAM-V 16 USV for the offshore data acquisition to help significantly lower the overall carbon footprint of the project by reducing the number of diesel-burning vessels offshore, as well as shortening the time required to conduct the survey. 🎤 Sulmara Project Manager Darius Rivera, PMP, PMI-ACP said, “The quality of the data gathered is some of the best we’ve seen from a USV. That quality of information, as well as the operability of the equipment and relationship that has been developed, have been key to the project’s success.” The collaborative project utilized the SpaceX-backed Starlink satellite system to ensure strong communications between the shore and the USV, allowing the Scotland-based company to push the technology further than ever before. 🎤 Darius Rivera, PMP, PMI-ACP added: “With the survey area around 15km from shore, we integrated the WAM-V with Starlink to achieve higher speed communications with the mobile remote command centre. This is the first time we have been able to go beyond the 3km mark with this size USV, ensuring improved quality of data and reducing the time needed to collect the information when compared to a conventional survey vessel.” 🎤 Andy Nicol, Regional Director for the Western Hemisphere at Sulmara, said: “We are proud to partner with Bayou Bend CCS on this important project. Our development of towed sensor capability from an uncrewed platform is a clear demonstration of our commitment to both sustainability and innovation. 📃📷 Source: Sulmara #sulmara #opt #wamv #bayoubend #chevron #talosengery #equinor #usv #unmannedsurvey #robotics #madeinusa #zeroemission

Breaking News: N-Sea Group Acquires Geo Plus, Highlighting Key Industry Trends N-Sea Group's acquisition of Geo Plus marks a significant development in the subsea services sector, underscoring several important industry trends: 1.    Market Consolidation This move aligns with the broader trend of consolidation in marine services, exemplified by today's other major acquisition where DOF Group agreed to acquire Maersk Supply Service for $1.11 billion. 2.    Fleet Expansion N-Sea gains 6 high-end hydrographic vessels ranging from 15m to 42m, enhancing its capacity for shallow water hydrographic surveys, both geophysical and geotechnical. 3.    Technological Advancement The industry continues to adopt advanced technologies, with vessels like Geo Ranger featuring smart onboard technology, dynamic positioning, and efficient propulsion systems. 4.    Environmental Focus With the global subsea systems market projected to reach $26.54 billion by 2029, companies are positioning themselves to meet the growing demand for offshore energy projects while prioritizing efficiency and environmental considerations. 5.    Operational Flexibility Geo Plus will maintain operational independence while leveraging N-Sea's resources, a strategy aimed at maximizing efficiency and market reach. These strategic moves reflect the industry's response to evolving market demands, regulatory pressures, and the need for comprehensive, technologically advanced subsea solutions. As the offshore sector continues to grow, we can expect further consolidation and technological integration to drive innovation and efficiency in marine services. #SubseaServices #MarineIndustry #OffshoreTechnology #MarketConsolidation

Starting trials of the SEA-KIT International 18 metre XL-Class uncrewed surface vessel (USV) (Blue Eclipse®) is huge news because it has the potential to revolutionise offshore wind site characterisation. Not only will it drop carbon emissions dramatically, it'll also remove people from harms way, and improve work life balance for marine geophysicists. When combined with our Remote Operations Centres, remote geophysics enables greater utilisation from vessels (which is a key constraint in offshore wind development) with the aim of delivering more data per year to progress more projects towards Final Investment Decision and beyond. Considering the exponential growth in offshore wind planning, efficiencies in data acquisition like this hold massive potential. Stay tuned as we dive deeper into the trials and showcase the incredible capabilities of our USV. #USV #MaritimeInnovation #AutonomyAtSea #MilestoneAchievement #StayTuned

Unlike most posts on LinkedIn hailing upcoming attendance at a key event I am saying this time that I am disappointed not to be in Cardiff on 26 September 2023 for the EIC “The Celtic Sea: Beyond the Shore with Floating Wind Energy”. I am sure I am missing an excellent day. My meagre contribution at this time is to share some present thoughts related to an initial exploration of metocean conditions for the Celtic Sea. a. Like the majority of offshore projects, a good understanding of wave conditions is critical for successful design and safe access, however, for the Celtic Sea I would nudge this higher up the list of important issues. b. Freely available wave observations already exist in the area of interest, but the quality of information appears variable between instrument types. c. Spatial variation in wave conditions is typically low due to a deep water location with limited coastal sheltering. d. Standard wave parameters provide some useful insights: - Waves from west-south-west represent the dominant direction (42%) -  P50 wave height is estimated around 1.42 m - Largest measured wave height over a four-year period is Hs = 9.75 m, Tz = 10.6 s, Tp = 15.4 s, Dir = 252°N - Wave scatter diagrams of Hs versus Tp suggest a limiting wave steepness of 1/18 for shorter period waves (< 8 s) and 1/22 for longer period waves (> 8 s) e. Standard wave parameters need to be reviewed with associated wave spectra to develop a more complete understanding, such as: - There are periods of both uni-modal and bi-modal sea states with a ratio of occurrence around 70:30. This is due to a balance between locally generated wind-seas and more remote longer period Atlantic Swell. - Extreme conditions appear to be represented by a uni-modal sea state (tbc) - Cross seas are evident during some periods of bi-modal sea states when wind seas occur at a different direction to swell sea - Upcoming metocean surveys need to make directional wave spectra available as a standard part of the output #metocean, #CelticSea, #FloatingOffshorewind, #CelticSeaCluster

Sonar Vessel Noise Survey #NJ: Reports of recent whale and dolphin deaths on and near the New York and New Jersey shores, and public concerns of marine noise impacts from offshore wind development activities, prompted an investigation into the sonar noise levels produced by exploratory survey vessels working in ocean areas leased by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). This technical report presents the methodology, analysis and results of a brief independent investigation of underwater noise levels from a sonar survey vessel, conducted offshore . . .

Sonar Vessel Noise Survey #NJ: Reports of recent whale and dolphin deaths on and near the New York and New Jersey shores, and public concerns of marine noise impacts from offshore wind development activities, prompted an investigation into the sonar noise levels produced by exploratory survey vessels working in ocean areas leased by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). This technical report presents the methodology, analysis and results of a brief independent investigation of underwater noise levels from a sonar survey vessel, conducted offshore . . .

Attendees at the Offshore Decommissioning Conference in St Andrews can experience virtual reality at the NSTA’s stand, where we’re hosting SustainaVerse, part of the D’Arcy Thompson Simulator Centre. The system lets people survey fascinating landscapes, both subsea and on land. It can also be used to plan complex underwater salvage operations. If you are feeling adventurous, why not put on the headset, pick up the joysticks and give it a try? We are also showcasing the EDGAR (Explosives Use in Decommissioning—Guide for Assessment of Risk) application, which quantifies the impact of explosive detonations on a range of marine mammals and fish. It was delivered as part of SustainaVerse’s “To the Mind’s Eye” series, sponsored by the NSTA. In addition, visitors can find out about the NSTA’s work to make decommissioning more cost efficient and provide suppliers with a clearer picture of upcoming projects. There are also opportunities to join the NSTA’s decommissioning and repurposing team. Offshore Energies UK #virtualreality #decommissioning #DecomConf23

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Say "Hi" to Lars Ivar Leivestad while at EAGE today! Ask him about the benefits of real-time wave and surface current monitoring for safer and more efficient offshore operations. He might even have some of the popular pink Miros socks in his pocket 😉 #SeaStateAsAService #KnowYourWaves 🌊 EAGE (European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers) #EAGE #EAGE24 #realtimeinsights #SeismicOperations #SafetyFirst #OffshoreOperations