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Achieving deep water laser survey mapping

Authors: Luke Richardson, Sales and Marketing Manager at 2G Robotics, and Edd Moller, Global Business Manager Construction Survey at Sonardyne We’ve recently built a new deep-rated laser scanning skid specifically for generating extremely detailed volumetric point cloud models to complete repeatable survey work in the deep ocean. It is a great product that is capable …

Sonardyne’s Solstice MCM sonar now MINTACS compatible for Royal Australian Navy

Marine technology company Sonardyne has announced that its Solstice multi-aperture sonar has been integrated into mine warfare command software used by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Through a collaboration with Australian defence software engineering company Solutions from Silicon (SfS), data collected by Solstice during mine counter measure (MCM) missions can now be imported, processed and …

Vigilant FLS: Filling in the ‘blind spot’ for USVs

Just as a new generation of autonomous “Google cars” are being introduced onto our roads, unmanned surface vessels (USVs) are becoming an established tool for offshore operations, including in the defence space. It’s not hard to see why. Using a USV vastly reduces the environmental footprint of many applications, enables people to work from home …

PDE Offshore supports Taiwanese offshore wind build out using Sonardyne technology

Underwater positioning equipment from Sonardyne Asia Pte Ltd. has been selected by PDE Offshore Corporation to support its work on wind farm construction projects offshore Taiwan. The company has ordered a Mini-Ranger 2 Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) system and Wideband Sub-Mini 6+ (WSM 6+) transponder/responders to accurately track the position its underwater equipment, which includes a …

Underwater surveillance options for critical asset protection

Protecting the underwater perimeter at critical assets can seem like a challenge. Whether you want to protect a port, harbour, refinery, private waterside residences or even a yacht, oil tanker or offshore platform, there are many variables. So, you need an underwater surveillance system with flexible installation options to ensure you are not left with …

Sonardyne underwater positioning to support Fugro’s offshore wind operations in North America

Leading geo-data specialist Fugro has chosen underwater positioning technology from Sonardyne Inc. for its upcoming offshore wind farm projects in North America. Fugro has ordered three Sonardyne Mini-Ranger 2 Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) underwater positioning systems to support shallow water site characterisation surveys, and a standard Ranger 2 for positioning geotechnical boreholes that will influence turbine …

Remote Field Support: Keeping Offshore Operations On Track

Remote operations are an increasingly viable way that we can carry out tasks in the marine space. Whether it’s in offshore energy, defence, science, or other sectors, unmanned remote operations are helping us and you, our customers, to reduce our environmental footprints, lower risk to our staff, reduce costs and perform work we might otherwise …

Over-the-horizon unmanned data collection

Seabed monitoring over large areas has entered the age of autonomy, thanks to a combination of our long-endurance, wireless Fetch seabed sensors and a wide choice of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) able to harvest their data. Read how Shell is making use of both offshore Norway.  A/S Norske Shell is running a long-term seabed monitoring …

Vigilant enabled, the VICTA DDU

Combining cutting-edge hull design, composite material construction and an advanced control system, the company’s VICTA class DDU offers the speed and endurance of a long-range insertion craft (LRIC) with the stealth and capacity of a swimmer delivery vehicle (SDV). The team behind it has extensive operational experience and the result is a first-of-kind, fly-by-wire craft …

Unique Group adds Sonardyne Ranger 2 systems to its US Gulf of Mexico rental pool

Underwater positioning technology from Sonardyne Inc. has been chosen by leading integrated subsea and offshore solutions provider, Unique Group, to enhance the company’s offering for its energy sector customers working in the US Gulf of Mexico. Two Ranger 2 Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) positioning systems, complete with HPT 5000 transceivers and survey-room hardware and software, will …