Swale Technologies and JFE Advantech sign distribution agreement at Ocean Business
Swale Technologies had a busy time at Ocean Business last week, and not just dealing with prospective customers. They also signed a new agreement to represent JFE Advantech – the Japanese manufacturer of high specification oceanographic instruments and sensors (including the well-known fast-response Rinko dissolved oxygen sensor).
JFE Advantech have many years of experience in underwater instruments, previously trading as Alec Electronics, and are widely used in the Asian markets. Their products have several unique features which set them aside from competitors. They offer fluorometers specifically designed for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), and characterisation of multiple species of plankton. Very high range Turbidity sensors, micro-scale dissolved oxygen eddy co-variance sensors and electromagnetic current sensors, useful for clear water where ADCPs are unsuitable. Many of their instruments have integrated wipers for anti-biofouling – including a CTD.
Swale Technologies has supplied underwater instrumentation and equipment to customers throughout the UK and Europe for 33 years. Customers include environmental agencies, researchers and operators in the civil engineering, defence, dredging, oil & gas, renewable energy and survey sectors.
More information is available from [email protected]
Revolutionising ocean space mapping and monitoring
The ocean is a crucial part of solving global climate, food and security challenges. Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG) is a global leader within advanced robotics and sensor technology to map, monitor and understand ocean space. This technology will become part of a new business area, Kongsberg Discovery.
"Oceans cover 70 per cent of the earth's surface. It controls the weather and temperature, distributes heat across the globe, and is the answer to some of the most significant challenges we currently face. Sustainable management of the oceans requires knowledge and data about the health of the oceans, while critical infrastructure above and below water is an important prerequisite for sustainable development," says Geir Håøy, CEO of the technology group KONGSBERG.
Until the turn of the year, Sensors and Robotics was a division under Kongsberg Maritime. It is now being separated and established as a separate business area called Kongsberg Discovery. The new business area has more than thousand employees located in Horten, Trondheim and Oslo in Norway, in addition to offices in Spain, the UK, the USA, Canada, Singapore and Malaysia.
"The mapping and monitoring of the world's oceans are in an early phase, and we are still at the beginning of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Together with the rest of KONGSBERG, Kongsberg Discovery can develop new solutions and technology with significant growth opportunities within fisheries, marine research, marine operations, ocean-based energy production and infrastructure monitoring that the world needs," says Håøy.
An extensive and world-leading technology portfolio
Kongsberg Discovery will be led by Martin Wien Fjell. He has held several management positions in KONGSBERG over the past ten years and has since 2017 led Global Customer Support in Kongsberg Maritime.
"I look forward to developing Kongsberg Discovery, the fourth business area in KONGSBERG. Kongsberg Discovery encompass extensive and world-leading technology within hydro acoustics, robotics, inertial navigation, positioning, laser, radar, and communication, blended with deep application know-how and software and by establishing Kongsberg Discovery as a separate business area, our ambition is to facilitate further growth based on this core competency," says Fjell.
In 2022, Kongsberg Discovery delivered revenues of NOK 2.998 billion and reported more than NOK 3.5 billion in order intake. As of the first quarter of 2023, Kongsberg Discovery will report separate financials.
"Kongsberg Discovery builds on KONGSBERG's unique technology environment with knowledge and insight based on decades of cooperation with customers, subcontractors, authorities and research. There is great demand for technology and solutions we can deliver together with the rest of KONGSBERG within offshore operations, fisheries, research, monitoring and marine operations.
Based on our history of continuous development and improvement, benefiting from opportunities in the intersection between technology, competence and market understanding, we will continue to expand our business by innovating technology for secure and sustainable oceans.
A strengthened core focus for Kongsberg Maritime
Kongsberg Maritime is the largest business area in KONGSBERG, with more than 6 500 employees across 32 countries. With Kongsberg Discovery as a separate business area, KONGSBERG's ambition is to further strengthen the core areas in Kongsberg Maritime.
"The establishment of Kongsberg Discovery as a separate business area will also strengthen Kongsberg Maritime's focus on core business such as a system integrator. Kongsberg Maritime has delivered strong results over time and with further opportunities ahead, especially with the strong focus on decarbonisation within the maritime industry. Kongsberg Maritime’s advanced technology and broad insight into marine operations will give customers real value from their technology investments. As a technology provider it is our duty to ensure that we are a part of securing the ocean for future generations," says Håøy.
Underwater Intervention Conference and Exhibition to join the International WorkBoat Show in 2023
Organizers of the International WorkBoat Show and the Underwater Intervention Conference and Exhibition (UI) announced that the two events would be co-located in New Orleans in 2023. The International WorkBoat Show is the largest business-to-business commercial marine expo in the United States. UI is the premier event for the entire underwater industry.
“We see a tremendous upside for both our attendees and exhibitors with this co-location and we could not be more thrilled about expanding this new partnership with these amazing industry stakeholders,” said Bob Callahan, group vice president and event director of the International WorkBoat Show.
Hosted by the MTS ROV Committee and the Association of Diving Contractors International, Underwater Intervention attracts a global audience of engineers, technical specialists, industry leaders and experts, who share ideas and debate current issues, and create common agendas for the future of the industry. Underwater Intervention features some of the world’s leading officials in the upstream oil and gas industry coupled with technical sessions that cover the most current challenges and up-to-date strategies and technologies.
“There is a tremendous amount of synergy between the WorkBoat audience and Underwater Intervention attendees, so we expect a great turnout after a three-year hiatus,” Chuck Richards, MTS ROV Committee chairman and UI co-chairman, and Rich Fryburg, ADCI board member and UI co-chairman, said in a joint statement.
Held annually in New Orleans, the International WorkBoat Show attracts over 12,000 members of the commercial marine industry and over 1,000 exhibitors. They come from around the world to network, learn, hear about new industry trends, and uncover innovative products and solutions.
International WorkBoat Show attendees include:
• Commercial vessel owners and operators
• Shipyards
• Boatbuilders
• Engineers
• Marine architects
• Equipment manufacturers
• Distributors
• Offshore wind development
• Port authorities
• Port engineers
• Marine surveyors
• Military buyers
• Government officials
• Oil exploration and production
Underwater Intervention was founded in 1993 when the MTS ROV Committee and the Association of Diving Contractors International joined together to create the world’s premier conference for commercial diving, ROVs, underwater survey, AUVs, and underwater construction, maintenance, and repair operations. UI attracts users and purchasers of underwater diving and ROV contractors as well as manufacturers and distributors of equipment used in the ROV, survey, AUV, and commercial diving industries.
Exhibitors will be showcasing the latest developments in underwater technology. The technical program will highlight current and future developments to support underwater operations.
Underwater Intervention attendees include:
• Commercial diving contractors
• Offshore contractors
• Underwater cable contractors
• ROV contractors
• Underwater survey contractors
• Underwater construction companies
• Pipeline construction
• Underwater instrumentation/equipment manufacturers/ distributors
• Manned submersible manufacturers/users
• Offshore wind
• Private military contractors
• Government agencies
• Ocean research
• Universities/academia
• Maritime salvage specialist
• Marine archaeologist
• Marine minerals extraction
• Marine cable telecommunication
• Offshore oil and gas and renewables 0perations
• Commercial diving
“We are always on the hunt for ways to strategically grow the WorkBoat Show and the WorkBoat brand, and underwater exploration and development is an excellent addition to our current offering,” said Callahan. “The technologies that are being brought to market every day in the underwater ROV, salvage and diving industries are incredible. We are very fortunate to be able to present such exciting products and educational opportunities to our loyal attendees and exhibitors. If you want to see a truly dynamic cross section of the domestic and international commercial marine industry, this event is going to be a can’t miss.”
Registration for both events is expected to open in early summer. More information about the co-location can be found here and here.
Latest NORBIT Multibeam Survey Technology gains immediate sales
NORBIT Subsea are proud to announce the launch of their latest fully active stabilised multibeam sonar system.
Building on the WBMS platform, the new “iWBMSh Stabilised” system was launched at the NORBIT Subsea Global Partner Day event held in Southampton, UK prior to Ocean Business 2023.
The system providing active Roll, Pitch and Yaw Stabilization as well as Dual Swath capability brings next generational functionality and capability in a very small compact lightweight form factor. During the product launch presentation, both Seabed BV from Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Seismic Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. from Australia issued an order for the system. Ms. Elice Collewijn, General Manager Seabed of concurred that “Such performance and usability yet packaged in a compact system will appeal to many within our market”. Mr. Paul Duncan, CEO Seismic Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. described the system as “revolutionary”.
Peter Eriksen, Business Unit Director at NORBIT Oceans commented "We are very grateful to both Seabed and Seismic Asia Pacific for their immediate commitment on our new product. The team at NORBIT work hard to ensure we deliver leading technology to the market, and the confidence shown by our partners demonstrates the exacting high standards for all our client multibeam deliverables. The market need for Active Stabilised multibeam technology has never been greater, and built upon the success of our WINGHEAD i80S, this new iWBMSh Stabilised product further provides solutions for more clients operating in more applications”.
Job Advert: Titan Environmental Surveys hiring Hydrographic Geophysical Surveyors
Hydrographic Geophysical Surveyor
Titan are looking to expand its survey team with the recruitment of Hydrographic \ Geophysical Surveyors to join its rotational field teams.
As a Surveyor you will be responsible for the day-to-day tuning, deployment and care of survey equipment, data acquisition, data processing and QA/QC. Your role will involve working closely with the vessel skipper and Party Chief to ensure project deliverables are met.
Job brief
• Equipment interfacing and tune-up for equipment onboard.
• Multi-role surveyor, collecting data including, MBES, SSS, Magnetometer, SBP.
• Survey equipment maintenance.
• Be part of the Company field rota, currently 3 weeks on-call, 3 weeks office based. Undertaking 80-120 field days a year.
• Office and field office data processing and reporting.
• Supporting Party Chiefs and Vessel Skippers in delivering jobs within expected timelines and specifications, end to end.
• Vessel crewing duties with the potential for skippering opportunities or development.
Desirable Skills Experience:
• Relevant degree with 1-2 years of industry experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Hydrographic and Geophysical surveys.
• Knowledge of industry standard software packages QINSy, Teledyne PDS, POSPac MMS, Trimble Business Centre, Caris HIPS and SIPS, Geosoft Oasis Montaj, AutoCAD and QGIS.
• Previous knowledge of Multibeam data processing, GNSS data processing, Geophysical data processing, UXO data processing along with tidal theory, acoustic theory and geodesy.
• Geophysical survey background would be an advantage.
• Fluent in English language both oral and written.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a Full Clean Driving License.
You must live or be willing to relocate to a commutable distance of the Titan Surveys office in Bridgend, South Wales.
If you believe you have the experience, skills and ambition for this challenging role, please apply by sending a cover letter and your CV to [email protected].
Senior Hydrographic Geophysical Surveyor
Titan are looking to expand its survey team with the recruitment of Senior Hydrographic \ Geophysical Surveyors to join its rotational field teams.
As a Senior Surveyor you will be responsible for the mobilisation and calibration of survey equipment, acquisition, data processing and QA/QC of data. As Senior Surveyor your role will involve client liaison, Party Chief activities, survey execution and mentoring for less experienced surveyors.
Job brief
• Mobilisation and demobilisation of survey equipment, including calibrations and verifications.
• Equipment interfacing and tune-up for all equipment onboard.
• Multi-role surveyor, collecting data including but not limited to, MBES, SSS, Magnetometer, SBP.
• Be part of the Company field rota, currently 3 weeks on-call, 3 weeks office based. Undertaking 80-120 field days a year.
• Office and field office data processing and reporting.
• Promote safety and health of the workforce
• Potential for skippering opportunities or development.
Desirable Skills Experience:
• Relevant degree with a minimum 3-4 years of industry experience in a similar role.
• Good experience in Hydrographic and Geophysical surveys in a leading role.
• Knowledge of industry standard software packages QINSy, Teledyne PDS, POSPac MMS, Trimble Business Centre, Caris HIPS and SIPS, Geosoft Oasis Montaj, AutoCAD and QGIS.
• Previous knowledge of Multibeam data processing, GNSS data processing, Geophysical data processing, UXO data processing along with tidal theory, acoustic theory and geodesy.
• Geophysical survey background would be an advantage.
• Fluent in English language both oral and written.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a Full Clean Driving License.
You must live or be willing to relocate to a commutable distance of the Titan Surveys office in Bridgend, South Wales.
If you believe you have the experience, skills and ambition for this challenging role, please apply by sending a cover letter and your CV to [email protected].
Job Advert: RS Aqua hiring Sales & Marketing Manager
RS Aqua are hiring a Sales & Marketing Manager, one of 5 new roles in the business. This new and important role has been created to lead, align and optimise our sales and marketing teams, to generate new business opportunities, and to allow its high growth journey to continue at pace.
The role will be based in Portsmouth, UK. You must be UK based and commutable to Port Solent on a regular and frequent basis. RS Aqua offer flexible & hybrid working + 25 days holiday + 24 days flexitime + public holidays + supportive culture + health & wellbeing benefits + beautiful location.
If you are excited by this opportunity, if you are passionate about advanced sales and marketing strategies, and if you are from the ocean tech sector, RS Aqua would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and covering letter directly to RS Aqua for the attention of the Managing Director, via [email protected].
Job Advert: 6 Alpha Associates hiring Chief Geophysicist
Chief Geophysicist
6 Alpha Associates are seeking an experienced individual for an exciting opportunity to join as the new Chief Geophysicist for the business, managing the Geophysics team and specialising in high-resolution geophysical data acquisition, processing and interpretation for the purposes of UXO detection.
The ideal candidate will be experienced with magnetometry and gradiometric processing in Oasis montaj, complemented with knowledge of sidescan sonar processing and bathymetric data interpretation. This senior role will involve liaising with Clients in all components of the project lifecycle – from project design to UXO survey and target investigation, and through to ALARP sign-off.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected].
Duties of the Chief Geophysicist
• To represent the business as the Chief Geophysicist to the Client, alongside the Senior Geophysicist and the Senior Management Team, from an office or remote location.
• To work closely with the Senior Geophysicist to supervise, mentor and motivate the wider team of Geophysicists;
• To QC and aid interpretation and analysis of land, aerial and marine survey data for potential UXO (pUXO) determination;
• To assist in project-specific UXO risk-management assessments, including creating/critiquing survey specifications, reports and installation methodologies.
Skills and Qualifications Requirements
• Five or more years industry experience in geophysical data collection, processing and interpretation focussed primarily on UXO surveys involving magnetics, but also knowledge of marine-based acoustic or electromagnetic data collection techniques;
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Geophysics or related field;
• Experience with geophysical processing and interpretation packages including Oasis montaj and ArcMap/QGIS packages;
• The right to work in the UK is essential.
Working Arrangements
The role will be hybrid – with the option to be mostly remote-based, but with infrequent contact time at appropriate intervals dependant on workload and team requirements at the 6 Alpha Associates offices in Woolpit, Bury St. Edmunds.
Job Advert: Kraken Robotics hiring new positions
Project Surveyor
Kraken Robotics offers a unique career opportunity to work with an internationally recognized leader in ocean technology that is harnessing our world class talent to provide superior subsea solutions for global security, environmental, and scientific challenges. Kraken Robotics' highly talented team design and manufacture technology platforms for NATO navies and commercial clients throughout the world and provide acoustic 3D Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) data solutions and imaging in the offshore energy sector with increasing focus on offshore renewables.
The Project Surveyor's primary function will be the day-to-day provision of survey support to Kraken projects. The role will also support the Business Development team with early involvement in proposals, advising on scope of work and interface requirements, following through to the Project handover/execution stage. This role can be based in Newfoundland, Canada or Aberdeen, UK. If this sounds exciting to you, and you are approachable, engaging and enjoy helping employees and business functions to succeed, Kraken Robotics are interested to hear from you. Please email [email protected]
Key responsibilities include:
• Maintain a "safety first" culture ensuring all activities are executed in a safe and effective manner in compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation.
• Provide input to preparation of formal tender responses as the enquiry stage as required.
• Identify required equipment and communicate these requirements to the internal engineering and geoscience support group to ensure timely delivery of equipment to worksites
• Undertake project briefings/ debriefings during periods of mob / demobilisation with key project personnel
• Proven experience in a Project Surveyor Role in the offshore energy sector, preferably 5 years plus
• Experienced in a range of survey software and equipment
• Familiar with Eiva NaviPac, Navimodel. Qinsy software or other similar Hydrographic Survey software suites
• Project Management Certification considered an asset
Geoscientist
Kraken Robotics is seeking a Geoscientist to join the team. If this sounds exciting to you, and you are approachable, engaging and enjoy helping employees and business functions to succeed, Kraken Robotics are interested to hear from you! Please email [email protected]
Roles and Responsibilities
• While working offshore, carryout the quality control and interpretation of various geophysical datasets such as; Sub bottom Imager (SBI), Acoustic Corer (AC), KATISH synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) and magnetometer.
• Assist with the mobilisation and demobilisation of Kraken equipment during offshore projects.
• While working onshore, continue interpretation of Sub-bottom Imager, Acoustic Corer and SAS datasets and produce the required client deliverables.
• Integrate geotechnical and other geophysical interpretations into Kraken interpreted datasets.
• Write technical reports while offshore during a survey and for the end project results reports.
• Assist in writing pre-project documentation such as Survey Acquisition Plans and Desktop Studies.
• Conform to all Kraken Robotics HSEQ policies and procedures to ensure all activities onshore and offshore are carried out in a safe manner.
• Work offshore when required around the world as assigned by the Geoscience Manager and Operations team.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor (BSc) degree in Geophysics, Geology or similar.
• Previous offshore experience (1-2 years).
• Experience with using geophysical interpretation/processing software such as: OpendTect, EIVA NaviModel, GIS software packages, Oasis Montaj, Kingdom or Landmark and SonarWiz.
Tender Manager
The Tender Manager is a core member of the commercial team, responsible for managing Tenders across all Kraken business units. The role will work closely with the Business Development and Sales Teams and engage with all departments for support in reviewing tender documents and preparation of tender submissions. Managing numerous ongoing tenders including liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations, including contract negotiations. If this sounds exciting to you, and you are approachable, engaging and enjoy helping employees and business functions to succeed, Kraken Robotics are interested to hear from you! Please email [email protected]
Key responsibilities include:
• Respond to tender pre-qualification requests and manage registrations for client portals to become approved supplier.
• Review client ITT’s and RFQ’s, preparing high quality tender submissions, managing the bid process from receipt of enquiry through proposal submission and contract award.
• For larger/more complex bids, development, manage and distribute a schedule to bid team to ensure sufficient time is planned for preparation, review, approval, and submission.
• Ensure bids are compliant with the client requirements and adhere to internal commercial processes.
• Identify and coordinate bid documents to be reviewed by internal departments.
• Write bid submission content with input from internal department subject matter experts.
• Prepare RFQ documentation for requesting proposals from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare bid cost estimates, engaging with external suppliers as required to obtain quotations.
• Manage internal bid review meetings and internal approval process.
• Identification of risks, HSEQ, Fiscal, Contractual & Technical and opportunities within tenders and mitigation/improvement plans.
Qualifications and Experience
• 5+ years experience in Tendering/estimating.
• Preferably Degree or HNC qualified in either a Business, technical or related subject
• Experience of tendering offshore renewables survey workscopes with a Marine Technology, Subsea services provider
• Strong commercial awareness and effective negotiation skills are essential.
• Knowledge of standard industry contracts, such as IMCA, BIMCO and LOGIC
Job Advert: UK Hydrographic Office hiring Senior Hydrographic Specialist
Senior Hydrographic Specialist
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Salary: £34,369 pa
Hours: Full time / Part time / Flexible
Contract: Permanent
An exciting opportunity for hydrographic surveyors to join a dynamic and evolving “centre of excellence”, verifying bathymetric data (including multibeam and Lidar) for use in a wide range of world leading products and services for the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
About UKHO
We are a world-leading centre for hydrography, specialising in marine geospatial data to support safe, secure and thriving oceans. We fulfil the UK government’s Safety of Life at Sea obligations and are relied upon by defence users, government and global shipping.
The role
The UKHO receives large but fluctuating quantities of bathymetric data throughout the year. It is important that the quality of this data is verified before it is incorporated into Caris BathyDataBASE and passed to the charting areas. Being mindful of timescales and the different pressures of both internal and external demands, the post holder is required to be capable of skilled verification and peer review of data prior to entry into the bathymetric database and to provide advice on all aspects of survey processing matters.
For a full job description, including the assessment criteria, please click here.
Closing date: Monday 8th May 2023.
Meet the exhibitor: CHC Navigation
We are pleased to announce that CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) will be exhibiting at Ocean Business 2023 at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK from April 18-20, 2023, which provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the latest developments in marine technology. CHCNAV is a global geospatial technology company providing turnkey marine drones, advanced rugged GNSS positioning and heading sensors, and echosounders to professionals in the marine survey industry.
At the exhibition, CHCNAV will showcase its APACHE series of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) designed to optimize hydrographic, bathymetric and hydrological surveys. The APACHE series reflects CHCNAV's commitment to providing advanced solutions that meet the needs of marine survey and oceanography professionals.
The APACHE Series, including the popular APACHE 4 USV, is designed for versatility, efficiency and accuracy in data collection. These USVs can be equipped with single or multibeam echosounders and acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP) systems, high-precision positioning, and automated navigation control technology. These features make them well-suited for various applications such as harbor surveying, water velocity measurement, and water quality assessment.
"We are excited to showcase the APACHE series at Ocean Business 2023," said Taxiya Wang, CHCNAV's Business Development Manager. "Our USVs address the complex challenges faced by professionals in the ocean technology industry, and we are committed to providing reliable and powerful solutions."
At Ocean Business 2023, CHCNAV invites attendees to visit its booth W88 to learn more about the APACHE series and the company's extensive range of marine survey solutions.
