Job Advert: Swale Technologies hiring Sales Support Specialist
Swale Technologies are looking for a Sales Support Specialist to respond to enquiries, support customers and promote suppliers.
Applicants should have a desire to learn, curiosity about Swale Technology customers' activities and enthusiasm to help.
Scientific, Technical or Practical qualifications and/or experience is desirable, sales experience is a bonus.
Come to stand P6 at Ocean Business 2023 to find out more about this Oxfordshire based role. (or email [email protected]).
Job Advert: EGS Survey Australia hiring Hydrographic Surveyor
EGS Survey Australia is hiring Hydrographic Surveyors for their Western Australia office. The position will be based out of the newly refurbished, centrally located Fremantle offices close to beautiful South Beach, marina, and town centre. The role entails 90-120 days of on-site work annually, with the rest based from the office. Leave accrues during on-site work. Surveys include 40% offshore and 60% inshore across Australia and occasionally overseas, with multibeam work comprising over half of the workload, and UXO, Geophysics, ROV Support, and Geotech Support making up the rest.
Cutting-edge equipment from brands like Applanix, Kongsberg, Reson, and Edgetech is used, with opportunities to branch into Project Management, Survey Engineering, or Geosciences. The office environment is relaxed, with flexible hours and partial remote work options. The Fremantle office is centrally located, close to public transport and local amenities. EGS will provide visa assistance however for this purpose, the applicant must have a related degree and be under 45 years old.
Surveyors will work on global inshore and offshore projects, handling all aspects from tendering to final reporting. They'll be responsible for acquiring high-quality MBES bathymetric data and other geophysical equipment, surface and subsea positioning, and assisting the engineering department in troubleshooting. Responsibilities may include Coxswain's training, UAV training, CPD opportunities, and attending industry events.
Requirements include a university degree in Hydrography or a related field, experience with software and equipment such as QINSY, Qimera, Caris, Kongsberg/Reson MBES, RTK, Total Station, and USBL. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Fremantle and on site for up to weeks and in the office.
If you are interested in a change of scene and weather, please contact [email protected].
Ocean Business 2023 jam-packed with networking opportunities
In just over two weeks Ocean Business 2023 will open its doors to a world-class showcase of marine technology, live-action demonstrations, a packed conference programme and unbeatable networking opportunities.
With more than 300 manufacturers and service providers booked for the sold-out exhibition, this year’s edition of the global technology and science show for marine industries promises to attract record crowds.
The three-day event, which runs from April 18-20 at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, is open to all visitors for free by registering online at www.oceanbusiness.com.
Ocean Business not only provides unrivalled access to today’s transformational ocean technology, but facilitates business to business get-togethers. Both inside and outside the expansive exhibition halls, a variety of social events will ensure exhibitors and visitors can network around the clock.
Ocean Business regulars have described the biennial show as pivotal in the ocean industry calendar and ‘more than just a 9 to 5 exhibition’, and for exhibitors, the first day will be topped with free to attend drinks, from 5-6.30pm, run in partnership with SMI.
In a pre-show gathering, Ocean Business will be hosting the Racal Survey Reunion, on Monday, April 17, from 6.30-8pm, in the Pitcher and Piano, Southampton. Open to Racal Survey, Racal Positioning, Thales GeoSolutions and Decca ex-employees, the reception is a show highlight, reconnecting friends and colleagues scattered across the globe.
The popular Wine Trail, on Wednesday, April 19, offers further networking, accompanied by fabulous wines from around the world. Guests can follow the trail to sample a different wine at more than 25 sponsor stands and collect ‘passport’ stamps, and new acquaintances, along the way.
Also on Wednesday, the International B2B Matchmaking offers a chance to meet potential business and technology partners in one day. Organised by Innovate UK EDGE, the event (from 11am to 5pm in Conference Room 344/32, Level 4) involves pre-arranged 20-minute meetings, creating business development opportunities with exhibitors and visitors active in the maritime sector. Register, up until April 17, here.
Ocean Business 2023 will also host a one-day, free-to-attend conference on Tuesday, April 18 - on top of a series of associated, on-site meetings - with a line-up of sector experts addressing the key issues of the day.
And, for the first time, the world’s only conference dedicated to marine electromagnetics – MARELEC - will run alongside Ocean Business. Delegates will hear from eminent scientists, engineers and academics of the advances made in the past four years in the fields of geophysics, geotechnical engineering, oceanography and naval warfare.
Outside, there will be a range of vessels and exhibits to explore, including demonstrations of NORBIT Subsea’s latest sonar technology on the Fugro vessel Xplorer; joint demonstrations by Applied Acoustic Engineering and Klein Marine, with the official launch of Klein’s 4K-UHR side scan sonar, on board Briggs Marine’s Solent Guardian; plus live equipment demonstrations from Sonardyne and Voyis aboard SubSea Co’s vessel, and new products and innovations from Teledyne, Nortek, Digital Edge Subsea, Bayonet Ocean Vehicles , and more.
And the Ocean Business Training and Demonstration programme, full details of which can be found here, will mark a year of exciting progress in ocean data gathering sensors, autonomous vehicles and their payloads all being demonstrated in the dockside waters, onboard vessels and in the classrooms.
For students, the Ocean Careers programme runs alongside the three days of Ocean Business 2023, with free to attend events. Leading lights from the industry and research institutes will share their expertise and insights during presentations and one-on-one sessions. See here for more details.
Cheri Arvonio, Event Director at exhibition organiser Diversified Communications, said: ‘Show time is almost upon us again and we can’t wait to welcome ocean technologists from around the world to this year’s event.
‘There will be something for everyone, with exciting product launches, hands-on demonstrations, scientific and engineering advances, and a wealth of sector innovators and leaders bringing their expertise to Southampton.
‘Ocean Business operates as a business hub, a forum for the exchange of ideas, a testbed for new concepts, and is usually a veritable social whirl too! See you there.’
Job Advert: SAND Geophysics hiring experienced geophysicists
SAND Geophysics are seeking geophysicists with experience in shallow high-resolution geophysical data acquisition, processing and interpretation.
The ideal candidates will be experienced with Sidescan Sonar, Magnetometer and sub-bottom data, and confident in managing deadlines and deliverables. The role will include involvement in all aspects of project lifecycles from planning, design & tendering to results delivery.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Include details of your experience with:
- Sidescan sonar processing & interpretation
- Magnetometer processing & Interpretation
- Sub-bottom profiler interpretation
Position Description:
Working in a small team, independently and directly with clients, the geophysicist will participate in all areas of geophysical surveying, with a focus on vessel mobilisation, data acquisition and in-field QC and data processing. Projects include a range of geophysical data (sidescan sonar, sub-bottom profiler, magnetometer, seismic) and range in size from 1-day 12-hour operations to multi-week 24-hour operations.
There will be involvement in project planning, management, final processing, reporting, research and development.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Setup and operation of geophysical survey equipment
- On-board (Online & Offline) QC of geophysical datasets
- Processing & interpretation of geophysical datasets
- Development and review of risk assessments and method statements for survey equipment and procedures
- Lead data management & reporting
- Promote safety and health of the workforce
- Assist with marketing and managing client relationships
- Assist training other staff members
Requirements:
- Experience with;
o Various sub-bottom, sidescan sonar and magnetometer systems
o Oasis montaj, SonarWiz, Kingdom Suite & DUG Insight
o Managing project deliverables and achieving delivery deadlines
- Appropriate level of industry experience and relevant qualifications
o Hold and maintain offshore medical and sea survival certificate
- UK citizen or right to work in UK
Working Arrangements:
- At SAND’s offices in Southampton, on worksites and remotely
- Typical work pattern Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00
- Flexible hours and hybrid working when not on worksites
Meet the exhibitor: Nortek
Meet Nortek!
Nortek designs, develops and manufactures acoustic underwater sensors that are used to measure motion in the marine environment.
Nortek will be exhibiting at Ocean Business this year! Come to one of their many hands-on demonstrations or talks to learn more about their latest tech and how it can work for you.
They have prepared a lot of valuable information and sessions, see an overview here:
Every day at the Hospitality Suite (HS01)
10:00 – 11:00 Vessel-mounted ADCP discussions
Hear from Nortek’s vessel-mounted experts on how to achieve quality current measurements from a moving vessel.
Sessions on Nortek's different VM systems will occur each day at this time. Follow Nortek’s website for registration here.
13:00 – 14:00 Real-time ADCP data with Nortek, Subnero, PODS and Exail
Join Nortek, Subnero, PODS and Exail each day to learn more about the latest technology and best practice for ADCP installations using acoustic telemetry. Experience hands-on demos and hear hints and tips for configuring and deploying your ADCP to obtain the best quality data for your projects.
This event will reoccur each day at the same time. Follow Nortek’s website for registration here.
Tuesday, April 18th (Vessel – RV Callista)
14:30 – 15:30 Vessel-mounted ADCP demonstration
Experience a live demonstration of Nortek’s new VM Operations system, a live ADCP data collection and viewing solution for offshore operators to increase efficiency and awareness onboard.
Attendance is limited. Only the first 26 individuals registered are guaranteed access to this session. Follow Nortek’s website for registration here.
Wednesday, April 19th (Nortek booth, P8)
16:30 – 18:30 Wine trail (Come get your stamp from us at P8!).
19:30 – 23:00 Nortek social event at the Dancing Man Brewery, registration will appear here.
Thursday, April 20th (James Cook Classroom)
11:30 – 12:30 Nortek’s ECO ADCP: simplifying current measurement
Join Nortek to look at the unique features of the easy-to-use Eco ADCP package, designed for first-time users and shallow-water applications. The session will be covering the configuration, deployment and recovery, as well as the automatic data processing features of the instrument.
Attendance is limited to 28. Follow Nortek’s website for registration here.
In addition to these events, you can meet Nortek and its experts at their booth number P8 at your convenience!
IMarEST 118th Annual Dinner 2023
The IMarEST Annual Dinner is the Institute’s flagship social event, bringing together 400 international industry leaders and marine professionals from across the sector.
IMarEST members are experts and prominent leaders in the fields of marine engineering, marine science and marine technology. This dinner is a highly anticipated occasion for both members and guests to see old friends and colleagues, and to make new connections.
Dress code: Black Tie or Uniform with Decorations / Formalwear / Cocktail Dress
Bookings are now open - please click here to book your tickets and quote NEW23 for a 25% discount on the usual ticket price.
Registration is open for both individual and company tickets. All tickets include Pre-dinner drinks, and a three-course dinner with wine, brandy or port. Companies are invited to secure a limited number of tables of 8, 10 or 12 guests.
£2,388 + VAT per Table of 12 limited availability
£1,990 + VAT per Table of 10
£1,592 + VAT per Table of 8 limited availability
£199 + VAT Individual Tickets
ImarEST's special guest speakers this year will truly deliver something for all; from Dr Tikka highlighting why engineering and technology today is more important than ever, to being motivated and inspired by the engineering entrepreneurship of a truly unique world record breaker to the real life experiences of a Chief Engineer vlogging to millions of viewers on the challenges of working at sea today.
Dr Kirsi Tikka: Leader, engineer and visionary
Throughout her impressive career, Kirsi has led forward-looking technical topics including sustainability and setting the course for a low-carbon shipping future. Building on the attainment of positions as Chief Engineer and Senior Vice President at ABS, she is currently an independent director on shipping and technology company boards.
Richard Noble OBE: First ever supersonic land speed record holder, innovator and engineering entrepreneur
Richard needs little introduction to the engineering and science community and is set to bring a uniquely motivating insight from his outstanding experiences on the land and on the water.
Mark Laurilla (’Chief MAKOi’): Chief Engineer from the Philippines and content creator
Mark offers fascinating experience from his content which has generated global views totalling some 60m. The Chief will bring us all bang up to date with life on board as a Chief Engineer through the lens of social media.
For more information, click here.
Job Advert: EGS International Ltd hiring Tender Coordinator
Position: Tender Coordinator
Position reports to: Commercial Manager
The Role:
EGS international are growing our commercial team to meet increasing demand for our services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our success in providing survey services to offshore industries.
Your core role is to respond to survey enquiries, evaluate suitability and organise submission of high quality technical and commercial proposals within set deadlines.
This role will also offer the opportunity to contribute to business development and marketing activities and would suit those who enjoy building relationships with clients.
A knowledge of the survey industry would be desirable and commercial experience would be beneficial, however full training will be provided.
Why should you apply?
• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working conditions.
Major Responsibilities:
• Review tender documents, identify submission requirements, and liaise with technical advisors & sub-contractors to prepare good quality proposals and quotations within client deadlines.
• Take the lead with RFI/PQQ responses, identify support that’s required to complete the requests and follow up after submission.
• Proof-read tender documents before submission.
• Create and maintain tender support documentation with fresh and relevant content.
• Secure feedback from successful and unsuccessful tenders, for analysis, business planning and continual improvement.
• Keep Commercial Dept. KPI’s updated on a regular basis. Review and relay client comments to senior management.
• Update client portals and online tender websites with current information, make sure notifications/alerts are functional.
• Engage with clients to make sure EGS is considered for relevant ITT’s.
• Help promote EGS, identify and approach potential new clients.
• Review trade magazines, websites etc. to assess and follow up potential opportunities.
• Identify market trends, provide feedback on new technologies, resources and survey methodologies that can make EGS more competitive.
To express an interest please email your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected]
Ocean Business announces exhibitor list for 2023 show
With just two months to go until Ocean Business 2023, more details can be revealed about the line-up of exhibitors at the global technology and science exhibition for marine industries.
More than 300 world leading manufacturers and service providers shaping the future of ocean science and technology have booked space at the sold-out show, which runs from April 18-20 at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton.
The three-day event is open to all visitors for free by registering online at www.oceanbusiness.com.
This year’s exhibition, covering two halls and including a full programme of training and demonstrations on the dockside, on board vessels and in the classroom, promises to attract record crowds from around the world.
Visitors will be able to see the latest developments in transformational ocean technology, from cutting edge ROVs, to next generation sensors, to advances in automation.
Among the highlights, Framework Robotics is launching its new remotely operated vehicle, BUDDY, which can be adjusted to suit any mission, from exploration to surveying, inspection and more.
Leading UK scientific technology company ANB Sensors will present its state-of-the-art pH sensors, which operate to depths of 1,250m in fresh or saltwater environments, are virtually maintenance-free and allow for long-term remote monitoring.
Subsea cable specialist Novacavi, meanwhile, will provide updates on its range of solutions designed to meet the most complex needs of marine and underwater technology – expertise that has seen the company support projects from upgrading the infrastructure of the European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and Water Column Observatory, to supplying the INGV National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology with cables deployed at 4,000m to monitor the sea.
UK company RoboSys Automation, which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to provide scalable levels of autonomy, will introduce its smart shipping software, Voyager AI, that can transform a new or existing vessel into a fully autonomous USV.
Also taking a stand at Ocean Business is Terradepth, the company spearheading seafloor hydrographic and geophysical survey solutions through unique autonomous underwater vehicle technology. Find out more about Terradepth’s high resolution data collection and its data management and visualisation system, Absolute Ocean.
Tom Chant, CEO of the Society of Maritime Industries, said: ‘Ocean Business is simply an essential event for the MST sector. If you cut Ocean Business with a knife you’d see ‘collaboration and innovation’ written through the heart of it. It’s a really important component supporting the industry turnover of £1.6 billion per annum. We look forward to seeing you there.’
Cheri Arvonio, Event Director at show organiser Diversified Communications, said: ‘Ocean Business 2023 is gearing up to be a bumper show, providing unbeatable opportunities for doing new business, sealing deals, networking and hearing industry updates.
‘We can’t wait to welcome both Ocean Business regulars and first-time show goers for three days of exciting product launches, innovation and ideas from today’s ocean technology trailblazers.’
To see the full exhibitor list, please visit: https://exhibitormanual.oceanbusiness.com/
About Ocean Business: Ocean Business is a hands-on ocean technology exhibition and training forum which is owned and organised by Diversified Communications UK in partnership with the Society of Maritime Industries. Since its launch in 2007 it has been hosted by the National Oceanography Centre where the event benefits from utilising the facilities of a world class centre. In recent years the event has grown substantially and now attracts more than 360 exhibitors and 5,000 international attendees.
For further information, please contact:
Georgia Smith, Marketing Manager
t: +44 (0)1273 916528
e: [email protected]
Website: www.oceanbusiness.com
Cheri Arvonio, Event Director
t: +44 (0)1453 836363
e: [email protected]
Royal Netherlands Institute for Research acquires new Teledyne Gavia Osprey AUV
Teledyne Marine announces the acquisition of a new Gavia Osprey AUV by the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ). NIOZ is the Netherlands' national oceanographic institute conducting multidisciplinary applied marine research to address major scientific questions about our oceans and seas. NIOZ acquired the Teledyne Gavia Osprey AUV to add to its ever-growing fleet to be used in scientific projects, like understanding the significant impacts of climate change on the seas and oceans, such as temperature increase and acidification. NIOZ studies the ocean's role in changing climate from equator to pole, from the continental shelf to the deep ocean, and from present to past.
Today, the ocean environment is changing rapidly due to external pressures, which will affect the diverse but poorly understood ocean processes that play an essential role in marine ecosystems and our future climate. The Osprey AUV is Teledyne's latest member of its underwater vehicle family and provides customers like NIOZ with longer endurance and greater payload capacity while maintaining true modularity. The Osprey AUV builds on the Gavia product line of the world's first truly open and modular AUVs. The Osprey extends operational endurance to over 24 hours (configuration dependent) combined with high-performance payloads like Synthetic Aperture Sonar and Teledyne Reson SeaBat series multibeams, making it the perfect tool for collecting high-quality data with consistency and accuracy.
“We are really looking forward to field operations and being a part of new developments with this most recent addition to the Teledyne Gavia AUV family. The Osprey will be a real modular AUV with a flooded payload bay that will allow us to interface and use our new in-house developed sensors. The Teledyne Osprey also makes logistics effortless because it can easily be moved around in Pelican cases.” Said Marck Smit, NIOZ Sea Research.
New Seabed 2030 partnership strengthens autonomous ocean mapping in support of a complete map of the entire seafloor
The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project has entered into a memorandum of understanding with ecoSUB Robotics - a division of Planet Ocean - which designs and builds innovative autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for ocean research.
The collaboration will greatly support the realisation of a complete map of the ocean floor as ecoSUB AUVs are able to navigate areas which are inaccessible to scientists and divers for safety or other reasons.
Established in 2004, Planet Ocean provides instrumentation to the oceanographic research community, as well as the defence sector. In 2015 the company - together with the Marine Autonomous Robotic Systems group based at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - developed a groundbreaking micro AUV which led to the creation of ecoSUB Robotics, based at the Marine Robotics Innovation Centre of NOC. Since then ecoSUB Robotics have developed the system to include a comprehensive and growing range of AUV’s incorporating advanced navigation techniques and the highest resolution side scan soar systems available along with cameras and acoustic communications.
The portability and affordability of ecoSUB enables new and existing users of AUV’s to explore new opportunities offered by compact autonomous systems for survey, science, defence and exploration.
Seabed 2030 is a collaborative project between The Nippon Foundation and GEBCO to inspire the complete mapping of the world's ocean by 2030, and to compile all bathymetric data into the freely available GEBCO Ocean Map. GEBCO is a joint programme of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and is the only organisation with a mandate to map the entire ocean floor. Seabed 2030 is formally endorsed as a Decade Action of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
“At ecoSUB Robotics we’re committed to increasing accessibility to AUVs and making this groundbreaking technology available to all,” commented Terry Sloane, Managing Director of Planet Ocean.
“Advancing oceanographic research will benefit the entire population and AUVs play an invaluable role in progressing this field of ocean science. We look forward to supporting the global effort in pursuit of a complete ocean map led by Seabed 2030 through the development of our advanced, yet affordable, AUV technology.”
Seabed 2030 Project Director Jamie McMichael-Phillips said “Not only do AUVs enable us to access hazardous areas, but they also provide a solution to the mapping of remote and uncharted areas.
“Collaborative working is essential to Seabed 2030 and it’s through partnerships - such as this with ecoSUB Robotics - that we’re able to ensure our strategy remains forward-looking, and that our efforts are well-positioned to make use of innovative technologies as they become available to progress our goal.”
All data collected and shared with the Seabed 2030 project is included in the GEBCO global grid, which is free and publicly available.
Planet Ocean and ecoSUB Robotics will be exhibiting at Ocean Business in Southampton, in April this year.
