MacArtney strengthens sales in Australasia with the appointment of a new System Sales Manager
MacArtney, the leading supplier of underwater technology, has recruited Daniel Malone as System Sales Manager, based Perth WA, effective 1st December 2021.
Daniel brings a great deal of technical knowledge to our team in Asia and Australia, having comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in the Oil and Gas industry, specialising in geophysical surveys, seismic data acquisition, ROV and subsea operations.
Before moving to the commercial Oil and Gas sector, Daniel served in the British Royal Navy as a communication and weapons engineer. Furthermore, he is a qualified engineer, enabling him to bring a very high degree of technical detail to his dealings with customers.
Multi-skilled engineer with a focus on electronic/electrical engineering fundamentals
Having studied electronics and electrical engineering at Teesside University in the UK, he brings a high level of analytical, problem solving and fault rectification abilities in both the office and remote offshore environments.
In his new role as System Sales Manager, Daniel Malone will use his interpersonal and systematic skills to tackle the demanding issues that our clients have in Australia and New Zealand. With its geographical remoteness and time difference from Europe, they choose to deploy MacArtney products because of our long history of quality and reliability.
Daniels's main areas of responsibility will be day-to-day sales of MacArtney's systems product range and looking at areas for growth and expansion into academic and defence markets.
"I have used their products for many years in challenging and remote environments. I know their product quality and robustness as well as their after-sales support, so naturally, I jumped at the chance to get on board with MacArtney. I look forward to adding value here in Australia and promoting new business growth", Daniel says.
A bright future
Anthony Gleeson, Managing Director of MacArtney Singapore, is excited to welcome Daniel to the team:
"MacArtney is keen to grow its business in Australasia, and Daniel's background in the Offshore Oil and Gas, Renewables and Defence sectors can only enhance our client experience and help drive the company into new and existing areas and opportunities in the region."
MacArtney Australia Pty Ltd, established in 2012, represents the commitment of MacArtney Underwater Technology to the challenging underwater technology markets of Oceania. Located in the major offshore city of Perth, the operation provides a local professional presence within the region, supported by the long-established global MacArtney network.
MacArtney Australia provides an increased sales base with access to an extensive stock and capacity, resulting in the fast completion of projects and customer applications.
First Decommissioning Underway in Africa
Angola sees Africa’s first offshore oil platform decommissioning underway as EQS (Environment Quality Services) successfully deploys their Saab Seaeye Falcon for determining safer upcoming decommissioning operations.
Dubai-based EQS assess the integrity of offshore structures using their Falcon for visual inspection and image gathering.
The range of offshore structures inspected to assess integrity includes platform (jacket), wellhead, protection dome, pipelines and umbilical.
EQS help offshore energy clients navigate the complex environmental regulatory landscape to achieve regulatory compliance, protecting employee health and safety, and managing business liabilities.
“The Falcon supports EQS in their aim to fulfil specific works in a safe and cost-effective manner by delivering accurate and relevant information,” says Carlos Rodrigues (CTO) of EQS.
He sees the Falcon as an ideal resource for their specialist work as it can handle an array of cameras, sensors, tooling and complex data gathering systems that can easily be added or changed thanks to the Falcon’s iCON™ intelligent module-focused distributed control architecture.
The world’s top selling robot of its class, the Falcon’s 20-year success comes from being a portable, metre-sized, intelligent, powerful, five-thruster, highly maneuverable, multi-tasking, easy to use vehicle, depth rated range to 1000 metres.
With a reliability record covering over a million hours underwater, including deep tunnel work, the Falcon can remain stable in turbulent waters and strong currents whilst undertaking both robust and precision tasks.
For EQS the Falcon supports their wide range of complex and routine environmental projects where solutions are created by combining the right people with the right technologies to meet each project’s unique challenges.
SAAB Seaeye's new underwater robot to join Ocean Infinity Armada
A contract has been signed with launch customer Ocean Infinity for 10 of the latest Saab Seaeye underwater robots, supporting new jobs and site expansion.Saab Seaeye, a world leader in underwater robotics, has agreed a deal to sell 10 of its new electric work remotely operated vehicles (eWROV), including further options, to leading marine robotics company, Ocean Infinity.
Due to this and further future contracts Saab Seaeye is also to expand by 70% to an additional 3,236m2 (34,832 ft2) site in Fareham, UK, by March 2022 and is currently recruiting.
The new eWROV product, is the world’s most capable and intelligent all-electric, work-class underwater robot, that will be built in Saab Seaeye’s new facility in Fareham within the Solent Freeport.
The eWROV is the latest addition to Saab Seaeye’s underwater portfolio used across a variety of offshore energy sectors, ocean science and defence. It is the culmination of four years of research and development, resulting in a larger and more powerful ROV compared to those designed for light work and observation tasks.
Saab Seaeye is among the first companies to produce a full-size electric work-class vehicle that can deliver the same overall performance as a 250 horsepower hydraulic vehicle, while offering a lower lifetime cost and reduced environmental impact.
Ocean Infinity is developing the world’s largest fleet of uncrewed robotic vessels and will be the eWROV’s launch customer. The eWROV will play its part in Ocean Infinity’s mission to use innovative technology to transform operations at sea, enabling people and the planet to thrive. Armada is set to revolutionise the maritime industry, delivering sustainable services that offer up to 90% emissions savings over a conventional vessel performing a similar offshore task.
The eWROV’s electrification is the key to its improved performance and sustainability-related attributes. As well as being more efficient, electric systems use little or no oil, making the eWROV significantly more environmentally friendly than equivalent hydraulic work-class systems.
Most important, eWROV benefits from Saab Seaeye’s iCON™ intelligent system architecture, making it capable of fully autonomous operation.
“Ocean Infinity’s order is the largest in Saab Seaeye’s history and highlights the need for intelligent, adaptable and flexible underwater robotics. The eWROV is more efficient and cleaner than the hydraulic alternatives and it also requires less human involvement and will play an important role in future autonomous vessel fleets. We are confident the eWROV will serve Ocean Infinity well,” says Magnus Lewis-Olsson, Chairman of Saab UK.
“Lessening the environmental impact of operations at sea is the main driver behind the development of Armada. The all-electric eWROV, in addition to our already low-emission vessels, will enable us to support our customers with infrastructure integrity projects in the most environmentally responsible way. The eWROVs will form an important part of our Armada architecture; through integration with our dynamic payload controller, we’ll be able to deploy and operate them anywhere in the world from our Remote Control Centres,”
says Dan Hook, Chief Technology Officer, Ocean Infinity.
Saab Seaeye’s new eWROV is the world’s most capable and intelligent all-electric, work-class underwater robot.
The new robot is fitted with Saab Seaeye’s all-electric seven-function high-precison manipulators.
Unmanned Survey Solutions finalists in the ‘Heroes of Net Zero’ Competition
As the engineers at Unmanned Survey Solutions continue to reassess and develop their Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) design, they are constantly reviewing their commitment to NetZero. From humble
beginnings, the vessel design has changed dramatically to focus on using better energy sources to become more energy efficient.
The newest vessel in the USS fleet has been installed with both solar panels and a smart power monitoring system. This system has been designed to maximise efficiency and only operate when the system calculates that it will run at maximum efficiency to charge the electric batteries onboard. Once the batteries are charged, the generator switches off and operations will continue in electric mode. For shorter survey distances the USV is operated in solely electric mode.
Survey operations have also improved, wherever safe and possible – surveys are now remotely operated from home, meaning reduced manpower going to site and reduced emissions through transport and distribution. Members of staff have started sharing lifts and cycling where possible.
This commitment to help reduce climate change has seen USS become finalists in the Heroes of Net Zero competition, created by The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as part of the UK Government’s ‘Together for our Planet’ campaign. The winner of the small business category with the most innovative actions to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions will be announced at an awards ceremony at the UN Climate Change Conference – COP26, on the 2nd of November in Glasgow. The best entries have been judged by a panel of experts including the government’s Net Zero Business Champion, Andrew Griffiths and will receive a lucrative prize package along with the opportunity to attend COP26.
James Williams, Director of USS said:
‘My daughter and ‘eco-warrior’ Fleur Williams (aged 10 years) inspired USS to go green and sign up to
the SME Climate Commitment. Fleur created the slogan below in her desire to help combat the Climate
Crisis. This has further encouraged our team who are now cycling to work, reducing the printing of
documents, creating less waste and all are recycling as much as possible. The Climate Crisis is real and
USS will do its best to reduce its impact on the environment and educate others to the cause.
MacArtney to launch the new NEXUS 8 multiplexer at Ocean Business 2021
Underwater technology specialists MacArtney are to launch the latest addition to the NEXUS multiplexer family at the biannual Ocean Business 2021 exhibition, held between 12-14 October in Southampton, UK.
Continuing MacArtney's long tradition of developing products in consultation with the marketplace, the NEXUS 8 is the result of considerable customer and end-user input to ensure the product will fit the need, as explained by Lars Jørgensen, Head of Product Management:
"Naturally, we have our own opinion on what a multiplexer should be able to do, but what's more important is what the customer and end-user expects and needs. We specifically wanted customer input on what they wanted from a new generation multiplexer, and their requirements for new, advanced subsea telemetry systems when developing the NEXUS 8."
Tried and trusted
NEXUS 8 is the latest addition to the tried and trusted NEXUS multiplexer family, a range that has consistently gone from strength to strength, designed to provide an efficient link between surface and seabed. This new, future-proofed model is smaller and lighter than not only its predecessor, but also its competitors, specifically designed for environments where space is at a premium and to fit into virtually any existing subsea system.
NEXUS 8 is an HD video and multibeam sonar multiplexer, with ultra-high bandwidth and three full HD video interfaces for up to 3 HD cameras, able to provide real-time monitoring without any latency, and to run instruments and sensors for measurement, surveys, sonar, manipulation and control.
eFuses incorporated
The NEXUS 8 features intelligent programmable eFuses for dynamic performance and to save space. eFuses are ideal for subsea systems, offering flexible, dynamic programming, and avoiding time-consuming and expensive recovery operations for minor repairs.
The future, now
The new NEXUS 8 is specifically designed and developed to meet the market's demands for technology and data acquisition now and in the future. Simply the most advanced, compact and versatile product of its generation.
Launch at Ocean Business 2021
Visit the MacArtney stand B1 at Ocean Business 2021 to see the new, highly versatile, compact, future-proof NEXUS 8, and to hear more about what it can do for you.
Caption: NEXUS 8 meets tomorrow’s demands for technology and data acquisition now
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For additional information, please contact Lars Jørgensen, Head of Product Management B.Sc.E.E.,
Tel. +45 7613 2000, e-mail [email protected] or visit the company website.
NORBIT to support multiple client demonstrations at Ocean Business
The iWBMS and WINGHEAD models from NORBIT Subsea – the leading manufacturer of multibeam survey systems – are set to dominate the on water demonstrations at Ocean Business 2021. A large number of clients use NORBIT as the system of choice on their USVs due to the characterized high performance and resolution, packaged with integrated INS into a small form factor.
Wideband multibeam sonars from NORBIT Subsea are becoming increasingly known and respected to the hydrographic and subsea markets, for high performance, innovation and reliability. Used in multiple applications within marine markets, NORBIT solutions are based on the latest in analogue and digital signal processing with products providing wide coverage monitoring combined with high sensitivity and accuracy.
At Ocean Business 2021, NORBIT will be showcasing through multiple client USV platforms their innovation and design, that has driven significant company growth in recent years. Based on fundamental values, NORBIT multibeam systems are unique in the market place and offer unrivalled performance, utilising the latest sonar technology combined with small form factors.
Some of the USVs on display and on the water will showcase the characteristics unique to NORBIT, notably the curved receive array design enabling wide swath coverage; wide frequency agility from the single curved array system and the fully integrated design of INS and SVP – with just a single cable from the sonar head.
John Fraser from NORBIT comments:
“With clients able to experience the benefits of using NORBIT multibeam survey systems from different platforms at Ocean Business, we expect a very busy show in Southampton. Having recently replaced older technology competitor systems with NORBIT to a number of UK Ports, plus WINGHEAD and WBMS making a positive impact in IRM markets offshore using ROVs there is a lot going on. We’re very proud of volume sales to multiple USV users, and these combined with all other multibeam related activities we are involved in, ensured 2021 has become a great year of success stories together with our client partners.”
As well as the NORBIT hardware on display, NORBIT will show their Data Acquisition Software (DCT) and be able to discuss dredging specific capabilities such as NORDredge solutions. Forward Looking Sonars for AUVs and ROVs as well as information from some defence related technology will also be available at their Ocean Business stand.
Delivering data from the harshest of marine environments, ranging from small surface USVs to deep water ROVs to Ocean going offshore construction vessels, NORBIT provide solutions and support enabling clients to Explore More.
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