Bibby Hydromap's DriX Completes Trials
UK-based survey specialist Bibby HydroMap have announced the successful completion of testing of ‘DriX’, the 8-metre Autonomous Unmanned Survey Vessel (AUSV) developed by iXblue.Designed to provide a true extension of survey capability from shallow and inshore waters to a full offshore environment, DriX is a new breed of AUSV that is the first autonomous…
Two Oceano Heavy HDAR's Delivered to SAIPEM
iXBlue has delivered two Oceano HD55 Heavy Duty Acoustic Releases (HDAR) rated up to 55 tones to Saipem for pipeline installations in West Africa. Saipem is an EPIC (Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Commissioning) contractor delivering turnkey projects in the Oil & Gas sector. At the initiation stage of a pipelay operation the pipeline initiation head is connected to a DMA (Dead Man Anchor) and held under tension.
iXBlue Expands Operations in Brazil
Oil and gas industry values product performance, availability, and timely service. iXBlue has significantly increased support and product availability in Brazil. This is in line with the company's strategic plans to accelerate sustainable long-term growth in this important and expanding market. iXBlue navigation and positioning products are extensively used by survey…
iXBlue GAPS Makes its Mark in Mexico
C&C Technologies has purchased the iXBlue fourth-generation GAPS USBL acoustic positioning system for the company’s Mexico division. This will be the first time the system is directly available to customers in Mexico. The new system, which was launched by iXBlue early in 2014, will be used to track subsea systems in shallow and deep waters in the Gulf of Mexico and to support a range of other subsea applications such as ROVs…
