Seatronics, Inuktun Enter Robotics Collaboration
Seatronics announced it is collaborating with Inuktun Services Ltd. to supply the Inuktun ROV Manipulator as a standardized option for the Seatronics Predator ROV Elite System. The Elite System was established and manufactured by Seatronics as a Bomb Squad Capable Improvised Explosive Device (IED) ROV specifically designed to operate within the military and defense industry. The Inuktun ROV Manipulator is a compact and powerful addition to the Predator Elite System with flexible interchangeable jaw sets and pressure compensated housing.
Seatronics, Meridian Complete Mexico Pipeline, Deliver Cost Saving
Seatronics has completed a project with marine services organisation Meridian Ocean Services (Meridian) in Mexico. The aim of the project was to inspect and chart existing pipelines along the coast of Ciudad Del Carmen, and required a full survey equipment spread utilising a Forum Comanche ROV. As a light work class ROV would be inappropriate for the type of planned inspection (due to the payload capacity of 250 kg) Seatronics proposed the implementation of the RTS Gen 5 Multiplexer as a suitable solution for the identified issue, as well as the use of a technician to help with the integration of the electronics to the ROV.
J2 Subsea Opens New US facility
J2 Subsea, an Acteon company, has opened a new facility in New Iberia, Louisiana, to make its range of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) tools more readily available for subsea operations in the Gulf of Mexico. The facility, which includes a new hydraulic workshop for tool preparation, servicing and support, will provide torque tools, analyzers, Webtool cutters, intensifiers, grinders, work packs, jetters and cleaners to ROV and diving companies in North America. The new facility will receive support from the company’s headquarters in Aberdeen, U.K., and is the first stage of a global expansion plan.
