Oceanology

International 2012
In this issue

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Welcome to OI2012
Welcome to Oceanology International! Nowhere else will you find such a broad range of technology providers, technology users

The Hydrographic Academy

and those who ultimately derive benefit from marine information gathered together. It is a unique event, where people share ideas across disciplines and markets leading to new engineering, scientific, technical and business opportunities.

Vessels at OI

James Coleman Interview 8 Stand no. A325

In the exhibition hall we have a plethora of technologies for making measurements, mapping and navigating the oceans. We also have the providers of services who take the outputs from ocean technologies and turn them into useful products for an equally vast array of end-users who visit the event to gain a better understanding of the latest capabilities that can help meet their particular information needs.
Professor Ralph Rayner.

Please notice:
Submit your press releases before 2.00 PM
You can also send your copy to: wim.van.wegen@geomares.nl

At the conference we bring together the technologies and their end-uses in seven strands - Ocean Observation & Forecasting; Hydrography & Geophysics; Marine Renewables; Offshore Oil & Gas; Unmanned Underwater Vehicles; Navigation & Positioning; and Maritime Security showcasing the latest scientific and technological developments and the benefits they can provide. Oceanology International is the worlds premier meeting place for the marine engineering, science and technology community. By attending you will be

able to interact with your fellow engineers, scientists, technologists, and other marine professionals from around the world. On behalf of the Conference Committees and the organisers, I wish you a highly successful and stimulating visit. Professor Ralph Rayner Conference Chairman, Oceanology International 2012 Professorial Research Fellow, London School of Economics; and Sector Director, Energy and Environment for the BMT Group

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Colophon
Geomares Publishing will publish a total of three OI Show Dailies during Oceanology International 2012, namely on Tuesday 13 March, Wednesday 14 March and Thursday 15 March.

Stand no. A325

Enjoy, Learn and Meet

Oceanology International 2012 is here! Preparations have been long and extensive, not only for the OI team, but also for us at Hydro International and, I am sure, for many of you as exhibitors and visitors too. Key themes at Oceanology International 2012 are marine renewables, navigation & positioning, oil & gas, hydrography & geophysics, ocean observation & forecasting and UUVs. Not only are these themes part of day-to-day life for most professionals who are attending OI, these professionals are often working at the forefront of them. After OI, and perhaps even during the event, I would like to invite you to read up on these and other relevant topics in Hydro International, since we have been recognising and covering such issues for many years, and intend to continue to do so for many more to come. The Show Daily you are holding now will be published for three days in a row during Oceanology International and we, the team at Hydro International / Geomares, are happy to once again be producing this daily news service. Besides coverage of the free-to-attend conference programme, we will keep you up to date with details of new products, vessels at the dockside, changes in the programme, interviews and round-ups of the day so dont forget to pick up the latest copy every day from one of the many distribution points. Please keep us updated as well if you have any news that you feel should be included, please stop by our booth, number A325 anytime! I am looking forward to welcoming you. Enjoy, learn and meet at Oceanology International 2012! Durk Haarsma, publisher

Geomares Publishing

Publishing Director: Durk Haarsma Editorial Manager: Wim van Wegen Technical Editor: Mark Pronk Content Manager: Joost Boers Sales Manager: Victor van Essen Copy Editor: Kirsten van Hasselt Design: Verheul Media Supporters BV, Alphen aan den Rijn (NL), www.vrhl.nl

Editorial Contributions

Each issue will contain interesting and actual information about the exhibitors, their products and services as well as highlights of technical sessions and meetings. Contributions will come from the editors of Hydro International, the worlds leading magazine on hydrography. In addition, we will give companies the opportunity to publish their press releases as well as facilitating advertising within the publication.

Deadlines

If you have news, notices or wish to reserve advertising space in the OI Daily, please ensure that your submission is sent to Wim van Wegen, our Editorial Manager: wim.van.wegen@geomares.nl. You also can submit your contribution at stand number A325. The deadline has been set for 2.00 pm for the next days issue.

All Rights Reserved

All materials submitted to the publisher (Geomares Publishing) and relating to the OI Show Daily will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication under copyright subject to the Editors unrestricted right to edit and offer editorial comment. Geomares Publishing assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material or for the accuracy of information thus received.
Copyright 2012 Geomares Publishing, The Netherlands. All rights reserved.

Holland Pavilions at OI and Interspill

25 Dutch companies and institutions jointly present their products and services at Oceanology International and Interspill in two Holland Pavilions; one at OI (stand G600) and one at Interspill (W600). For more than 20 years the Holland Pavilion is a welcoming meeting point at OI; well known for its broad and innovative spectrum of technologies and services and above all its hospitality. This years joint presentation of companies and institutions at OI and Interspill is larger than ever. Members of the Dutch Ocean Group, Spill Response Group Holland and others will show their latest developments in the field of marine monitoring, surveying, forecasting and oil and chemical spill response. The group of companies and institutions

Stand no. G600

cover all aspects of monitoring and response needed for the proper management and sustainable development of coastal and offshore developments. The Holland branding at both shows is supported by NL Agency. NL Agency focuses on sustainability, innovation, international business and co-operation. It is the number one contact point in the Netherlands for businesses, knowledge institutions and government bodies. You can contact NL Agency for information, advice, financing, networking and regulatory matters, irrespective of whether you are entrepreneur, (knowledge) institution or government body.

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The Hydrographic Academy, Distance Learning with Plymouth University

The Hydrographic Academy project is being led by Plymouth University, in collaboration with Fugro, a major service provider and employer in the hydrographic survey and engineering industry, and the Royal Navy. This project is employing some of the latest concepts and technology in distance and online learning to develop a suite of transferable learning materials that will meet the education needs of the hydrographic surveying industry. The materials developed will allow employees to undertake university level professional development despite long periods offshore and changing working patterns. The modular course will also provide school leavers with a much needed work-based learning route into the industry. Dr Richard Thain, project manager for Plymouth University, commented on the fantastic support the team have had from their industrial partners: Early on in the project the Royal Navy provided us with the vessels and personnel to carry out filming sessions which will provide a valuable resource base for use within the learning environment. Fugro is the worlds largest integrated supplier of geoscience, survey and geotechnical related services, employing 13,500 staff in more than 50

Stand no. S140

countries and operating over 50 ships. Their involvement in the project gives the Hydrographic Academy direct access to personnel with a wealth of experience in the sector. Andy McNeill, Fugros Global Learning and development manager commented: Fugros involvement is driven by the need not just to raise standards but to make education more accessible and broader reaching given the on-going shortage of supply of suitably qualified and experienced staff. It provides an educational and qualification route for us that is not currently available other than through full time study. Distance e-learning is particularly suited to marine professionals seeking advancement of skills and qualifications without having to devote themselves to studying full time. Programmes will be available for both undergraduates and post-graduates, and either route may gain academic and appropriate professional qualifications. Hydrographic Academys courses will be open to anyone, whatever their background or level of experience. Amongst the professional bodies, the Hydrographic Academy aims to achieve accreditation by the International Hydrographic Organisation at both Category

B and Category A levels of professional practice, The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), IMarEST and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES). Students will be provided with a variety of video presentations within a bespoke e-learning environment, which also enables sophisticated testing and assessment to be undertaken. A range of supporting materials will be provided on USB memory sticks issued to subscribing students; in addition, they will have access to online student-tutor forums and interact directly with tutors via email as well as through other forms of electronic communication. At appropriate stages, all programmes will require students attendance ashore for two weeks covering mathematics, practical surveying and examinations. Following the successful field test of the learning materials through January and February 2012, the Hydrographic Academy will launch commercially to the market on the Marine Institute stand at Oceanology International in London, 13-15 March 2012.

www.plymouth.ac.uk/hydro

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Conference Programme

The Complete Family of pCO2 Analyser

Stand no. G205
The company SubCtech GmbH proudly presents the complete family of pCO2 Analyser and environmental monitoring systems (our new sensors will be launched at OI 2012). For every application regarding environmental outdoor as well as experimental indoor research the company offers a specially developed device which is modular and can be modified according to the specific needs expressed by our customers from industry and sciences. The pCO2 sensors manufactured by SubCtech are low on maintenance and have a small footprint. For a precise and longtime stable pCO2 measurement a highly sophisticated analyser manufactured especially by LI-COR Biosciences is used. The family of pCO2 analyser was recently completed by sensors for applications on small platforms like buoys OceanPack BUOY, underwater OceanPack SUB (e.g. ROV and AUV application) and a lab analyser OceanPack LAB. In general, the different pCO2 sensors can be used as standalone sensors or integrated into complete systems. The integration into data management systems is easy because all our systems supply data using the NMEA ASCII protocol. Next to the single sensors we offer different sizes for complete ship board systems, from small OceanPack RACE (e.g. for small yachts used for the OceanoScientific Program) to complete OceanPack AUMS (Autonomous Underway Measurement System) systems with a multitude of parameter (e.g. water sampler, nutrient analyser and meteorology) included. In addition, we provide special systems for the use of research and monitoring in Aquaand Mariculture OceanPack AQUA.

Marine Renewables
Chaired by Alan Moore, Partnerships for Renewables Ltd; Ventus2 VCTplc
09:15 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 14:00 14:20 14:40 Introduction. Alan Moore OBE, Ventus2 VCTplc, Partnerships for Renewables Ltd Overview of Offshore Renewables. Nick Medic, RenewableUK The Developers Perspective. Sam Park, RES Offshore Break & Exhibition Installation. Hochtief Subsea Diving/Engineering. Ed Woodrow, Red Services Renewable Energy Cable Industry Going the Distance. Rob Grimmond, OMM Lunch & Exhibition Metocean Requirements for Near-Shore Wave Farms. Ian Harris, Aquamarine Power OWT Foundation Scour. Duncan Talbert, MMI Engineering Preparation of a Geophysical/Geotechnical Guideline to aid Mitigation of Commercial and Safety Risks in Offshore Renewable Energy Developments - an update. Mick Cook, MCL Ocean fronts as an indicator of marine animals: expediting site selection and survey for offshore renewables. Peter Miller, PML Renewables Training Network. Steve Green, RenewableUK Session Close

15:00 15:20 16:00

Navigation & Positioning

Chaired by Ed Danson, Swan Consultants Ltd. and C&C Technologies
09:15 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 Introduction. Ed Danson, Swan Consultants Ltd, C&C Technologies Keynote address. Nick Ward, The General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK & Ireland Solar Activity and the effect on positioning systems. Sebastian Schfer, Norwegian Mapping Authority Use of GNSS based real-time tidal information in offshore survey applications. David Russell, VERIPOS Break & Exhibition Dynamic calibration of navigation sensors using GNSS Technology. John Vint, Fugro Survey AS AIS for advanced maritime operations. Cato Eliassen, Kongsberg Seatex AS Lunch & Exhibition Model-Based Positioning. Valentina Zeiger, University of Kiel Operational benefits of SPRINT (Subsea Precision Reference Inertial Navigation Technology) for subsea positioning. Mark Carter, Sonardyne International Ltd Improved Safety of Integrated Navigation and Positioning Systems. Tom Ryno, Honeywell Intl Advanced Technology Break & Exhibition New functionality and improved performance of an integrated INS/DGNSS attitude, heading and position sensor. Finn Otto Sanne, Kongsberg Seatex AS Acoustic INS aiding NASNet & PHINS. Sam Hanton, Nautronix Session Close

UUVS
Chaired by Dr Bob Alwood, Chief Executive, SUT
10:00 10:05 10:35 11:05 11:30 12:00 12:30 12:30 14:15 14:45 15:15 15:45 Welcome & Opening Remarks. Bob Allwood, SUT The market for AUVs and ROVs . John Westwood, Douglas-Westwood Associates Acoustic inspection of pipelines. Mike Liddell, Fugro Survey Break & Exhibition Autonomous Inspection Vehicle. Jim Jamieson, Subsea 7 Work on VideoRay. Ioseba Tena, Seebyte Ltd Vehicle sonar development. Mike Broadbent, Tritech Lunch & Exhibition Extreme Performance for Extreme Conditions. Graham Lester, Kongsberg Maritime Ltd Experience in the Operation of AUVs in the High Arctic. James Ferguson, ISE Hybrid AUV/ROV technology Sabertooth. Jan Siesjo, Saab Seaeye Discussion and Closing Remarks

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Stand no. G100

Yantlet
The Port of London survey vessel Yantlet will be running demonstrations with the latest Reson products. The latest Reson Seabat 7125 SV2 with feature pack 3 together with the PDS2000 software will be demonstrated in the harbour of London. Booking for demonstrations at the Reson stand G100.

Stand no. F205

The Atlantic Cougar

The Atlantic Cougar is a unique wind farm support and Offshore/Inshore Survey Catamaran. The vessel can accommodate, including crew, 18 persons in 9 twin cabins. The vessel has large deck areas, a crane and dynamic positioning system. The vessel is capable of many offshore support roles: personnel transfer, hydrographic survey, guard ship and can act as an offshore supply vessel. Please visit stand F205 for visits on board of the vessel.

Mobsens
Ifremer will deploy their new remote controlled water quality monitoring boat, called Mobsens. The operation will be conducted from the pontoon. The objective of Mobsens is to provide a modular and scalable ICT based solution for water quality monitoring. Please visit Ifremers stand A300.

Stand no. A300 Stand no. E600

(SIS) real-time operator software, the new Kongsberg EA 440 Single Beam Echo Sounder with combined Side Scan and the Kongsberg Seatex Seapath 330+ positioning, heading and attitude sensor. Spaces on board are limited so visitors are invited to select a time slot through the booking system on Kongsberg Maritimes stand, E600.

Geo Motion
Outside ExCeL, the multi-purpose vessel Geo Motion from Geoplus will be running Kongsberg Maritime equipment demos from the Royal Docks, on the hour, every hour during show opening times. Systems on board include the Kongsberg EM 2040 0.4 by 0.7 degree Dual Rx Multi-beam, Kongsberg Seaoor Information System

Predator

Sonardyne International will be demonstrating a range of acoustic and inertial navigation based solutions from on board Predator. The SPRINT acoustically aided INS, 6G multi-user LBL and USBL positioning, autonomous sensor logging and acoustic telemetry will be demonstrated on board. The vessel is a 10 metre commercial catamaran with large deck area, spacious accommodation and proven track record in the marine industry. Please visit the Sonardyne stand G300 to pick up a copy of Predators daily schedule of demonstrations and to book your place on board.

Stand no. G300

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James Coleman Interview

A Warm Welcome to the Duo of Events!

Welcome to Oceanology International 2012 and Interspill London 2012 the second time the two shows have sat alongside each other. Weve taken time out with event manager James Coleman of Reed Exhibitions to get the up to date facts and figures.

We certainly have the wow factor for people arriving and seeing a far larger event

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Q: How does this years show compare sizewise with the one in 2010? A: Its bigger considerably bigger. This year our 525 exhibiting companies from 30 countries are filling just under 7,700m2 net compared to 2010s figures of 515 exhibiting companies on 7,070m2. Add to that the hundred-plus companies occupying nearly 1,400m2 in the Interspill exhibition and we certainly have the wow factor for people arriving and seeing a far larger event. Q: What about visitors can we expect even more this year? A: Certainly, our pre-show registrations have been coming in thick and fast from all over the world, with larger numbers from countries like Russia and China. We had just under 7,000 people at the show two years ago. With growing use of marine technology and ocean science in sectors such as marine renewables

and maritime security, coupled with the large spill area of the show, I would be amazed if our attendance figures didnt increase significantly. In 2010, we saw a 4% increase well tell you after the show how weve fared. Q: You mention marine renewables and maritime security - how are you looking after the interests of these sectors? A: Many of our exhibitors have exhibits of relevance as those who browsed our pre-show Product Launches on the website will have discovered. In addition, this year we have seven conference streams, all of them free to attend, each with a full days conference our thanks go to the organising committees. Today we have three streams Marine Renewables, Navigation & Positioning, and UUVS the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Showcase. Then tomorrow we home in on Maritime Security the day

is being shared with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (USA), and Oil & Gas; with Hydrography & Geophysics and Ocean Observation & Forecasting on Thursday. Each provides a forum for knowledge sharing and networking. Q: What about the traditional Oceanology features? Whats going on? A: Vessels and quayside demonstrations are important features of the show, so head outside to see whats on offer! Careers Day (Thursday) is another traditional Oceanology feature. But another key element is networking. this is an industry that thrives on it, and today from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm our Networking Reception, open to all, takes place in the bar area next to the First Time Exhibitor Zone. Q: Last of all the dates for next time? A: Tuesday 11- Thursday 13 March 2014

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New Kongsberg Seatex Motion Reference Products

At Oceanology International two brand new Motion Reference Units from Kongsberg Maritimes position reference specialist division, Kongsberg Seatex, will be showcased. The MRU 3 is a completely new model within Kongsberg Seatexs 5th generation of roll, pitch and heave motion sensors. It is especially designed for heave compensation applications including real-time heave compensation of echo sounders and active heave compensation of offshore cranes. It provides heave measurements to meet IHO standards and achieves high reliability by using solid state sensors with no rotational or mechanical parts. Another new model to the fifth generation of MRUs, the new MRU E, is specially designed for use in marine applications that require an extended temperature range. It can operate at ambient temperatures from -25 to +70C and can be installed on open decks, inside cabinets or on bulkheads. Typical applications include direct mounting under the helideck centre to measure 3-axes linear accelerations together with roll, pitch and heave. The MRU E will be used in a Helideck Monitoring System (HMS) where the helideck is located separately from the accommodation and hull. Because of the extended temperature range of the MRU 3, no additional enclosure or cabinet is required and the system meets Helideck Certification Agency (HCA) requirements to measure helideck acceleration and Stand no. E600 calculate Motion Severity Index (MSI).

Stand no. R550

Graviprobe Penetrates Fuid and Mud layers

dotOcean will officially launch the GraviProbe, the worlds fastest and lightest rheological and density profiling system. Its a free fall impact instrument, analysing the underwater sediment layers during intrusion. Under its own weight it accelerates and penetrates uid and consolidated mud layers. The rheological and density conditions of the soil layers determine the probes dynamical behaviour. The data acquired from on board accelerometers, inclinometers and pressure sensors feeds a dynamical model which determines the rheological and density parameters of the intruded medium (depth, density, undrained shear and viscosity). As a result, the GraviProbe is able to very accurately distinguish the depth of the uid and consolidated mud layers, even in gassy environments. The high sensor data acquisition rates above 2kHz in combination with a low drag housing results in the highest quality profiles at drop rates over 7m/s. Due to its light weight, the probe can be operated manually from a small vessel, platform or quay thus limiting operational costs. Target applications are the evaluation and preparation of dredging and offshore construction works and the determination of nautical depth. Visitors will have the opportunity to have a look at the new GraviProbe to see its slim, light and compact design. The new technology can be found at stand R550.

Osiris Hydrographic and Geophysical Projects Joins Bibby Marine

Bibby Marine has finalised the acquisition of hydrographic and geophysical survey firm Osiris Projects. The two firms began to develop a relationship during the commissioning of specialist survey vessel Bibby Tethra in 2011, when it was recognised there was significant potential for synergies. The launch of Bibby Tethra solidifies Osiris Projects positioning as a key player in the increasingly attractive offshore renewables sector. The firm has become a leading provider of services to the UK offshore wind industry, having had involvement in the majority of Rounds 1 & 2 sites, as well as a number of Scottish licensing areas and Round 3 sites. The company have expanded their offshore wind operations into Northern Europe with a recent cable route survey for TenneT Offshore GmbH in the German Bight region. As a multi-disciplinary company with over 200 years experience in the maritime industry, the diversification of Bibby into offshore renewables is a natural progression of their core activities, and provides a valuable opportunity for the firm to share their expertise.

Stand no. B580K, P600

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Rockland Scientific Signs Agents in Germany & Chile

Rockland Scientific Inc. (RSI), an industry leader for marine and freshwater turbulence measurements, announced that they have signed representation agreements with terra4 GmbH (Berlin, Germany), and Alakaluf Ltda. (Punta Arenas, Chile) to distribute Rocklands entire line of turbulence measurement instrumentation. Terra4 and Alakaluf have extensive technical expertise and renowned customer service, which makes them excellent partners for RSI. Terra4 has a wide customer base in the German oceanographic and inland water instrumentation market, supplying customers in academic research, industry, and government. Terra4 represents a variety of leading edge instrumentation manufacturers, which provides synergy for the integration of RSI instrumentation with other equipment. Alakaluf specialises in supply, system integration, service & support of high technology equipment, serving Chilean customers for over 27 years. Specific areas of expertise for Alakaluf include providing equipment and consulting services for physical oceanography in ocean energy, aquaculture, climate study and naval research applications; primary end users of RSI technology. Rockland Scientific Inc. (RSI) specialises in the measurement of ocean turbulence and manufactures instrument systems for deployment from ships, gliders, moorings, autonomous oats, or AUVs. RSI equipment is used worldwide in a variety of disciplines: Climate Research, Renewable Ocean Energy, Coastal Management and Erosion Studies, and Fisheries Research. RSI has recently introduced the MicroSquid, an eddy correlation measurement system that integrates high-resolution, fast-response sensors for temperature, conductivity, and oxygen with an acoustic Doppler velocimeter. Visit RSI at booth R100 at the Canadian Pavilion to see a demonstration system.

Stand no. R100

Socialise on Tuesday
Delegates aiming to network can join the social events being held during Oceanology International. Sonardyne International on stand G300 is open to meetings all day long as they invite you to join them for a freshly brewed cappuccino or double espresso at the coffee bar in their stand. And in the afternoon, networking can take place and contacts be made over a beer. When adding together the ages of the nine Teledyne companies , they came to 407 years and found this was an incentive to celebrate! On Tuesday 13 March, they will celebrate this in Stand D100 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with cake and cold beverages and surprises! The Networking reception of Oceanology International is another incentive to meet people in a friendly atmosphere, being held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the bar area situated next to the First Time Exhibitor Zone.

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Sonardyne and Woods Hole Institute Launch Subsea Communication Technology

Today at Oceanology International, Sonardyne International Ltd (Stand G300) announced the creation of a new joint venture company with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The spinout company, called Lumasys, is to launch the first commercially available subsea optical communication system, BlueComm. The two organisations are working in collaboration to bring BlueComm to market. This unique wireless communications technology promises to enable subsea data to be transferred at speeds equivalent to broadband. Optical communications can be used to provide ultra-high data rates in typical deep water environments where there is little or no ambient light and turbidity is minimal. It is best suited to applications where significant user bandwidth is required or high levels of ambient noise preclude the use of traditional acoustic technologies.

This emerging technology uses high power light emitting diodes as the transmitter with a receiver based on photomultiplier technology that is so sensitive it can detect light energy Sonardyne International has announced a collaboration with WHOI to launch BlueComm, the first commercially available subsea optical communications system. at the level of a few photons. BlueComm operates over short ranges of a few tens or even hundreds of metres with data transfer rates of up to 10 to 20 megabits per second to be achieved. It therefore provides an excellent complement to Sonardynes traditional long range but lower data rate acoustic communications technologies. Lumasys Inc. will be based in Falmouth, Massachusetts, and will combine first stage funding and engineering support from Sonardyne with the transfer of IP and technical expertise from WHOI. Norman Farr, senior engineer at WHOI who led the BlueComm research team said, Partnering with Sonardyne gives us access to a highly successful and well established worldwide marketing and manufacturing infrastructure as well as a very experienced commercial approach which will allow us to collectively bring this revolutionary technology to market as quickly and efficiently as possible. Simon Partridge, engineering director of Sonardyne added, Over the last four decades, Sonardyne has developed an unrivalled portfolio of acoustic wireless communications technologies and systems for use in challenging environments. Adding optical communications to our capabilities will provide users with the best of both worlds; a high data rate uplink coupled with low data rate, robust command and control. This advance will allow for the extraction of large amounts of data from subsea sensors in a fast and energy efficient manner, or the transmission of camera imagery and real-time video. Visit Stand G300 during Oceanology and be among the first to see BlueComm hardware in action.

Stand no. B650A, G300

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Hydrophone Product Launch

On Tuesday 13 March at 1:00 p.m. Ocean Sonics and Instrument Concepts will launch an icListen HF. This new product launch will occur at booth F300. The icListen HF is an all-in-one smart hydrophone that can record, process, and send the data in waveform and FFT format. What makes our hydrophone different and more accurate than other hydrophones on the market is the ability to process the data internally before being transmitted. This removal of outside interference increases accuracy, reduces errors and makes your decisions easier.

SeaExplorer Glider
ACSA introduces its latest innovation to the market, the high performance SeaExplorer glider. Gliders are capable of conducting a variety of long endurance missions to gather real-time data for scientific, defence and offshore applications. Recent developments are the reason for the transition from expensive manned fuel-burning ship-based ocean observations to autonomous ocean sensors called gliders. The gliders navigate along an up and down profile (sawtooth shape) for a period as long as 1 to 2 months. SeaExplorer is an underwater vehicle propelled by small changes to its buoyancy. SeaExplorer

Stand no. B300

distinguishes itself by being the first wingless underwater glider. The wings are no longer an obstruction during launching and recovery operations. Also critical damage to the wings caused by for example plastic debris and seaweed entanglement are prevented. Besides this, the SeaExplorer with its rechargeable batteries is going green. The Li-Ion solution makes the glider safer avoiding vehicle opening and more cost-effective at each mission, eliminating cells exchange and rebalancing operations.

Stand no. F300

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Human-powered Submarine at Oceanology

From 25-28 June, the 1st Human-powered submarine races held in Europe will be held. Teams from Canada, France, Oman, UK, and USA have designed and built submarines and will race them ooded, piloted and pedalled by a scuba diver. With a length between 3 to 4 metres the submarines reach speeds of 7knots. The race will take place in QinetiQs Ocean Basin with a size of 16 Olympic swimming pools. The challenge will run over a week, with a first day of final readying, ballasting, dry judging and diver checkouts. The races proper are planned to start on the second day, and run through to the end of the fifth morning. The final afternoon will be reserved for a playoff round, where the best boats will go head to head. Awards will be made for speed, manoeuvrability (the course includes a slalom element which has never been tried before), and design the latter to encourage creativity and innovation. The judging panel will be chaired by Vice Admiral Sir Robert Hill, KBE, FIMarEST, and consists of experienced submarine engineers. A live humanpowered submarine can be viewed at the Imarest booth (M655)

WIZbuoy on-site Demonstration

Stand no. J700
A working SYSTEA WIZbuoy is deployed in the River Thames near the platform on bank side, just outside the OI-2012 exhibition hall. This compact and easily deployable water quality monitoring system measures nutrients chemical parameters (ammonia, nitrate+ nitrite, nitrite and orthophosphate) online; the acquired near real-time data are shown on a video screen inside booth J700 of SYSTEA S.p.A.

Stand no. M655

Electronic Charting Package for North Sea

Norcom Technology Ltd is launching Risk Mitigation Software. This is an electronic charting package for the North Sea. The package highlights all possible known seabed obstructions including, wrecks, pipelines, cables and well heads. The software also shows areas of unexploded ordnance including military practice and exercise areas, and displays boundaries of all existing oil fields and wind farms together with proposed wind farm developments. This package is a valuable tool for planning purposes to assist in mitigating risk. The Risk Mitigation software will be displayed on a large screen on their stand (A335). This software marks the first time that all these databases have been assembled in a single package and displayed on charts with material derived from data supplied by the UK Hydrographic Office. Due to changes in the Data Protection Act this information is now available on a cost-effective basis. It can be used by companies planning developments in the North Sea where they have to be aware of possible obstructions on the seabed which could affect their operations. The product is also useful for insurance companies when monitoring risk assessments.

Stand no. A335

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