Sixth Astute class submarine named Agamemnon at Barrow-in-Furness

The Royal Navy’s latest Astute Class submarine has been officially named at BAE Systems’ Submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Agamemnon – named after the ancient Greek king – is the sixth of seven Astute submarines being built by the Company. She is due to be launched later this year, ahead of being commissioned into the Royal …

TKMS Launches The Fourth Invincible-Class (Type 218SG) Submarine For Singapore

Photo from launching ceremony of the 4th Type 218SG submarine (TKMS photo) TKMS Launches The Fourth Invincible-Class (Type 218SG) Submarine For Singapore On 22 April 2024, the fourth submarine in the Type 218SG construction program was named at the Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems shipyard in Kiel. The 250 invited guests included Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of …

James Fisher & Sons strengthens defence presence in Barrow-in-Furness supporting Submarine Manufacture

James Fisher & Sons PLC, leading provider of specialist services to the marine industry, is proud to further strengthen its 177 year commitment to Barrow-in-Furness through a dedicated Defence presence within its company headquarters. This strategic move comes in response to the UK’s recent announcement of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command Paper and its support …

Phoenix bags deal for Submarine Emergency System

Phoenix was contracted by the Spanish Navy to provide a Submarine Emergency Ventilation and Decompression System (SEVDS), a rapidly transportable (via air, land, and sea) system that provides breathing air to disabled submarines to extend life on board while awaiting rescue and, if necessary, can be used to reduce internal submarine pressure to reduce hyperbaric …

2024 NATO SMERWG Sponsors Announced

Sonistics is proud to announce the four companies who will be sponsoring the 2024 NATO SMERWG meeting.  READ MORE

JFD demonstrates excellence in Submarine Rescue operations during Rescuex West 24 exercise, underlining commitment to assured availability, safety and training

JFD Limited, part of James Fisher & Sons PLC, has once again showcased its leadership in submarine rescue by successfully completing the mobilisation of critical components of the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) during the Rescuex West 24 exercise. Following a seamless transition into the Third In Service Support (3ISS) contract, which commenced after signing in December 2022, …

Oceaneering Successfully Completes AUV Demonstration for US Navy and DIU

(Image credit: Oceaneering)   Oceaneering International, Inc. has announced that its Subsea Robotics segment recently completed a successful one-week Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) demonstration for the US Navy and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) at Oceaneering’s subsea autonomy testing facility in Norway. During the week, Oceaneering demonstrated its portfolio of capabilities to design, engineer, operate, and …

Owner of largest fleet of Seaeye Falcon ROVs buys five new units

Aberdeen-based Underwater Contracting (UCO), owner of the largest fleet of Saab UK’s Seaeye Falcon remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), has purchased five new units for a total of 38 Falcon systems. Source: Underwater Contracting UCO said it had expanded its fleet in response to major new multi-year contract wins across all sectors which will see it …

Forum Energy, SAFEEN form ROV thrusters MoU

Forum Energy Technologies has executed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with underwater inspections provider SAFEEN Survey & Subsea Services to collaborate on the development of electric thrusters for ROVs.   The MoU, signed at this year’s Oceanology International, coincides with the launch of FET’s updated 300Vdc and 600Vdc range of direct current thrusters.   Forum …

Oceaneering (OII) Finishes Its First ROV Piloting in Brazil

    Oceaneering International, Inc. OII and Petrobras PBR completed a pioneering project in remote underwater vehicle (ROV) operations. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in subsea technology and safety for Brazil’s offshore industry. Secure Offshore Connectivity for Remote Piloting The project involved piloting an ROV from an onshore remote operation center in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro.  …