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Innovative system enhances efficiencies and reduces costs
UTEC Survey, an Acteon company and one of the world's largest independent offshore and onshore survey providers, has successfully completed a significant ROV navigation and seismic node positioning project in deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
The project, carried out for seismic nodal technology leader FairfieldNodal and undertaken in 2425m of water, involved use of the latest software and navigation technologies available to simplify operations, increase cost savings on an original scope of work, provide greater precision, increase efficiencies and thereby reduce job time.
UTEC conducted the project using a combination of acoustics and inertial positioning technology. A key element was the creation of an improved navigation software package incorporating the latest NavView technology from data and positioning analysis expert 4D Nav. The system provided enhanced and precise positioning awareness along with the management of inertial sensors and a bespoke link to FairfieldNodal's data acquisition system.
The innovative, real-time software enabled UTEC to integrate three separate positioning modules into one comprehensive package to increase efficiency and streamline user operations. It also provided enhanced graphics capabilities, following the replacement of existing online navigation, inertial navigation and node management software.
UTEC Regional Manager (Americas) Dave Ross said: "The successful completion of this project underlines the value in applying innovative solutions to increase operational efficiency and address costs, which is critical in the modern industry.
"Our excellent relationship with 4DNav meant that we were able to provide a bespoke solution to FairfieldNodal, which exceeded expectations, eliminated the need for multiple computers, streamlined activities and created a much more efficient operation. We are delighted at the successful outcome achieved by this exciting solution."
For further information, visit www.utecsurvey.com
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About UTEC
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UTEC, an Acteon company, is one of the world's largest independent offshore and onshore survey companies providing a wide range of services including offshore positioning, construction support, geophysical (conventional, towed and AUV) surveys, measurement technology (dimensional control including laser scanning and modeling), metocean surveys and geotechnical (consultancy & sampling) services. UTEC has offices located around the world including: Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Norway, Singapore, Indonesia, UAE, UK, Ghana, Republic of Congo and USA.
To find out more, visit www.UTECsurvey.com
About Acteon
Acteon companies provide mooring, foundation, riser, conductor, flowline and marine electronics products and services supported by strong engineering and project management capabilities. Acteon's companies are 2H Offshore, Aquatic, Claxton, Conductor Installation Services (CIS), Core Grouting Services, InterAct, InterMoor, J2 Subsea, LDD, LM Handling, MENCK, Mirage Machines, Offshore Installation Services (OIS), Probe Oil Tools, Pulse Structural Monitoring, Seatronics, Subsea Riser Products (SRP), TEAM Energy Resources and UTEC Survey (UTEC).
Learn more at www.acteon.com
About subsea services
Acteon's aim is to define, shape and lead subsea services through best-in-class expertise offering full market coverage across the whole life of a subsea field. Acteon's integrated approach to subsea services makes it easy for clients to combine capabilities to meet their specific project needs. Acteon's subsea services companies share knowledge and experience across four business segments to deliver highly efficient solutions tailored to a client's unique challenges, thereby reducing overall cost, risk and complexity.
Survey, monitoring and data
Acteon provides high-precision survey services, autonomous underwater vehicle data collection services, subsea integrity management services and marine electronics and tooling services to add value and create effective, tailored solutions. Acteon offers an unrivalled combination of measurement and asset management capabilities along with data management. Acteon supplies subsea electronics and construction support surveys and full surveying, data measurement and analytical capabilities in every region of the world.
For more information, please contact:
Dave Ross, Regional Manager (Americas)
P:+1 713 984 8688
E: dave.ross@utecsurvey.com
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