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Monopile Corrosion Protection

Boosting Ultrasound Inspection AI-powered Data Processing

FORCE Technology introduced a Corrosion and BlueStream launched GeoAcoustics released GS4 soft- new generation of its P-Scan ultra- ‘ICCP-SAM’, touted as sustainable ware v1.0.25 for GeoSwath bathy- sound scanner for subsea inspections. P- corrosion protection of XX(X)L mono- metric sonars, adding upgrades including

Scan 5 is designed to be easier to con? g- pile foundations. ICCP-SAM is designed an AI data processing system developed ure for a wider range of geometries and to remotely install ICCP anodes on in collaboration with the University of asset integrity applications, including monopile foundations of all sizes, any- East Anglia. The software update is avail- regular inspection of submerged pipe- where on the foundation and even in the able free for customers already operating lines, ? owlines, subsea templates, mani- roughest ocean conditions. GS4 software v1.0.24. The new AI pro- folds and offshore wind turbine subsea The ICCP-SAM (Subsea Assembly cessing augments the existing automated structures. Whether deployed by divers Method) is compact and can be trans- ? ltering in the GS4 software by remov- or ROV, FORCE Technology can now ported and deployed with minimal re- ing surplus and undesired data autono- deliver more complete reports on a sub- sources from the topside of the offshore mously; during acquisition, the system is merged structure’s condition. Improved foundation. It is operated remotely and designed to log clean data, without any data quality and classi? cation also pave maneuvers the anode underwater into the user intervention in the cleaning process, the way to using AI and Machine Learn- designated foundation entry hole. The enabling better operational agility and ing for data analysis and interpretation, anode is then secured to the foundation decision support, while cutting the time helping to optimize reporting work? ows. using the same tool. to ? nal data in post-processing.

miniDOT Logger Product Range Teaming for New LARS

DSP Acoustic Telephone

The NewtComm DSP Acoustic In 2023, Precision Measurement Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD)

Engineering (PME) increased the ? nalized an agreement with Caley

Telephone is a through-water com- munication system. Built with a digital miniDOT Logger measurable depths to Ocean Systems to pursue launch and re- signal processor, the NC-50S is a surface 300 meters; tripling the device’s original covery, and other naval mechanical han- station that can communicate with other logging limits of 100 meters. The mini- dling opportunities. This collaboration phones that use the same frequency. The DOT Logger is a completely submersible expands FMD’s capabilities to provide subsea unit, NC-50S-S, is available for instrument that logs dissolved oxygen marine technologies while strengthen- and temperature measurements for ap- ing Caley Ocean Systems’ presence in direct integration into submersible ve- hicles, bells or habitats. The standard plications such as lakes, rivers, streams, the U.S. Caley Ocean Systems has estab- frequency for the NewtComm NC-50S estuaries and coastal waters, as well as lished itself as a manufacturer of offshore and NC-50S-S is 25khz upper single side oceanographic research. The oxygen sen- handling systems catering to interna- band with a voice channel bandwidth of sor is an optode that measures dissolved tional markets. The company specializes 6kHz (other frequencies available upon oxygen concentration in water through a in engineering design, assembly, testing, request). The NC-50S-S Subsea Unit has ? uorescence method. Data are recorded installation and onsite support. It also a 10W speaker for optimum sound in to an internal SD card. Operation of the provides A-frames for submersibles and subsea vehicles. miniDOT Logger can be accomplished oceanographic research vessels, winch via the USB cable. systems, and dive handling systems. www.marinetechnologynews.com 45

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