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NORBIT Subsea www.norbit.com/subsea

NORBIT Subsea is part of NORBIT Oceans and offers tai- lored technology solutions to international maritime markets.

Through Oceans, NORBIT specializes in designing and devel- oping a range of sonars, including wideband multibeam so- nars, 3D side-scan sonars; sub bottom pro? lers and long-range surveillance sonars, for exploring the ocean space. NORBIT bathymetric sonars are used for seabed mapping, construction support, inspection, and subsurface navigation with multiple other applications. NORBIT is also a provider of security and monitoring solutions for detecting and monitoring activity at sea. Using forward-looking sonars allows detection of threats below the surface, and NORBIT technology can be used for obstacle avoidance on underwater vehicles such as AUVs, stabilization capabilities. Surveyors further bene? t from mine countermeasures, and threat target detection and track- NORBIT multiple imagery and backscatter outputs as stan- ing of divers or other moving objects to critical infrastructure. dard, enhancing high data quality throughout the wide swath

Additionally, monitoring solutions above the water surface are coverage for deliverables. The WINGHEAD i80S Long provided through an integrated offering, where NORBIT de- Range stands out with its compact curved array design, with livers sensors, control systems and surveillance solutions, pro- a small form factor combined with low power consumption viding the customers with a single common operational picture and tight integration. With a depth range of up to 650 meters for decision support and operational risk management. and a resolution of 0.5 x 0.5 degrees at 400kHz the WING-

In the world of underwater surveying, the introduction of HEAD i80S Long Range has a level of precision and capa- the NORBIT WINGHEAD i80S Long Range multibeam bility proven to deliver for various applications, including: sonar marks a milestone, as a high-performance, high-res- offshore operations, harbor and bridge inspections; mainte- olution integrated 3D & 4D motion-stabilized bathymetric nance tasks; wreck and seabed searches; coastal surveys and system. The WINGHEAD i80S Long Range has full motion renewable energy projects.

Saab Seaeye https://www.saabseaeye.com/

Seaeye is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saab UK and has facilities in the UK and Sweden, along with substantial wa- ter tank and lake test facilities. With a portfolio of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater ve- is its intelligent power management system, which ef? ciently hicles (AUVs), Saab’s Seaeye is at the forefront of marine regulates power consumption and handles regenerative power technology, addressing the needs of subsea exploration, re- during free-fall loads. Its versatile functionality, including six search, and commercial operations. degrees of freedom and adaptable jaws, provides dexterity.

An example of its innovation is the Seaeye eM1-7 Electric Research institutions can leverage the eM1-7 for deep-sea

Manipulator. This technology exempli? es Saab’s commit- exploration and data collection. The manipulator’s ability ment to advancing subsea operations through enhanced ef- to handle delicate specimens and equipment makes it ideal ? ciency, precision, and sustainability. The eM1-7 is a tool for scienti? c missions that require meticulous handling and designed to perform complex underwater tasks with precision precise movements. In underwater construction, the eM1-7 and dexterity. At its core, eM1-7 incorporates compact modu- can be used for tasks such as pipeline installation and sub- lar electric joints, revolutionizing arm control with lifting ca- sea module assembly. Its dexterity and precise control enable pacities. It can handle up to 122 kg at a full 2-meter extension construction teams to perform complex assembly tasks with and 454 kg at minimum extension. Constructed from sturdy high accuracy. Furthermore, the eM1-7 will play a crucial role yet lightweight aluminum, this manipulator is built to last in environmental monitoring and protection efforts. It enables without sacri? cing agility. Weighing 116 kg in air and 84 kg the assessment and mitigation of human impact on marine underwater, it operates at depths up to 4,000 meters, with op- habitats by allowing operators to interact with underwater en- tions extending to 7,000 meters. One of the eM1-7’s features vironments in a controlled and precise manner. 26 September/October 2024

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