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PEOPLE & COMPANY NEWS

General Oceans Acquires RS Aqua

General Oceans acquired RS Aqua as of November 18, 2024. General Oceans have completed a number of recent ac- quisitions in the underwater technology market including Tri- tech International Ltd in 2022 and Klein Marine Systems in 2023. General Oceans reported revenues of GBP 62 million in 2023, an increase of 28% compared to 2022, and now con- sists of six operating companies including RS Aqua. General

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Movella Launches Xsens Flagship Sensor

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Movella, a provider of full-stack solutions for digitizing 3D movement, launched its new ? agship inertial sensor, the high-end industrial grade Xsens Sirius Series: the next gener-

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Sirius features Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), Vertical

Reference Unit (VRU) and Attitude and Heading Reference

System (AHRS) capabilities. A key feature is its advanced signal pipeline with analog ? ltering, ensuring high vibra- tion resistance for precise measurements even in the most extreme-vibration environments. For the marine sector, the

Xsens Sirius can be deployed on surface vessels and sub-sur- face robotics, such as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for precise naviga- tion or stabilization, providing them with reliable heading- and roll/pitch data or support bathymetry mapping. • Nitrogen-free

Beam Unveils AI Self-Driving Subsea Robot • Compact, fully integrated

Beam announced Scout, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) driven by arti? cial intelligence (AI) expected to enter • Universal power supply the market in 2025. Scout will combine advanced AI, real- • Patented designs time 3D reconstructions, and precise navigation to deliver inspections that are quicker and more cost-effective, as dem-

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Beam intends for Scout to be deployed directly by people from existing Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) during routine

Self-sealing Purge Ports visits. Scout will enable 4K 3D reconstructions, such as year- on-year site comparisons, equipping teams with insight into asset integrity and structural health. globaloceandesign.com [email protected] 858.560.1799

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