Subsea Technology & Rentals Ltd (STR); global specialists in the design, manufacture and rental of advanced subsea technology for the offshore energy industry are pleased to announce a partnership agreement with USA based Inertial Labs to distribute their innovative motion reference systems.
Inertial Labs’ newest product, the Motion Reference Unit (MRU-B2), along with their Enhanced Motion Reference Unit (MRU-E) and (MRU-P) professional model will be the latest products to join STR’s expanding rental pool.
The Motion Reference Unit (MRU-B2), is an inertial sensor-based orientation, positioning, and control solution for a diverse array of marine and subsea applications. It has been designed to meet the exacting standards for heave, surge, sway, angular rates, accelerations, heading, velocity and positioning required by maritime and hydrographic applications for any type of device upon which it’s mounted. The MRU-B2 features high precision inertial sensors for superior accuracy in multiple tasks.
Through STR, Inertial Labs also provides an Enhanced Motion Reference Unit (MRU-E) that contains embedded heading reference and MRU-P professional model which measures horizontal positions and velocities of vessels, boats, ships and offshore platforms with the accuracy of DGPS/RTK.
James Marraccini, President & CEO, at Inertial Labs said: “We’re pleased to be able to offer our unique, innovative and marine standard certified Motion Reference Units for marine, offshore and subsea applications through STR. We’ve combined small size, high-performance and an affordable price in a single, precision measurement instrument that meets the requirements of a wide range of position and orientation applications which will suit the needs of STR’s client base.”
Neil Jackson, Sales and Operations Manager at STR, commented on expanding their inventory of motion reference units and the benefits customers can expect. “The new MRU-B2 is one of the most affordable, accurate and multi-functional measurement devices available for challenging marine-related projects and activities. The range of Intertial Labs’ Motion Reference Units are a welcome addition to our rental pool and will strengthen our growing reputation for delivering cost effective survey and subsea equipment solutions to our customers.”
For further information on this and other products and services offered by STR:
Visit: https://www.str-subsea.com
Email: enquiry@str-subsea.com
Tel: +44 (0)845 388 6383
As the dust settles following OSEA 2016, Subsea Technology & Rentals Ltd (STR) take time to reflect on the encouraging feedback received on the products and services showcased during their recent exhibition in Singapore.
As an innovative company specialising in the design, production and rental of advanced subsea technology, STR were delighted with the interest generated in their new range of low cost ROV cameras, subsea lasers and in-house cable moulding services. In particular, SMT’s Taut Wire Product presentations stole the show and were met with real interest from companies operating in the DP sectors. STR is the global commercial partner of SMT Taut Wire systems offered for rental and sale.
During and post exhibition, the SMT TW-1.0 Light Weight Taut Wire generated an extraordinary amount of interest due to its impressive capabilities and low mobilisation cost as a result of an ultra-compact footprint and simplified interfaces.
Neil Jackson, Sales and Operations Manager at STR, said: “OSEA is the most established oil & gas industry event in Asia and over the years it has proven to be a fantastic platform to showcase STR’s capabilities on offer to support Asian markets.”
For further information on this and other products and services offered by STR:
Visit: https://www.str-subsea.com
Email: enquiry@str-subsea.com
Tel: +44 (0)845 388 6383
Great Yarmouth based Subsea Technology & Rentals Ltd (STR); global specialists in the design, production and rental of advanced subsea technology for the offshore industry have acquired the product rights to Remontec’s cable counter technology.
Under the terms of the agreement, STR now own the design and copyright covering all Remontec’s T- Count Cable Counter range and have commenced a manufacturing and product development programme to ensure continued availability.
The robust wireless cable counter blocks are already used by STR’s customers for various oceanographic applications and will continue to complement their expanding portfolio of specialist technology.
Neil Jackson, Sales and Operations Manager at STR said: “The acquisition of the product rights to the currently marketed T-Count Cable Counter fits perfectly with our strategic plans to enhance manufacturing and R&D in order to drive business growth and diversification.”
For further information on this and other products and services offered by STR:
Visit: https://www.str-subsea.com
Email: enquiry@str-subsea.com
Subsea Technology & Rentals Ltd (STR); global specialists in the design, manufacture and rental of advanced subsea technology for the offshore energy industry has received accreditation to supply third party calibration services on Valeport hydrographic and oceanographic instruments.
Calibration services are the latest offering from STR to provide customers access to local and efficient asset management services.
Neil Jackson, Sales and Operations Manager at STR said: “We are very proud to have received this accreditation from Valeport for our calibration services. With guidance from industry leader Valeport, our new calibration laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and is operated by trained engineers. This accreditation is independent recognition of our technical competence and demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest service to our clients.
For further information on this and other products and services offered by STR:
Visit: https://www.str-subsea.com
Email: enquiry@str-subsea.com
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