Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) are delighted to announce its latest investment in Sonardyne International Ltd.’s SPRINT-Navacoustic and inertial navigation technology. The announcement was made at Ocean Business 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom.

This investment will allow STR’s customers to benefit from the full capability provided by Sonardyne’s next generation of subsea positioning systems including Fusion 2 software and Compatt 6+ subsea transponders acquired by STR at the end of 2018. The addition of SPRINT-Nav, a combined Doppler velocity log, pressure sensor and high-grade inertial navigation system, will allow for more robust and time efficient subsea positioning solutions in support of a wide range of vehicle guidance applications.

Speaking at Ocean Business 2019, Scott Johnstone, Group Managing Director, STR said, “We are really impressed with the positive impact that Sonardyne’s new Compatt 6+ and ROVNav6+ hardware-combined with Fusion 2software-will bring to the survey and construction industry. In order to further complement our offering to our customers, investing in the SPRINT-Navsystems will improve the efficiency and speed of their operations.”

Paul Griffiths, Sales Manager, Sonardyne said“SPRINT-Navis one of the smallest and lightest all-in-one DVL-INS sensors on the market,with dead reckoning navigation performance that is unmatched in the market. We’re delighted that STR recognise the operational benefits SPRINT-Nav offers and are confident that their customers will find it simple to integrate and use on their ROVs”.

Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Jackson as STR’s Group Commercial & Regional Director Europe. Neil, who was formerly STR’s Group Sales & Operations Manager, has been with the organisation for ten years and has been instrumental in the development of the business.

Scott Johnstone, Group Managing Director, STR, said, “Throughout Neil’s career with STR he has been key to developing STR’s commercial structure and strategic expansion, whilst focussing on the company’s deliverables, and ensuring the high level of service our customers have grown to expect is maintained during our period of growth.

“Both Elaine and I are delighted to welcome Neil as a Director. Neil is a highly respected individual in the offshore industry and through his career with STR. He has gained a wealth of experience that has built our foundations and we believe this will further complement the organisation as we evolve”.

Neil Jackson, STR Group Commercial & Regional Director Europe, said, “Following a decade of service building relationships with our valued clients, I’m delighted and honoured to be a part of the future expansion of STR Group as we look to deliver on our core values globally”.

Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR), is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Aik Moh Nge as Technical Operations Manager – Singapore. This comes following the appointment of Jason French as Business Development Director – Asia Pacific in September 2018 and the recent opening of its STR’s first premises for the region in Perth, Australia in March 2019.

The Company which specialises in the design, production and rental of advanced subsea technology, has made this appointment following an increase in customer enquiries and demand for subsea equipment in the region, enabling STR to deliver its full suite of technology and support services locally.

Scott Johnstone, Group Managing Director said, “Since the appointment of Jason and STR’s successful expansion, we have established key relationships with existing and new customers which has set a strong foundation in the region for future opportunities in current and new markets.

In order for STR to support these opportunities it was vital for us to appoint a Technical Operations Manager locally in the region to provide our customers with the technical expertise they have become accustomed to. Aik Moh Nge is a highly respected individual in the region and comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge from his former technical roles with Sonardyne and Harkand. We are pleased to welcome Aik Moh Nge to the team and look forward to building on our presence in Singapore following our successful expansion into Australia”.

Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR), is delighted to announce the launch of its Australian Office and hosted its official office opening day in Perth, Western Australia on Tuesday 12th March 2019.

The Company which specialises in the design, production and rental of advanced subsea technology, has invested in the region following the appointment of Jason French as Business Development Director – Asia Pacific and Steve Harris as Technical Operations Manager – Australia. Following these appointments, STR has seen an increase in customer enquiries and demand for subsea equipment in locally in the region, enabling STR to deliver its full suite of technology and support services locally.

Scott Johnstone, Group Managing Director said, “As we continue to experience rapid growth in the Asia Pacific region, we are delighted to announce the official opening of STR’s Australian Office and showcase our innovative technology and solutions to our customers.

We look forward to strengthening our foundations in the region and continuing to provide our customers with the technical excellence and support they have become accustom too.

Joining STR for the open day were our partners 3D at Depth Inc., who provided customers with an overview of its LiDAR laser technology”.

Agreement Provides Bundled Turnkey Solution to Optimize Asset Management and Increase Workflow Efficiencies as Company reaches 400th Metrology

LONGMONT, Colo., Feb. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 3D at Depth Inc., the world’s leading expert in subsea LiDAR laser technology and 3D data solutions, announced today its partnership with Subsea Technology & Rentals Australia PTY Ltd (STR). This partnership has been formed to support 3D at Depth’s expanding customer base within the Asia Pacific region, and bundle 3D at Depth’s Subsea (SL) LiDAR laser systems with STR’s class-leading subsea technology. The new bundled offering provides a turnkey solution to help customers improve the efficiencies and reliability of their offshore operations. 3D at Depth will continue to maintain operational and technical resources within the region.

“As we continue to experience rapid growth in the Asia Pacific region, we looked for a partner with technical expertise and a deep understanding of customer requirements,” said Neil Manning, 3D at Depth, Chief Operational Officer. “Based on their elite reputation, STR was the obvious and progressive choice. I have known Jason French, STR’s Business Development Director of Asia Pacific for a number of years and his credibility and network of local and regional contacts will allow us to fast track the growth and use of our technology regionally. He and the STR team will represent us well and allow the technology to speak for itself once in action.”

Scott Johnstone, STR Group Managing Director said, “We are delighted to be provided with this opportunity to partner with 3D at Depth, who are the world’s leading experts in the field. This partnership will complement our recent expansion and investment in the Asia Pacific Region and with the official opening of STR’s Australian Office, this will allow us to continue to deliver world class leading technology and support services locally to our customers.”

Photograph: Neil Manning, COO of 3D at Depth with Jason French, Business Development Director of Asia Pacific, Subsea Technology & Rentals Australia PTY Ltd

Subsea Technology and Rentals (STR), a multi-disciplinary technology expert specialising in the design, production, rental and sale of innovative marine survey equipment, has become the first company to invest in Sonardyne International Ltd.’s new Long BaseLine (LBL) and Inertial Navigation System (INS) software, Fusion 2. The announcement was made following Sonardyne’s launch event at OSEA 2018 in Singapore.

STR will upgrade its existing 6G hardware to Sonardyne’s new 6 ‘plus’ variants, which, combined with Fusion 2, will make marine survey and offshore construction projects faster and easier than ever.

Sonardyne’s new Compatt 6+ and ROVNav 6+ hardware has been designed to get the best performance from Fusion 2, a brand new software package that provides a single system from which surveyors can perform all of their LBL, acoustically-aided INS and Sparse LBL operations, with more functionality and capability than they’ve had before, including real-time SLAM calibration.

This performance is achieved with Wideband 3, which allows, for the first time, sensor telemetry data (e.g. pressure, depth, temperature) to be embedded within navigation (ranging) telemetry data, which means that there are no pauses in tracking when installing subsea structures, allowing operators to know exactly what’s happening at all times and reducing risk.

Simon Goldsworth, Sales Manager, Sonardyne said “The move to upgrade its 6G hardware to the new ‘plus’ variant will place STR in a prime position to be able to offer its clients the tools required to operate Fusion 2. This single solution means operators can undertake field development projects faster and easier than ever before.”

Speaking at the OSEA 2018 launch event, Scott Johnstone, Group Managing Director of STR said, “We are really impressed with the positive impacts that Sonardyne’s new Compatt 6+ and ROVNav 6+ hardware, combined with Fusion 2, will bring to the survey and construction industry. We know our customers are always looking to improve the efficiency and reliability of their operations and we believe that by upgrading our 6G stock to the newest technology this will definitely do that.”

Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR), a specialist in the design, production and rental of advanced subsea technology are delighted to announce it has further enhanced its equipment inventory with the purchase of MacArtney Underwater Technology Multiplexers.

Scott Johnstone, Group Managing Director, STR said, “STR are delighted with the addition of the MacArtney Underwater Technology Multiplexer systems to our rental inventory. Due to an increase in market activity and our customers’ requirements, the MacArtney Underwater Technology Nexus MK IV Multiplexer and Nexus MK VI (HD) Multiplexer systems have been a key investment to support operations through recent months. It is important for STR to continuously invest in the industry’s latest technology to service our customers and deliver cost effective solutions”.

Andy Smith, UK Sales Director, MacArtney Underwater Technology said, “MacArtney are delighted that our Multiplexer solutions were chosen by STR to support the growth of their offshore operations. The addition of our Nexus systems to STR’s equipment pool has provided them with cost effective, flexible and reliable equipment needed to interface their growing rental inventory on a variety of subsea platforms. With the largest range of Multiplexer solutions available on the market, MacArtney are well placed to support any future equipment interfacing requirements”.