Oceaneering Partners with Exail for Cutting-Edge Navigation Systems

U.S.-based subsea services and technology firm Oceaneering has recently made a significant move by placing an initial order for a minimum of 100 units of Exail’s new Octans 9 Attitude Heading Referencing Systems (AHRS). This strategic partnership aims to enhance Oceaneering’s capabilities for offshore survey and positioning projects.

The Octans 9 systems will be seamlessly integrated into a variety of offshore applications, including high-specification offshore field support vessel navigation suites, deep-water drillship remotely operated survey positioning systems, dynamic positioning platforms, and general USBL positioning systems.

For Exail, this contract represents a milestone as it marks the first major order for their new Octans 9 systems, the latest addition to the Exail navigation product line. The Octans 9 AHRS boasts highly precise real-time attitude and heading data, along with a range of advanced features such as export-free status, compact design, enhanced durability, reduced power consumption, in-motion alignment capabilities, and integrated advanced GNSS sensors.

Mark Beaton, Director of Survey & Positioning Solutions Survey Services at Oceaneering, expressed the importance of reliable navigation systems in the offshore industry. He stated, “The initial acquisition of 100 Octans 9 AHRS units from Exail highlights our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, efficient solutions. These advanced systems will redefine our offshore operations, setting new industry standards for accuracy and reliability, all while delivering high-end customer value.”

Euan MacKay, Business Development Manager at Exail, added, “This order, which complements Oceaneering’s existing portfolio of Exail maritime sensors and robotics equipment, reaffirms the reliability and quality of our solutions, while further strengthening our valued partnership. We are confident that the advanced features of Octans 9 will elevate operators’ navigation capabilities and significantly enhance the flexibility and efficiency of their offshore operations.”

With Oceaneering’s forward-thinking approach and Exail’s innovative technology, this partnership is poised to drive advancements in offshore survey and positioning projects, ultimately benefiting the industry as a whole.