News Archive

Empowered by the accession of experienced underwater technology professionals Scott Allen and Jacobo Aguilar, MacArtney Inc. has launched a major upgrade of sales and support efforts to back existing and potential SubConn®customers in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) area.  Read More
To further support the ascending demand for API connectors - the MacArtney Underwater Technology Group is now ready with a 4-pin addition to the Mac API Power and Signal Connector range. The 4-pin connector features a compact, however, rugged design that is ideal for securing critical connectivity and optimal design for underwater equipment solutions. The new connector is especially applicable for riser monitoring, drilling control and BOP (blow out preventer) systems. Read More
The MacArtney Underwater Technology Group is pleased to reveal the accession of two new members to its board of directors. The new board members, Slimane Bouabbane and Jón Ferrier, are both senior executives with well developed international profiles and vast professional experience, obtained through residence and employment in organisations across the globe. Read More
The MacArtney Underwater Technology Group is pleased to announce the entry of an agreement with JCS Tetis Pro, to function as MacArtney's official representative in Russia. Tetis Pro will administer the promotion and sales of MacArtney products on the Russian market.   MacArtney and Tetis Pro? Read More
Introducing the OptoLink Single Fibre Connector The MacArtney Underwater Technology Group is pleased to introduce the OptoLink Single Fibre Connector - a small sized, however, highly significant addition to MacArtney's successful OptoLink fibre optic connector range.     Read More
A new addition to a leading underwater connector range MacArtney has recently launched the micro 21 pin connector, which marks the latest addition to the series of wet mateable connectors in the SubConn® range. This latest addition has been designed for underwater technology projects requiring multiple sensor, signal and data connections - along with power connections. In particular, the 21 pin SubConn® connector is ideal for applications that require a large number of connections within a limited space.   Read More
The MacArtney Underwater Technology Group is pleased to announce the opening of yet another new sales office in the United States. As of October 2012 MacArtney West Coast is open for business. The new office is located in San Diego, and will serve the underwater technology requirements of major OEM, offshore, ocean science and defence stakeholders within the California area. Read More
MacArtney Underwater Technology is pleased to announce the opening of our new sales office in Perth, Australia. Of the 3rd of September 2012 - after a long and successful presence in Australia through our former agent, Cunard Technology, MacArtney Australia Pty Ltd is open for business.   The new sales office marks MacArtney’s first subsidiary in Oceania.   Read More
The MacArtney Underwater Technology group recently grew by combining Boston-based SubConn® sales with existing Houston operations under the new name MacArtney Inc. and is now expanding its north American coverage further by opening in the Pacific North West. This initiative will bring MacArtney Inc. closer to the many SubConn® customers there and improve local service. The MacArtney Underwater Technology group is responsible for SubConn® sales in both North America and the rest of the World, and is continually seeking to provide better service, more capacity and faster delivery. Read More
Across England and Wales, The Environment Agency monitors fish life in rivers and waterways. They investigate rare and threatened species, such as eel and lamprey, and enumerate salmon and sea trout migrations. These agencies also investigate fish behaviour around in-river structures like abstraction sites and pump houses, tidal flap structures and fish passes to name a few applications. Read More
This month, the world marks a centenary since the unsinkable Titanic took 1514 souls with it to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. At a depth of 3784 metres below the surface, the wreck lay untouched until it was rediscovered in 1985. Image courtesy of NOAA/Institute for Exploration/University of Rhode Island Read More
MacArtney Underwater Technology Group, a world leader in underwater services and support, has announced that it has expanded its North American operations. MacArtney Offshore and M.J. Stewart Associates have joined forces as MacArtney Inc. MacArtney Inc. has assumed responsibility for SubConn® sales in North America and augmented the sales organisation with additional products and expanded stocks. Read More
The MacArtney Group is launching a new video unit, camera and light range, the LUXUS series with 3 types of lights, 4 cameras, 2 video units and accessories. The entire range has been designed to combine operational and service flexibility, excellent performance and ensured reliability. Their compact size and robust design make them ideal for ROV and diving applications – from shallow dives to deep water ROV operations. Read More
Demands placed on underwater connectors have increased as underwater technology projects combine increasing numbers of sensors and each sensor requires multiple connections. Often connectors need to combine power and signal – power to supply the sensors and signals for information. Read More
As more offshore renewable projects move from single renewable energy converters to arrays, hubs are increasingly being sought to gather and distribute power input from several devices. Read More
MacArtney Underwater Technology was proud to win the award for Business Development in the Esbjerg region, the Esbjerg Erhvervsudviklings Erhvervspris. MacArtney was chosen by the judges for its energy, creativity and international focus. The Business Development prize was made up of a Georg Jensen design vase, a large bouquet of flowers and a cheque for 10,000 Danish kroner. Read More
It is now easier to view and compare MacArtney winch solutions and products. The new Winch and Handling Systems brochure gathers information on the full scope of MacArtney winch supply in one publication. You can find information on ROV winches, MacArtney Active Heave Compensation winches, oceanographic winches and much, much more. Read More
To make A-frame adjusting and equipment change faster, easier and safer, MacArtney has designed and developed a new and unique A-frame system. Reducing equipment changeover and adjustment time A-frames installed along the side or at the rear of vessels are used for launching a wide range of equipment and often for several tasks during a voyage. Dismounting equipment, adjusting the A-frame for a new task and mounting new equipment can be a time consuming and often complex task. Read More
The MacArtney Group’s longest established subsidiary, MacArtney Norge in Stavanager, Norway, has officially opened its doors to their newly completed, purposed built building. At 2500m2, more than double the size of their previous base, the new facility houses servicing areas, workshops and office space. Read More
MacArtney was voted finalists in two categories in the 2011 Tidal Awards for their pioneering work in the design and supply of cable connector solutions for the tidal energy market.   Read More
The many uses of SONAR
16 November 2011
Sonar equipment in various shapes and forms has long played an important role in seabed surveys, underwater investigations and bathymetric seabed mapping. From underwater construction tasks to biological and archaeological surveying, sonar systems are important tools for sea floor studies and are used by a wide range of industries for a broad spectrum of tasks. Read More
Building a tidal array in a day was the subject of a unique and fascinating seminar that was part of the RenewableUK 2011 conference and exhibition held on the 25th of October at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. Read More
Space age soldering
31 October 2011
In space there can be no weak links and the success of projects is reliant on every component and connection. The European Space Agency, or ESA, has a system of standards and certification that ensures that commercial electronics work for space projects meets the high level needed in space. Read More
Building a tidal array in a day is a tantalising promise and is the subject of a unique and fascinating seminar that is part of the RenewableUK 2011 conference and exhibition at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. Read More
Earlier this summer, 2011, Orkney based Scotrenewables launched their prototype floating tidal turbine, the SR250, designed to minimise the installation and maintenance costs of tidal energy compared to seabed-mounted tidal turbines. Vital infrastructure for this renewable energy project was designed and supplied by MacArtney Underwater Technology. Read More
Aquamarine's latest hydro-electric wave energy converter, Oyster 800, was unveiled by Scotland's First Minister, Alex Salmond MSP at a ceremony in Fife in July 2011. This second Oyster design uses the same principals as the first, Oyster 1, but improvements made based on experience gained with the first model. They have increased power output and made the Oyster 800 easier to install and maintain. Read More
Aberdeen, Scotland: World leading marine rental company, Ashtead Technology, announces the appointment of MacArtney Norge A/S as Ashtead Technology agent for the Nordic Region. MacArtney is a well established global supplier of underwater technology, specialising in the design, manufacture, sales and service of a wide range of systems. Read More
Multibeam echo sounders have been providing SHOM, the French Hydrographic Office, with high resolution, high accuracy acoustic readings to construct navigational safety maps for more than 20 years. After 10 years of reliable service, their current multibeam echo sounder systems are being upgraded by EurOceanique with modern acoustic mapping systems. Read More
Retrieving bodies and related items from the sea floor is important for those left behind after human tragedies at sea and essential for investigations. Locating and retrieving valuable evidence can be critical for inquest or trial, yet finding objects underwater is not always an easy task. At the Ocean Business exhibition in Southampton, UK, sonar experts from Kongsberg and MacArtney demonstrated how synchronized viewing of the same area with two sets of sonar eyes optimised sonar aided search and recovery. Read More
Testing cables and terminations is often an important part of the supply process. Customers need to know that the system they receive can withstand the forces under which they are designed to work. Read More
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Winch to Fugro Egypt
26 March 2011
MacArtney Middle East is delighted to have secured an order for a MASH type hydraulic winch for Fugro in Egypt. Read More
New mooring communications system provides fast, low power wireless communication Traditionally, moorings have had to rely on the mobile telephone network or radio to transmit data to onshore bases Off the coast of the islands of Morea, a new innovation provided by MacArtney Underwater Technology Group transfers data via wireless modem. This new technology opens up areas otherwise unavailable by mobile networks and unsuitable for conventional radio transmission systems. Read More
Waves are set to become an enormous source of renewable energy – and the larger and more reliable their movement, the greater their potential. Yet tapping into this wave energy requires sturdy systems that can withstand literally everything that the ocean throws at them and be reliable for extended periods with minimal servicing. Read More
MacArtney has launched a new, intelligent underwater winch system. Offering flexible oceanographic measuring and monitoring, it is capable of launching and retrieving an extensive range of underwater oceanographic equipment at programmed intervals and defined depths.  Read More
The strongest link
11 October 2010
Blow out preventers can make the difference between safety and disaster at offshore drilling sites. Installed to protect lives and the environment, there can be no room for error. MacArtney’s new American Petroleum Institute (API) approved connector helps ensure Hydril’s new blow out preventer system will function if needed. Read More
Off the coast of the Dunwich in Suffolk lies half a medieval town long since abandoned to the encroaching sea. Despite many diver and sonar surveys, the extent and detail of the well-known site are still unknown as poor visibility frustrates its study. In June 2010, acoustic imaging technology was introduced to archaeological survey of the site, revealing hitherto unknown detail of the underwater remains. Read More
We were delighted to welcome HRH Prince Joachim of Denmark to our stand at the Rio Oil & Gas conference. Our stand was part of the Danish delegation that included other Danish companies, including Maersk Oil, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, NKT and Welltec. Read More
Underwater systems depend on every piece of equipment functioning properly and users need to know that their system will work before deployment. Buying components from companies with certified production ensures predetermined standards of production quality and uniformity. ISO certification is an important proof for quality in some markets and in some cases it is a requirement.  Read More
We are pleased to announce that we have found the winner of our exhibition visitor survey prize draw Participants answered questions about our stand design and MacArtney’s appearance in general and were entered into a draw to win an Ipad. The winner is... Read More
Danish parliament approval of plans to build the country’s largest offshore wind farm is an important move in meeting the 30% renewable energy target set for 2020. The wind turbine park in the Kattegat sea area around the Danish Jutland peninsular will produce 400mW and supply enough electricity for 400,000 houses. Read More
SubConn® customers are set to benefit from faster lead times and increased product support as the leading connector manufacturer recently purchased the assets of their main supplier of inner machined parts, Cornerstone.  This acquisition has brought the entire manufacturing process of underwater connectors under one roof and will streamline production. Read More
MacArtney has recently delivered two FOCUS vehicles to DOF Subsea. This FOCUS-2 system is another dual system and was built and delivered in record time. The very tight time schedule demanded good co-operation between engineering, project management and workshop. And thanks to enthusiasm and hard work throughout the chain it all came together in time. Read More
The precision of sonar survey results depends as much on the stability of the vehicle as it does on the quality of the sonar systems mounted on it. AUVs are normally used to provide the stability required but recent surveys in the Gulf of Mexico using AST’s PROSAS Surveyor based on the MacArtney Focus 2 platform proved that the stability necessary for excellent precision and resolution can also be provided by the MacArtney Focus 2 ROTV. Read More
The MacArtney Group is pleased to announce the European launch at Oceanology 2010 of the new Adaptive Resolution Imaging Sonar, ARIS, manufactured by Sound Metrics Corporation.  The ARIS is a development from the successful DIDSON sonar range and boasts better resolution, improved electronic capabilities, higher operating frequencies, lighter weight, lower power consumption and lower maintenance.  Read More
Handling online information form a large number of underwater instruments often requires fibre optic multiplexers and cables. Using a multiplexer that works on copper cables can be an economic and practical alternative to fibre optic systems, especially when adding multiplexer to existing equipment. Read More
In response to the continued success of MacArtney’s recent addition to the range of SubConn® connectors, the Hard Anodised SubConn® Connector is now held as a stock item. Specially treated to resist cathodic de-bonding, the hard anodised aluminium is stronger than other non-conductive materials and can have a longer life. Read More
In potentially the biggest change in recent fishing history, a new trawling method stands to have a double benefit for fishermen, reducing fuel costs by half and improving catch quality. The new method that eliminates chain dragging on the seabed also protects the seafloor environment and reduces unwanted species catch. Read More
MacArtney Offshore, the Houston operation of the MacArtney Underwater Technology Group, has moved into larger premises. With more than double the capacity of the previous site, MacArtney Offshore will offer even better services to its customers and local access to global MacArtney capabilities. Read More
The inshore waters of Ireland are areas of enormous activity and value. Yet more still needs to be learned about the physical, chemical and biological makeup of the seabed to ensure that effective resource management supports present and future economic and environmental issues. MacArtney supplied sonar equipment is mapping the seabed both in and around Ireland onboard the newly inaugurated vessel, the Keary, and onboard the Celtic Explorer. Read More
The wet-mate connector project could considerably reduce the cost of cabling from offshore wave and tidal farms to the shore by allowing cables to be connected on the seabed and increasing the voltage rating. A project which could considerably reduce the cost of cabling from offshore wave and tidal farms to the shore has been announced by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). Read More
At the beginning of this year, MacArtney Benelux sold a DIDSON to Imares Wageningen. The DIDSON has been a success and Imares Wageningen has now published a newsletter describing the project. Read More
Subsea 7, leading subsea engineering and construction company, and their customer, are delighted with their new self-contained underwater umbilical testing system. A new take on pre-function testing, the new self-contained system envisaged by Subsea 7 and engineered by MacArtney, takes testing to the sea bed, making it faster and more convenient to test in situ. Read More
MacArtney’s latest supply to the new Skandi Acergy, one of the world’s best equipped offshore construction vessels, brought launch and recovery systems into an entirely new dimension. 2 complete twin systems of 3 harmonised winch arrangements operate work class ROVs through the middle of the vessel, allowing for deployment in very heavy seas. Read More
In response to growing needs in the ROV industry, SubConn® has developed and manufactured a new combined power and data cable. ROVs and other underwater equipment can now be powered through the same cable used for data transfer. Read More
One of the worlds-leaders in supply of underwater technology has the oil and gas industry as its largest customer. But Ocean Science and alternative energy are areas for growth, too. Read More
Before building the new transport link from Denmark to Germany over the Fehmarnbelt, detailed studies of the current environment need to be performed. MacArtney A/S has been chosen to advise and supply instruments and infrastructure components (underwater cables, connectors, teminations, etc.) to monitor life and flow in the strait. This information will help planners choose which kind of link to build and document any environmental changes it brings. Read More
MacArtney UK, part of the global MacArtney Underwater Technology Group, has just completed a move into new, purpose-built premises in Aberdeen. The 3000m2 building combines office and workshop space with a large warehouse and yard and provides MacArtney UK with room to expand and introduce new products and services. Read More
Active heave compensation winches are highly advanced ROV winches that filter out the effect of vessel movement caused by waves. They allow ROVs and other vehicles to continue to operate safely in heavier seas and reduce weather-related down time. But getting the right system for a vessel requires precise calculations and engineering. Choosing the right partner is essential for ensuring the right end product, not only in terms of precision, but also for power efficiency and improved environment. Read More
Connecting to nature
24 March 2009
With a European deadline of 2020 by which 20% of power must be from renewable sources, the race is on to find the best ways of transferring energy from nature to man. Behind the highly sophisticated designs lies a wealth of equally technologically advanced infrastructure designed to transfer the gathered energy offshore to the power grid onshore. And whilst some of the technology is very new, a great deal of the infrastructure technology is based on tried and tested systems and decades of experience. Read More
The MacArtney Underwater Technology Group will be conducting live demonstrations of ROV, underwater camera and sonar equipment at the Ocean Business exhibition in April – with presentations at dockside, in the classroom and on the exhibition stand. Read More
EurOceanique, part of the MacArtney Underwater Technology Group, has opened a large workshop in Rousset near Aix en Provence in Southern France. This modern and fully equipped workshop offers faster and more convenient mouldings, terminations, spares and repairs for customers in France, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Read More
Increasing focus on safety and training from major customers has prompted MacArtney to design and introduce a range of winch operation and maintenance courses. The courses are designed for operators and supervisors, and not only do they increase understanding and safety in working with winches, they also have the added bonus of helping to extend the working life of winches. Read More
The MacArtney Underwater Technology Group is delighted to announce that MacArtney A/S in Denmark is now an authorised service centre. Service and repair of EdgeTech equipment can now be performed in continental Europe, making servicing, repair and spare parts delivery faster and more cost-efficient. New agreement makes repairing and servicing of EdgeTech equipment faster and easier Read More
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In September, Marin Mätteknik (MMT) began a survey of possible routes for subsea pipelines carrying carbon dioxide to storage sites in the Norwegian offshore sector. The work was expected to take about a month to complete, according to contract manager Olof Nilsson. Read More
Knowing how much and how fast cable is heaved in or paid out can be crucial for controlling underwater equipment, but standing next to the winch to view a display may not always be the optimal position for observing equipment entering and leaving the water. MacArtney's new cable status indicator with jumbo display allows the operator to view vital cable information from exactly where on board it suits him. Finding the optimal position for launching a system by winch Read More
Designs for channelling wave or tidal movement vary greatly from producer to producer and have different inherent challenges to solve. Regardless of their design, however, they all have one fundamental challenge; how to reliably transfer the collected power to the mainland. With its latest orders to the offshore renewable energy industry, Danish based manufacturer MacArtney is proving to be at the forefront of advising on systems and providing solutions to the industry-wide challenge of transferring moving water energy to the onshore power grid. Read More
MBT, part of the MacArtney Group, recently held an ROV workshop in the historic harbour city of Kiel. The three day event was attended by 36 participants from the industrial, salvage and research community throughout Germany. With a focus firmly on practical knowledge, the workshop gave underwater professionals the opportunity of gaining first-hand working knowledge of ROVs and underwater sonar equipment. The best way to get to know a product is to try it out in real life Read More
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Applied Signal Technology has chosen the MacArtney A/S Focus-2 ROTV as platform for the fastest, most accurate towed SAS (synthetic aperture sonar) system yet - the Prosas Surveyor. This new towed sonar system combines the superior flight characteristics and data output capacities of the Focus 2 ROTV with the high resolution wide sweep qualities and output processing of AST's SAS sonar system. Knowing what is underwater can be a matter of national security Read More
MacArtney A/S has designed and produced a new generation of deep sea penetrator, the Dual Way Water Block, specifically designed to withstand the challenges of system infrastructure at depths of up to 6000 metres. Read More
He would have been extremely proud, had he been there. Martin "Mac" MacArtney, the late founder of MacArtney Underwater Technology A/S, started the business in 1978 together with his wife, Winnie, working out of their home. Mac died from cancer in 2002, aged 58. 30 years have passed since the modest start, and the company has developed into one of the world's leading specialists in high technology equipment for use in deep waters. The anniversary was celebrated in style.     Read More
Branch Manager - Bahrain
17 April 2008
The MacArtney Group has the pleasure of announcing the opening of their new representative office in Manama, Bahrain. The MacArtney Group is expanding its worldwide representation with the opening of their new office in Manama, Bahrain. Read More
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MacArtney A/S (Esbjerg, Denmark) announced that Andrew Ziegwied has joined the MacArtney Ocean Science team as System Sales Manager. A University of Washington School of Oceanography graduate,  Andrew will be based in the US and will share his experience in the application and integration of underwater instrumentation. His background includes field work with Evans-Hamilton, Inc. and application engineering with CTD manufacturer Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc. Read More
As UK manufacturer of oceanographic and hydrometric instrumentation, Valeport has come a long way since its humble beginnings in Dartmouth, Devon (UK) some 38 years ago. Innovation and quality has always kept the company one step ahead.   Read More
US. Navy HULSFest and NATO Harbour Protection Trials Demonstration Results By Dr. Jerome Vaganay Project Manager Bluefin Robotics Corp.  Cambridge, Massachusetts Read More
Patrick Feeleus, Noordhoek Offshore BV the Netherlands, discusses the company's Remote Operated Towed Vehicle (ROTV) and its application in pipeline inspection projects.  See the complete article Read More
The MacArtney Group is pleased to announce that our subsidary, MacArtney Norway and AGR has signed a frame agreement for the delivery of a series of purpose built combined winch & handling systems for AGRs Riserless Mud Recovery (RMR) systems. Read More
Noordhoek Survey's first ROTV pipeline inspection campaign in the Southern North Sea has been successful. Approached by two major UK clients to undertake approximately 600km of pipeline inspection, Noordhoek knew that this would be the ideal campaign to prove their two recently aquired ROTV systems. Read More
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System delivered to Noordhoek comprising AUV type 4200-FS side scan sonar built into a FOCUS-2 ROTV system Read More
MacArtney Norway and AGR has recently signed a frame agreement for the delivery of a series of purpose built combined winch and handling systems for AGRs RMR pump systems. The agreement has a value of approximately 70 mill. NOK and delivery will take place over the next 3 years. Read More
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Dutch subsea contractor Noordhoek Offshore BV has purchased a MacArtney Focus - 2 ROTV system to complement the existing fleet of survey platforms and ROV's. The ROTV will enable Noordhoek to provide a broader range of additional services to the market. In order to optimise vessel utilisation and provide continuity for clients, the system will be delivered with a complete spare towed body (including all the interfacing options).  Read More
New Slipring Repair Facility
15 February 2007
MacArtney Offshore Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a Slip Ring repair facility. We have recently extended our workshop with a new purpose built facility for repairing slip rings. We offer factory trained technician who is able to handle inspection and repairs from start to finish. Here are just some of the benefits of having your slip rings evaluated or repaired at our facility: Read More
    MacArtney A/S had the pleasure of hosting a meeting for Hydrographic Society Denmark in January 2007. The meeting was attended by 18 highly engaged individuals, representing seven Danish companies and authorities. Read More
UT2 - Acoustic Camera
31 January 2007
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Oceans 2006 Set for Boston
11 October 2006
Exhibits Chairman and Subconn Representative Mike J. Stewart at Oceans 2006 Marine Technology Reporter September 2006 worte: Read More
New Calibration Facility
10 October 2006
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Next Generation
1 October 2006
Fugro introduces latest generation of acoustic subsea pipeline inspection technology Fugro's latest generation of Remotely Operated Towed Vehicle (ROTV) enables it to continue its clients with the highest definition and most efficient acoustic subsea pipeline inspection service in the North Sea. This leads to high-value integrity assurance and maximum uptime.... Read More
The MacArtney Group has been chosen as systems supplier to the highprofile Galathea 3 Expedition funded by the Danish Expedition Foundation. Read More
View latest data from the Galathea 3 Expedition online on: http://galathea3gis.difres.dk/galathea3 Follow Galathea 3 at Google Earth and see the week's satellite pictures at: www.satelliteeye.dk/index_uk.htm  Use the mini guide on your left hand site.   Read More
We have recently sold to the German WTD-71 Navy Department via MBT GmbH - our subsidary in Germany - a DIDSON sonar system package. The MacArtney scope of supply includes a Long Range version of the DIDSON sonar, a requirement for a COAE software package as well as needing mechanical and systems integration onto the AUVs operated by WTD-71. Read More
MacArtney has recently sold a standard 300m rated DIDSON sonar to the Environmental Agency (EA) for England and Wales.The DIDSON (Dualfrequency IDentification SONar) system is a unique high-definition sonar that uses acoustic lenses to make almost photographic quality images in dark, turbid and environmentally unfriendly waters. Read More
Galathea 3 Expedition
23 May 2006
We are pleased to announce that the MacArtney Group Ocean Science division has been chosen as system supplier to the Danish Galathea 3 Expedition organized by "Dansk Ekspeditionsfond" (The Danish Expedition Foundation). MacArtney will deliver a system to be installed on board one of The Danish Navy's largest Naval Vessels "Vædderen". Read More
We have recently sold to the German WTD-71 Navy Department via MBT GmbH - our subsidary in Germany - a DIDSON sonar system package. The MacArtney scope of supply includes a Long Range version of the DIDSON sonar, a requirement for a COAE software package as well as needing mechanical and systems integration onto the AUVs operated by WTD-71. Read More