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MFE Offshore Partners with Hydromea to Distribute EXRAY Underwater Inspection ROV
MFE Offshore, based in Houston, has announced its partnership with Swiss robotics developer Hydromea to distribute the Hydromea EXRAY underwater inspection ROV. This agreement, made public on July 9, 2026, enhances MFE Offshore's subsea portfolio, which was launched earlier this year. The EXRAY offers a tetherless alternative for underwater inspections, reducing costs and risks associated with traditional methods. The significance of this partnership lies in the EXRAY's ability to provide efficient and safe data collection in challenging underwater environments. As stated by Wendy Post, general manager of MFE Offshore, the demand for advanced inspection technologies is increasing as operators face more complex underwater challenges. The EXRAY's capabilities, including real-time control and live HD video transmission, position it as a valuable tool for energy operators. Looking ahead, MFE Offshore will showcase the EXRAY during a Demo Day on July 16 at its Houston facility, allowing potential customers to see the ROV in action. This event highlights MFE Offshore's commitment to bringing innovative inspection solutions to the energy sector, with no further timeline disclosed at the time of publication.
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Persona AI Partners with Maritime Certifier ABS to Standardize Humanoid Robot Inspections in Shipyards
Persona AI, a company specializing in humanoid robotics, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to advance the development and standardization of inspection tasks for robots in shipyards. This collaboration, announced recently, seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for data collection and certification, which is essential for the official integration of humanoid robots into maritime construction and survey operations. By streamlining these processes, the partnership aims to enhance efficiency and safety in the shipbuilding industry, potentially transforming how inspections are conducted in the future.
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Bordelon Marine Completes Conversion and Delivery of MV Lilly Bordelon Vessel
Bordelon Marine has successfully completed the conversion and redelivery of the MV Lilly Bordelon, a Stingray Series 260 Class DP-2 Ultra-Light Intervention Vessel. This modern subsea intervention vessel has been repurposed from an existing platform to provide cost-efficient and flexible solutions for offshore operations. The MV Lilly Bordelon boasts over 5,500 square feet of clear deck space and features a mezzanine deck that supports two work-class ROVs, along with an integrated ROV control room. It is equipped with a 60-ton active heave-compensated crane and a 17-meter USCG/ABS-certified helideck, making it suitable for a variety of subsea inspection, maintenance, repair, and light construction tasks. Wes Bordelon, President and CEO, expressed pride in adding the MV Lilly Bordelon to their fleet, emphasizing its role in enhancing the company's ability to deliver high-capability, cost-effective subsea solutions to clients. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Voyis and EIVA Launch Geo-Located Camera Mapping for Voyis VSLAM with EIVA NaviSuite
Voyis and EIVA, companies under the Covelya Group, have unveiled a significant enhancement to their Voyis VSLAM technology, powered by EIVA NaviSuite. This update, announced recently, introduces absolute geo-located mapping for real-time camera-based 3D reconstruction, specifically tailored for subsea inspection and metrology. The new feature allows point clouds generated by VSLAM to be directly projected into global coordinates from the outset of an inspection mission, improving accuracy and efficiency in underwater assessments. This advancement aims to streamline operations in subsea environments, enhancing the capabilities of professionals in the field.
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