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Fugro to Deliver Multi-year Marine Mammal Monitoring Supporting Ireland’s Offshore Wind Ambitions
Fugro has been awarded a two-year contract by EirGrid, Ireland’s state-owned electricity transmission operator, to conduct long-term marine mammal monitoring along the south coast of Ireland. This initiative is part of EirGrid’s Powering Up Offshore – South Coast programme, aimed at enhancing the electricity infrastructure necessary for connecting future offshore wind farms to the national grid. The contract also signifies the inaugural commercial use of Fugro’s specially designed mooring system, highlighting the company’s commitment to supporting sustainable energy development in the region.
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RS Aqua Announces Strategic Partnership with US -based Seasats to Bring Autonomous Surface Vehicles to UK and Ireland Defence Market
RS Aqua has formed a strategic partnership with Seasats, a developer of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) based in San Diego, to launch a new range of security platforms tailored for the defense market in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This collaboration aims to enhance maritime security capabilities in these regions, responding to an increasing demand for advanced surveillance and operational solutions. The partnership is expected to leverage Seasats' innovative technology and RS Aqua's established presence in the UK and Ireland to effectively address the evolving security challenges faced by defense sectors.
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RS Aqua and UVision Partner to Deliver Underwater 3D Imaging Technology to the Ocean Science Industry of the UK & Ireland
RS Aqua, a specialist in ocean technology, has formed a new partnership with Copenhagen-based technology firm UVision. This collaboration aims to leverage both companies' expertise to advance innovations in marine technology. The announcement was made today, signaling a strategic move to enhance product offerings and expand market reach. By combining RS Aqua's experience in oceanic solutions with UVision's cutting-edge technology, the partnership seeks to address growing demands in the marine sector, particularly in areas such as environmental monitoring and data collection. This alliance is expected to facilitate the development of new technologies that will benefit various stakeholders in the marine industry.
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Fugro Secures EirGrid Framework to Power Up Ireland’s Offshore Grid Development
Fugro has secured a seven-year framework agreement with EirGrid, the state-owned operator responsible for electricity transmission in Ireland, to conduct comprehensive Geo-data surveys for the “Powering Up Offshore - South Coast” project. This initiative aims to establish offshore electricity substations and export cable routes that will connect future wind farms to the Irish national grid along the south coast of Ireland. The insights provided by Fugro's Geo-data will play a crucial role in determining the most effective routes and engineering designs, thereby minimizing project risks and ensuring the development is conducted safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally sustainable manner.
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