We are pleased to announce the launch of the Eagle IP Vision. A brand-new product set to fill a gap in OTAQ’s offering, Eagle IP Vision is an addition to the current Eagle IP range which will enable users to record video for underwater HD cameras.

Complimenting our existing Eagle IP system, the new piece of kit is a portable recording system compatible with our existing Eagle IP HD underwater cameras designed for use in harsh environments, complete with a robust, waterproof multi-point touch-pad. The Haptic feedback enables the system to be fully operational in all weather conditions.

Eagle IP vision has been engineered for operation in open boats and on back decks of larger vessels, and is designed around an industry-standard PELI case that is fully IP65 waterproof rated when open (IP67 when closed).

The Eagle IP Vision will give users the ability to deploy the market-leading system capturing footage from some of the world’s harshest, most remote environments, and is set to benefit a long list of industries including offshore energy, pipeline inspection, Aquaculture for seabed surveys and general underwater inspection i.e moorings and nets, and onshore operations such as public utilities and hydro dams.

Chris Hyde, Chief Technology Offer, OTAQ, said: “Our highly experienced engineering team has brought this technology to life over the past year, and we are please to be able to offer this new product to complete our Eagle IP system”.

“Innovation is at the forefront of everything we do, and this latest addition bolsters our position as global experts in underwater technology.”

For more information about OTAQ please visit www.offshore.otaq.com

OceanSENSE, the market leading subsea leak and cement returns detection system, will be showcased at the upcoming Subsea Expo Exhibition (Aberdeen, Scotland).

Live demonstrations will be carried out on the OTAQ Offshore stand (No. 121) across all exhibition days, where offshore operators have the opportunity to discuss with OTAQ’s team of highly experienced industry professionals their project requirements and challenges. OTAQ will also be carrying out live demonstrations of their DragonFish Laser Measurement System and Eagle IP Range of high definition cameras and IP device integration solutions.

With a rental pool of over 80 assets, OceanSENSE is deployed globally to detect fluorescing dye escaping from leaking subsea structures or cement returns at the seafloor during well completions.  Used by many of the world’s biggest offshore and subsea operators including Oceaneering, Subsea 7, Halliburton, Fugro and TechnipFMC, OceanSENSE has accrued over 1000 offshore projects and in excess of 40,000 offshore days with a near 100% success rate. The result is a hard won reputation for reliability and repeatability of results, while protecting the environment and reducing offshore operational costs.

Utilising cutting edge technology, the ROV mount or diver held OceanSENSE is extremely sensitive. The industry standard when mixing fluorescing dye into the carrier medium is 200 parts per million – OceanSENSE detects dye down to 6 parts per billion!  OceanSENSE is a software feedback based solution that removes human judgement and inconsistencies from the detection operation, the system unequivocally informs the operator when dye is present in the water column, thus locating the leak, confirming asset integrity or confirming the arrival of cement at the seafloor.

For live demonstrations of OceanSENSE and OTAQ’s other market leading solutions, please contact us directly or visit us on Stand No. 121, Subsea Expo Exhibition, 11-13 February 2020, P&J Live, Aberdeen, UK.

OTAQ Group, a UK based marine technology group operating around the world in the aquaculture and offshore energy sectors, announced today that it had completed the acquisition of Link Subsea Ltd.

Link Subsea is a leading UK based manufacturer of underwater connectors, penetrators and custom moulding solutions for the offshore energy, aquaculture, defence and nuclear industries based in Ulverston.  They have a very well established client list which they have been supporting since they were founded in 1997.  Going forward Link Subsea will be known as OTAQ Connectors and Joyce Newton will continue as operations director for the Connectors division.

Phil Newby, CEO of OTAQ Group said “We are delighted to have completed the acquisition of Link Subsea which is strategically very important for us.  As well as providing new product lines, it allows us to strengthen our relationship with our existing clients in Aquaculture and Offshore.  We are looking forward to working with Joyce and her team in Ulverston and we will start to consider possibilities for growth and expansion there.”

Tom Houghton, Business Development Manager for OTAQ Connectors said “In a rapidly changing market, OTAQ is well placed to assist its customers across a range of subsea and underwater connection products and services. With renewed confidence in the industry, 2019 is set to be a busy year for the Oil & Gas and Subsea sectors with demand for products and services out-stripping supply in many areas”

OTAQ Connector products and services will be available through both the Ulverston factory and OTAQ’s Aberdeen facility as well as through selected international partners

OTAQ has appointed Callum Magee as Business Development Manager for the newly formed OTAQ Offshore Division.

Callum has over 15 years of offshore sector experience having worked with a number of subsea solutions providers and is a specialist in underwater technology for ROVs.

Chris Hyde, Chief Commercial Officer of OTAQ Group said  “With the existing products that we have to offer combined with some very exciting new products in development it’s a very exciting time for us at OTAQ Group.   Callum’s experience in the offshore sector is invaluable and we are very pleased to have him leading the development of OTAQ Offshore.”

Callum can be reached at [email protected] or +44 7807 275186

OTAQ Group, a UK based marine technology group operating around the world in the offshore energy and aquaculture sectors, has recently announced the acquisition of Marinesense Ltd.

Marinesense are the manufacturers of the OceanSENSE underwater leak detection and Dragonfish precision laser measurement systems for the offshore energy industry.  They are considered specialists in underwater optics, lasers and video systems and have been operating since 2007 from their base in Aberdeen, UK.

Going forward Marinesense will become the Offshore division of OTAQ Group, with all their products available directly from OTAQ in Aberdeen or through their approved network of partners around the world.

Marinesense’s core product is OceanSENSE which has, over the last 12 years, become the industry standard in underwater leak and cement returns detection.  The system is deployed around the world to detect leaks from subsea structures or to detect cement returns at the seafloor during well completions. The system is used by many of the world’s biggest offshore and subsea operators including Oceaneering, Subsea 7, Halliburton, Fugro and TechnipFMC.

Dr Harry Rotsch, founder and managing director of Marinesense said “We have been considering for some time what the best route for Marinesene to reach its full potential was.  It was very important to me that we ended up with new owners who shared both our values and our product vision and I am very happy that we have found that in OTAQ Group.”  Harry will continue as Technical Director for the OTAQ Offshore division.

Phil Newby, CEO of OTAQ Group said   “The acquisition of Marinesense is a very important milestone in the growth of OTAQ Group and will allow our Offshore division to provide a range of world class underwater technology products with an incredible track record. We are very excited about several new products that are in the pipeline and how the expanded team will enhance our engineering resource across the group.”

OTAQ Offshore is based from its new facilities within Campus Two of Aberdeen Innovation Park.