Headed up by Colin Zak, former President of JDR Cable Systems Inc, the restructured operation will, together with strategic partners, offer a broad range of solutions for hard-wire marine communications. In particular HLT will focus on arduous duty and deep water applications requiring products engineered to optimize ease of operation with minimized downtime. Typical applications include cable and umbilical assemblies for marine seismic (streamer and OBC), sub sea construction, and sub-sea well testing and completion.

The existing products of HLT will continue to be offered including;

• STARS (Streamer Front-end Positioning System)
• Tailbuoys
• Gun Positioning Buoys
• Small Electric Winches up to 5HP
• Custom Machined Equipment Housings
• Electronic Systems Integration and
• Data Telemetry Solutions.

Brian Hardy, HLT founder and President of sister company Harvey-Lynch, Inc. (http://www.harvey-lynch.com) commented "With today's focus on deepwater exploration and development we believe there to be a growing need for a supplier capable of executing timely customized solutions cost effectively."

HLT President Colin Zak, added " We intend to build on the company's expertise in marine/underwater operations, electronics and data acquisition and its outstanding Customer Service to provide the added value now demanded for new projects in the GOM and Internationally".

For further information e-mail Colin Zak at czak@hl-tech.net or call Tel: +713-269-0589

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The first of Geonav's new EZNav® positioning systems has been installed on a Gulf of Mexico survey ship. EZNav is an integration of software and hardware optimized for ease of use and setup.

The software is available in several different versions, each with a microprocessor hardware interface to simplify the connection to auxiliary equipment. For example the geophysical version EZNav HR, comes with a timing and relay output controller, the construction version, EZNav C has a TDM controller to enable several vessels to share the same radio link.

The software will run on most PC platforms including laptops. "Wizards" guide the new user through the setup of geodetics, offsets and I/O. Geodetic support and background Maptech® ( BSB ) chart support is provided by integrated Blue Marble routines. The first system delivered was an EZNav HR, this version is particularly suited to the new Gulf of Mexico MMS archeological survey requirements with its dual ( pops and shots ) fixing capability.

Projects can be easily created ashore and transferred to the ship, when complete the user can define their own ASCII output format from the stored data. In addition to standard versions, Geonav will optimize a version to specific client requirements.

Eznav is the positioning software equivalent of an automobile with automatic transmission, its not designed to do everything, but it does everything its designed to do, and its easy to drive.

E-mail Geonav via geonav@geonav.com or visit their website at http://www.geonav.com. Contact: Geonav Marine Systems 11211 Katy Freeway, Suite 430 Houston, TX 77079 Tel +713-722-9697

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Trimble (Dayton, USA) is offering a free interactive multimedia CD that includes in-depth information on Trimble's Marine Survey and Construction products.

The CD also introduces 'The RTK Advantage'. The RTK Advantage is a set of GPS and Software tools to help increase productivity in your marine survey and construction tasks. The tools include centimetre accurate 3D positions, GPS heading, RTK Tide, Heave and Draft, relative RTK, and HYDROpro software tools.

To order your free copy of the Marine Survey Product Info CD please visit http://www.trimble.com/mr_cd.html

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A new publication, Deepwater Gulf of Mexico 2002: America's Expanding Frontier (OCS Report (MMS 2002-021), has been released by the Minerals Management Service (MMS), Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, Regional Director Chris Oynes announced today at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston. The expanded report details the extraordinary growth of oil and gas industry activity in the deepwater (1,000 ft of water or more) Gulf over the past seven years and anticipates continued growth.

A certain level of maturity has now been reached, and the deepwater Gulf of Mexico is an expanding frontier," said Mr. Oynes. He points to the 51 deepwater projects on production at the end of last year, more than triple those of four years ago. "In fact," he adds, "a record 14 deepwater projects began production last year, and another 13 are expected to begin this year." Just how important this growth is can be seen in the fact that 59 percent of all oil production in the Gulf now comes from deepwater.

"One of the newest and most remarkable trends," noted Oynes, "is the trend to use subsea completions. There are now 82 subsea completions in deepwater with 30 of the 51 deepwater projects relying solely on a subsea completion tied back to some other facility. This is the wave of the future."

The report examines the technology of deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, including the state-of-the-art floating platforms and seafloor installations. It looks at the process and history of oil and gas leasing, including recent mergers and the roles of smaller companies, and environmental protection. The section devoted to reserves and production discusses recent finds, estimates of recoverable petroleum hydrocarbons in the deepwater Gulf, and deepwater production from various companies.

The report concludes by looking towards the future- the expected continuing increases in production, anticipated new fields, anticipated additional deepwater discoveries, the lags between leasing and production, and the difficulties of evaluating leases before these expire, given the shortage of offshore deepwater rigs.

Copies of this new report can be obtained from MMS, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, free of charge, either by visiting the Public Information Office at Regional headquarters, 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana 70123, or by telephoning 1-800-200-GULF (736-2519 local). Ask for OCS Report MMS 2002-021, Deepwater Gulf of Mexico 2002: America's Expanding Frontier. The entire report can be found on MMS website: http://www.gomr.mms.gov/homepg/whatsnew/techann/2002-021.pdf.

MMS is the federal agency in the U.S. Department of the Interior that manages the nation's oil, natural gas and other mineral resources on the outer continental shelf in federal offshore waters. The agency also collects, accounts for and disburses mineral revenues from federal and Indian leases. These revenues totaled nearly $10 billion in 2001 and more than $120 billion since the agency was created in 1982. Annually, nearly $1 billion from those revenues go into the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the acquisition and development of state and federal park and recreation lands. MMS's Website Address: http://www.mms.gomr.gov

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Hingham, MA-- This coming Sept. 23-25 join the industry’sleading underwater equipment manufacturers at the 3rd OceanTechnology Workshop. It’s a three day event, presented by the Marine and Oceanographic Technology Network (MOTN) with hands on training on the latest equipment, coupled with at sea equipment demonstrations aboard a fleet of New England’s most advanced research vessels.

The venue is set for the Sheraton Inn located a block away from the Plymouth, MA waterfront. Products and services being featured include current measurement devices, underwater imaging systems, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profilers, electronic charting software, real time environmental monitoring systems and much more.

New this time are the North East regional training workshops for Coastal Oceanographics HYPACK Mini-Camp (http://www.coastalo.com) and the ARGOS Satellite Users Group (http://www.argosinc.com). Inaddition the Marine Technology Society New England Section is sponsoring the Technical Speaker Series. With over 15 workshops to chose from, this will be the largest “equipment training” program in the country.

The 3rd OceanTechnology Workshop offers equipment operators and buyers a unique opportunity to learn how the products perform. Oceanographers, coastal and offshore surveyors, field technicians, oil exploration personnel, search and survey personnel, program managers will benefit from seeing these products in action both on land and at sea.

Space in limited so,register early at http://www.motn.org. Also check the web page for detailed information.

MOTN is a 501 c (6) non-profit association committed to expanding the business opportunities of its members by enhancing their marketing presence and business practices through a focused and cooperative approach. Marine and Oceanographic Technology Network, 3 Otis Street, Hingham, MA,02043 781 7401456, fax 781 749 1120. More information from Maggie L. Merrill Tel: +781 740 1456 (Martrep@aol.com).

For Coastal Oceanographics HYPACK Mini-Camp contact Lourdes Ramos (lourdes@coastalo.com) at: Coastal Oceanographics 11-G Old Indian Trail, Middlefield, CT 06455. Tel:+860-349-3800 , Fax: +860-349-1982

For the ARGOS Satellite Users Group contact Bill Woodward (bwoodward@argosinc.com) at: Service Argos Inc. 1801 McCorminck Drive, Suite10. Largo, MD 20774 Tel:+301-341-7503 Fax: +301-925-8995

The Massachusetts TradeOffice has provided some funds to repromote the event in the wake of the Sept.11, 2001 Terrorist attacks which caused the original event to be cancelled. Our sincere appreciation for their generosity and support.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- April 29, 2002 -- Sperry Marine, a unit of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), has introduced the marine industry's first network?based ship steering and heading control system with self-tuning autopilot technology.

The new SteerMaster control system simplifies installation on all types of ships to all classification society requirements, while providing for easy future expansion and upgrades in the field. The system's unique network architecture provides 20 percent to 25 percent cost savings in cabling and installation compared with traditional steering systems with point-to-point wiring.

The heart of the system is the Navinet 4000 network, which is based on industrial Controller Area Network (CAN) technology. It is one of the first marine electronic systems to implement the new U.S. National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 2000 data communications standard. NMEA 2000 is a bi-directional multitransmitter, multi-receiver serial data network interface that permits multiple devices to share data over a single signaling channel. It was released by the NMEA in 2001.

The network is built around a multi-purpose steering control interface unit, which provides simple rail-mounted plug connections to all units on the Navinet 4000 bus, as well as interfaces with the steering gear. The sophisticated software architecture allows simultaneous control and switchover of multiple steering units on the network.

The SteerMaster control system comprises two major components: the Naviguide 4000 manual steering system and the Navipilot 4000 heading control system, with adaptive self-tuning autopilot.

Naviguide 4000 is a flexible, modular system that provides all system components for follow-up (FU) and non-follow-up (NFU) steering for single or dual rudders. The basic system - steering mode selector, NFU tiller, FU hand wheel and steering alarm display - can be expanded by linking other components to the Navinet 4000 network. When used with Sperry Marine's SynchroHelm technology, the Navinet 4000 synchronizes all FU handwheels on the main bridge and bridge wings automatically.

Navipilot 4000 is a fully adaptive, self-tuning autopilot system that makes real?time adjustments for loading dynamics and weather conditions. The system's software performs dynamic tuning of the autopilot during a modest series of initial maneuvers, then automatically continues to refine the tuning throughout the voyage in response to the ship's behavior. The system provides manual selection of steering strategies to suit weather and loading conditions. The auto self-tuning capability provides fewer and smaller rudder movements for reduced fuel consumption and less wear and tear on the steering machinery. The flexible CAN-based design provides for easy interface with a broad range of steering gears, and the simplified display and control panel reduces training time.

The Naviguide 4000 and Navipilot 4000 can be sold separately or as part of a fully integrated SteerMaster 4000 steering control system. They will be offered as part of Sperry Marine's integrated bridge systems for newbuildings and retrofits.

Sperry Marine, with worldwide headquarters in Charlottesville, Va., is part of Northrop Grumman's Electronic Systems sector. The business unit provides smart navigation and ship control solutions for the international marine industry under the Sperry Marine, Decca and C. Plath brand names, with customer service and support through offices in 16 countries, sales representatives in 47 countries, and authorized service depots in more than 250 locations worldwide.

Headquartered in Baltimore, Md., Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of defense electronics and systems including airborne radar systems, navigation systems, electronic warfare systems, precision weapons, air traffic control systems, air defense systems, communications systems, space systems, marine systems, oceanic and naval systems, logistics systems, and automation and information systems. Press enquiries to Jim Rhodes or Mary Swetits at info@rhodescomm.com

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A Phoenix search team initially identified the wreck site on 23 March using a pinger locator system (PLS-20) to listen for the acoustic beacon onboard the downed helicopter. A digital side scan sonar search system (SWISS) was then used to pinpoint the location and map the entire debris field. Thereafter, Phoenix deployed the US Navy’s DEEP DRONE Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) over a seven day period to recover all major components of the MH-47E to assist investigators in determining the cause of the crash. DEEP DRONE and the Phoenix recovery team were embarked on Van Oord ACZ’s 249 ft. construction vessel, M/V JAN STEEN.

The US Navy, through the Naval Sea Systems Command‘s Office of the Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) developed and maintains a national capability to search, locate, and recover objects of interest lost in water depths to 20,000 feet. In addition to meeting the Navy’s search and recovery needs, SUPSALV offers its assistance in support of accident investigations on behalf of the Army, Coast Guard, Air Force, NASA, FAA, and NTSB as well as foreign governments and agencies requesting such underwater search and recovery expertise.

Phoenix provides high quality manned and unmanned marine services to an international customer base from major facilities in Landover, MD and Morgan City, LA. Phoenix is the SUPSALV prime contractor responsible for maintaining, modifying, upgrading, and operating the Navy owned sonar, ROV, and heavy lift equipment required to plan and conduct underwater search and recovery operations on a worldwide basis.

For further information: Mike Kutzleb (mkutzleb@phnx-international.com) or Tim Janaitis (tjanaitis@phnx-international.com) Tel: 301.341.7800; Fax: 301.341.9465, or view our web site: http://www.phnx-international.com

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The conference is complemented by a specialist exhibition comprising some 40 stands occupied by the field-leading manufacturers of UUV technology. The showcase attracts over 120 delegates and 500 visitors - actual and potential users of UUVS.

Over 80% of the exhibition stands at UUVS 2002 have already been sold, some four months in advance of the event. Exhibitors as of 30 April include:

Additional stands are available by contacting David Pierpoint on +44 (0) 20 8949 9879 or david.pierpoint@spearhead.co.uk.

Conference Theme
AUV/UUV technology is no longer considered to be the domain of academics and military strategists and is fast being accepted as a technologically and financially viable solution for many underwater tasks. A number of navies have significant programmes to develop AUVs for ASW and MCM applications, and the offshore oil and gas industry has accepted the technology as a realistic solution to the problems of seabed survey in both deep and shallow waters. Today, all the large offshore survey companies, and most of the underwater engineering contractors are involved in AUV development projects and vehicles are now carrying out commercial surveys.

Furthermore, the offshore industry views hybrid ROV/AUVs as a potentially cost-effective solution for subsea intervention tasks. Presentations will provide real data and feedback from recent routine actual AUV operations, with the emphasis on sharing the lessons learnt. The practical experience now being gained will help existing and potential users to define more clearly the operational needs that can be met through the application of AUV/UUV technology and, furthermore, enable them to identify future vehicle and technological concepts. New vehicle concepts and developments in the enabling technologies will also be presented. A full programme of speakers will be announced in May.

Delegate Registration
Delegates can register to attend UUVS by visiting http://www.UUVS.net, and printing off the Delegate Registration Form. Alternatively contact Angela Pederzolli on +44 (0) 20 8949 8222. Delegate Fees are: £300 for members of the SUT £370 for non-members.

UUVS Official Reception
The Southampton Yacht Club will again stage the UUVS Reception on 25th September. The cost per head is £35 plus VAT.

UUVS Press
All members of the oceanographic press are welcome to attend UUVS. Please contact David Pierpoint on +44 (0) 20 8949 9879 to arrange this.

UUVS is organised by Spearhead Exhibitions and is carried out in association with the Southampton Oceanography Centre on behalf of the University of Southampton and the National Environment Research Council and the Society for Underwater Technology.

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Two Fugro companies in conjunction with Qatari company Petrotec are re-assessing geotechnical and metocean conditions on Qatar Petroleum's Maydan Mahzam and Bul Hanine offshore fields in the Arabian Gulf.

Fugro GEOS is carrying out the metocean work, building on its design criteria re-assessment of the two fields last year. The work comprises a year-long meteorological and oceanographic survey and a desk study to evaluate available data. The measurement survey includes the installation of an automatic meteorological station, tide gauge and wave radar on a platform in the Bul Hanine field. Fugro GEOS' Weather Monitor system displays and logs these data. Water currents are recorded by Doppler and conventional meters moored close to the platform. Local logistical support is provided by Petrotec (Petroleum Technology Company WWL).

The desk study will derive updated estimates of the engineering design values for wind speed, wave height, surge level and currents for the fields from these new and existing measurements. Fugro Limited will carry out the geotechnical re-assessment of 13 platforms in the fields, using methods similar to those used before for platforms in the Arabian Gulf.

Data for the re-assessment will come from Qatar Petroleum as well as from Fugro's own database. The re-assessment will apply present design practice for deep foundations in calcareous soils to re-evaluate the pile capacity at each platform. As part of the reassessment, the soil resistance at time of driving (SRD) is being calculated from pile driving records and hammer instrumentation data collected by Fugro during the original installation. in providing comprehensive earth and environmental science services throughout

The Fugro Group of companies specialises the world. Fugro GEOS is the world's largest commercial metocean consultancy with capabilities ranging from data acquisition to analysis and interpretation. Fugro Ltd provides geotechnical and structural monitoring services to a wide range of clients.

More information from Peter Owrid, Fugro GEOS, Swindon, UK Tel: (44) 1793 725 766 Fax: (44) 1793 706 604; e-mail: uk@geos.com or Pat Power, Fugro Ltd, Hemel Hempstead, UK Tel: (44) 1442 240 781 Fax: (44) 1442 258 961 e-mail: info@fugro.co.uk

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Inland Sales and Product Manager, Coastal & Inland Waters -- Job Code #EP123
Join our sales management team and lead the sales and marketing activities in the Coastal & Inland Waters communities. Take charge of domestic inland sales activities of our products to inland waters communities. Increase new business in new and different aspects of these communities. Serve as sales contact for all domestic inland waters clients. Drive activities to support marketing of inland products and train clients in their use. Teach product material to other staff and RDI representatives, helping them achieve inland sales worldwide in support of your efforts. This will require an independent, self-motivated person who is willing to travel 90-100 days per year as part of managing sales growth and building relationships with key accounts. Desired background is hydrology and hydraulic engineering with a minimum of five years' experience. Requires security clearance for access to U.S. military locations, proven knowledge and skills specific to sophisticated electronic instrumentation, and demonstrated knowledge & savvy about initiating, monitoring, and closing sales in competitive situations.

Please e-mail resume referencing job code to: JOB33576_661506@job7.cbdr.com

Business Development Manager, Government - Job Code #EP143
RD Instruments is the world leader in ocean-current measurement technology. We seek a Business Development Manager, viewed as an expert in the field, to take charge of account management and business development within the Department of Defense base. This includes developing and maintaining customer relationships; discovering and qualifying new opportunities; managing marketing and IRAD budgets associated with these opportunities; documenting requirements for new technology to be included in future opportunities; providing technical information in the development of the Company strategic plan; and participation in proposal reviews. This requires significant knowledge of the DOD customer and proposal methodology, such as SBIR's, BAA's, etc.

We require experience in planning, implementing, and managing business development projects, including the coordination of Research, Marketing, and Production departments in establishing these programs and budgets. This individual will preferably be based in Washington D.C., though extensive travel is required. Education and experience should include the equivalent of at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 15 years or more professional, related, experience; or 13 years of related professional experience with a Masters degree.

Please e-mail resume referencing job code to: JOB34429_661506@job7.cbdr.com

Applications Engineer, Coastal and Inland Waters - Job Code #EP137
Please e-mail resume referencing job code to: JOB34010_661506@job7.cbdr.com

Applications Engineer, Blue Water-- Job Code #EP120
Please e-mail resume referencing job code to: JOB33175_661506@job7.cbdr.com

Become the technical product applications guru for either our Coastal and Inland Waters Business Unit or our Blue Water Business Unit.

The Applications Engineer will perform a diverse range of activities that contribute to the specific Business Unit's results, including: taking charge of high-level technical and application aspects of our products to include developing opportunities for new markets and diversification; providing technical support for products; participating in the operational validation of products; managing internal and external education programs; assisting in the preparation of quotations and proposals for sales of non-standard equipment; and working with end-users, including influential researchers.

This requires work experience proving personal initiative in technical project planning and implementation and the ability to produce and report technical results. Experience with similar products, especially ADCP's, in similar applications is highly desired.

Responsibilities will include approximately 35% travel and field work in both the United States and abroad. A minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent, master's degree preferred, in an applied engineering or physics field with knowledge in acoustic transducer design and development, as well as a U.S. citizenship are required. Please refer to the specific Business Unit Job Code, either Coastal & Inland Waters or Blue Water above when applying.

Technical Sales: South American & Oil Industry -- Job Code #EP119
Join our sales team as a technical sales engineer and lead the effort at expanding our regional markets from Houston to Chile, traveling throughout Mexico, Central and South America, to be based in San Diego or Houston, selling our acoustic doppler instruments to the oil industry, government, and scientific communities. We sell using a consultative approach that is founded on proven technical expertise and strong oral and written communication skills. Job focus is on product sales and market development, emphasizing client education, technical interaction, and rep. management. Applicants must have experience with instrumentation sales, be fluent in English and Spanish, and be willing to travel internationally 30% of the time. This position requires a minimum of a BS or equivalent and five years' experience in engineering, physics, oceanography, or related field. Metocean systems experience and Portuguese language fluency are a plus.

Please e-mail resume referencing job code to: JOB33255_661506@job7.cbdr.com

For more details on all positions available, contact Linda Doering by e-mail at: ldoering@rdinstruments.com

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• Marine Technology Society New England Section, Rye, NH, May 22
• CHC 2002: Canadian Hydrographic Conference, Toronto, Canada, May 28-31
• CARIS 2002, Norfolk, Virginia, September 3-6
• Hydro 2002, Kiel, Germany October 08 -10
• Oceans 2002 MTS/IEEE, Biloxi, Mississippi, October 29-31
• Courses by the Petroleum Institute for Continuing Education (PEICE):

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