Diveline, operating from dedicated facilities in Stafford, close to HLT's location in the Houston area, will design and build integrated diving umbilicals for both the local and international commercial diving industry. Surface diving and excursion umbilicals will feature a new breed of lightweight, flexible hoses named Aquaflow. These hoses will be combined with purpose built communication, power and video cables into a unified "rope like" umbilical offering improved safety, durability and ease of use to the diver.

In addition to diver's personal umbilicals a complete range of diving and life support umbilicals will be offered including those used on saturation bells, wet bells and sub sea habitats.

Guided by 20 year industry veteran Colin Zak, the company will focus on supplying quality products on fast lead times with reliable delivery dates. Zak commented that "For some time now commercial diving customers have been frustrated by the lack of choice and performance of traditional manufacturers. We aim to change that by streamlining production and inventory and most importantly reacting to the customers changing needs."

Diveline can be contacted by phone on 281 240 5450, fax 281 240 5473 or by e-mail at info@umbilicals.com.

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RDI’s latest offer includes a $3000 reward/discount to any customer that purchases a Waves Array upgrade for their new or existing Workhorse Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP). In return, RDI simply asks that their customers provide them with a brief description and "Waves" data set from a future field application. RDI is certain that the ADCP Wave Array will revolutionize the way the industry measures waves - and these data sets will clearly illustrate the unparalleled resolution and capabilities of this new technology.

Traditional pressure sensor wave gauges can produce problematic results that blur the directional data and are biased by near-surface currents. RDI’s patented new ADCP Wave Array avoids these problems, through a revolutionary new technology designed to measure multi-directional wave fields. The ADCP Wave Array allows users to collect clear, accurate wave results with unmatched 4 degree directional resolution -- in deep water or shallow water -- bottom mounted or in line - and now -- at a $3000 discount. This discount will be in effect through September 30, 2002.

To learn more about this offer and RD Instruments new "ADCP Wave Array", visit http://www.rdinstruments.com/news_specials/wavesdata.html or contact Gina Lopez at Tel. +1-858-693-1178 or e-mail glopez@rdinstruments.com.

Registration Deadline For RD Instruments At-Sea ADCP Training Quickly Approaching

(July 17, 2002)-- San Diego, CA) As noted in a previous announcement, RD Instruments has arranged to host their next advanced Ocean Suveyor (OS) training session aboard the Sea Education Association’s newest sailing research vessel, the SSV Robert C. Seamans. The deadline for registering for this event is August 15, 2002.

The SEA vessel is scheduled to depart Los Angles, CA on September 7 for a three-day/two-night, at-sea, OS ADCP training course, which will end in San Diego, CA on September 9, 2002. RDI’s trainers will provide users with comprehensive laboratory and at-sea training on the OS system set up, data acquisition, and data interpretation – and, as a bonus, members of the SEA crew will offer hands on vessel and navigation training from the Sea Education curriculum. Students will walk away with a thorough understanding of the capabilities of the OS ADCP, and in-depth insight into the data that they collect. RDI has also recently secured a limited number of spaces aboard the vessel for guests of our customers training aboard this beautifully appointed sailing vessel. These guest slots will be offered at a significant discount. Who says you can’t mix business with pleasure?

Space is limited for this first time event, and attendees MUST register by August 15, 2002. Please visit http://www.rdinstruments.com for detailed event information, or contact Gina Lopez at Tel. 858-693-1178 / e-mail: glopez@rdinstruments.com.

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They comprise firstly seven papers on Surveying in the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry by speakers from BP Amoco, Fugro-Geoteam, Fugro-UDI, North East Survey Technology, Racal Survey, Sonardyne, and Stolt Offshore. Topics covered are Acoustic and Surface Positioning Systems, Survey Sensors, Geophysical Site Surveys, Pipelay Construction Support and Inspection Surveys.

A further eight papers dealing with e-Surveying Technology are available separately, featuring speakers from British Geological Survey, Iris Technology, Mapix Technologies, Nautronix, Shell Expro, Stolt Offshore, Svitzer, and VisualSoft. Subjects featured are e-Reporting, Electronic Subsea Pipeline Data, Technology for Data Delivery, Shell¹s GIS System, New Standard for Data Exchange, Pipeline Survey Video Inspection, ROV-AUV Internet Exchange, and Multi-User Positioning Solutions.

Each publication is available for £20 or £35 for both from Helen Atkinson, The Hydrographic Society, PO Box 103, Plymouth PL4 7YP, UK. Tel/Fax: + 01752 223512 Email: helen@hydrographicsociety.org.

The ULB-350 Underwater Beacon is a small, rugged, and reliable acoustic signaling device used for marking equipment and underwater locations. The ULB-350 offers flexible features allowing the beacon to be customized, such as factory selectable acoustic power outputs, frequencies of 27kHz to 37kHz, and time delay activation per the customers requirements. This beacon will continuously send an acoustic signal for 20 days with an alkaline battery or for 40 days with a Lithium battery. The ULB-350 is an easy choice where size and weight are an issue.

For more information contact RJE International, Inc. in Irvine, CA, tel. 949-727-9399; fax 949-727-0070, e-mail sales@rjeint.com, or visit http://www.rjeint.com.

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There is often a tendency for the spudcan of the rig being installed to move towards seabed depressions, or "footprints", caused by previous installations. These adverse movements can result in structural damage, both to the rig and the existing infrastructure on the installation site. The unsatisfactory positioning often has significant lost time and cost implications and there is the potential for injury to personnel. The Global/Fugro project will help reduce the occurrence of these adverse movements with the development of a Best Practice Guideline document.

The project is being funded by BP, ENI-Agip, Ensco International, ExxonMobil, GlobalSantaFe, Keppel FELS Ltd/Offshore Technology Development Pte Ltd, Phillips, TotalFinaElf UK plc, Shell UK Expro and the UK Health and Safety Executive.

The initial project task is to acquire and collate data on past experience of jack-up installation operations where spudcan-footprint interaction has been a potential problem. These data will be collected by means of a questionnaire circulated throughout the industry. Each case of spudcan-footprint interaction will be investigated to establish the conditions and mechanisms at work; criteria will then be developed for identification of cases where difficulties could reasonably be expected.

This task will be followed by investigation of spudcan-footprint interaction prevention methods/procedures and the applicability of each of these will be researched for generic problematic soil conditions, identified from the initial project task. This research will primarily include parametric studies by theoretical analyses, including non-linear large strain 2D and 3D numerical Finite Element Analysis modelling and possible use of scale model testing. Analytical techniques and installation procedures will be developed which will help to identify potentially problematic sites and provide guidance on appropriate mitigation measures.

Copies of the questionnaire are available from Phil Wilson, Fugro Ltd. Tel: + 44 (0) 1442 240781. email: pwilson@fugro.co.uk

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Bolt and WGP have already collaborated on a number of projects, including two major seismic source systems in China and Japan. WGP has specified Bolt air guns for a number of its clients worldwide.

John Duncan, managing director of Westland GeoProjects commented: “We have always used Bolt air guns on merit and this new liaison will enhance our services. Bolt will now be able to consult with WGP at an early stage of vessel outfitting and upgrade projects and we will be able to work alongside their in-house engineers to provide a cost-effective and efficient project planning and management service.”

Headquartered in Bude, Cornwall, UK, Westland GeoProjects is a leading provider of operational management services to the offshore oil and gas exploration industry. Bolt Technology Corporation is based in Norwalk, CT, USA and is the leading developer of seismic energy sources. For more information contact Joe Mayerick Jr., Bolt Technology Corporation, Norwalk, CT, USA. T: +1 203 853 0700 email: joe.mayerick@bolt-technology.com or Mike Saunders, Bolt Technology Corporation, Houston, TX, USA. T: +1 713 784 8200 email: mike.saunders@bolt-technology.com

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The appointment of a new Financial Controller is a result of an internal promotion. Mr McSweeney joins Thales after previously working for the Port of Broome in Northern Western Australia. Mr McSweeney will be responsible for the Financial Management of the Perth based office.

For further information please contact Mr Steve Duffield steve.duffield@thales-geosolutions.com or Mr Paul McSweeney paul.mcsweeny@thales-geosolutions.com

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Based on a combination of the 200 electric SHP INNOVATOR? ROV and a 200 electric SHP Trencher Skid, the IT400 is a cable and flowline burial system designed to operate in track or free flying mode, based upon the work conditions and soil characteristics. The system is capable of 3000-meter operating depth and can conduct burial operations up to 1.5 meters trench depth in cohesive soils up to 75 kPa, and up to 2 meters in non-cohesive soil.

Sonsub, a Saipem Group company, is recognized as an established leader in the development and application of quality, cost-effective solutions for subsea environments. Specializing in subsea construction engineering and remote intervention, Sonsub maintains offices in the USA, United Kingdom, Norway, Italy and South East Asia. For more information, please contact Marco Sclocchi at Sonsub Inc., 15950 Park Row, Houston, TX 77084. Telephone: 281-552-5674. Fax: 281-552-5909. E-mail: marco.sclocchi@sonsub.com

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Mr. Sebastian is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, and attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1975 and Juris Doctor in 1979. During law school, he worked as a legal research assistant for the LSU Civil Law Institute and attended the University of San Diego Institute on International and Comparative Law in Paris, France, in 1978. Following graduation from law school, he worked from 1979 to 1980 as a Law Clerk for the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, in Shreveport.

In 1980, Mr. Sebastian joined Chevron in New Orleans and held various positions there from 1980 to 1992, including Land Attorney and District Supervisor in the Offshore Land Division, working in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic OCS areas. From 1992 until 1995, he held the position of Manager of Contracts and Insurance for Tengizchevroil in London. In 1995, he returned to New Orleans, where he held a staff position in Chevron's Gulf of Mexico offshore exploration division. At the same time, Mr. Sebastian attended the Tulane University A. B. Freeman School of Business in New Orleans and earned an MBA in August of 1998. One week after graduation, he and his family moved to Moscow, Russia, where he held the position of Contracts Manager and then Business Manager for the $2.6 billion Caspian Pipeline Consortium project to build a crude oil pipeline from the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan to a Black Sea port near Novorossiysk, Russia. He completed this assignment in June 2002, following which he assumed his current duties. Mr. Sebastian, his wife, Denise, and their two sons reside in New Orleans.

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 parks and recreation lands. Visit the MMS’s Website at http://www.mms.gomr.gov

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Called ShipLAB, the permanently installed system automatically collects a wide range of meteorological, oceanographic and other environmental data while the ship is underway and logs this against GPS-derived ship’s position.

ShipLAB’s data gathering capabilities on Prince Madog are particularly useful when the vessel is engaged on rapid, wide area surveys and in providing long term data sets and background data for specific investigations. ShipLAB hardware is based on a flexible distributed data acquisition platform using a combination of industrial PCs and dedicated embedded controllers. It integrates data from proven sensors and distributes this around the vessel via the ship’s network or by dedicated cabling.

System software is WS EnviroTech’s Ocean Windows package. From the keyboard the operator has a range of programmable controls, including sample rate, sample interval, averaging period, report interval, channel selection, various data modes and data transfer options. Real-time calibration of sensor signals and calibration of parameters such as salinity, density and sound velocity provide immediate visual information directly from the master PC or a number of slave displays.

Meteorological sensors which input to ShipLAB include wind speed and direction, air temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation and barometric pressure. Oceanographic sensors produce data for parameters such as salinity, water temperature, chlorophyll, turbidity, nutrients and ship hull temperature.

W S EnviroTech (formerly W.S. Ocean Systems) is a world leader in the design and manufacture of marine environmental data gathering systems. Based in Alton, Hampshire, UK, it supplies systems to oceanographic institutions, monitoring agencies, universities and environmental consultants. Products include the world-leading NAS-2E in-situ nutrient analyser, the new U-Tow MkIII undulating towed vehicle, the “smart” Aqua Monitor water sampler, data loggers and metocean systems. More information from UK: Mark Rawlinson T:+44 1420 541555. F:+44 1420 541499 email: mark.rawlinson@wsenvirotech.com or US: Jeanne Dorsey. T:+1 757 549 8474. email: jeanne.dorsey@wsenvirotech.com

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Extensive trials comparing the F180 against the current leading alternative have shown the Formula 1 inspired F180 to be more reliable and simpler to use, drastically reducing vessel downtime and the hassle factor you experience with your offshore projects. The unique technology used in the F180 means that it is the most cost efficient inertial system currently available. The trial results are available in PDF format from Octopus Marine Systems.

To mark the re-launch Octopus are offering a significant discount to any customer who purchases an F180 before September 30, 2002. In return Octopus simply ask their customers to provide them with feedback and data from their trials and demonstrations.

For more information, to arrange a free trial/demonstration and to discuss your requirements in more detail please contact Angus Lugsdin, Sales Manager at angus@octopusmarine.com or +44 (0)1869 337570.

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Applanix's Houston office will continue as the hub of North American marine sales, with Scott Fusselman, VP Sales, North America, managing its operations.

As part of Applanix's continued commitment to the marine market, the company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Field as Marine Business Manager for International Operations. Bringing with him unparalleled experience in the marine industry, Mark will be based out of the United Kingdom, and will further enhance Applanix's ability to meet the needs of the marine market in an innovative and timely manner.

With marine engineering efforts based out of Applanix's headquarters in Toronto, Canada, marine product development efforts are continuing to benefit from the broad base of motion and navigation talent available in the company's engineering team. Development efforts are currently focused on significant enhancements to the POS MV system to ensure that the product line continues to build on its position as the leading survey instrumentation solution for Hydrographic professionals.

For further information on this release or any other information about Applanix, please feel welcome to contact Mike Zywiel directly by telephone at (905) 709-4600, by email at Mzywiel@applanix.com or visit our web site http://www.applanix.com.

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As some may recall, Earl was employed as Sales Manager at RDI from 1998 to 2000. Earl brings with him over 14 years of oceanographic industry experience gathered at companies such as Sea Data/Pacer Systems, the Woods Hole Group and, of course, RD Instruments. Harry Maxfield, V.P. Sales and Marketing announces, “RDI is very pleased to have Earl back on board – especially at such an exciting and innovative time in our company’s history. We believe Earl’s experience and talent is exactly what is required to expand upon our past success and take this business unit to the next level.”

RD Instruments is the industry’s leading manufacturer of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiling (ADCP) products and Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs). The company recently restructured its business model to include three distinct business units: Blue Water (for deep water ADCP applications); Coastal and Inland (for near shore and inland ADCP and wave measurement applications); and Navigation (for marine navigation applications).

Earl Childress can be reached at RD Instruments at Tel. +1-858-693-1178,or via e-mail at echildress@rdinstruments.com. For more information on RD Instruments, including current employment opportunities, please visit http://www.rdinstruments.com

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To find out more information on C & C’s AUV or availability in your area, please contact Jay Northcutt at (+1) 337-261-0660, visit C & C’s website at http://www.cctechnol.com, or send email to info@cctechnol.com.

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About DMT: Deep Marine Technology provides the only manned, non-tethered sub sea services to the telecommunication and oil and gas industries in the Gulf of Mexico. With working depth capabilities of 2,000 fsw, the Company’s fleet of submersibles is capable of performing a wide range of subsea construction, inspection, and repair services. Visit the company's website at http://www.deepsubs.com.

For more information contact James Williams, Deep Marine Technology 4529 Brittmoore Houston, TX 77041 Houston, TX 77040 (713) 896-8555

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A cable moulding facility along with an electronic repair shop and slip ring maintenance facility are being implemented at the purpose-built C. Foster facility in Macaé, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. MacArtney is supplying the technology, equipment and moulds for the moulding shop and will train C. Foster technicians onsite, after supervising the start-up of the moulding operation. The electrical and fibre optic terminations from the shop will carry a joint C. Foster- MacArtney logo and will be performed to the same exacting standards that the MacArtney Group is famous for worldwide.

The C. Foster Group has nearly 20 years experience in the offshore and deepwater industries and has had dealings with the MacArtney Group for many years. C. Foster has represented ROVs, cable and connector companies, underwater cameras, sonars, buoyancy equipment, slip rings, oceanographic equipment and a number of other products over the years and has had its own moulding operation for five years. Also, C. Foster specialises in satellite TV and satellite communications to offshore vessels and rigs and provides satcomms from its teleport in Macaé. The skills of the two Groups are very complementary and will result in a strong sales and support facility in Brazil.

Initially, a significant stock of Subconn¨ connectors will be held in Macaé and future plans include stocks of other underwater components and accessories.

Further information is available from C. Foster Group, Head Office via Colin V. Foster, Managing Director, Av. Rio Branco, 245/701 Centro, RJ 22040-009 Tel:+55 (21) 2524 0470 or Fax:+55 (21) 2220 1938 or by e-mail to: sales@cfoster.com.br

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Fugro GEOS deployed the near-seabed current meters at 12 locations in depths from 40 to 400m along the 162km proposed pipeline route from the Snøhvit Field to Melkøya, close to Hammerfest on Norway’s northern coast. The current meters were positioned to better than 10m accuracy by ranging to acoustic transducers that were part of each mooring. Profiles of salinity and temperature were taken to characterise the structure of the water column.

The initial deployment was not as straightforward as the final recovery: “There could not have been a greater contrast between the endless cold nights of the deployment, when the vessel’s deck was certainly Snøhvit (snow white) and the 24-hour sunshine of the recovery,” commented Alastair Stagg, Fugro GEOS’ project manager.

“However, data results match our consistently high returns from warmer climes and a preliminary look shows we’ve got some very interesting data that capture the great variety of oceanographic conditions along the proposed pipeline’s route.”

The Snøhvit survey was Fugro GEOS’ first within the Arctic Circle, despite over 20 years of experience of deploying oceanographic moorings. Fugro GEOS also provides meteorological and oceanographic consultancy services worldwide that range from developing design criteria for oil and gas projects to weather forecasts for ocean tow routes.

More information from Peter Owrid, Fugro GEOS Ltd, Gemini House, Hargreaves Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, SN2 5AZ, UK. T:+44 1793 725766 F:+44 1793 706604 or email: uk@geos.com

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Formerly a geophysicist at Thales GeoSolutions (Bath), Gareth will add his considerable geoscience and practical capability to the sales and support team at CODA and will be heavily involved with software training and mobilisations. Gareth will also be available as an onsite support engineer/geophysicist for both onshore and offshore projects.

A little belated, but we are also delighted to welcome Mr Adil Ali as Sales and Marketing Geophysicist to the fold. Adil has over 10 years experience as a geophysicist and as an ex-user of our systems in addition to his commercial experience, he will add substantial credence to our business development team. Adil joined us from Thales GeoSolutions Australia where he spent the past 5 years. Prior to that, Adil was a freelance geophysicist, and has worked for all the major survey contractors.

More from Tracey Dickson, Marketing Coordinator Tel:+44 131 553 1380 Fax:+44 131 554 7143 or e-mail: enquiries@coda.co.uk. Vist the website at http://www.coda-technologies.com

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The newly built premises have been prepared to accommodate office, workshops for underwater and navigation equipment, significantly expanded data processing facilities and the SkyFix reference station. Also included is an area for on site training facilities to allow the development of internal training, which is one of the key functions targeted by TGI for 2002.

General Manager Sobri Syawie said of the new facilities: “The move has provided a big boost for morale of the staff, many of whom have been with the company for more than 15 years, but seen little change in their office working environment. We are looking for similar enthusiasm from our Clients whom we hope will realize the commitment which we are making with regard to growing the company, its services and capabilities here in Indonesia.”

P.T Thales GeoSolutions Indonesia service portfolio includes; high precision positioning for rig, barge and vessel requirements; fleet tracking; ROV offshore construction survey support; geophysical and geotechnical services and land survey.

The relocation to east Jakarta will assist with mobilization of equipment and personnel to the oil company supply bases in and around the main dockland areas due to the reduction of traffic near the new office.

The new contact details are P.T. Thales GeoSolutions Indonesia, Wisma Thales, Jalan Cipinang Baru Raya No 25, Rawamangun, Jakarta 13240 Tel:+62-21-4710750 Fax: +62-21-4710755. For further information, please contact Sobri Syawie via e-mail sobris@thales-geosolutions.co.id

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HFI is an exclusive technique that utilizes seismic, wireline and borehole seismic data to recover usable high frequencies not previously thought possible. The enhanced imaging of data provides increased resolution for structural and stratigraphic interpretation. The techniques have helped the imaging of thinly bedded reservoirs that would not have otherwise been mapped from seismic. Some of the examples show strata as thin as 20 feet which can be identified from seismic data.

More from the company's website at http://www.geotrace.com

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