News | June 18, 2013

Seatronics Announces Large Purchase Of Advanced Sonar Equipment & New Sales Representation With EdgeTech In The Middle East

Seatronics Ltd., an Acteon company, is pleased to announce the purchase of more than $1.5M of advanced sonar imaging systems and associated equipment from EdgeTech. The purchase is part of a multi-million dollar investment by Seatronics which will expand the world’s largest marine equipment rental fleet.

Working with recognized leaders in the marine industry, Seatronics selected EdgeTech to provide the most advanced and reliable underwater survey equipment to meet their customers’ needs. Notable equipment purchased by Seatronics included the following EdgeTech systems: 4125 Shallow Water Side Scan Sonars; 4200 Multi-Purpose Survey Systems; 3200 Sub-bottom Profilers; 2000 Series Combined Side Scan Sonar/ Sub-bottom Profilers; ROV-based Sonar Systems and 4600 Bathymetry/Side Scan Sonar Systems.

“Building on the success of Ocean Business and forging stronger links with key suppliers, Seatronics is pleased to announce the non-exclusive sales representation for EdgeTech products in the Middle East region,” said Seatronics UAE Regional Manager, Jeff Holtom. “We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to represent EdgeTech in the region, and as can been noted by this most recent investment, we have reinforced our commitment to this leading sonar brand, including the latest combined side can-bathymetry technology, the EdgeTech 4600.”

“With this partnership, EdgeTech is showing its commitment to strengthen its geographical presence in the area, giving access to current and potential clients a wide range of side scan, sub-bottom and bathymetric products,” said EdgeTech’s Mohammed Sanhaji. “Most importantly, Seatronics and EdgeTech share similar values and we are both committed to customer satisfaction.

About Seatronics Ltd
Seatronics Ltd, an Acteon company, specializes in subsea marine electronic equipment rental for a range of applications; navigation and positioning; environmental and geophysical surveying; inspection and construction work; ROV survey sensors; diver-led non-destructive testing and video inspection. Its skilled engineers provide a comprehensive service that encompasses equipment installation, set-up and calibration, cable moulding and data acquisition. For more information, visit www.seatronics-group.com.

About Acteon
Acteon companies provide mooring, foundation, riser, conductor, flowline and marine electronics products and services supported by strong engineering and project management capabilities. Acteon’s companies are 2H Offshore, Aquatic, CAPE Group, Claxton, Conductor Installation Services (CIS), Fluke Engenharia, InterAct, InterMoor, Large Diameter Drilling (LDD), MENCK, Mirage Machines, NCS Survey, Offshore Installation Services (OIS), Pulse Structural Monitoring, Seatronics, Subsea Riser Products (SRP) and TEAM Energy Resources. For more information, visit www.acteon.com.

About subsea services
Subsea services are defined as the provision of specialist equipment, services and personnel that can operate from any fit-for-purpose vessel or platform. Acteon’s subsea services offering is unique and addresses operational requirements that support oil and gas asset owners, construction and drilling companies, and vessel owners.

Source: Seatronics Ltd.