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Exhibiting at IPF 2025

Apr 1, 2025

Oceantic Network Offshore Wind Event - IPF 2024

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy is exhibiting at Oceantic Network’s International Partnering Forum (IPF) 2025 conference.

The event will take place April 28 – May 1, 2025 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

About the Event

The International Partnering Forum (IPF), hosted by Oceantic Network (formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind), is the premier offshore wind energy conference in the Americas. Industry experts from around the world converge to share best business practices, the most advanced technical and scientific findings, and policy updates impacting offshore wind. IPF connects global leaders and businesses in the supply chain, offers unparalleled networking opportunities, and delivers the most timely and relevant updates on the industry, from technology and policy to safety and siting.

Taking place April 28-May 1, 2025 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, IPF offers registrants a vast array of networking opportunities to grow your business, including the popular WindMatch™ program. With the rapid expansion of offshore wind, IPF attendance helps secure your place as a leader in the industry.

Attend this webinar to learn about:

Travel information
Hotel + shuttle service details
IPF events, networking opportunities, and programming
Using WindMatch™ to plan your meetings in advance
Downloading the IPF app to plan your time
Special perks for Oceantic members
And more!

Learn more HERE.

What is the Oceantic Network?

At the Oceantic Network (formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind), our driving purpose is to inform, coordinate, and mobilize human ingenuity, enterprise, and labor to take advantage of the urgent need to tap the vast renewable energy resources that lie offshore in the world’s oceans. The collective, coordinated efforts of our members equip communities and nations to accelerate the transition to clean energy and create economic opportunities.

Over the past ten years, the Network has grown along with the industry, changing its name to expand and include industry sectors. At its ten-year mark, the Network continues to look forward and set the pace for the industry; that includes an expanded view of what offshore wind can provide the energy mix. Offshore wind is the gateway to other ocean renewables, including green hydrogen, wave energy, and more. Offshore wind as an industry will remain the main focus of the Network; however we are expanding our scope to grow and adapt as the industry does the same. With this enlarged focus, the Network changed its name from the Business Network for Offshore Wind to the Oceantic Network.

Learn More HERE.

At the Booth

David Capotosto (President and Director of Business Development) and Matthew Henry (Operations Manager) will be in attendance at our Booth – #1307. The company will be highlighting its offerings for floating offshore wind projects.

Interarray Cable Buoyancy
Mooring Line Buoyancy
Full line of Buoyancy and Deployment Platforms for Subsea Instrumentation

See our full product offering HERE.

Floating Offshore Wind Interarray Cable Buoyancy

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty-five years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Ocean Business 2025

Mar 31, 2025

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy will be exhibiting at Ocean Business 2025. The event will take place April 8-10, 2025 at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK.

Please visit Dan Cote (Sales Manager) and Mike Nicholas (Sales Engineer) at Booth S10.

About the Event

Ocean Business 2025 is a hands-on event for the ocean science and technology community.

Connect with thousands of the industry’s brightest minds, and share ideas to help define the future of ocean technology. You will be able to get hands on experience with the latest technology at training and demonstration sessions in the classroom, test tank and on the water.

From cutting-edge surveying innovation to the latest marine autonomous systems, you’ll find hundreds of solutions to transform your business in 2025 and beyond. Catch up with familiar faces, make new connections, and grow your network.

Learn more here… www.oceanbusiness.com

Why We Attend

DeepWater Buoyancy is the world’s largest supplier of subsea buoyancy to the ocean science community and provides products to all offshore, subsea markets. The product line is now over 45 years old and is known throughout the world. It provides critical product design and development for even the smallest clients, sometimes producing only one custom solution. This allows all ocean engineers, project managers and scientists to get the subsea buoyancy product that is fit for their project.

Exhibiting at the Ocean Business will allow us to network with end users, ocean engineers, and partner companies

See our full product offering HERE.

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty-five years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Subsea Tieback Forum 2025

Feb 11, 2025

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy is exhibiting at the 2025 Subsea Tieback Forum & Exhibition.

The event will take place March 4 – 6, 2025.

This year’s event will again be held at the Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston, Texas.

About the Event

The Subsea Tieback Forum & Exhibition is the leading event for professionals to learn, network, and engage with key figures driving advancements in subsea technology. With a conference program curated by an Advisory Board of top industry leaders, the event serves as a platform for sharing knowledge and building valuable connections. Participants include a highly-qualified group of field supervisors, operations planners, engineers, and management personnel, all gathered to discuss the challenges, solutions, and operational issues related to global deepwater subsea operations.

The conference, closed to the press, offers a unique space where attendees can exchange insights, share real-world project examples, and engage in interactive discussions.

Learn more at the website – subseatiebackforum.com

At the Booth

DeepWater Buoyancy’s Sales Manager, Dan Cote, will be in attendance at our Booth – #320. He will be joined by our Gulf Coast Representatives, Waters and David. At the booth, DeepWater Buoyancy will be highlighting its line of Oil and Gas Production Buoyancy. This line includes buoyancy for Umbilicals, Jumpers, and Pipelines.

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty-five years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Tribute to Dave Cook

Jan 31, 2025

DeepWater Buoyancy Collaborates with UNE Students

Sidney “Dave” Cook

December 11, 1935 – January 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend and mentor Sidney Cook.

Many people in the subsea industry will remember him as Dave Cook, the founder of Flotation Technologies, and a pioneer in the development and use of syntactic foam for subsea buoyancy.

Electric Boat

In his early career, Dave worked at General Dynamics’ Electric Boat. While working there, Dave and his team studied ways to salvage sunken submarines. They proposed using a novel material called syntactic foam, a specialty composite made from hollow glass microspheres and epoxy resin systems. The Navy ultimately didn’t want it, however it turned out the oil company ESSO did. They contracted Electric Boat to have Dave build the world’s first drill riser buoyancy modules for use in offsetting the weight of subsea drilling equipment.

Electric Boat opted not to be in the oil business, so Dave partnered up with a company in Massachusetts called Data Packaging. That company had been producing injection-molded hollow plastic spheres that were used as additional buoyancy in the drilling riser project. After a short period of time producing material at Data Packaging, there was an oil spill in Santa Barbara. The drilling in California came to a halt and with it, drill riser buoyancy. Data Packaging and Dave were out and Dave was onto the next project.

New Ventures

Dave would go on to work with Emerson and Cuming in Massachusetts and continue building drill risers, but that relationship was short lived. Dave joined up with a company in Maine called Shape, Inc. The owner Tony Gelardi had been at Data Packaging and started his own injection molding business. Dave went to work with Shape making drill riser buoyancy and other syntactic foam products that were beginning to be used in oceanographic work.

In 1979 Dave founded his own company Flotation Products, which would later become Flotation Technologies. Dave built his business with his family, growing it from a 3-person team making products in their barn to a company that, at its peak, employed well over 100 people.

In 2008 the Cook family sold Flotation Technologies and Dave retired. In 2013, DeepWater Buoyancy spun out of that company to continue the tradition of supplying subsea buoyancy to the world from the same small town of Biddeford, Maine. Dave and his family remained close to today’s DeepWater Buoyancy management and team.

Dave Cook with a Flotation Technologies buoy.

Gone But Not Forgotten

Dave often commented on how blessed he was and how so many people helped him over the years. This is exactly how we feel when we think of Dave and the Cook family. Without perseverance, luck and the Cook family, our company would not exist.

Dave will be missed by all who knew him. He was a man that changed the world in so many ways.

To learn more about Dave and life outside of work, please read his obituary.

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc., located in Maine USA, provides subsea buoyancy products for offshore energy, oceanographic, military, and technology companies around the world. Customers have relied on our products for over forty-five years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters. Learn more at DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

UNE Global Marketing

Jan 14, 2025

Collaboration

For the second consecutive year, DeepWater Buoyancy has collaborated with Professor Tove Rasmussen and her Global Marketing class at the University of New England (UNE).

Three groups of students were assigned the task of acting as DeepWater Buoyancy to develop market entry strategies for Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. Using key themes from their coursework, the groups were challenged to create comprehensive go-to-market plans for each country.

Campus Visit

In October, students visited DeepWater Buoyancy to tour the facility and meet with the team of Sales Manager, Dan Cote and Sales Engineer, Jordan Tremblay to learn about the company.

Tove invited the sales team on-site at UNE for their end of semester final presentation in December.

This project holds special significance for Sales Engineer Mike Nicholas, a proud UNE alum, who relished the chance to engage with his alma mater and contribute to the learning experience of the next generation of working professionals.

The DeepWater Buoyancy Sales Team with Team Chile

Team Chile

The team of Jayden Thornton, Zach Federico and Jimmy Hulland found Chile’s diverse marine landscape requiring robust solutions, and that DeepWater Buoyancy is more than equipped to meet these needs. From the calm waters of the coastline to the challenging conditions offshore, their expertise positions them as a key partner for unlocking the potential of Chile’s marine research sector.

It’s their opinion this would be best achieved by developing a multifaceted marketing strategy with competitive pricing, multiple distribution channels and promotional events. Our products are tailor-made for Chile’s unique marine environments, supporting local institutions in their mission to advance marine science and protect the ocean.

A slide from Team Chile’s presentation on geographic focus.

Team Mexico

The team of Anthony Sciucco, Shea Courtmanche, Zach Benner and Tommy Mcguire outlined a strategy for DeepWater Buoyancy to enter the Mexican market. Placing an emphasis on exporting as the preferred approach due to its lower costs, lower risk, and easier regulatory compliance compared to establishing a wholly owned subsidiary. The focus is on providing products to meet Mexico’s growing needs in sustainable ocean management, disaster preparedness, and climate change monitoring. The Mexican government’s commitment to infrastructure development and sustainable ocean economies presents a favorable environment for DeepWater Buoyancy’s products.

Targeting oil and gas companies could prove to be extremely profitable. That market has an estimated $185 billion value and over 993 companies operating in Mexico. The presentation highlights product customization, quality, and longevity, with personal selling identified as the optimal promotion method to build strong client relationships and fully tailor products to customer needs.

A slide from Team Mexico’s presentation on the market.

Team Brazil

Brazil’s booming offshore oil and gas industry is the target of this team, with plans to provide tailored products like subsea floats for deep-water projects. The team of Tyler Richards, Nick Yohn, Isaiah Mojica and Jakob Rivers’ strategy includes forming partnerships with local companies and investing in Brazilian manufacturing to meet the demand for reliable, high-performance solutions in harsh environments. By positioning themselves as a premium provider, they aim to become a key player in Brazil’s offshore oil operations.

To succeed, DeepWater Buoyancy would offer customized, low-maintenance products and set up local service centers for faster support. Their value-based pricing highlights the importance of efficiency and reduced risk in the oil and gas sector. They plan to focus on exports to increase production and profits, while building strong industry ties through the Energy Industries Council.

A slide from Team Brazil’s presentation on Product & Service offerings.

Summary

In conclusion, DeepWater Buoyancy’s continued partnership with Professor Tove Rasmussen and the University of New England’s Global Marketing class has once again proven to be a fruitful collaboration. The students demonstrated a deep understanding of global marketing principles by crafting innovative, country-specific strategies for Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. Their recommendations, ranging from multifaceted marketing approaches in Chile to export-driven strategies in Mexico, and high demand Oil & Gas market in Brazil showcase the potential for DeepWater Buoyancy to expand its reach. This collaboration not only provided valuable insights for the company but also offered students a real-world platform to apply their academic knowledge.

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc., located in Maine USA, provides subsea buoyancy products for offshore energy, oceanographic, military, and technology companies around the world. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters. Learn more at DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

MTS Houston BBQ 2024

Oct 11, 2024

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy is exhibiting at the Annual MTS Houston BBQ.

The event will take place on Thursday, October 24th.

About the Event

The 2024 MTS Annual Fundraising BBQ will take place at Ashtead Technology on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

This relaxed and casual environment is your opportunity to connect and mingle with a variety of industry members. 75 exhibit tables are available to companies associated with the offshore industry where technology and products can be displayed. This annual event has become a much-anticipated tradition along the Gulf Coast, attracting around 600 to 800 offshore industry professionals and their guests.

Event Schedule
3:00 PM – Exhibitor Set up (Exhibitors arrive no later than 4:00PM)
4:00 PM – Registration & Food service for Exhibitors
5:00 PM – General Registration begins/Silent Auction is live
6:30 PM – Food Service begins for attendees
7:15 PM – MTS Announcements, including Scholarship Program, Costume Contest and Raffle Winners
7:30PM – Silent Auction ends
8:30 PM – Evening Concludes

Learn more about the event HERE

DeepWater Buoyancy at MTS BBQ in Houston Texas 2024

Booth 27

Chris Kelly of Waters & David Co., our Gulf Coast representatives, will be on hand representing DeepWater Buoyancy at Booth 27.

Contact Chris here – chris@watersanddavid.com.

About MTS

The Marine Technology Society was incorporated in June 1963 to give members of academia, government and industry a common forum for the exchange of information and ideas. The guiding purpose is: “To promote awareness, understanding, advancement and application of marine technology.”

Today, MTS is a growing organization, boasting a membership of businesses, institutions, individual professionals and students who are ocean engineers, technologists, policy makers and educators.

MTS Mission

– Facilitate a broader understanding of the relevance of marine technology to wider global issues by enhancing the dissemination of marine technology information
– Promote and improve marine technology and related educational programs
– Advance the development of the tools and procedures required to explore, study and further the responsible and sustainable use of the oceans.

MTS’s long-range vision is to be:

“The leading authority and advocate for marine technology and resources while promoting member success and public understanding.”

MTS Website

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty-five years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Exhibiting at Oceans 2024

Sep 6, 2024

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy will be exhibiting at the 2024 Oceans Conference and Exposition. The event will take place September 23-26, 2024 at the Halifax Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Please visit Dan Cote (Sales Manager) and Jordan Tremblay (Sales Engineer) at Booth 304.

About the Event

OCEANS is an annual event for global marine technologists, engineers, students, government officials, lawyers, and advocates. At OCEANS 2024 Halifax, industry thought leaders gather for four days to highlight relevant topics and current trends while creating a community of learners and influencers who consistently advance research, practices, and policies for the marine field.

Learn more about the event HERE

Send us an email to schedule a visit at the show with DeepWater Buoyancy’s Sales Manager, Dan Cote. dcote@deepwb.com

Oceans Conference and Exhibition 2024 in Halifax Nova Scotia

Why We Attend

DeepWater Buoyancy is the world’s largest supplier of subsea buoyancy to the ocean science community and provides products to all offshore, subsea markets. The product line is now over 40 years old and is known throughout the world. It provides critical product design and development for even the smallest clients, sometimes producing only one custom solution. This allows all ocean engineers, project managers and scientists to get the subsea buoyancy product that is fit for their project.

Much of the work that is done in the challenging environment of deep water requires syntactic foam buoyancy. When it comes to syntactic foam, DeepWater Buoyancy is a critical partner to the offshore subsea market. Exhibiting at the Oceans conference will allow us to visit in person with end users, ocean engineers, and partner companies. It will also allow us to spend time with our international sales representatives like DASCO Equipment of Canada.

See our full product offering HERE.

ADCP Buoys - Spherical, Elliptical, StableMoor

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty-five years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Participating in AFloat 2024

Aug 21, 2024

AFloat 2024 American Floating Offshore Wind Technical Summit

Attending

DeepWater Buoyancy is attending AFloat 2024 – American Floating Wind Technical Summit.

The event will take place on September 24 & 25 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine.

About the Event

AFloat stands at the forefront of the nation’s goal to deploy 15 GW of floating offshore wind capacity by 2035. Their mission is to unite stakeholders from all corners in a collective effort to advance floating offshore wind across the nation and the world! This 2-day conference is all about problem-solving, removing barriers, risk mitigation, and the formation of meaningful partnerships across industries.

The event will feature a range of inspiring keynote speakers, including industry leaders who will discuss critical topics. Attendees can engage in various breakout sessions tailored to different interests and professional levels, offering in-depth exploration of key subjects. Networking opportunities will be plentiful, allowing participants to connect with peers, experts, and potential collaborators. Interactive workshops will provide hands-on learning experiences and practical skills. Additionally, attendees can visit exhibits from top sponsors showcasing the latest innovations and services in the field.

Learn more HERE.

Why We Attend

DeepWater Buoyancy has been participating in US Floating Offshore Wind Events for many years. As the only US provider of subsea buoyancy for interarray cables, we are key to the domestic supply chain. Attending the event allows us to better understand the the products, the projects and the players. Floating Wind is a challenging proposition and collaboration amongst all the partners is key to bringing this technology to market.

In addition to cable buoyancy, we manufacture the products necessary for supporting the mooring lines. These lines often need substantial buoyancy at the interface of the chain and the synthetic mooring line.

See our full product offering HERE.

Join Us for a Tour

Our manufacturing facility is located just 20 miles south of the event. Interested in seeing what goes on behind the scenes here at DeepWater Buoyancy? We are hosting tours of our facility on Monday, September 23rd, just prior to the conference. To schedule, please contact Dan Cote by email at dcote@deepwb.com.

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty-five years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Mooring Matters: StableMoor® Buoys in the Bay of Fundy

Aug 9, 2024

StableMoor Mooring Buoy in Bay of Fundy with Ocean Tracking Network Cover

For the next installment in our series of technical articles, we look at the use of StableMoor® Mooring Buoys in a recent project by Ocean Tracking Network in the Bay of Fundy.

Project Summary

DeepWater Buoyancy and DASCO Equipment Inc. partnered with the Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) to execute a major upgrade to their mooring platform for monitoring equipment in the Bay of Fundy.

OTN, in partnership with Dalhousie University, has established an acoustic system to track aquatic animals in the Bay of Fundy. Specifically, the project aims to track the effects of tidal power installations in the upper Minas passage on the local marine environment and wildlife.

Mooring Equipment Challenges in the Bay of Fundy

The Bay of Fundy is one of the world’s most dynamic bodies of water, due to its strong tidal currents. This makes it an ideal location for tidal power projects, but challenging for moorings.

In 2010 OTN deployed a series of single point moorings with fish tracking technology. Over the next decade, the project faced numerous failures related to the mooring design such as equipment breakage, destruction of the mooring hardware leading to washups, and occasional entanglement with fishing gear. Additionally, the mooring required service every six months.

In 2023 OTN partnered with DeepWater Buoyancy and DASCO Equipment to redesign the mooring platform to reduce equipment issues and frequent servicing. A major component of that redesign included the use of a custom-built version of DeepWater Buoyancy’s StableMoor® Mooring Buoy.

StableMoor® Mooring Buoy with Single Point Mooring Assembly on Deck

Photos courtesy of Joseph Pratt, Ocean Tracking Network.

The moorings capitalized on the low coefficient of drag inherent in the StableMoor® design, as well as the robustness of the syntactic foam. Durable and corrosion-resistant stainless steel chains and shackles were utilized, and the bushings and plates updated to ensure functionality in the Bay of Fundy’s extremely dynamic tidal flow.

The mooring design changes significantly improved the performance and dramatically decreased the number of mooring failures.

Weathering the Bay of Fundy with Custom StableMoor® Buoys

Specifically engineered for high current applications, the StableMoor® is designed to reduce drag and increase mooring stability in extreme flow regimes. By decreasing frontal area (compared to spherical buoys) and increasing dynamic stability in high current areas, the StableMoor® minimizes mooring inclination and excursions. The StableMoor® Mooring Buoy is the lowest drag instrument platform available on the market today.

DeepWater Buoyancy Small StableMoor® Buoys for Ocean Tracking Network

To meet OTN’s specific needs for the Bay of Fundy monitoring project, DeepWater Buoyancy’s engineers created a smaller version of the design with custom instrument wells and hardware. To account for changes in current direction without excessive wear, 316L stainless steel mooring swivels were chosen. The stainless steel material also provides crucial durability in highly corrosive seawater.

DeepWater Buoyancy looks forward to working with OTN and DASCO to modify and perfect the monitoring platform.

What’s Next?

In 2024 another round of improvements is planned. One of the goals of the exercise is to extend the mooring’s battery life to one year, thus reducing service frequency. The plans will also investigate equipment to allow retrieval of the anchors, which are currently left on the seafloor when the moorings are recovered.

“DeepWater Buoyancy is excited to work with our long-term partners, DASCO and the team at the Ocean Tracking Network on such important work.”, said Dan Cote, Sales Manager.

What the Ocean Tracking Network Does

Headquartered at Dalhousie University in Halifax, N.S., OTN has established an acoustic system to track aquatic animals in the Bay of Fundy. Specifically, the project aims to track the effects of tidal power installations in the upper Minas Passage on the local marine environment and wildlife.

OTN is a science, data management and partnership platform that supports research collaborations in freshwater and ocean locations across the globe. In the Bay of Fundy, OTN and its collaborators have been an integral part of monitoring fish-turbine interactions near OpenHydro turbines.

Using specialized equipment, they monitor the movements, behaviors, and environmental preferences of fish and other aquatic species. Knowledge generated through OTN collaborations is used by scientists, managers, policymakers, industry, and Indigenous and coastal communities to conserve and manage shared resources.

About DASCO Equipment

DASCO Equipment is Canada’s leader in oceanographic, hydrometric & marine survey technologies. The company’s primary business is the sales, and sales support, of this equipment, however, they also maintain a large pool of rental equipment, including acoustic doppler current profilers, multibeam and single beam echosounders, marine GPS and GNSS systems and marine survey software packages.

Learn more at www.dascoei.ca.

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc., located in Maine USA, provides subsea buoyancy products for offshore energy, oceanographic, military, and technology companies around the world. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters. Learn more at DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

2024 Maine Manufacturer of the Year

Jun 6, 2024

Award Announced

At this year’s summit for the Manufacturers Association of Maine (MAME) DeepWater Buoyancy was pleased to accept the Manufacturer of the Year Award.

The award is granted by MAME to companies with noteworthy achievements in business growth, employer excellence, sustainability, and dedication to community and the industry.

Maine Manufacturer of the Year

DeepWater Buoyancy was recognized for their focus on custom solutions, creative approaches to manufacturing, and their investment in people, capital, and the community. As a leading developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art buoyancy products, DeepWater Buoyancy embodies the type of Maine-based business MAME fosters and supports.

“I am happy to receive this award on behalf of our team”, said Mr. Henry. “The award also happened to coincide with our 10th anniversary, which makes it that much more meaningful. We look forward to continuing to serve the marine industry for many years to come.”

About the Manufacturers Association of Maine

The Manufacturers Association of Maine is a non-profit organization representing talented individuals and companies in Maine’s manufacturing ecosystem and beyond. They provide business development support, advocate on behalf of manufacturing with the Maine legislature, promote careers in manufacturing for young people through education, experiences, and scholarships, and organize regular networking opportunities to connect members to growth opportunities, better practices, and resources within the State of Maine.

Learn more about MAME here… www.mainemfg.com

MAME’s 2024 Summit

Matt Henry, Operations Manager at DeepWater Buoyancy accepted the award Manufacturer of the Year Award at the summit, which was held Friday, May 24, 2024. In addition, Timber HP accepted MAME’s Pine Tree Award. The summit was attended by industry leaders from Maine and across the U.S.

During the summit, numerous Maine businesses presented exhibits and participated in panel discussions about legislative advocacy and the state of the energy industry. Other notable attendees included Efficiency Maine, Maine Street Solutions, Robotics Institute of Maine, Cross Insurance, Roux Institute, and Texas Instruments.

Matthew Henry Receives Manufacturer of the Year Award

Matthew Henry receives the Manufacturer of the Year award from MAME representative, Steven Von Vogt.

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Exhibiting at IPF 2024

Apr 5, 2024

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy is exhibiting at Oceantic Network’s International Partnering Forum (IPF) 2024 conference.

The event will take place April 22-25, 2024 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

About the Event

The International Partnering Forum (IPF), hosted by Oceantic Network (formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind), is the premier offshore wind energy conference in the Americas. Industry experts from around the world converge to share best business practices, the most advanced technical and scientific findings, and policy updates impacting offshore wind. IPF connects global leaders and businesses in the supply chain, offers unparalleled networking opportunities, and delivers the most timely and relevant updates on the industry, from technology and policy to safety and siting.

Located in the heart of America’s offshore energy industry, New Orleans will host 2024 IPF just as the Gulf of Mexico begins developing its offshore wind market. Taking place April 22-25, 2024, IPF offers registrants a vast array of networking opportunities to grow your business, including the popular WindMatch™ program. With the rapid expansion of offshore wind, IPF attendance helps secure your place as a leader in the industry.

Learn more HERE.

Who is the Oceantic Network?

At the Oceantic Network (formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind), our driving purpose is to inform, coordinate, and mobilize human ingenuity, enterprise, and labor to take advantage of the urgent need to tap the vast renewable energy resources that lie offshore in the world’s oceans. The collective, coordinated efforts of our members equip communities and nations to accelerate the transition to clean energy and create economic opportunities.

Over the past ten years, the Network has grown along with the industry, changing its name to expand and include industry sectors. At its ten-year mark, the Network continues to look forward and set the pace for the industry; that includes an expanded view of what offshore wind can provide the energy mix. Offshore wind is the gateway to other ocean renewables, including green hydrogen, wave energy, and more. Offshore wind as an industry will remain the main focus of the Network; however we are expanding our scope to grow and adapt as the industry does the same. With this enlarged focus, the Network changed its name from the Business Network for Offshore Wind to the Oceantic Network.

Learn More HERE.

At the Booth

David Capotosto (Director of Business Development, DeepWater Buoyancy) will be in attendance at our Booth – #2036. He will be joined by Kurt Fromhurst of Waters and David, Company, DeepWater Buoyancy’s Gulf Coast sales representatives. The company will be highlighting its offerings for floating offshore wind projects.

Interarray Cable Buoyancy
Mooring Line Buoyancy
Full line of Buoyancy and Deployment Platforms for Subsea Instrumentation

See our full product offering HERE.

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty-five years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Product Spotlight – MiniMod™ Small Modular Buoy

Mar 21, 2024

DeepWater Buoyancy is one of the world’s premier producers of subsea buoyancy products. Its portfolio of products include standard and custom solutions for all subsea markets including, ocean science, offshore energy, and military.

This month’s product spotlight focuses on one of DeepWater Buoyancy’s most versatile offerings: MiniMod™ Small Modular Buoys. Our customizable MiniMod™ solutions provide incremental buoyancy ideal for precision operations.

Modular Buoyancy Solutions for Light Offshore Applications

MiniMod™ modular buoys keep your offshore operations running smoothly. The compact design features an extremely durable body and fixtures to withstand harsh marine conditions, including saltwater corrosion, and high subsea pressures.

Its strength lies in its modular design. Simply add or remove blocks to adjust buoyancy as needed. Use MiniMod™ with ROVs and other marine equipment to achieve optimal load requirements with ease.

MiniMod™ Small Modular Buoys Benefit a Variety of Marine Operations

At DeepWater Buoyancy, we know that floatation requirements vary widely based on equipment weight, environmental conditions, vessel characteristics, and more. Our modular buoy design lets you modify buoyancy incrementally to account for these variable criteria.

Quick buoyancy adjustments with MiniMod™ modules help speed equipment deployment and hasten installations so you can minimize downtime and keep your offshore projects on track.

Our MiniMod™ Small Modular Buoys are ideal for light offshore operations with highly accurate lift value requirements. Applications that benefit from our MiniMod™ adjustable buoys include:

Deep sea equipment installation
Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) deployment
Offshore equipment repairs and maintenance
Mining, oil, and gas exploration operations
Load handling
Suspended moorings

Our easy-to use modular buoy blocks are also customizable. End-plates and thru hardware provide divers and other workers with user-friendly modification methods. User-friendly hardware lets your divers and other marine workers spend less time in the water, which further enhances your operation’s safety and efficiency.

Whether you need an adjustable buoy for a short-term project or long-term flotation, the MiniMod™ has the durability and flexibility you need.

Customer Experience Highlight

In an excellent example of the advantages our MiniMod™, one of our clients recently used the modular buoy to boost buoyancy and balance underwater loads when tooling suites and steel tube flying leads (STLVs) proved too heavy for the customer’s ROV.

By incorporating the MiniMod™ equipment, the customer was able to tailor loads to accommodate the ROV’s capacity and lighten the part for easy of handling.

MiniMod Modular Buoys Are Durable and Easy to Use

The MiniMod™ modular buoy design is ideal for lighter applications. Our standard 7-modul buoy offers up to 325 kg of buoyancy and is rated for depths down to 6000 meters.

Each module features our proprietary high-strength DeepTec® solid syntactic foam with an abrasion-resistant coating of polyurethane elastomer for optimal durability. You can rely on the MiniMod to withstand challenging marine environments and rough handling.

Synthetic straps hold the syntactic foam modules together, enhancing buoyancy while preventing metal hardware corrosion. The straps also make the interlocking modules easier to handle, so you can quickly add or remove blocks as needed throughout your operation.

The MiniMod™’s rugged design and interlocking modules ensure years of trouble-free use for even the most extreme marine environments. Contact DeepWater Buoyancy to schedule a consultation and learn how MiniMod™ Small Modular Buoys can streamline your offshore operations.

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore energy markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Oceanology International 2024

Mar 7, 2024

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy is exhibiting at Oceanology International 2024.

The event will take place from March 12-14 at the ExCel London.

About the Event

Oceanology International brings together 500+ exhibitors in the only event that links the three key players in the industry: businesses, academics and government. At the event you will find innovative live on-water demonstrations and interactive seminars looking into the future of our industry.

With over 8,000 attendees targeted for 2024, it is a must-attend event for those involved in exploring, monitoring, developing or protecting the world’s oceans, from seabed to surface and beyond.

Join OI 2024 at Excel London to discover game-changing innovations and solutions transforming the future of ocean technology.

Learn more at the website – www.oceanologyinternational.com.

At the Stand

Deepwater Buoyancy will be represented at the event by Dan Cote (Sales Manager) and Matthew Henry (Operations Manager). Please come visit us at Stand H10.

At the event, we will be highlighting our full range of products for the ocean science community, including our line of midwater ADCP buoys.

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Floating Wind Solutions 2024

Jan 31, 2024

Tekmar and DeepWater Buoyancy Floating Wind Solutions 2023

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy will be exhibiting at the Floating Wind Solutions 2024 conference.

The event will take place from February 5-7 at the Hilton Americas in Houston, Texas.

About the Event

Floating Wind Solutions Conference & Exhibition 2024 will showcase the many capabilities of the established Global Offshore Supply Chain and create a platform for bridging Supply and Demand while facilitating development of this industry. Floating Wind Solutions’ mission is to utilize this platform to bring together the many critical players within the Wind and Offshore industries enabling accelerated adoption of Floating Wind Energy globally. This premier event’s primary goal is to accelerate the Energy Transition, by focusing on the industrialization and commercialization of Floating Wind Energy. A world class Advisory Board ensures a world class program that is extremely focused on the principles of this mission.

If you have any questions about the conference program, please contact Andrew Chadderton (andrew.chadderdon@questfwe.com).

Find the Program Agenda here – floatingwindsolutions.com/agenda

Learn more at – floatingwindsolutions.com

Floating Winds Solutions Offshore Wind Event 2024

At the Booth

DeepWater Buoyancy’s Sales Manager, Dan Cote, and Director of Business Development, David Capotosto, will be in attendance at our Booth #505 where they will be highlighting the company’s buoyancy offerings for floating wind platforms.

These include:

DeepWater Buoyancy Offshore Floating Wind Cable Buoy

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Mooring Matters: The C-Streams Project

Oct 20, 2023

Mooring Matters - C-Streams Project - October 2023 Comparison

This month’s technical highlight discusses the C-Streams Project – Studying How the Gulf Stream Affects the Climate System.

The C-Streams Project is a collaborative research project by The University of Liverpool, the University of Miami, the National Oceanography Center, the Scottish Association for Marine Science, and the British Antarctic Survey.

The project deployed a variety of scientific instrumentation into the Gulf Stream on a customized DeepWater Buoyancy StableMoor® Mooring Buoy. The C-Streams Project team will use these instruments to monitor the flow of carbon and nutrients in the Gulf Stream. Project scientists hope the results will provide insight into the Gulf Stream’s role in the ocean carbon cycle and how it affects global climate change.

The C-Streams Project

The C-Streams Project is a four-year, £4 million collaborative research project supported by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF).

Headed by Professor Ric Williams of The University of Liverpool, the C-Streams Project will observe how the current speed, turbulence, and other factors can affect carbon and nutrient circulation in the Atlantic Ocean.

Most ocean carbon exchange occurs through two mechanisms:

Phytoplankton photosynthesis, which requires nutrient-dense water
Chemical exchange between seawater and atmospheric carbon dioxide

By observing the flow of nutrients and carbon in the Gulf Stream under varying conditions, the C-Stream Project seeks a deeper understanding of these dynamic carbon exchange processes.

“We will use this data alongside the latest state-of-the-art ocean and climate models to provide us with some answers as to how the Gulf Stream affects the carbon cycle, a hitherto ignored aspect of the climate problem,” explains Professor Ric Williams.

The Deployment

Deploying sensitive instrumentation in the turbulent Gulf Stream involves significant coordination between scientists, mooring specialists, sailors, and engineers. Instruments require stability to ensure consistent readings, which means a mooring system capable of withstanding the Atlantic Ocean’s changeable and sometimes violent weather.

To launch the C-Streams Project, scientists successfully deployed two DeepWater Buoyancy StableMoor® Mooring Buoys holding a variety of scientific instrumentation into the Gulf Stream through the Florida Straits.

Thanks to the captain and crew of the Walton Smith, principal scientist Professor Lisa Beal (University of Miami), the mooring expertise of Eduardo Jardim (University of Miami), Dr. Pete Brown and Darren Rayner (National Oceanography Centre), and the project research team, the launch went smoothly.

The team also deployed three biogeochemical moorings designed by Darren Rayner. These additional moorings included buoys, sensors, and autonomous vehicles.

Over the next four years, the deployed equipment will obtain data, take measurements, and collect samples to assess how the Gulf Stream current affects nutrients and carbon transport. The C-Stream Project team will analyze this information to determine whether the Gulf Current’s interactions enhance or inhibit the ocean’s carbon dioxide uptake.

On-deck View of the StableMoor Mooring Buoy for Study of Gulf Stream

Photos courtesy of University of Miami mooring technician Eduardo Jardim.

The Buoy

It takes a special buoy to provide a stable platform for instrumentation in high-speed ocean currents like the Gulf Stream. Specifically engineered for these types of applications, DeepWater Buoyancy’s StableMoor® buoys provide excellent mooring stability in extreme flow environments.

With a tapered cylindrical design, the StableMoor® reduces drag and minimizes mooring inclination and excursions. The decreased frontal area provides superior dynamic stability in high current areas compared to traditional spherical buoys. A high-strength GRP tail and stainless-steel mooring swivel ensure optimal flexibility and stability in the Gulf Stream’s strong, changeable currents.

David Capotosto, DeepWater Buoyancy’s Director of Business Development, is excited to see how the project evolves. “It is always amazing to see how ocean scientists and engineers utilize our products,” he says. “This project showcases our team’s ability to deliver on our design philosophy: to provide our end users with a product that is fit to their application.”

Resources

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc. DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc., located in Maine USA, provides subsea buoyancy products for offshore energy, oceanographic, military, and technology companies around the world. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters. Learn more at DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Mooring Matters: Fixed vs. Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

Jul 25, 2023

For the next installment in our series of technical articles, we have asked our colleagues at Tekmar Group to give us a primer on Fixed versus Floating Offshore Wind Turbines.

The article looks at the benefits and challenges of each.

Harnessing the Power of the Winds

As the world transitions towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, offshore wind power has emerged as a critical player in the renewable energy sector. While fixed offshore wind turbines have been the predominant choice for harnessing wind energy over the years, recent advancements have introduced a new contender: floating offshore wind turbines.

This article will explore the differences between fixed and floating offshore wind turbines, examining their advantages, challenges, and potential for revolutionizing renewable energy generation.

Fixed Offshore Wind Turbines: Stability and Reliability

Fixed Offshore Wind Turbines, as the name suggests, have a direct rigid connection to the seabed, so they are ‘fixed’ in a permanent static position. These structures consist of large wind turbines mounted on monopile, jacket, or gravity-based foundations, typically installed in water depths up to 60 meters. Fixed turbines have been widely deployed across Europe, where the industry has rapidly matured.

One of the significant advantages of Fixed Offshore Wind Turbines is their stability. Being directly fixed to the seabed provides a stable static structure, allowing these turbines to withstand harsh weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas. Fixed turbines offer relatively straightforward installation and maintenance due to their permanent positioning. This factor reduces maintenance costs and reliability, enabling consistent power generation compared to more dynamic structures.

Fixed and Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Graphic

Floating Offshore Wind Turbines: Unlocking Deep Waters

On the other hand, Floating Offshore Wind Turbines offer a solution to harness wind energy in deeper waters, where fixed turbines are impractical. These turbines are not static or directly affixed to the seabed but moored in place using offset anchors or foundations and mooring lines. Floating turbines are particularly suitable for water depths exceeding 60 meters and can operate in areas with challenging seabed conditions.

One of the primary advantages of floating offshore wind turbines is their ability to tap into wind resources in locations inaccessible for fixed turbines. This opens up vast areas of deep waters worldwide for wind energy development. Floating turbines also benefit from stronger and more consistent winds found farther offshore, leading to potentially higher energy production. Moreover, installing floating turbines further from the shore reduces visual impacts and mitigates potential conflicts with other marine activities.

Challenges and Innovations

While both Fixed and Floating Offshore Wind Turbines have advantages, they also face distinct challenges. For fixed turbines, the major limitation lies in water depth constraints, limiting their deployment to relatively shallow waters.

Although promising, floating offshore wind turbines face challenges related to their relatively nascent stage of development. The technology requires further refinements to enhance stability, reduce costs, and improve power output. However, significant progress has been made in recent years, with several pilot projects and demonstration sites showcasing the potential of floating turbines. Innovative floating foundation designs offer improved stability and reduced motion on high seas.

Future Prospects

The emergence of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines presents exciting possibilities for expanding wind energy capacity. Countries with limited shallow coastal areas can tap into abundant wind resources by venturing into deeper waters. Additionally, advancements in floating turbine technology are expected to lead to cost reductions, increased reliability, and scalability.

Meanwhile, Fixed Offshore Wind Turbines continue to be a reliable and maturing technology that has proven its worth over the years. They will likely remain dominant for near-shore projects and regions with suitable seabed conditions.

Tekmar DeepWater Products for Offshore Wind

About Tekmar Group

Tekmar Group plc, based in Darlington UK, provides market-leading technology and services to the global offshore energy markets through its primary operating companies Ryder Geotechnical Limited, AgileTek Engineering Limited, Subsea Innovation Limited, Tekmar Energy Limited, and Pipeshield International Limited.

Learn more at www.TekmarGroup.com

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc., located in Maine USA, provides subsea buoyancy products for offshore energy, oceanographic, military, and technology companies around the world. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

H2O Conference 2023

Jun 9, 2023

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy will be showing with Canadian Representative group, DASCO Equipment, at the 2023 H2O Home to Overseas Conference.

Please stop by booth 504 to visit Matt Davis and team, as well as DeepWater Buoyancy’s Director of Business Development, David Capotosto.

The event will take place Monday, June 12-14, 2023, at the Halifax Convention Center in beautiful Atlantic Canada.

About the Event

The Home to Overseas Conference, is rapidly becoming Canada’s premier event for the ocean technology sector and is attracting significant international participation covering sectors such as marine defense, marine energy (offshore extractive and renewable), marine environmental monitoring, marine transportation, aquaculture, fisheries, and marine tourism.

Learn more here… www.h2oconference.ca

About DASCO Equipment, Inc.

DASCO Equipment is Canada’s leader in oceanographic, hydrometric & marine survey technologies.. The company’s primary business is the sales, and sales support, of this equipment, however, they also maintain a large pool of rental equipment, including acoustic doppler current profilers, multibeam and single beam echosounders, marine GPS and GNSS systems and marine survey software packages.

Learn more at dascoei.ca

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Ocean Business 2023

Apr 11, 2023

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy will be exhibiting at Ocean Business 2023. The event will take place April 18-20, 2023 at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK.

Please visit Dan Cote (Sales Manager) and Jordan Tremblay (Sales Engineer) at Booth S10.

About the Event

Ocean Business 2023 is the global meeting place for ocean science and technology professionals.

Connect with thousands of the industry’s brightest minds, and share ideas to help define the future of ocean technology.

From cutting-edge surveying innovation to the latest marine autonomous systems, you’ll find hundreds of solutions to transform your business in 2023 and beyond.

Learn more here… www.oceanbusiness.com

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

IPF 2023

Mar 3, 2023

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy and Tekmar Group are exhibiting together at the Business Network for Offshore Wind’s International Partnering Forum (IPF) 2023 conference.

The event will take place March 28-30, 2023 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland

About the Event

The International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum (IPF) is the premier offshore wind energy conference in the Americas. Hosted by the Business Network for Offshore Wind, IPF connects global leaders and businesses in the supply chain, offers unparalleled networking opportunities, and delivers the most timely and relevant updates on the industry, from technology and policy, to safety and siting.

In addition to plenary presentations and cutting-edge workshops from public officials and industry leaders, IPF offers registrants a wide array of networking opportunities to grow your business, including the popular WindMatch™ program. With the rapid expansion of offshore wind, IPF attendance helps secure your place as a leader in the industry.

2023 marks the tenth anniversary of IPF as it returns to where it all started: Baltimore, Maryland

With its central location and world-class harbor in Baltimore, Maryland is moving forward with offshore wind. With over 2 GW in deployment, planned facilities or towers, monopiles and cables, Maryland will be a hub of manufacturing and logistical activity for the U.S. offshore wind industry.

IPF 2023 Offshore Wind Conference Infographic

Who is the Business Network for Offshore Wind?

The Business Network for Offshore Wind is a nonprofit, educational organization with a mission to develop the offshore wind renewable energy industry and its supply chain. The Network partners with industry and government to build an innovative supply chain that will create and sustain jobs, benefiting local economies and ensuring a cost-effective clean energy portfolio. We advance this through collaboration, education, and innovation, bringing together global developers, policymakers, academia, and leading experts to grow this new and vital offshore wind industry that provides a practical solution to climate change and creates well-paying jobs.

We are the offshore wind experts. Join us by becoming a member.

If you are involved in the offshore wind industry, you do not want to miss IPF.

If you have questions about your registration, please contact the Network’s registration team at ipfregistration@offshorewindus.org for the quickest response. You can also contact the 2023 IPF Call Center: (972) 349-7620. Call Center Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday

Learn more at the website – www.offshorewindus.org/2023ipf

At the Booth

Gary Howland (Group Sales Director, Tekmar Group), Fraser Gibson (Managing Director, Ryder Geotechnical Ltd) and David Capotosto (Director of Business Development, DeepWater Buoyancy) will be in attendance at our Booth – #450. The companies will be highlighting their combined offerings in support of floating offshore wind projects.

Enabling the Future of Floating Wind

Complete Engineering & Product Offering for Inter-Array & Export Cables
Extensive Track Record of over 100 Offshore Wind Projects
Vast Experience in Engineering & Product Design for Offshore Energy Markets

Learn about the partnership HERE

See the Tekmar Partner Products page HERE

Tekmar Group & DeepWater Buoyancy Offshore Wind Banner

About Tekmar Group

Tekmar Group plc, based in Darlington UK, provides market-leading technology and services to the global offshore energy markets through its primary operating companies Ryder Geotechnical Limited, AgileTek Engineering Limited, Subsea Innovation Limited, Tekmar Energy Limited, and Pipeshield International Limited.

Learn more at www.TekmarGroup.com

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Representative Spotlight – DASCO Equipment

Feb 9, 2023

DeepWater Buoyancy has the finest domestic and international representative network for subsea buoyancy. What follows is the next in a series of articles on our representative groups.

In this installment, we are highlighting our representative group from Canada – DASCO Equipment.

Introduction

Founded in 1987, DASCO is another of our representatives who have many years of experience integrating our buoyancy solutions into subsea moorings and structures. DASCO services our customers in this region such as the Bedford Institute of Oceanography and the Dalhousie University.

DASCO Equipment Inc was established in 1987 by Mr. David Stewart, and for over 30 years continues to be the leading Canadian supplier of the latest advancements in subsea instruments, integrated ocean technology solutions and technical services to Canadian government agencies, private industry, and academia. The company was taken over by Blaine Carr and Matthew Davis in 2022 to continue the company’s vision and expansion.

DASCO Equipment’s location in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Working with DeepWater Buoyancy

DASCO has been working with DeepWater Buoyancy’s product line since 2015 and has a deep working knowledge of the products and their applications. Since that time, the companies have worked together to provide Canadian customers with the world’s finest flotation systems to deploy and recover their instrumentation.

They provide standard and customized buoys such as, Spherical and Elliptical ADCP Buoys for use with the full line of Teledyne Marine products. They also work closely with customers to develop bespoke solutions based on specific situations.

Representation

In addition to DeepWater Buoyancy, the company also represents the following equipment manufacturers:

Teledyne Marine
Trimble
Valeport
HYPACK
Terradepth
Marine Advanced Robotics
Hemisphere

DASCO has a national footprint with it’s head office located in Kensington, PEI with sales and support outlets in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and Cultus Lake, British Columbia. DASCO also has a sales partnership with ASL Environmental located in Sidney, British Columbia.

Services Include

Sales – Representing our manufacturing partners in Canada for marine research projects
Warranty Support – To provide service support during warranty period on behalf of OEM
Installation – Installation, Commissioning and Training
Maintenance – Service, Support, Troubleshooting, and Repairs

Our technical specialists have the expertise to diagnose defects and provide solutions. Warranty support is provided with clear guidance and support from our principals. Spares as and when required can be arranged ensuring that the lead-time is minimized.

Core Markets

Coastal Sciences
Offshore Oceanography
Marine Survey & Construction
Subsea Inspection & Defence
Offshore Oil & Renewable Energy
Connectivity & OEM Electronic Components

See the full line of products HERE.

To learn more about DASCO Equipment or to speak with Matthew Davis, please email sales@dascoei.ca or call +1.902.432.9285.

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Subsea Tieback Forum 2023

Jan 31, 2023

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy is exhibiting at the 2023 Subsea Tieback Forum & Exhibition.

The event will take place February 28 to March 2, 2023.

This year’s event will again be held at the Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston, Texas.

About the Event

Subsea Tieback’s firm foundation is its conference program. The audience is comprised of field supervisors and operations planning personnel, as well as engineering staff and management. The content addresses new operational issues, challenges, and solutions associated with global deepwater subsea operations. Dialog among strategic decision makers is facilitated through focused presentations, extended question and answer sessions, and networking. This exchange of knowledge represents experiences, applications, and current, real-world project examples.

There is not a “call for abstracts” for this event. The conference advisory board will once again solicit a number of key presentations by industry leaders. Papers are not required. As in the past, only by participating in this conference will you be able to receive its benefits, as proceedings will not be published and no Press is ever allowed in the conference area. This is truly a closed forum with open discussion, where the information shared inside the conference room stays inside the conference room.

If you have any questions about the conference program, please contact conference director, David Paganie (dpaganie@endeavorb2b.com) or conference manager, Gail Killough (gkillough@endeavorb2b.com).

Learn more at the website – subseatiebackforum.com

At the Booth

DeepWater Buoyancy’s Sales Manager, Dan Cote, will be in attendance at our Booth – #708. He will be joined by our Gulf Coast Representatives, Waters and David. At the booth, DeepWater Buoyancy will be highlighting its line of Oil and Gas Production Buoyancy. This line includes buoyancy for Umbilicals, Jumpers, and Pipelines.

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Floating Wind Solutions 2023

Jan 26, 2023

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy and Tekmar Group are exhibiting together at the Floating Wind Solutions 2 conference.

The event will take place from January 30 to February 1 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston Texas.

About the Event

Floating Wind Solutions (FWS ’23) is the ultimate opportunity for those who are presently involved in or seeking entry into floating wind. FWS facilitates network opportunities with the right experienced people while gaining knowledge of the technical solutions available. Floating Wind Solutions’ mission is to utilize this platform to bring together the many critical players within the wind and offshore industries enabling accelerated adoption of Floating Wind Energy globally. This premier event’s primary goal is to accelerate the Energy Transition, by focusing on the industrialization and commercialization of Floating Wind Energy. A world class Advisory Board ensures that the program maintains its sharp focus on the principles of the mission.

Exceptional growth in the harvesting of Floating Wind Energy will be reliant upon the technology and experience of companies historically focused on the offshore Supply Chain. With few exceptions, these companies are the only ones who have ever designed, constructed or installed permanently moored structures of any kind. In addition, traditional Major Offshore Energy Operators are leading investors, developers and operators of Floating Wind Energy Projects.

If you have any questions about the conference program, please contact Andrew Chadderton (andrew.chadderdon@questfwe.com).

Learn more at the website – https://floatingwindsolutions.com/

At the Booth

Tekmar Group’s Howard Curtis and DeepWater Buoyancy’s David Capotosto, will be in attendance at our Booth – #503. At the booth, the companies will be highlighting their combined offerings in support of floating offshore wind projects.

Enabling the Future of Floating Wind

Complete Engineering & Product Offering for Inter-Array & Export Cables
Extensive Track Record of over 100 Offshore Wind Projects
Vast Experience in Engineering & Product Design for Offshore Energy Markets

About Tekmar Group

Tekmar Group plc, based in Darlington UK, provides market-leading technology and services to the global offshore energy markets through its primary operating companies Ryder Geotechnical Limited, AgileTek Engineering Limited, Subsea Innovation Limited, Tekmar Energy Limited, and Pipeshield International Limited.

Learn more at www.TekmarGroup.com

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Oceans 2022

Oct 12, 2022

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy is exhibiting at the 2022 Oceans Conference and Exposition. The event is being held October 17-20 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

If attending, please be sure to come and meet Dan Cote, Sales Manager, and Matt Henry, DeepWater Buoyancy’s Operations Manager.

About Oceans 2022

OCEANS is a bi-annual event for global marine technologists, engineers, students, government officials, lawyers, and advocates. At OCEANS 2022 Hampton Roads, these industry thought leaders gather for four days to highlight relevant topics and current trends while creating a community of learners and influencers who consistently advance research, practices, and policies for the marine field.

The Marine Technology Society and the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society partner to present OCEANS, and this prestigious conference and exhibition draws an audience of more than 2,000 attendees.

Learn more about the event HERE

Send us an email to schedule a visit at the show with DeepWater Buoyancy’s Sales Manager – sales@deepwb.com

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

Teledyne Partner Products Page

Oct 3, 2022

DeepWater Buoyancy-Teledyne Marine Partner Products Page

Announcement

DeepWater Buoyancy is pleased to announce the new Teledyne Partner Products page of its website. The new page showcases the company’s products that are designed to support deployment of the Teledyne RDI ADCP product portfolio.

The products are the result of decades-long collaboration between the two companies. The page allows easy access to information about the joint deployment solutions.

The Teledyne Partner Products Page

The page is organized into three Product Categories:

Subsea ADCP Buoys,
ADCP Frames
Bottom Mounts

In each of the categories you will find:

Information & datasheets for DeepWater Buoyancy products
Links to more information
A list of compatible Teledyne RDI instruments
Product and field photos

For each of the Teledyne RDI ADCPs, there is helpful information and links to learn more.

DeepWater Buoyancy International Representatives

A Long History

Over the years DeepWater Buoyancy has worked closely with and Teledyne RDI to design and produce a full line of deployment products. In fact, the very first ADCP buoy was made by the company’s predecessor, Flotation Technologies, back in 1986.

Since then, DeepWater Buoyancy’s customized buoys and frames have been coupled with Teledyne RDI’s quality precision ADCPs to provide industry professionals with an array of solutions to collect highly accurate data for coastal and offshore applications. This partnership follows decades of joint design and development efforts to meet the needs of their mutual clients around the globe.

A Recent Collaboration

When the Teledyne RDI Product Development Team was developing the Pinnacle ADCP, DeepWater Buoyancy worked closely with them to ensure fit and functionality with existing buoys. This allowed for full compatibility with end users’ existing inventory of buoys. In addition to ensuring that the products worked, DeepWater Buoyancy developed a full conversion kit that included a custom frame (required for the unique beam pattern), a replacement buoy clamp that doubled as a lifting tool, and a unique Buoy Lifting Strap System.

Learn more about the conversion kit HERE

DeepWater Buoyancy-Teledyne Marine Pinnacle ADCP Conversion Kit

Visit the Partner Page…

https://deepwaterbuoyancy.com/teledyne-partner-products/

Also…

In addition to supporting the Teledyne RDI ADCP products, did you know that the company also produces products that are compatible with Teledyne Benthos acoustic releases? Learn more by clicking on the images below…

Teledyne Benthos Pop Up Buoy Recovery Systems

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

About Teledyne RD Instruments

With well over 30,000 Doppler products delivered worldwide, Teledyne RD Instruments is the industry’s leading manufacturer of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) for current profiling and wave measurement applications; and Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) for precision underwater navigation applications. Teledyne RDI also supplies Citadel CTD sensors for a variety of oceanographic applications.

Learn more at www.teledynemarine.com/rdi/

2022 MTS Buoy Workshop

Sep 11, 2022

Exhibiting

DeepWater Buoyancy is exhibiting at the 14th MTS Buoy Workshop. The event is being held September 19-22 at The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Coastal Ocean Research and Monitoring Program (CORMP), in Wilmington, North Carolina

If attending, please be sure to come and meet Dan Cote, Sales Manager, and newest sales team member Jordan Tremblay, Sales Engineer.

Event Details from MTS

You are cordially invited to join us for the 14th MTS Buoy Workshop sponsored by the Marine Technology Society (MTS) to present and share your buoy-related work and projects to all attendees. This event is endorsed by the UN Decade for Ocean Science.

Since the 1960s, these workshops have covered the technology of oceanographic, weather, and other buoy systems. Originally based on the suggestion and support by the Office of Naval Research, buoy workshops have been organized and supported every two years since 1996 to foster communication and exchange between designers, assemblers, operators, and users of buoy systems.

This year’s Workshop will be hosted by The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Coastal Ocean Research and Monitoring Program (CORMP), in Wilmington, North Carolina. We will open with an Ice-Breaker on Monday night, September 19. The Speaker Program begins at 8 am on Tuesday, September 20, and ends Thursday afternoon (5ish), September 22. Wednesday afternoon will be dedicated for site tours of our host facilities that are engaged in active buoy work. Following the tours, the Attendee’s Gala dinner will be held starting at 6:30 pm.

Learn more about the event Buoy Workshop (mtsociety.org)

Send us an email to schedule a visit at the show with DeepWater Buoyancy’s Sales Manager … sales@deepwb.com

About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.

DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over forty years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.

Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com

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