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Moving Data 22 Data Acquisition from Remote Platforms A novel concept for using a low power web server integrated in a data acquisition platform for transferring data using “http”. by Bard Sagstad, SAIV & Trygve Gytre, Institute of Marine Reseach Profile: Graham Hawkes 28 Flying Through the Water Graham Hawkes is determined to establish Hawkes Remotes as viable commerical ROV company servicing the offshore O&G business. by Greg Trauthwein Offshore Seismic Survey 36 Polarcus Makes its Mark Polarcus intends to reshape the subsea survey market with its state-of-the-art ships. by Greg Trauthwein Pictured on the Cover is one of Dubai-based Polarcus’ seismic survey vessel. The company, just three years old, has stepped into this arena aggressively, investing nearly $1.4 billion in eight state-of-the- art ships. See Story Page 36 April 2011 contents Marine Technology Reporter • Volume 54 • Number 3 (Photo: Polar cus Naila in Ber gen; Cour tesy: Polar cus) 2 MTR April 2011 Hydrodynamic Research 18 Deepwater Risers Vortex-induced vibration (VIV) is a key issue when planning deepwater projects. by Andrew Safer Tidal Energy 42 Can it be Made to Pay? William Kingston explains how two related inventions show promise to reduce costs of tidal energy. Five Minutes With 50 Charles Jones There’s a new name in Subsea Solutions — Forum Energy Technologies — as Charles Jones explains. by Greg Trauthwein
