News Archive

Browse through our archive of news and press releases below.

2010

9 February 2010 | Tritech Presents The Underwater Centre with High Technology Equipment

Tritech has provided two of their high technology products to The Underwater Centre, Fort William, to assist in subsea training.Read more...

15 January 2010 | StarFish Interfaces with Chesapeake Technology's SonarWiz Products

Starfish side scan systems can now be interfaced directly to Chesapeake's SonarWiz.MAP and SonarWiz 5 software. Read more...

12 January 2010 | Tritech Demonstrates Innovation with Gemini Imaging Sonar

Tritech's new real-time multibeam imaging sonar, Gemini 720i has received an encouraging response from the industry. Suitable for multiple applications, Gemini’s fast update imaging has already reduced customer operation time in offshore construction work and body search and recovery trials. Read more...

2009

11 December 2009 | Tritech Sonar Assists Autosub AUV

Researchers from the National Oceanographic Centre, Southampton (NOCS), recently trialled Autosub6000, an advanced deep rated Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), to explore ocean regions approaching 6000m water depth. Read more...

6 November 2009 | Unique System Purchase from Tritech Helps Establish Aberdeen Office

Tritech is pleased to announce the sale of a range of Tritech SeaKing Sensors to Unique.Read more...

6 November 2009 | Tritech’s Second Annual Distributor Seminar a Success

Tritech has recently completed its second Distributor Seminar. Members of Tritech’s global distributor network visited Aberdeen to gain further insight into existing and new product lines, and to share ideas on product developments.Read more...

30 September 2009 | Tritech launches Gemini Multibeam Imaging Sonar at UUVS

Tritech International Ltd has launched its next generation Gemini 720i multibeam imaging sonar. Gemini combines the benefits of long range detection with high-definition imaging techniques to produce outstanding results. With its lightweight, compact and robust design the Gemini can be easily deployed on most ROV and AUV platforms.Read more...

25 August 2009 | StarFish Interfaces with HYPACK 2009

Tritech StarFish 450-Series side scan systems can now be interfaced directly to HYPACK 2009. The interface is available within the HYPACK 2009a / 2009 Service Pack 1 releases launched this month.Read more...

10 April 2009 | School Pupils USA Bound for Underwater Robotics Competition Final

School pupils from across the North-east of Scotland took part in the Scottish regional final of an annual international ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) design challenge last week. The team that represented Dyce Academy is now set to travel to Massachusetts, USA, in June this year to vie for their success against the world's best.Read more...

19 March 2009 | Live Demonstration of Tritech's Side Scan Sonar at Ocean Business

The hands-on, ocean technology exhibition; Ocean Business will showcase on-water demonstrations of side scan sonars, developed by Tritech International Ltd.Read more...

20 February 2009 | Finance Director appointed for the Tritech Group

Industry leader, Tritech International Ltd has appointed Jacqueline McCloy as its new Finance Director with effect from 18 February 2009. Read more...

19 January 2009 | Technical Director Appointed for The Tritech Group

The co-founder and Technical Director of Tritech, Dick Wright, has made the decision to step down from his current position. Likewise Marcus Cardew stands down from his position as Research and Development Director. Read more...

2008

20 November 2008 | StarFish Seabed Imaging System - A Growing Success

Tritech reports continued success with the StarFish Seabed Imaging System; the first of its kind, high definition low cost side scan towfish. The recent Dive 2008 exhibition in Birmingham, UK proved to be an enormous success with interest from a number of market sectors. Read more...

17 November 2008 | Tritech International Wins Major Overseas Naval Orders

Tritech International Limited has won a major military contract to supply three European navies with the latest mine counter measure sonars. The Tritech sonars will be fitted to the German built, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK SEAFOX, single shot, mine counter measure vehicle. Read more...

14 November 2008 | SRD Provide Subsea Visualisation of Frigg Field

SRD, part of the Westhill based Tritech Group, has successfully completed an acoustic subsea visualisation programme in support of decommissioning work on the Frigg field, located on the boundary between the British and Norwegian sectors of the North Sea.Read more...

5 November 2008 | Tritech Group Recruitment Fairs

The Tritech Group has pulled forces and started actively promoting the company brand at recent recruitment fairs.Read more...

4 November 2008 | Tritech International Global Distributor Network

Tritech International has just held its first major Distributor Week. Members of the global Distributor network came to Aberdeen to work on future strategies, share ideas and work together on developing a better understanding of Tritech's advanced range of subsea products.Read more...

29 September 2008 | New Tritech, Xipower Partnership

Tritech, the industry leader in the provision of sensors and tools for ROV and AUV markets has today announced a partnership agreement with Xipower, a cutting edge developer of energy management and monitoring technologies. Read more...

29 September 2008 | New Managing Director and Vice-Chairman for Tritech

The founder and Managing Director of Tritech, Richard Marsh, has decided to make way for a new Managing Director for the company. With effect from Wednesday 1st October 2008, Simon Beswick, the current Finance Director, will become Managing Director. Richard Marsh will become Vice-Chairman of The Tritech Group focusing on the development of new subsea products and acquisitions in the subsea sector. Read more...

22 September 2008 | Tritech Introduce New Digital Side Scan Sonar Family At UUVS 2008

Tritech's new digital side scan sonar family is being launched at The Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Showcase (UUVS) in Southampton tomorrow. Tritech are showcasing their new comprehensive range which has been tailored to suit requirements from shallow depth imaging to seeing in far deeper conditions. Read more...

30 July 2008 | Tritech Launch Subsea Acoustic Telemetry Product Range At UUVS

A miniature, subsea, acoustic telemetry product range is being launched at The UUVS (Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Showcase) on 23 & 24 September 2008 by Tritech on stand number 456. Read more...

23 July 2008 | Tritech's Camera Maps Roman Shipwreck Site Off The Coast of Sicily

A 3rd century AD Roman shipwreck site, off the coast of Sicily has been inspiring archaeologists with its array of historical treasures. Read more...

21 May 2008 | Touch3d Builds Global Branding For StarFish

The StarFish branding project, set by Tritech International Ltd, focused on developing a short animation to showcase their innovative StarFish product in an underwater environment. Set with the challenge to visually demonstrate StarFish Seabed Imaging System, Touch3d worked with detail to create a stunning underwater scene. Read more...

13 May 2008 | New Sales & Marketing Director for Tritech International Ltd

Industry leader and award winning sub-sea product specialist, Tritech International Ltd, has appointed Maurice Fraser as its new Sales & Marketing Director. Read more...

02 May 2008 | Win A StarFish Side Scan Sonar For Your Dive Club

StarFish has teamed up with Dive Magazine to offer you the chance to win a StarFish Seabed Imaging System for your dive club. Competition closes 21 May 2008. Terms & conditions apply. Read more...

14 April 2008 | Tritech Sonars Uncover Secrets of Malta's Historic Water Systems

Miniature sonars, engineered by north east Scotland based, Tritech International Limited, have been invaluable in helping to uncover the deep secrets of Malta's historic fresh water systems.Read more...

31 March 2008 | Tritech Sonars Installed On SeaGen Tidal Energy Convertor

Tritech leads the move into alternative energies by integrating their sonars on the world's largest ever commercial, tidal energy convertor. Tritech sonars will be in place to help observe the environmental impact of SeaGen which will be continuously monitored throughout the five year trial period.Read more...

17 March 2008 | Launch of Wireless Underwater Broadband Data Link at OI08

A Consortium led by WFS Ltd has launched the world's first wireless RF underwater Broadband Data Link at Oceanology International 2008 in London in March 2008. Read more...

17 March 2008 | SRD Introduced Eclipse at OI08

Subsea visualisation specialist SRD has introduced Eclipse, a new sonar imaging system with 3-Dimensional measurement capability. This is the first product launch since SRD's inclusion within the Tritech International Group. Aimed at the ROV market, it will be supported by Tritech's global distribution network. Read more...

18 February 2008 | SRD Pioneering Sonar Technology Surveys Submerged Wreck

SRD have recently completed a detailed sonar survey of the submerged wreck of a Sunderland flying-boat in Pembroke Dock, South Wales. The survey of RAF Sunderland, will be used by the Pembroke Dock Sunderland Trust in their efforts to recover, restore and eventually display this unique World War Two aircraft. Read more...

31 January 2008 | Tritech Launch Ground-Breaking Micron Data Modem at OI08

A miniature underwater Responder / Transponder, 'Micron Data Modem' is being launched at The Oceanology International '08 Exhibition on 11th March, Tritech stand 641. Read more...

15 January 2008 | Tritech Launch New Merlin at Subsea UK '08

A brand new 35 h.p. - 60 h.p. Merlin excavation pump is being launched at The Subsea '08 Exhibition on 14 February, Tritech stand A5. Read more...

14 January 2008 | Radio Modem at Haslar

Wireless Fibre Systems (WFS) has developed a Radio Modem incorporating Tritech's acoustic modem technology. Tritech are pushing forward with research into subsea Radio Frequencies (RF) Technology and hope to be able to promote a range of hybrid Acoustic/RF Modems (RAM300), a broadband high data rate/short range RF modem and a contactless data/power transfer solution. Read more...

09 January 2008 | Powerful New Subsea Group Develops Global Brand

The Tritech Group's fast growing commercial network is generating considerable interest and building global awareness of recently acquired Sonar Research and Development (SRD).Read more...

2007

27 December 2007 | Tritech SeaSprite Sonar in Antarctica

Tritech's SeaSprite sonar helps to map new locations under the frozen surface of the Antarctic Ocean that have previously been too remote or too deep to access.Read more...

23 November 2007 | Winning 'Lost Diver' Prototype Receives Award

Tritech International and Newcastle University has received a prestigious innovation award from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Europe's largest professional society for engineers and the UK governing body, British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC).Read more...

29 October 2007 | Tritech Sonar used in Chinese Underwater Pipeline Maintenance System

Tritech, represented in China by China Ores in Qingdao, has provided profiling sonar equipment for an underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle) used to inspect an undersea pipeline from the Bohai Oil Field in Bohai Bay, north-eastern China.Read more...

24 October 2007 | SRD Joins Tritech International Group of Companies

Tritech International Limited have announced the acquisition of Beverley-based SRD (Sonar Research & Development Limited), which specialises in the design, development and manufacture of innovative multibeam systems for use within the oil & gas industry and other subsea applications.Read more...

09 October 2007 | Tritech Wins Nation Wide "Lost Diver" Competition

Tritech International has won the national DiveTrack competition organised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC).Read more...

01 October 2007 | RGU Student Creates 3D Animation for Tritech

The future is looking very bright for Robert Gordon's University Student Terry Cook, following successful completion of a 3D animation for Tritech International Limited. Read more...

25 September 2007 | Donald Campbell's Bluebird Whole Again

On Wednesday 26th September 2007 an unprecedented piece of engineering will be officially unveiled in the presence of the legendary speed ace's daughter, Gina Campbell QSO. Read more...

12 September 2007 | Tritech Launch Hybrid Underwater Radio / Acoustic Modem at UUVS 07

The Tritech RAM-300 radio / acoustic modem is the first of its kind to be used underwater. The new underwater modem is being launched at UUVS 2007 this month. Read more...

11 September 2007 | Tritech Sets its Sights Across the Water

Tritech International Ltd has forged new international links with China through its parent company. Tritech joined the Halma group of companies in November 2006 and recently welcomed a visit from Chief Representative of Halma China in Shanghai, Martin Zhang. Read more...

14 June 2007 | Tritech Launch Revolutionary Sonar at Oceans 07

StarFish is the first of its kind, an all new low cost high definition seabed imaging sonar. Producing near photo-quality images of the seabed it’s the smallest side scan towfish of its type on the market. Read more...

12 June 2007 | New Finance Director at Tritech International Ltd

Industry leader and award winning company, Tritech International Ltd has appointed Simon Beswick as its new Finance Director. Read more...

11 June 2007 | High-tech Contract Awards for Aberdeen Companies

Two Aberdeen-based companies have received recognition for their high-tech capability with the award of a substantial contract for the Royal Navy. Read more...

27 April 2007 | Tritech Technology Discovers Final Pieces From Donald Campbell's Bluebird

Some of the final pieces of Donald Campbell's world water speed record Bluebird have been recovered from Coniston Water. Using a prototype, Tritech sonar, Bill Smith of Kiltec Limited has successfully completed the salvage operation of this historic but tragic speed boat. Read more...

18 April 2007 | Underwater Radio Modem/Sonde Trial

Wireless transmission sensors, designed and manufactured by Tritech International Ltd and Wireless Fibre Systems Ltd, have been studied during a two week trial researching the challenges of using this new method of underwater communication. Read more...

09 April 2007 | Appointment of Zone Engineering & Survey

Tritech International Limited is delighted to announce that it has added Zone Engineering & Survey based in Cairo to our distributor network primarily covering Egypt and Libya. Read more...

06 April 2007 | DTI grant to develop revolutionary underwater radio

A Scottish consortium is developing technology which is set to revolutionise underwater wireless communications, with £560,000 funding from the Department of Trade and Industry-led Technology Programme. Read more...

05 April 2007 | Appointment of Casco Antiguo Comercial SL

Following a period of sustained growth of sales in Spain, Tritech International Limited have appointed Casco Antiguo Comercial SL as our second distributor in Spain and our 10th within the EU zone. Read more...

08 January 2007 | Tritech International expands its workforce

Tritech International has started 2007 with an expansion of its workforce with Caroline Watt and Colin Hughes both joining the Tritech team this month. Read more...

2006

29 December 2006 | Dramatic year for Tritech International Limited

Tritech International Limited have announced record sales for 2006 - a year of major achievements and development. End of year figures show the company's sales figures are 30% ahead of the budget, making 2006 a record year. Large orders from the defence market as well as the oil and gas industry have contributed to this success. Read more...

24 November 2006 | Tritech International Ltd joins Halma p.l.c

Tritech International Limited is delighted to announce that it is joining Halma p.l.c. The completion agreement was signed on Friday the 24th November for an undisclosed eight figure sum. Read more...

Tritech SeaCorder Trials

The new Tritech SeaCorder has successfully completed trials in the harsh environment of Icelandic coastal waters. SeaCorder is a battery powered autonomous deep sea video recording system. Read more...

VideoSteady Stabilisation Software

VideoSteady is the very latest in video stabilisation software from Tritech International Limited. In conjunction with our partners SeeByte Ltd, Tritech has developed an innovative video software tool that is able to stabilise video images in real time or as a post processing aid. Read more...

Tritech SeaKing Towfish Sonar used by NIWA to survey Cruise Liner wreck

The wreck of the Lermantov Russian luxury cruise liner lies off the coast of the north tip of New Zealand's South Island and is one of the largest and most accessible recreational diving wrecks today. Read more...

Tritech launches the all-new P-Sea subsea computer

Following its sensational preview at Oceanology 2006, Tritech International is proud to introduce the all-new P-Sea subsea computer to its exciting subsea product range. P-Sea is the first high-powered, easy to operate underwater computer and is expected to enhance safety and mission productivity for most divers Read more...

SeaCorder Subsea video recording system from Tritech International

Tritech International brings you SeaCorder, the first autonomous deep-sea video recording system specifically designed to provide a compact and robust unit for capturing and storing subsea video data. Read more...

Tritech appoint Ocean Data Systems as our exclusive distributor for New Zealand

Tritech International Limited is delighted to announce the appointment of Ocean Data Systems as our exclusive distributor for New Zealand. Colin Russell (Director - Ocean Data Systems) has had a long and well established partnership with Tritech... Read more...

Aberdeen Companies Fish For Gold at the Commonwealth Games

Polecam’s® “FishFace”, a fully submersible, high definition compatible camera system that the innovative companies, Envision Design and Tritech International, designed, engineered and built was in action at the Commonwealth Games. Read more...

Tritech SeaSprite locates body of missing student

The body of American student Scot Radel, who had been missing since the 2nd of February after he fell into the Mississippi River, was recovered on the 1st March by a team of experts operating a VideoRay ROV equipped with the latest Tritech SeaSprite sonar. Read more...

Wireless Fibre Systems Partnership

Tritech International and Wireless Fibre Systems announce a partnership agreement to promote radio frequency solutions for specific offshore Oil & Gas Industry use where electromagnetic techniques address niche underwater applications. Read more...

Indian Trade Mission Visit Tritech International

Tritech certainly lived up to its international reputation when it hosted a visit to some of the most influential oil and gas companies in India. Read More...

2005

Introducing the WFS Subsea Radio Clock Reference System

Tritech is pleased to announce the integration of the Wireless Fibre Systems Ltd Subsea Radio Clock Reference system into our range of equipment. Read More...

Dolphin Subsea Technologies Appointed Tritech Distributor for Brazil

Although Dolphin Subsea Technologies is a relatively new company Davi and Marcos have over 25 years experience in the local oil & gas industry between them. Read More...

INMEX 2005 Exhibition a Success for A.S. Moloobhoy & Sons

The largest bi-annual maritime exhibition INMEX 2005 proved a highly successful platform for Tritech's new representatives in India. Read More...

Tritech Technology Helps Save Russian Submarine Crew

Tears of joy came into the eyes of onlookers as the Russian submarine surfaced and another subsea catastrophe was averted. But it might have been a different and less happy ending to the story had it not been for the technology supplied by Tritech. Read More...

Mariner Underwater Electronics New Tritech Distributor for Greece

As part of our continuing international expansion strategy Tritech International Limited is delighted to announce the appointment of our new distributor, Mariner Underwater Electronics based in Piraeus, Greece. Read More...

SNIFFIT Subsea Hydrocarbon Detector

Tritech is pleased to announce the integration of Neptune Oceanographics' SNIFFIT system into our range of pipeline survey equipment. Read More...

Tritech SeaStripe

The all new Tritech SeaStripe is a compact, solid state deep sea laser projector. It is designed to dramatically enhance the range of ROV and AUV video systems. Read more...

ManipCam from Tritech International Ltd

The all new ManipCam is specifically designed to enhance manipulative tasks on work class Remotely Operated Vehicles. Read more...

NEW Super Zipjet from Tritech

Tritech are proud to announce the arrival of the new Super Zipjet, built as a direct result from customer feedback. Read more...

Tritech Welcomes Tony Benn

Tony Benn, the former Minister of Technology in Harold Wilson's Labour administration, was invited to Aberdeen by Subsea UK to deliver the keynote address to the delegates at their annual exhibition and conference. Read more...

2004

Profiling what lies beneath . . .

The new SeaKing Parametric Sub-Bottom Profiler (SBP), provides a clear picture of what lies below the seabed. Read more..

VideoRay Pro Helps Locate Missing Diver

Buccaneer Confirms Visual of Diver on Seabed Within 90 Minutes of Launching Underwater Robot Equipped with Tritech Sonar. Read more...