DEFENSEA CONSULTORIA WILL HAVE ITS OWN BOOTH AT LAAD 2017

According to the image above, DefenSea Consultoria will be present with its own booth at LAAD 2017, the largest exhibition of Defense and Security in Latin America, to be held at RioCentro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil in April, from 04th to 07th, 2017.

DefenSea´s booth will be the X46 inside Pavilion 2, the same one occupied by the Brazilian Navy Command.

Polyamp, a large Swedish company that recently came to be represented in Brazil by DefenSea Consultoria, and recognized worldwide for its energy conversion systems, as well as advanced degaussing and deperming for ships and submarines, will be sharing the space.

Visitors will be able to know about some projects carried out or under development by DefenSea Consultoria, considering the many national and foreign companies partners.

We can highlight: Wave Glider, an autonomous surface platform with great autonomy for use in several missions, including in anti-submarine warfare; Low-cost towed sonar system with high portability, used in smaller vessels; Naval Gun Fire Scoring system; Updating of analog sonars; Control systems for autonomous surface vessels; And vessel monitoring systems, among other products and services, all used in several countries.

Thus, DefenSea Consultoria invites everyone to pay a visit to booth X46, pavilion 2, during LAAD 2017.

DEFENSEA CONSULTORIA ATTENDED EXPONAVAL 2016 IN VIÑA DEL MAR, CHILE

DefenSea Consultoria was present at Exponaval 2016, in Viña del Mar – Chile, held from November 29th to December 2nd, 2016. The company was located at Brazilian booth under the coordination of ABIMDE (Brazilian Association of Defense Material Industries), with the support of APEX-Brasil (Brazilian Agency for the Promotion of Exports and Investments) and the Ministry of Defense.

This exhibition is considered one of the most significant for defense and maritime industry in the world. DefenSea Consultoria was able to present some interesting solutions for monitoring maritime traffic; unmanned vessels for civilian and military purposes, including for mining countermeasure operations; and acoustic sensors.

DefenSea Consultoria had opportunity to show products and services to many Latin American authorities, especially Admiral Enrique Larrañaga Martin, Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy, who appears in the next photo talking to Sergio Jordão, representative of the company at this event.

The Chilean delegation, besides Admiral Larrañaga, was attended by Rear Admiral Otto Mrugalski Meiser, Director of Maritime Interests and Aquatic Environment, and Rear Admiral Mario Montejo Orellana, Director of Safety and Maritime Operations.

The Brazilian delegation was attended by Admiral Ilques, General Director of Personnel, and Vice-Admiral Guerreiro, Director of Department of Cataloging and Trade Promotion of the Ministry of Defense, among other authorities.

Authorities who attended the exhibition have shown special interest in unmanned vessels for environmental monitoring, as well as in the monitoring systems of vessels in VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) to be used at Chilean ports.

Some Chilean companies have expressed interest in establishing partnerships with DefenSea Consultoria, aiming at developing solutions that meet the expectations of the Latin American market in the defense and maritime industries.

DEFENSEA BECOMES REPRESENTATIVE OF SIEL ADVANCED SEA SYSTEMS IN BRAZIL

DefenSea Consultoria signed an agreement with SIEL Advanced Sea Systems, an Italian company, to act as its representative and sales agent of its products in Brazil.

SIEL Advanced Sea Systems brings more than fourty years of experience in the design and construction of electronics equipment for underwater defence, guidance and control of marine vehicles, telemetry and remote control systems.

The company provides custom industry and military solutions in land air and sea applications operating in severe environments with the utmost reliability and efficiency.

In july 2011 SIEL Advanced Sea Systems acquired the OMG Military and Professional Diving Equipment division, based in the city of La Spezia. This company produces several systems including “rebreathers” and communication equipment between divers and those with boats. OMG has a complete range of equipment purposely designed and developed for the Defense sector and performed with materials for unalterable performances in the time and highest reliability. Its catalogues includes: special underwater equipment developed for military use; tactical equipment for sea and land activities; and advanced solutions for shooting training. This company supplies the Special Units of the Armed Forces in Italy and of foreign countries, including USA.

Among its main products, is the UAPS 20 – Unmanned Autopilot System. This is a high-performance and low-cost system adaptable to any type of vessel. The system is modular and scalable for different payloads and mission profiles. It was designed for military use and has been installed in dozens of vessels. It offers robust operation capacity in shallow water and in confined spaces, such as in ports. The system allows simultaneous navigation up to a fleet of 15 unmanned boats. A company provides system integration with vessel’s equipments (sonar, GPS, etc.).

There is another interesting system known as ULISSE – Unmanned Lightweight Smart Sweeping Equipment that has the following concept of operation:

• Lightweight modular mine countermeasure system based on unmanned vehicles with organic sources.
• Organic equipments programmable for TSM and MSM sweeping modes and jamming mode.
• Formation navigation multiple USV to simulate the required ship length.
• Scalable configuration: 1 to 5 USV.
• High availability due to redundancy.

Another important product is the MCM Testing Range. It’s realistic training system for naval forces and Mine Countermeasures exercise and assessment. It provides real time multi influence signature data acquisition and remote control from Underwater Measurements Units. It allows precise tracking of up to 15 vessels in the range. It provides assessment of MCM assets (ships, drones, ROVs, divers, sweep gear) during MCM operations. The system has powerful post processing software for data evaluation and simulation.

SIEL Advanced Sea Systems also produces surface and underwater communication equipments. Underwater data communication is made via acoustic modems and Surface data communication via UHF radio devices. The system has portable electronic buoys to check and control sea floor sensors from remote stations in real time.

DEFENSEA CONSULTORIA VISITED BY BRAZILIAN NAVY COMMANDER AT LAAD 2015

On the last day of LAAD 2015 (Latin America Aero Defense), largest exhibition of Defence and Security of the Americas and Caribbean, DefenSea Consultoria was honored to receive the visit of Admiral of the Fleet Leal Ferreira, Brazilian Navy Commander, accompanied by Admiral of the Fleet Gusmão, General Director of the Navy’s Material, Vice Admiral Nazareth, Chief of the Brazilian Navy Commander’s Office, Vice-Admiral Jorge Alipio, Director of Naval Weapons Systems, and Rear-Admiral Bueno, Director of the Social Communication Center of the Navy.

On this visit, the three managing partners of DefenSea Consultoria presented a summary of all activities already developed by the company, highlighting the advisory services provided to one of the “main contractors” during the first phase of SisGAAz Program bidding, from Brazilian Navy, now under way, and the development of a VTS (Vessel Traffic Service)  implementation project in the Port of Acu, huge private enterprise located in São João da Barra, in the northern of Rio de Janeiro state, now under evaluation by pertinent sectors of the Brazilian Navy.

At that time, it was highlighted the proposal for sonar modernization of Inhaúma class corvettes, recently delivered the Directorate of Weapons Systems to be held by the French company RTsys.

GRI Simulations, a Canadian company represented by DefenSea Consultoria could present its ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) simulator, highlighting the possibility of modeling the equipments used by its customers.

ROV and AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) built by ISE Corporate, a Canadian company that also shared the DefenSea Consultoria booth, were presented to the Admirals.

The managing partners of DefenSea Consultoria were also able to make a few comments about the products marketed by other foreign companies they represent in Brazil.

The overall rating of the event was extremely positive for DefenSea Consultoria. During the four days of the exhibition, many civilian and military authorities, of Brazil and abroad, as well as partners and friends, visited the DefenSea Consultoria booth. The company received some proposals for partnerships as well as for assume commercial representation of foreign companies, which will be evaluated shortly by its managing partners.

DEFENSEA CONSULTORIA IS PART OF THE EFFORT THAT ALLOWS BRAZIL’S ENTRY IN THE GROUP OF COUNTRIES WITH VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE (VTS)

The VTS of Açu Port, located in São João da Barra, in the northern state of Rio de Janeiro, was approved by Brazilian Navy in November 2015. Therefore, it becomes the first Brazilian port to operate such a service, key to efficiently control the growing maritime traffic in the country. (Source: https://www.marinha.mil.br/nomar-online/08012016/7.html)

This is a historic landmark for the country, because it means the entry of Brazil in the group of 41 countries which operates this important service. DefenSea Consultoria is proud to have contributed to this great national achievement.

DefenSea Consultoria involvement on the activation process of the first Brazilian VTS.

In late September 2014, DefenSea Consultoria was hired by Prumo Logistica Global to develop a project to implement a VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) at the Açu Port.

In this regard, the following activities were performed by the company:

• Development of VTS’s operating procedures;
• Specification and standardization of VTS equipment;
• Technical guidance in the preparation of the VTS installation project;
• Preparation of all required documentation for implementation and homologation of VTS by the National Maritime Authority;
• Technical guidance for training of operators, controllers and on accredited educational institutions;
• Monitoring of the approval process;
• Assisted operation; and
• Supply and installation of two AIS (Automatic Information System) base station, with full redundance, in accordance with the IALA’s (International Association of Lighthouse Authorities) recommendations.

The Vessel Traffic Service enables Açu Port the use of monitoring and control systems in order to reduce delays and costs, and to enhance the navigation and port operation safety.

DefenSea Consultoria has prior experience in this matter and has contributed to the development of VTS projects to the ferry terminal of Ponta da Madeira (Brazil) and to the Vale Mineral Malaysia Terminal, in Lumut, Malaysia, both of Vale company.

So, the company is able to develop customized projects of monitoring and control of maritime traffic, according to requirements and budget of each client.

DEFENSEA CONSULTORIA BECOMES REPRESENTATIVE OF NAVICOM DYNAMICS IN BRAZIL

DefenSea Consultoria signed an agreement with Navicom Dynamics, a New Zealand company, to act as its representative and reseller of its products in Brazil.

Navicom Dynamics is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, and produces highly accurate mooring systems, precision orientation technology and monitoring systems with high-tech use. It markets its products to over 20 countries.

Among its products we can find a line for marine pilot’s use, with portable units and models with different features, at the discretion of users.

RTSYS DEVELOPS LOW COST SYSTEM TO UPDATE SONARS

The AS3I solution was developed by RTSys in order to improve current sonar performances and usability without having to replace the Hull Mounted and/or Variable Depth Sonar. AS3I upgrades sonar systems to a high performance numerical sonar system using existing hardware. The emission and reception numerical upgrade leads the way to a new range of computer sonar processing techniques. This state-of-the-art-signal processing enables high performance detection. The sonar system is fully upgraded thanks to a modern multiscreen high resolution display. This versatile system allows real-time color and contrast control, therefore allowing better use of the sonar and upgrading users’ efficiency. With AS3I it is possible to replay and generate a wide range of training missions. In addition, this global upgrade has been designed to easily accept proof upgrades in the future.

This simple, inexpensive and efficient solution can be applied on vessels of various Navies around the world, including Brazil.

RTSys is a French company represented in Brazil by DefenSea Consultoria.

GRI SIMULATIONS WILL SHARE DEFENSEA CONSULTORIA BOOTH AT LAAD 2015

GRI Simulations will present ROV simulation systems, which provide high technology, at LAAD 2015 in the DefenSea Consultoria booth, its representative company in Brazil.

The products developed by GRI Simulations are dual use concept, so this will be a great opportunity for military and civilian customers know customizable simulation systems according to specific equipments they use in their activities, especially those operating in submarine rescue area, Mine-Countermeasures and Oil & Gas sector.

GRI Simulations Inc. is a Canadian company established in 1986 to provide support for ROV system development. Since 1997, the company has focused on supporting sub-sea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) operations by providing simulation technology to enhance ROV pilot training, mission planning and rehearsal for offshore oil construction and production operations, and Military SAR (Search and Rescue) and Mine-Countermeasures activities.

CANADIAN NAVY’S REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE (ROV) REFITTED BY ISE LTD. – A CANADIAN COMPANY REPRESENTED BY DEFENSEA CONSULTORIA IN BRAZIL

he Canadian Navy’s Mine-Countermeasures (MCM) Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) is ready to be returned to the customer after its recent refit by International Submarine Engineering – ISE Ltd, a Canadian company represented in Brazil by DefenSea Consultoria.

TrailBlazer, a 25 HP vehicle is a testament to ISE’s longstanding service to a system. It has been in operation with the Canadian Navy since 1995. TrailBlazer 25 is within a non-expendible family of ISE MCM ROVs that are capable of detecting long or short tethered mines as well as bottom mines.

The configuration of this quick performing ROV is streamlined, which makes transporting and facilitating its component also a quick and easy procedure. TrailBlazer 25, its winch, control systems, and all peripheral equipment fits into one standard 20ft container for ease and speed of transport.

ISE was formed in 1974 to design and build underwater vehicles. Based just outside Vancouver, Canada, ISE has delivered 240 vehicles and over 400 robotic manipulators to more than 20 countries around the world.

Congratulations to ISE for the excellent job.

DEFENSEA CONSULTORIA ATTENDED EURONAVAL 2014 IN PARIS, FRANCE

A representative of DefenSea Consultoria attended Euronaval 2014, in Paris – France, that was held in October 27 to 31, 2014. During the event, we have the opportunity to visit the booths of the major naval defense companies, in order to get a first hand view of the new trends in the sector. Additionally, we have meetings with the foreign companies represented in Brazil by DefenSea Consultoria, such as HGH Infrared Systems (producers of IR panoramic surveillance cameras) and RTSys (specialized in the design and production of underwater acoustic targets and systems).

Special emphasis should be made to the visit of the Commandant of the Brazilian Navy, Admiral Julio Soares de Moura Neto to the RTSys’ booth. Admiral Moura Neto was accompanied by the General-Director of Material, Admiral Luiz Guilherme Sá de Gusmão and the Director of Weapon Systems, Vice-Admiral Alípio Jorge Rodrigues da Silva. During the visit, RTSys presented a proposal to modernize the Inhaúma Class Corvettes ATLAS DSQS-21 sonar, employing the AS3I system (Analog Surface Ship Sonar Improvement). At the end of the presentation, the Brazilian Navy Commandant requested that a team of RTSys travel to Brazil to gather the data needed to prepare a technical proposal aiming to up-grade a Corvette’s sonar.

LATIN AMERICA AERO DEFENSE – 2015

The DefenSea Consultoria will have its own booth at LAAD – Latin America Aero Defense – 2015, largest International Exhibition for Defence and Security in Latin America, biennial event of enormous importance to these sectors in the american continent.
This will be a unique opportunity for all those who operate in Defense and Maritime Activities sectors know the DefenSea Consultoria, a 100% Brazilian company specialized in naval systems and maritime activities, focused on the development of VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) projects for ports, underwater acoustic systems, repair management, operational evaluation of vessels, registry and regularization of vessels, ISPS Code, new technologies for the defense sector, simulation, specialized cartography and traffic monitoring.
The DefenSea Consultoria also acts as Sales Representative for foreign companies related to maritime activities and defense; in system development, support and integration, as well as navigation aids and support for offshore facilities, including AIS (Automatic Information System), AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) and ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) equipment.
Many brazilian and foreign companies are partners of DefenSea Consultoria, a company always looking for new business opportunities that provide innovative solutions and better cost / benefit to its customers.
At each edition, the space allocated to the event and their indicators grow substantially. LAAD 2015 will occupy the five (5) of Riocentro pavilions, which is the largest complex used for major events in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The 2013 edition brought together 693 exhibitors, 42 countries, 24 national pavilions, 128 delegations from 61 countries and more than 34000 visitors from 75 countries. The perspectives for the next edition indicate a growth of about 20% over 2013 numbers.
The event will take place April 14th to 17th, 2015 at Riocentro, located at Avenida Salvador Allende, 6555, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
DefenSea Consultoria invites its customers, partners and friends to visit the V18 company’s booth in the Pavilion 2 of Riocentro during LAAD 2015. It will be a great satisfaction to the board of directors of DefenSea Consultoria receives them and presents most relevant activities being undertaken by the company.

DEFENSEA CONSULTORIA ATTENDED OCEANS 2014 IN ST. JOHNS, CANADA

A representative of DefenSea Consultoria attended Oceans 2014 in St. Johns, Canada, September 14th to 19th. This event occurs annually and brings together oceans scholars and researchers, as well as the main industries linked to the scientific research of the seas.

During the lectures, there were presented papers on design and performance of gliders, AUV underwater navigation, synthetic aperture sonars and underwater communication networks, among others.

Additionally, we had meetings with a number of partner companies, such as: MetOcean, manufacturer of oceanographic monitoring buoys and beacons; JouBeh, manufacturer of communication and tracking systems based on Iridium technology; Kraken Sonar Systems, manufacturer of synthetic aperture sonars; GeoSpectrum, which designs and manufactures acoustic transducers; ISE – International Submarine Engineering – one of the leading manufacturers of AUV and ROV; Hawbolt Industries, specialized in the design and construction of ROV umbilical winches and AUV launch and recovery systems; OceanWorks; a company that manufactured the submarine rescue system currently employed by the USN; Rockland Scientific, whose specialty is the design and construction of profilers for measuring turbulence; and the EMO Marine Technologies, that designs video/data fiber optic multiplexers appropriate for many marine and subsea applications.

Later, we traveled to Halifax to visit the VTS Control Center of the Canadian Coast Guard, and to meet with our partners at VMT – Virtual Marine Technologies – manufacturer of simulators for lifeboats in offshore platforms.