(WO) — Subsea operators and technology providers are expanding efforts to develop and deploy AI and digital solutions for offshore operations through the next phase of the Tide Breaker initiative.
The second phase was launched during the first Blue Digital Ecosystem industry event in Aberdeen, which brought together operators, contractors, technology companies and industry organizations to address shared subsea challenges.
Discussions focused on AI deployment at depth, subsea asset integrity, digital ecosystem architecture and the use of digitalization to improve sustainability. Participants included Aker BP, Aker Solutions, bp, Chevron, DeepOcean, Wood and Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), among others.
Tide Breaker provides technology startups with access to real offshore datasets, industry expertise and operator feedback to develop and refine AI-based solutions for subsea operations. Operators can also help define technical challenges and evaluate technologies for potential field deployment.
The OEUK-endorsed initiative is powered by Elementz and supported by its Compass strategic advisory group, whose operator members mentor participants and assess potential applications. Scotland’s data and AI innovation center, The Data Lab, also provides guidance.
The next phase will build on the inaugural Tide Breaker program, which selected Voltquant and Fathom as successful applicants. Further details on the new phase are expected in the coming weeks.
“As AI and digitalization transform our industry, our future success will depend on how effectively we share knowledge, embrace change and work together,” said Global Underwater Hub CEO Neil Gordon.
Elementz CEO Jason Brown said the initiative is intended to bring operators, technology developers and other subsea participants together to address asset integrity challenges and develop technologies around actual industry requirements.
Pictured above: From left, are: Elementz CEO Jason Brown, event MC Sepi Golzari-Munro and Global Underwater Hub CEO Neil Gordon.
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