June 13, 2016. Tore Valderhaug and Jan Helgebostad were elected new board members at inApril´s annual general assembly on 13 June 2016. They both were elected for a period of two years and replace John Thompson and Terje Sparengen, who have served on the board since 2014. ”We are very pleased that Tore and Jan […]
April 22, 2016 It is well known that seismic companies have a long tradition for patenting their solutions and it has become a necessity for all players in the industry to navigate carefully in the development and use of seismic equipment. The validity of patents will always be geographically limited – some very narrow and […]
February 12, 2016 If there is a seismic survey market waiting to happen, it could be on the seabed. Upstream Technology takes a look at the next generation of ocean-bottom node solutions…read more Upstream Tech Feb 2016 (1)
December 3, 2015 The building of the major elements of the Venator’s Launch and Recovery System was completed 26th November (2 weeks delayed) and has since been thoroughly tested. The target speed was set to a continuous 3 knots with no stops during deployment or recovery. During the test the system was operated at up […]
October 28, 2015 This years show had fewer visitors than previous years and the general mood was as expected, subdued. But for the three of us that manned inApril’s booth, the exhibition was just another confirmation that we are doing the right things and that the timing is good for introducing a cost-efficient Ocean Bottom Node […]
September 10, 2015 inApril has contracted to ProFocus Systems to develop Venator’s integrated Data Management and Operator Console system. The system will deliver post processed navigation data in near real-time. “We are very satisfied with having ProFocus onboard in building Venator to become the complete and fully integrated system for ocean bottom node acquisition. Their knowledge […]
September 1, 2015 inApril has over the summer secured additional financing to further the company´s development and test program. The test program includes: – A node verification program. (ongoing) – The manufacture and testing of full scale versions of the Launch and Recovery System (LRS), including: (ongoing) a) the module that connects / disconnects the […]
8th February 2015 Odd Erik joined InApril in February 2015, as CFO. He has 28 years experience from the shipping and offshore industry, 20 of these within the seismic sector. He has been Group Chief Accountant and Financial Controller in PGS, co-founder and CFO in Reservoir Exploration Technology ASA, and recently co-founder and CFO in […]
8th December 2014 inApril is developing a system for deployment of ocean bottom nodes in deep water using our node-on-a-rope solution. This allows our customers to acquire ocean bottom seismic in deep water with efficiency that haven’t been seen to date. For further information please contact us on ‘post@inapril.com’.
21st November 2014 We are happy to announce that Westcon Power & Automation and inApril have signed an agreement for development of the Venator’s advanced node-on-a-rope deployment and recovery system. This includes winches, rope traction control and over the stern / side system. Westcon Power & Automation delivers advanced, tailor-made automation systems for the oil […]