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Vietnam Marine & Offshore Expo, Nov. 19-21

VIMOX 2025 will also feature a collaboration with Offshore Wind Vietnam Expo to drive innovation, foster business connections and promote

Farewell from Sea Technology

Sea Technology will cease publication permanently.

Case Study: Coral Bleaching in Mauritius

Dr. Anusha Devi Nawoor and Dr. Nora von Xylander of Tunley Environmental present a case study of coral bleaching in

Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving

Howard Rosenstein recounts his days of pioneering diving operations in the Red Sea.

How Hydrogen Technology Supports the Energy Transition

Richard Colwill, Alexander Tancock and Warner Priest of InterContinental Energy describe the P2(H2)Node solution that offers a global, scalable, cost-efficient

World’s First Full-Scale CCS Deployment on a Seagoing Vessel

Sigurd Jenssen of Wärtsilä Marine introduces onboard carbon capture and storage technology aboard Solvang ASA’s ethylene carrier Clipper Eris, designed

Moving Vessel Profiler for Science

Georgia Haydock of AML Oceanographic introduces an MVP designed for collecting high-density water column profiles continuously in real time, making

Optical Sensors for Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Research Pilot

Kirby Simon of Sequoia Scientific, Dr. Dariia Atamanchuk of Dalhousie University and Dr. Will Burt of Planetary Tech discuss the

Marine Software Developer to Scale AI-Driven Fuel Saving Platform

Swedish AI company Cetasol has raised $2.7m in a seed funding round to scale its AI-driven decision support and digital

High-Resolution Sub-Bottom Survey Reveals Hidden Histories in Sicily

Genautics' Alfonso R. Analfino and Giuseppe Decaro and GeoAcoustics' Francisco J. Gutiérrez detail an archeological survey of Porto Empedocle, Sicily.

Apply: HII Defense Internships

HII, a Fortune 500 company and the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S., is accepting applications for its 2026 summer

Maritime Tech Startup Partners with Shipyard for Advanced USVs

Blue Water Autonomy, a maritime tech startup, announced it is partnering with Louisiana-based Conrad Shipyard to assemble the new company’s

Apply: Executive Director, Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research

The ideal candidate is someone with solid financial management experience and a deep commitment to environmental sustainability and people. Applications

ABS 2025 Outlook on Maritime Decarbonization

The ABS 2025 Outlook, "Beyond the Horizon: Vision Meets Reality," explores the maritime industry’s evolving decarbonization landscape, emphasizing regulatory shifts,

World Maritime Day

September 25 is World Maritime Day. This year's theme, from the International Maritime Organization, is: "Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our

Vote: Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year

Weather photography lovers around the world are invited to cast their votes for their favourite image in the Standard Chartered

Register: IPCC Expert Reviewers

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has opened registration until November 30 for expert reviewers of the first-order draft of

Oceanology International 2026: Call for Content

Oceanology International seeks technical content for the event in London, March 10 to 12, 2026, focused on ocean innovation and

One Ocean Week Seattle, Oct. 20-26

Maritime Blue will host the inaugural One Ocean Week Seattle along the city’s waterfront October 20 to 26, bringing the

Developments for Small Modular Reactors in Maritime Operations

ABB has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swedish nuclear energy firm Blykalla to expedite the introduction of lead-cooled

Book: Sea Change: Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Oceanic Proportions

A new book tells the transformation of Buddy Guindon, a Texas Gulf Coast fisherman, to a conservationist.

Crowdfunder for Drones and Droids Game

A Crowdfunder campaign has launched to raise £16,000 to fund the first production run of the Drones and Droids table-top

Starboard Maritime Intelligence Secures Series A Funding

Starboard Maritime Intelligence, the AI startup aiming to safeguard the world’s oceans and critical subsea infrastructure, has raised $23 million

Emerging Maritime Battery Technologies

ABS has released a new publication, "Emerging Battery Technologies in the Maritime Industry Volume 2," that addresses the limitations and

Ultrawide, Rectilinear Imaging via ROV

Theia Technologies’ MY23F for underwater ROVs features a 2.3-mm fixed focal length lens, engineered with patented Linear Optical Technology, to

First Exploration of Cyprus Mesophotic Ecosystems

The MESOPHOS project has carried out the first exploration of mesophotic ecosystems (50- to 200-m depth) of Akrotiri and Dhekelia

Modernizing Ship Finance

Dushyant Bisht of Shipfinex introduces the concept of fractional ship ownership via a blockchain-powered digital investment platform.

Marine Media Enterprises Launches to Offer Training Videos

The founder of Videotel has launched a new company offering maritime training videos.

DOE Invests in Hydropower

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced agreements on 11 projects and two prize competitions that will strengthen U.S. hydropower.

Milling Flanges to Meet Tighter Tolerance Demands for Wind Turbines

Dr. Malene Conlong of CNC Onsite introduces the custom-built “Goliath” machine, which was delivered to the wind tower manufacturer Welcon

Streaming Technology for Real-Time Offshore Inspections

SubC Imaging’s real-time streaming solution, used by energy company Woodside in collaboration with contractor Wood, enabled a high-quality live subsea

Wireless Devices for Polar Research Rely on Small Battery Packs

Brett Baker of EVS Supply discusses power solutions for Antarctic research.

Maritime Software Company Acquires Advisory Firm

US-based maritime software company OrbitMI has acquired Swedish advisory firm Gale Force, expanding its portfolio in voyage optimization and environmental

Advanced Workflows for Survey, Dredging Operations

Peter Stewart of Trimble Applanix showcases technologies to acquire continuously accurate, high-quality data in underwater conditions.

USV + Multibeam Echosounder Enhances Safety in Critical Waterways

Taxiya Wang of CHCNAV explains how the Apache 4 USV equipped with a multibeam echosounder provides precise surveying.

Remote Ocean Mapping Evolves with USVs

Saildrone's Kitch Kennedy and Brian Connon recount the evolution of the company's technologies for remote autonomous seafloor mapping.

Digital Twin Emergency Rescue Co-Pilot for India’s Deep-Ocean Human Submersible

Scientists from India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology introduce the digital twin co-pilot concept for the emergency rescue system for

World's First Seaweed Nanocellulose Biorefinery

Paeroa, a small New Zealand town, has became home to the world’s first seaweed nanocellulose biorefinery. Developed by family-owned AgriSea

Flume Tank North Sea Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Europe's largest wave and flow tank, Flume Tank North Sea, continues to be in business after 40 years, with a

Controlled Mass Flow Excavation for Offshore Projects

Karl Dale of Unique Group discusses controlled mass flow excavation, a method to suspend and relocate sediment without direct contact

Blue Forest Project, Sardinia

An introduction to the Blue Forest Project at Cala di Volpe, Sardinia, Italy, spearheaded by One Ocean Foundation in collaboration

Marine Route Surveys for Connectivity in Alaska

Pioneer Consulting has completed the marine route surveys for the “Fiber Internet Serving Homes” projects, which comprise the FISH West

Collaborative for the Advancement Of USV/ROV Autonomy

Robosys Automation has partnered with ACUA Ocean and OREC to secure UK funding for the Collaborative Automations for Subsea Intervention

Scientists Urge More Study on Effects of Ocean Carbon Removal Tech

Scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Exeter urge caution in the upscaling of ocean carbon removal technologies

Course: Environmental Monitoring Using Multiplatform Tech

The Scientific Robotics Academy, based at the Scottish Association for Marine Science in Oban, Scotland, will demonstrate the capabilities of

OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes, Chicago, Sept. 29-Oct. 2

This fall, the global marine and freshwater technology community will gather in Chicago for OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes, sponsored by

Marine Plastic Management Program, British Columbia

Ocean Legacy Foundation has launched a program to support British Columbia’s fishing and aquaculture industry in responsibly managing fishing gear

Free Cyber Incident Reporting Tool

The U.S. Coast Guard has made it mandatory for all U.S.-flagged vessels to report maritime cyber incidents to the National

USCG Report: Fatal Titan Dive Was Preventable

The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation has released its report of investigation on the loss of OceanGate's Titan

Lightfish ASV Crosses Pacific

One of Seasats autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) has reached Japan after completing a fully autonomous trans-Pacific voyage, marking a breakthrough

NOAA, Zignal to Explore AI in Storm Reporting

NOAA is partnering with Zignal Labs on a project to explore how real-time, publicly available data can improve the precision

Centrifugal Onboard Carbon Capture System

Carbon Ridge has achieved a shipping industry first with the successful deployment of a centrifugal onboard carbon capture system aboard

How Inspection Intelligence Transforms Asset Management at Sea

Idwal CEO Nick Owens introduces the benefits of an intelligent fleet management system for shipowners, operators, and investors.

New Service Model for Maritime Digitalization

Columbia Group has entered a strategic partnership with Insight to accelerate digital capabilities across the maritime sector through a new

Participate: Engine Condition Monitoring Trials

CM Technologies seeks shipowners and managers to join collaborative trials designed to capture vital data on one of the shipping

US Navy Soliciting Prototypes for New USVs

Following a widely attended industry day earlier this summer, the U.S. Navy formally invited defense contractors to submit white papers

Regenerative Aquaculture: Co-Locating Sugar Kelp, Blue Mussel Farms

Dr. Nora von Xylander of Tunley Environmental describes how Algapelago will deploy its modular cultivation system to test the scalability

Offshore Cable Management

Tim Schneebeck of igus discusses cable management for top drive systems, which provide the torque that drives the drill string

Evolving Tech Standard for International Maritime Communication Network

Pierre Vergé of Kenta Technologies describes how, as global maritime traffic has surged, the communication capability between people and systems

Technology Ecosystem Above and Below Water

Chris Sundstrom of Advanced Navigation shows how employing one supplier to provide a technology ecosystem can simplify integration and reduce

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