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Expedition in Seychelles Explores Ocean Health

Teledyne Marine has entered a partnership with Nekton Deep Ocean Exploration as an official subsea technology partner through value-in-kind contribution

IMEA Seeks Board Members, Donors and Partners Worldwide

The International Marine Electronics Alliance, Inc. (IMEA), which is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation affiliated with the National Marine

UNESCO Report Says Billions are Deprived of Water

Access to water and sanitation is internationally recognized human right. Yet more than two billion people lack even the most

O&G Lease Sale Scheduled for Gulf of Mexico Federal Waters

On Mar. 20, 2019, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is conducting a lease sale offering more than 78

World Ocean Forum Features Sea Level Exhibit

The World Ocean Observatory is a community advocating for the health and sustainability of the ocean by providing a network

Study Examines how Dumped Munitions Move Underwater

University of Delaware researchers are studying how unexploded ordnance and munitions that were dumped in the oceans move underwater in

U.S. Icebreaker Returns After 107-Day Antarctic Mission

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star returned to its home port in Seattle, Washington this week after

US Senate Confirms New Acting EPA Administrator

On February 28, 2019, the U.S. Senate confirmed Andrew Wheeler as the 15th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Port Association CEO Testifies on Clean Diesel Projects

The CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), Kurt Nagle, testified Mar. 13 before the Senate Committee on

New Version of SonarWiz Offers Fast Processing

Chesapeake Technology will release SonarWiz 7.4 in April 2019, with updates to many of the software modules. Side scan updates

Marine Technology Society Has New Executive Director

MTS, the Marine Technology Society, announced the appointment of Kathleen Herndon, Ph.D. as its next executive director. A graduate of

Developed Countries Reduce CO2 With Less Fossil Fuel, More Efficiency

Efforts to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and tackle climate change in developed economies are beginning to pay off, according

OceanScan-MST Uses iXblue Phins for Lightweight AUVs

iXblue’s Phins Compact Series has been selected by OceanScan-MST, the Portugal-based manufacturer of the lightweight, cost-effective AUV (LAUV), to equip

Marine Surveyor Search App Links Customers to Surveyors

The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) launched a new free app for iOS and Android devices that allows users

Sea Technology, Vol. 60, No. 1—January 2019

January 2019 Annual Review & Forecast

Alaskan Ecosystem Observatory Uses Moored Sensors to Gather Data

Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks recently published an article using data gathered with a submerged observatory in the

Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Participates in Exercise in Thailand

An amphibious transport dock ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy participated in the Cobra Gold exercise in Thailand Feb. 12-23,

World-Renowned Oceanographer, Scientist Walter Munk Dies at 101

Walter Munk, who gave the allies a strategic edge in WWII, helped nurture a university into existence, and became a

Paul Allen’s RV Petrel Finds USS Hornet Wreckage

One of the most important aircraft carriers in WWII history has been located by the crew of Paul Allen’s RV

Marine Restoration Pilot Projects Examine Cross-Border Challenges

UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and the European Commission launched MSPGlobal, a new global project on maritime spatial planning. The

Marine Minerals Data Available For Planning Coastal Resilience

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) launched the Marine Minerals Information System (MMIS), a state-of-the-art tool to assist decision-makers

Real-Time Iridium Satellite Vessel Tracking Service Launched

The final six payloads for a second-generation constellation, exactView RT, are now operational, which completes the roll-out of world’s first

NASA-Sponsored Research Instrument Measures Particle Size Distribution

Sequoia Scientific has completed a NASA-sponsored phase II small business innovation research (SBIR) project spearheaded by Principle Investigator Dr. Wayne

Norwegian Drilling Company Joins Carbon Capture Research Group

Vår Energi, and oil company operating on the Norwegian continental shelf, has entered into a partnership with the Norwegian Carbon

Autonomous Antisubmarine Vessel Completes Trip to Pearl Harbor

Sea Hunter, an autonomous surface vessel that can patrol with no crew onboard for months at a time, recently completed

Marine Atlas Tools Use Extensive Data Network

The European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) launched a new Atlas of Marine Life, which provides data products and

US Navy Attack Submarine Competes in Japan Maritime Defense Exercise

A U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class attack submarine participated in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) submarine competition (SUBCOMP) this week.

Carbon Trust Seeks Solutions for Floating Offshore Wind Operations

Marine-i, in cooperation with the Carbon Trust, announced three new tender opportunities designed to help improve technology in the floating

Bigger Scholarships for Students Who Pursue Naval Engineering

The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) scholarship program is increasing its undergraduate award from $3,000 to $4,000 and broadening

Optical Dissolved Oxygen Logger Allows Long-Term Deployment

RBR released the RBRduet³ T.ODO optical dissolved oxygen logger for applications down to 6,000 m. The optical oxygen sensor provides

Singaporean Vessels Equipped With Saturation Diving Gear

Unique Group entered into a contract with Singapore-based POSH Subsea to offer integrated diving solutions. Unique Group will design, manufacture

Online Marketplace for ROVs Launched by Scottish Company

Scottish company ROVHUB launched an online marketplace that connects ROV owners with opportunities worldwide and allows ROV seekers to shortlist

Maritime Infrastructure Projects in China Use Current Profiling Tools

Content from Nortek China’s recent wave of infrastructure renewal has included a large portfolio, such as ports and other developments,

Polar Scout Project Tests Mini Satellites Over Arctic

The U.S Coast Guard (USCG) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security

Underwater Drone Offers 360-Degree Lighting and Video

The 360-ROV is a high definition, 360° spherical, modular ROV and lighting system that uses eight high-definition cameras and a

Solar Power System Tested on Passenger Ferry

The Blue Star Delos Renewable Energy Innovation Project is evaluating a solar power system developed by Eco Marine Power (EMP)

Scholarship Available for Students Pursuing Marine Industry Careers

The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) is offering a $2,500 scholarship to an outstanding student pursuing education and a career

RBR Opens New Office at Ocean Innovation Center

Ottawa-based sensor developer RBR is joining a collaborative ocean technologies center called COVE. COVE, the Centre for Ocean Ventures &

PGGM and Shell Explore Potential Joint Acquisition of Eneco

PGGM, a cooperative Dutch pension fund service provider, and Shell have joined forces to explore the opportunity to participate in

AGU Releases List of Projects Going to Ruin During Shutdown

The American Geophysical Union (AGU) reports that the current U.S. government shutdown is negatively affecting Earth and space science research.

Immersed Technology Monitors Monaco Land Extension Project

A solution that is now operational was developed by RTsys for the Monaco land extension project, which is located between

Norway Awards Record Number of Offshore Drilling Licenses

Norway, a country known for its wealth from oil and gas extraction, issued a record number of offshore drilling licenses

Documentary Highlights Deepwater Spill Impacts on Deep-Sea Corals

“Jewels of the Gulf” is a 16-minute documentary that highlights research by the ECOGIG Global Program into Deepwater Horizon’s continued impacts

$12.5 Million Investment Funds Sea Machines Technology Research

Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics closed a $10 million investment, bringing the total capital the company has raised to $12.5 million.

Pioneering Oceanographer Honored By Navy, American Geophysical Union

By Warren Duffie Jr., ONR For his work in the establishment of a new scientific field, Dr. Nicklas Pisias received

Sea Technology, Vol. 59, No. 12—December 2018

December 2018 Diving, Underwater Vehicles & Imaging

US, British Navies Perform Drills in South China Sea

Arleigh-Burke guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) and Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll (F231) conducted operations together

UN Research Warns of Toxic Side Effects of Desalination

The fast-rising number of desalination plants worldwide—now almost 16,000, with capacity concentrated in the Middle East and North Africa—quench a

90 Percent of Heat Gained On Earth Absorbed by Ocean

A study conducted at University of Oxford shows that more than 90% of the increased heat on the planet between

iXblue and Forssea Partner on Advanced LBL Deployment

iXblue, which designs and manufactures advanced navigation, imagery and subsea positioning solutions, and Forssea, a robotics startup that develops autonomous

ST Conference Preview: Oceanology International Americas

The simple fact that the Oceanology International marquee has not merely survived but flourished in the 50 years since the

Ballast Management Legislation Signed into Law

Legislation that sets standards for incidental water discharges from vessels has been signed into public law. The Frank LoBiondo Coast

Corpus Christi Ship Channel will be Deeper by 2020

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation received a $93 million contract award for the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project. Dredging

Editorial: Ship Recycling Industry Needs More Global Options

In an annual editorial on the ship recycling business, Dr. Nikos Mikelis, non-executive director of cash buyer GMS, analyzes the

World’s Largest LNG Bunker Supply Vessel Begins Operations

In December 2018, the world’s largest LNG bunker supply vessel Kairos started operations in Northwest Europe. Chartered by Blue LNG,

Carl Mancuso Hired as Product Line Manager at Teledyne Benthos

Carl Mancuso has joined Teledyne Marine as the director of product line management for Teledyne Benthos, which consists of acoustic

Office of Naval Research Honors 2019 Young Investigators

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) recognized 25 awardees of the 2019 Young Investigator Program (YIP). The recipients will share

Norwegian Company Wins US Offshore Wind Contract

Equinor has been declared the provisional winner of one of the three leases offered in the U.S. government’s wind lease

War-Fighter Unmanned Vehicles Developed for U.S. Marines

L3 OceanServer was awarded a contract to support the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command for an Iver3 UUV to be

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