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Microplastics Accumulate in Deep-Sea Life Hotspots

Research published this month reveals that microplastics often accumulate on the deep sea floor in the same place as diverse and dense

Preparing For Future Undersea Warfare: Insights from Former Rear Admiral Robert Tarrant CB

The significant increase in submarine activity seen over the last three years in the Atlantic region and the proliferation of

Washington State Develops Plan to Examine Vast Area of Pacific

The state of Washington’s department of ecology has developed a marine spatial plan that covers an area of the Pacific

Open Architecture Autonomy On US Government UUV Mission Controllers

Riptide and Draper will implement the maritime open architecture autonomy (MOAA) that Draper developed as an extensible open architecture framework

Annual Sustainability Report Notes Marine Trends: Good News and Bad

The United Nations 2018 Sustainable Development Goals Report reviews the progress made during 2018 on the 17 sustainability goals set

South African Vessels Outfitted with Hydrographic Software

Teledyne CARIS will deliver a full software solution to the South African Navy Hydrographic Office, including software that will be

Chile the First Country in Americas to Ban Plastic Bags

In May, Chile’s House of Representatives voted to approve a ban on plastic bags. “The law will apply to all

ST Conference Preview: Anti-Submarine Warfare 2019

As the submarine threat grows, it is vital that NATO’s anti-submarine warfare (ASW) forces can operate together decisively. The Anti-Submarine

Dynamic Laser Scanner Released in 6,000-m Version

Oceaneering presented the Oceaneering Freedom ROV and 2G Robotics ULS-500 Pro 6K dynamic laser scanner at the Offshore Technology Conference

International Diving Industry Forum Established to Minimize Risks

The International Diving Industry Forum (IDIF) has been established by three key industry stakeholders: the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA);

New York City Develops Marina For Recreation and Education

New York City is rediscovering its waterfront roots—thanks in part to an eight-acre marina that has taken shape at the

EU Coastal Erosion Project Uses OSIL Data Buoy Platform

Ocean Scientific International Ltd. (OSIL) supplied a 1.2-m data buoy platform to the Orion joint research and development center for

U.S. Coast Guard Discusses Its Developing Role in the Arctic

SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard’s Pacific Area commander discussed the service’s strategic outlook for the Arctic, its new class

Market Report Discusses Trends in Anti-Submarine Warfare

Anti-submarine warfare has once again risen high on the agenda for NATO’s maritime forces. Ahead of the inaugural Anti-Submarine Warfare

Pollution Threat from Grounded Barge in Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) worked with contractors Saturday to mitigate the potential pollution threat posed by a derelict barge

Israel Shipyards Develops Ships to Combat Maritime Terrorism

At LAAD 2019, the Latin American defense and security exhibition held in Brazil this month, Israel Shipyards introduced coastal defense

US Navy Updates Protocol for Reporting UFOs

The U.S. Navy is drafting new guidelines for personnel to report unauthorized and unidentified aircraft sightings—what were previously called “unidentified

MacArtney Connector Series Offers Wide Range of Options

The MacArtney Group has launched the TrustLink Metal Shell connectors series, which is now in stock across the globe. The

Careers: The Journey to Mastering Ocean Electronics

Stay tuned for the full story, coming online this June at Sea Technology. Viviana Castillo is a research scientist and

Sea Technology, Vol. 60, No. 3—March 2019

March 2019 Electronic Charting/Vessel Management/Ports & Harbors/Dredging/Homeland Security

Phoenix Promotes Jon Regh to Houston Area Manager

Phoenix International Holdings Inc. promoted Jon Regh to area manager of its Houston, Texas location. In his new role, Regh

World’s Largest Construction Vessel Fitted with All-Silicon Gyroscope

Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd’s latest inertial measurement technology has been used in AD Navigation AS’s new pilot’s aid, the ADX

ROV Launch & Recovery System Delivered to New Zealand Navy

Hydramec Offshore completed the supply, integration and operational testing of a fully-active heave-compensated launch and recovery (LARS) system for a

Collaboration to Develop Large Ocean-Going Autonomous Vessel

Lloyd’s Register (LR) announced during Singapore Maritime Week a memorandum of understanding with both ST Engineering Electronics Ltd., an information communications

Copernicus Sentinel-6 Satellite Mission Will Track Sea Level

A constellation of satellites will monitor sea levels on earth over the next decade using advanced microwave radiometers. The satellites,

DHS Centers of Excellence Chosen for Summer Research, July Competition

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced today the selection of nine teams from

Scientists want to search for life on Jupiter’s moon. They’re starting in Antarctic oceans.

An autonomous robot is practicing to explore Europa. By Justin Lawrence, Planetary Science, Georgia Institute of Technology The harsh and

WWII Marine Corps Hero RV Burgin Dies at 96

R.V. Burgin, a WWII Marine Corps hero, died Apr. 6 at the age of 96. Funeral services will be held

KVH Videotel Hires Jason Baretto As European Sales Manager

Following news of the promotion of Raal Harris to managing director at KVH Videotel earlier in the year, the company

iXblue Launches its First Navigation-Grade Accelerometer

iXblue has announced the launch of the iXal A5, the company’s first navigation-grade accelerometer dedicated to high-performance applications. It is

U.S. Judge in Alaska Blocks Attempt to Open Arctic, Atlantic to Expanded Drilling

U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason in Alaska overturned President Donald Trump’s attempt to open areas in the Arctic and

Sea Technology, Vol. 60, No. 2—February 2019

February 2019 Instrumentation: Measurement, Processing & Analysis

Scholarships Available for Students in Marine Studies Programs

Last year, the Marine Technology Society (MTS) awarded approximately $60,000 in scholarships to students attending full-time marine-related undergraduate and graduate

Kongsberg Gruppen Acquires Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine

Following European Commission approval, Kongsberg Maritime parent company Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG) has completed the acquisition of Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine (RRCM).

Inaugural Ocean Mapping Meeting Held in New Zealand

A gathering of ocean mapping experts and maritime officials in Wellington, NZ, was the inaugural mapping meeting of The Nippon

Why a Green Climate Deal Needs More Blue

By David Helvarg and Jason Scorse From Texas to Alaska, Saipan to the Florida Keys, sea level rise and intensified

Microbes in Fishes’ Slimy Mucus Coating Could Lead to New Antibiotic Drugs

By Sandra Loesgen, Oregon State University One day in the future, you may take a pill to treat an illness

Icebreakers Measure ADCP Transects in Drake Passage

Deep, strong ocean currents circle the globe in the Southern Ocean. This influential flow, known as the Antarctic Circumpolar Current,

WHOI Report Details Threats to Endangered Whales

A new report from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) details threats and solutions for the critically endangered North Atlantic right

First Electricity Generated to UK Grid by Device at EMEC

Spanish tidal energy developer, Magallanes Renovables, has generated its first electricity into the U.K. national grid following connection at the

Stockholm Water Prize Awarded to Jackie King

Dr. Jackie King is named the 2019 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for her game-changing contributions to global river management. She

Modular USV Designed For Survey Operations

Unmanned Survey Solutions (USS) has designed and built the next-generation accession-class USV for use in nearshore and offshore industries. The

Bruce Meredith is BIRNS Technical Sales Manager

BIRNS Inc. announces that Bruce Meredith has joined its sales team as technical sales manager. In his new role, Meredith

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