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World's First Long-Range, Autonomous Research Vessel

Oceanus is the world’s first long-range, autonomous research vessel, set to usher in a new era for net-zero oceanography and

Apply: Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council (SAC) is accepting applications for open seats until May 1, 2024.

Air Lubrication System to be Tested on Bulker

Multinational mining group, Rio Tinto, is to install an OceanGlide air lubrication system developed by Alfa Laval on one of

Q&A: Dr. Michael Ford on the Potential for Fusion-Powered Ships

Vittorio Lippay spoke with Dr. Michael Ford, the associate director for engineering at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma

Polar Star Returns from Annual Antarctic Support Mission

The Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star and crew have returned to the United States, following a 138-day deployment to Antarctica

Apply: NOAA Ocean Exploration Funding

For fiscal year 2025 funding, NOAA Ocean Exploration is soliciting proposals focused on the themes of ocean exploration and maritime

Diver Acoustic Navigation System

EvoLogics has released its new acoustic navigation system for divers to facilitate map-based navigation with seamless two-way communication between divers

New England Wind Approved

BOEM has announced the approval of the New England Wind offshore wind project (formerly Vineyard Wind South), expected to generate

IMarEST Annual Conference July 9

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology’s Annual Conference in the U.K. will focus on the future of ships,

Marine Trades Scholarship

The deadline to apply for a 2024 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship has been extended to April

NOAA Names New Hydrographic Advisers

NOAA Administrator Dr. Richard Spinrad has appointed four new members and reappointed one current member to the Hydrographic Services Review

Mystery of the Last Olympian: Titanic's Tragic Sister Britannic

Underwater explorer Richie Kohler's new book tells the tale of Titanic's sister ship, which met the same fate.

NOAA Launches National Water Prediction Service Website

This new hub for U.S. water data, products, and services combines local and regional forecasts with water data and new

New Working Definition of 'Destructive Fishing'

A new working definition of "destructive fishing" has successfully been drafted following a rigorous consultation process involving 80 fisheries experts

Sunrise Wind Approved

The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved the Sunrise Wind offshore wind project, 30 mi. east of Montauk Point,

Shore Power Converter

The B-Shore provides a solution to shore power frequency fluctuations, adapts to any shore installation and ensures connection to shore

Marine Energy Collegiate Competition

Applications are due May 6, 2024. Awards total $20,000.

Student Essay Contest: Naval Horizons

Deadline is June 10 for the U.S. Naval Horizons student essay contest for high-school and college students.

Free FuelEU Maritime Calculator

zero44 has released its publicly available FuelEU Maritime Calculator to enable shipping companies to quickly and easily understand the financial

DOE Clean Fuels & Products Shot Virtual Summit Apr. 8-9

The U.S. Department of Energy will host the Clean Fuels & Products Shot Summit on April 8, 2024 from 11

Sea Technology's 2024 Buyers Guide is now Online

The 2024 digital Buyers Guide showcases the industrial firms, products and services vital to the oceanographic market. Structured in a

Smart Buoy Reuse Project Expands to Cape Verde

The Spanish technology company Satlink has launched the first program for the reuse of smart buoys for tropical tuna fishing

Event: Tides & Tastings, Apr. 29

Tides & Tastings: An Ocean Science Pairing Event will take place April 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Walking

Subsea Europe Services Secures Multimillion Investment

Autonomous marine survey and underwater inspection specialist Subsea Europe Services has completed a multimillion-euro funding round that will advance marine

Oceana Calls for Whale Protection Against Entanglements

Oceana has launched a new “Whales in Crisis” PSA campaign featuring actress Cobie Smulders that calls on decision makers to

Books--Ready to Dive: Five Decades of Adventure in the Abyss

In "Ready to Dive: Five Decades of Adventure in the Abyss," Curt Newport describes his role in some of the

$500 Million Available to Fund Port Projects

The deadline to apply for MARAD’s Port Infrastructure Development Program grants is May 10.

Apply: IMarEST Future Leaders Forum, Apr. 24

The Institute for Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) invites professionals under 35, including returners to the job market, to

Discovery of 100 Species off New Zealand

Scientists on an expedition to the underexplored Bounty Trough off New Zealand have discovered around 100 new and potentially new

Capitol Hill Ocean Week, DC, June 5-6

This year's theme is "leadership."

Watch: Cinematography via ROV

Learn from an underwater cinematographer how to use an ROV for filming.

The Ocean Decade Depends on Cloud Bathymetry

Norman Barker of TileDB makes a case for bathymetry data to be cloud- and analysis-ready, right from the boat.

OTEC Platform Prototype Testing in Canary Islands

The 1:5 prototype structure comprises three main parts: a cylindrical hull, a cold-water riser pipe and a gimbal connection point.

Grid-Scale Floating Solar, Wind Farm off Italy

SolarDuck, Green Arrow Capital and New Developments s.r.l. have agreed to collaborate on the development of a landmark 120-MWp offshore

Proposed Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary

NOAA has released for public comment the draft designation documents for the proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary.

Apply: MTS Scholarships

Marine Technology Society Scholarship applications are due March 29.

EU Emissions Trading Platform

ZeroNorth and Vitol have announced that customers will be able to request to buy European Union Allowances (EUAs) for EU

Pew Chooses Six Marine Fellows

The Pew Charitable Trusts have chosen six scientists as the 2024 recipients of the Pew fellowship in marine conservation.

ABB to Supply UK Shore Power Connection

ABB has won an order with Portsmouth International Port to supply a shore connection solution for visiting ferries and cruise

Mapping of Italy's Coastline for Marine Ecosystem Restoration

Fugro has been selected to map the coastal habitats of the entire Italian coast as part of the Italian government’s

Autonomous Warrior Exercise Features 3D Printing

The ONR-sponsored XFAB is equipped with multiple 3D printers, scanners, laser cutters and other support tools to shrink a unit’s

Bell Retrieved from WWI US Navy Destroyer

An 80-lb. brass bell has been recovered by divers from a U.S. navy destroyer sunk during World War I.

Guidance: Offshore Industry Circular Economy

New guidance from the International Marine Contractors Association on the circular economy supports offshore businesses to take their first steps

ROVOP and Boskalis Partner for Integrated Subsea Solutions

ROV services supplier ROVOP and Boskalis Subsea Services, provider of construction and decommissioning services, have established a long-term global partnership

Interview: Sir David King on Climate Change

The former chief scientific adviser to the U.K. government and the founder and chair of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group

Canadian Coast Guard Enhances Maritime Security with AI

Zighra, a developer of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity solutions, has secured a contract to enhance the Canadian Coast Guard’s

Marshall Islands AiP for Anemoi Rotor Sail Wind Propulsion

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) to Anemoi Marine Technologies for

HydroSurv to Commercialize Seagrass Monitoring Solution

HydroSurv has secured Innovate UK funding to commercialize an end-to-end seagrass monitoring robotic solution.

Recipients of Crowley Scholarships

United States Merchant Marine Academy deck cadets Ellary Boyd and Kaleb Cunningham and engine cadets Aidan Brown and Aidan Ciesluk

Wave Energy Microgrid Project in Thailand

Eco Wave Power (EWP) Global has won a £1.5 million grant as part of a consortium led by Toshiba (U.K.)

Subsea Cable Lease for Scientific Research

Aqua Comms, a multinational provider of global subsea connectivity services, has made a long-term lease agreement for its Trans-Atlantic subsea

US Navy Maritime Technical Information Center Renamed After 'Hidden Figure'

Raye Montague designed the first draft of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate in 1971 in less than 19 hr. She

NBOSI CT Sensor Chosen for Sailbuoy USVs

Offshore Sensing AS has selected Neil Brown Ocean Sensors' (NBOSI's) conductivity-temperature (CT) sensor to enhance the capabilities of the latest

Apply: Massachusetts Aquaculture Paid Internships

Deadline is February 25, 2024.

Job: Senior Executive Service, Superintendent, Acoustics Division, US Naval Research Laboratory, DC

NRL has an opening for a member of the Senior Executive Service as the Superintendent of the Acoustics Division in

OCEANS 2024 Singapore, Apr. 14-18

The conference theme is: "Climate resilience, coastal protection and a sustainable ocean."

Tech Trend: Nanogenerators Harness Wave Power

The kinetic energy of ocean waves is a promising source of renewable energy, resulting in a lower environmental impact than

Apply: ScottishPower Foundation Marine Biodiversity Fund

The application period will open in mid-February for one multi-year U.K. project (up to three years at a rate of

Zupt to Support Install of Wind Turbine Monopiles off France

Zupt LLC is expanding from oil and gas into the renewables market with its first major offshore wind farm development

Annual Review & Forecast: NOAA

NOAA Administrator Dr. Rick Spinrad summarizes the agency's accomplishments in 2023 and previews the 2024 agenda.

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