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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
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 Not a subscriber? Subscribe to read Sea Technology issues now!
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.
Applied Acoustic Engineering Hires Hollie Moran in Sales
Applied Acoustic Engineering Ltd. hired Hollie Moran to the company’s sales team as the new sales manager for the EMEA
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,
Ocean Conservation Victories are Lacking
Scientific American annually publishes a list of the most important ocean conservation achievements of the year, and the list for
Chesapeake Technology Hires GM, Opens East Coast Office
Chesapeake Technology Inc. has appointed Harold Orlinsky as general manager and opened a new office on the East Coast of
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 Not a subscriber? Subscribe to read Sea Technology issues now!
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,
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