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Oceaneering rp15 plough
Seabed Clearing Contract for Scottish Wind Farm
Oceaneering International Services Ltd. (OISL), a subsidiary of Oceaneering International Inc., has been awarded a contract from Moray Offshore Windfarm
NOIA ESG Network
NOIA ESG Network
This year, NOIA established its ESG program, the NOIA ESG Network. The kick-off event took place with a workshop in
Sea Technology presents new digital advertising packages
New Era of Marketing & Advertising
We at Sea Technology magazine realize that our marketing partners are now forced to make some serious adjustments to their
DynaSim
DYNASIM 4.0 Ship-Maneuvering Software
DYNAFLOW Inc. has released its new and improved ship-maneuvering software DYNASIM Version 4.0, incorporating state-of-the-art models of ship hydrodynamics. It
New Jersey Awards Ocean Power Technologies $0.9 Million in Funding
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. has announced that it recently received $0.9 million of non-dilutive funding through the New Jersey Economic
ATLAS North America Unveils New Side Scan Sonar System
The ARC Hunter side scan sonar solution provides high-resolution Adaptive Chirp Side Scan Sonar hailed by professional users as the
MTS students
Webinar: Supporting Students During COVID-19
As the world deals with the ongoing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, graduating students are facing an especially difficult job
COVID 19 Geollect
COVID-19 Tracker for Shipping Industry
A new COVID-19 Tracking Tool developed by global marine insurer North has been made available as a shared resource to
ABB Remote Services
Remote Asset Management
As businesses are being directed to limit site work, the need remains to ensure that assets continue to operate across
MSGBC Basin Analysis
TDI-Brooks International Inc. (under contract to TGS) has completed the offshore seep-hunting surface geochemical analysis and geotechnical campaign of the
Sercel MATS LT
Underwater Micro-Modem
Sercel's MATS LT is a cost-effective micro-modem dedicated for underwater acoustic communication and positioning. Its small size, weight and reduced
RBR2020 Cohort
RBR SciComm Webinar
RBR is supporting early-career ocean scientists with science communication training through the RBR2020 cohort program. RBR will open the science
Remus MAX
Sonar for Nadir Coverage
Klein Marine Systems is now offering the first nadir imaging sonar for both the commercial and military unmanned vehicle markets. The
Ship Hull Crawler for ROV
Greensea, creator of OPENSEA, the open-architecture robotics platform for the marine industry, has developed a new hull crawler that easily
Don Walsh
Inaugural Captain Don Walsh Award For Ocean Exploration
The Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the Society of Underwater Technology (SUT) have established the Captain Don Walsh Award for
Save the Manatee
Adopt a Manatee
Looking for a unique gift for mom on Mother's Day (May 10)? Save the Manatee Club offers manatee adoptions as
deep sea squat lobster USGS
Marine Protection Treaty Could Hinder Medical Research
A treaty in the works for marine life protection in the high seas might not be an entirely good thing,
Office of Naval Research Global Leadership Visit to Chile
Global-X International Science Challenge
The U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global seeks to foster relationships with the international science community and build long-lasting
GloFouling
Video: Impacts of Biofouling
The World Ocean Council (WOC), the lead GloFouling project partner for engaging the wider ocean business and investment community, invites
2020 Pew Marine Fellows Named
Eight scientists and conservationists from Australia, China, Japan, Indonesia, Kenya and the United States have been named the 2020 recipients
MARAD Logo
MARAD Awards $19.6 Million in Shipyard Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $19.6 million in discretionary grants to 24 U.S. small shipyards
Seagull USV Equipped with Active Towed Array Sonar
Elbit Systems has integrated the Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar for Unmanned Surface Vessels (TRAPS-USV) with its Seagull USV. The
Philippines seafarers receiving food packages
Seafarers Emergency Fund
"The outbreak of COVID-19 on a global scale has brought fear and uncertainty to key workers around the world," said
bio and synthetic LNG for shipping decarbonization
Potential of Bio and Synthetic LNG for Decarbonization
SEA-LNG, the multisector industry coalition, has released the latest in its series of independently conducted reports: The CE Delft study
Ulstein Belga and FarSounder
FarSounder Enters Brazilian Market
FarSounder is pleased to announce Ulstein Belga Marine, headquartered in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as its newest dealer and
AUV recovery into SEA KIT USV slide
Fugro partners with SEA-KIT on USVs
Fugro now has a strategic partnership with SEA-KIT International, winner of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE. SEA-KIT will work with
microplastics deep seafloor NOC
How Microplastics Move from Land to Deep Seafloor
U.K. National Oceanography Centre (NOC) research has revealed for the first time how submarine sediment avalanches can transport microplastics from
Restore Americas Estuaries
Earth Day Webinar on Blue Carbon Legal Issues
Restore America's Estuaries has an upcoming webinar that will discuss its latest collaborative report: "Legal Issues Affecting Blue Carbon Projects on
EM 2040 MKII Kongsberg update
EM 2040 MKII Multibeam Echosounder Updated
Kongsberg Maritime has released two new state-of-the-art features on its EM 2040 MKII multibeam echosounder. The first enables the use
copepod NOAA
US Navy Researches Biological ITL Ecosystems
By Kayla Matthews Some of the U.S. Navy's biggest tactical obstacles are tiny sea creatures. Intermediate trophic level (ITL) organisms
Stefan Stimson RBR Australia
New RBR Australia Business Development Manager
Stefan Stimson has joined the RBR team as Australia’s business development manager. He brings decades of experience in the survey
Hiroaki Sakashita ClassNK president CEO 2020
New ClassNK President, CEO
Current Senior Executive Vice President Hiroaki Sakashita has been appointed as president and CEO as well as a representative director
unmapped US seafloor Jan 2020 NOAA
First Annual Report on US Seafloor Mapping
NOAA has released the first annual report on the progress made in mapping U.S. ocean, coastal and Great Lakes waters.
Larson Electronics disinfect with UV
UV Lights to Disinfect Coronavirus
Larson Electronics offers a quick and effective way to sanitize work sites from the coronavirus via its powerful handheld UVC fluorescent
Unique Group and Tugdock enter agreement
Unique Group and Tugdock Enter Representation Agreement
Leading integrated subsea and offshore solutions provider, Unique Group, has entered a new partnership with floating dry dock innovators, Tugdock,
Sonardyne Graham Brown
New Managing Director for Sonardyne
Sonardyne International Ltd. has announced Graham Brown as its new managing director. He took over the role from John Ramsden
Paul Conner Channel Manager
Teledyne Marine Appoints Channel Manager
Teledyne Marine has promoted Paul Conner to the role of Channel Manager for the Instruments & Imaging sales team in
Unmanned vessel NOMARS by DARPA
DARPA Progresses NOMARS Unmanned Vessel Program
DARPA is moving forward with its No Manning Required, Ship (NOMARS) program with a broad agency announcement (BAA) released last
Blue Peter Leadership Awards slide
Environmental Leadership Award Nomination
The 2020 Blue Peter Gala is set for September 14 at the Princeton Garden Theater in Princeton, New Jersey.  
SeapiX-C iXblue
Real-Time Static Bathymetry Sonar
iXblue has launched SeapiX-C solid-state 3D multibeam sonar, offering real-time georeferenced static bathymetry capabilities to marine works operators for instant
iXblue Webinars presents: the Gaps M5 USBL system
Join iXblue's first official webinar session on Tuesday, April 7th for an exclusive look at Gaps M5; iXblue's latest most
IOW UV antifouling
Biofouling UV Light with Lens Optics
Biofouling is a major problem for technical equipment that has to remain operational underwater for long periods of time. Crusts of mussels
Foreship
Through-Life Solutions for Cruise Ship Stability
By Markus Aarnio Ship stability means two things. First, the ship must float and be safe enough in all weathers
AUVSI
Webinar This Friday: Coronavirus Business Relief
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will host a webinar, “Coronavirus Relief Package: What Unmanned Systems Businesses Need
Saildrone
Milestone Trip for Saildrone USVs
On March 6, 2020, two Saildrone USVs completed the first autonomous passage of the Strait of Gibraltar. The 31-nautical mile
Michigan Sea Grant
Funding Opportunity: National Federal Partnership Liaisons
In an effort to increase collaboration and effective use of federally funded ocean, coastal and Great Lakes research, the NSGO
Blue Forum April 7 2020
Maritime Blue Accelerator Showcase: April 7
The Maritime Blue Accelerator Showcase will take place April 7. It will be a virtual demo day from 2:30 p.m.
Ocean Aero
Ocean Aero to Work with DHS S&T
Ocean Aero Inc., designer and builder of environmentally powered autonomous, underwater and surface vehicles (AUSVs), announced a multimillion-dollar agreement to deliver
DHS SVIP benefits
USCG Tech Solicitation
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) is looking for
Septentrio GNSS Mosaic-X5
Septentrio Premiers New Highly Robust GNSS Module
Septentrio's mosaic-X5 opens the door to ultra-precise positioning for high-volume applications.
Nido Robotics
Nido Robotics ROVs
Nido Robotics, the Murcia-based Spanish firm dedicated to the development of cutting-edge subsea robotics, has launched two ROVs. The super-portable
COVID-19 : How to Beat It
COVID-19 Mitigation Guide for Seafarers Now Available
In the wake of the pandemic COVID-19, Seagull Maritime and Videotel have launched a new program called: “Coronavirus- How to
USACE coral study
Submersible Particle-Size Analyzers for USACE
Sequoia Scientific Inc. has delivered five LISST-200X submersible particle-size analyzer systems to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer
Navy Destroyer USS Delbert D. Black
Future US Navy Warship Completes Acceptance Trials
USS Delbert D. Black finished trials on March 12 allowing the U.S. Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey to review
Stellwagen Bank
Stellwagen Bank 2020 Condition Report
NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries released the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary 2020 Condition Report.    Condition reports summarize resources
NUWC Noah Forden hot air balloon
Water and Air: NUWC Engineer Finds Balance
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport mechanical engineer Noah Forden finds balance between his work and personal life quite literally by
AAPA Port Professional Manager PPM 2019
AAPA to Administer Apprenticeship Grants
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has been chosen by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) to be among
State of the US Coast Guard address 2020
2020 State of the US Coast Guard Address
The Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard outlined the vision for the service and highlighted the accomplishments of its people
Oceanic Systems UK Ltd 5720 NMEA2000 flow adaptor module
5720 Flow Adaptor Module
Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd. has released a brand new product, the 5720 NMEA2000 Flow Adaptor Module, which is designed to report
3D Map of Calypso Deep - Section
Manned Sub Reaches Calypso Deep
The second phase (of five) of Caladan Oceanic’s 2020 deep-diving expeditions has now been completed after sub pilot and explorer VictorVescovo
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