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Webinar: Homeland Security Startup Studio, Aug. 6

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate will host the webinar "Meeting the Mission: Insights from

How Plastics Affect Antimicrobial Resistance

A new study reveals an alarming number of mechanisms throughout the life cycle of plastic that could enhance or spread

DOE AlgaePrize Competition Winners

The U.S Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office, in partnership with the Algae Foundation and NREL, has announced the winners

Geopolitical Tensions Bring New Shipping Risks

Rahul Khanna of Allianz Commercial discusses the risk outlook for shipping in the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.

Recap: US Shipbuilding Renaissance Panel

Fincantieri hosted a panel in Washington, D.C., on the "U.S. Shipbuilding Renaissance,” emphasizing the potential for defense innovation and investment

New Self-Calibrating pH Sensor for Accurate, Reliable Readings

The new Teledyne Valeport pH developed in collaboration with ANB Sensors, introduces a cutting-edge, self- calibrating solution for robust, reliable

Rough Seas: The Marine Engineering Podcast

"Rough Seas: The Marine Engineering Podcast" will return for its second season on August 1, bringing listeners even deeper into the

Market Forecast: Submarine Cable Fleet

Alan Mauldin, a research director at TeleGeography, explains how, as international bandwidth demand continues to surge, the need for new

Tech Partnership for AI-Assisted Maritime Navigation Safety

Maritime digital technologies provider iOThree Ltd. (iO3) has entered into a technology partnership with deep-tech company Seadronix to improve navigational

IMAGE '25: Aug. 25-28, Houston

IMAGE '25, the premier event for geoscience professionals, will take place August 25 to 28 at the George R. Brown

New Agreement on Ocean Affairs Signed Between Iceland and EU

The European Union and Iceland have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on fisheries and ocean

WWII Wreck Discovered off Solomon Islands

A team of scientists and explorers aboard the Ocean Exploration Trust's EV Nautilus has discovered the wreck of the World War

Apply: MIT Sea Grant STREAM Awards, Massachusetts

MIT Sea Grant seeks proposals for the STREAM Awards program, open to a broad range of Massachusetts applicants. STREAM Awards

NOIA ESG Excellence Award Contest

Deadline is September 5, 2025.

Hydrogen Power for World's Largest Inland Port

Rolls-Royce and Duisburger Hafen AG have opened a CO2-neutral and self-sufficient energy system for the new Duisburg Gateway Terminal, located

Webinar July 23: Insights into Coexistence of Offshore Wind and Fisheries

Marine Renewables Canada will host a webinar July 23 to explore a critical question: Can offshore wind and fisheries coexist?

RFI: Overtopping Breach Mitigation

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory seeks to identify and investigate emerging solutions that

Nuclear Energy in Maritime Series

ABS explores advanced nuclear technology in maritime, public perception, and its potential to become a safer, sustainable, efficient, and affordable

Ocean Plastic Pollution GIS Map

Utilizing data from the San Diego area, ArcGIS Online, and the Living Atlas, OpenOceans has completed a dashboard, toolkit, and predictive

$8.6 Billion Approved for U.S. Coast Guard Icebreakers

President Donald Trump has approved a massive $8.6 billion budget to expand the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet, aiming to

New AI-Driven Trade and Tariff Platform to Navigate Customs

Maersk has introduced the Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio, a digital platform designed to help global cargo owners navigate the

Teledyne Photo, Data Contest

Deadline to submit is September 30.

Optimizing Fossil Fuels to Decarbonize

Rob Mortimer, CEO and founder of Fuelre4m, offers his perspective on the fastest way to decarbonize maritime.

Webinar July 15: US Army ERDC Patent Commercialization

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center has developed patented technologies to address real-world challenges in aquatic environments and

Batteries, Energy Systems Provide Reliable Power at Depth

Sören Johannsen of SubCtech introduces batteries and energy storage systems that supply power for various ocean applications and depths.

Sustainable Propulsion with Smart Navigation

RAD Propulsion CEO Dan Hook discusses electric drive systems in the context of the seismic shift in the industry as

Partnership for USV Build Will Enable Surveys at Scale

David Hull of HydroSurv and Lennaert van den Berg of Rim Drive Technology introduce USV tech with electric propulsion.

Subsea Cable Introduces Broadband to Tiny Maine Island

Bob Munoz and Gavin Tully of Pioneer Consulting tell the tale of how high-speed internet finally arrives at Isle au

Business Tech Platform Unifies Client, Internal Processes

Machinio System, a provider of end-to-end website and customer relationship management solutions for equipment dealers, has entered the marine industry.

Documentary: 'Rigs to Reef'

"Steel to Sanctuary: The Rigs to Reef Story" is a new documentary presented by Arena Energy that will premiere in

First Subsea Cable Connecting Chile to Oceania Planned

Chile has signed an agreement with Google to lay a submarine cable connecting Chile to Oceania. Desarrollo País S.A., a

Wireless Communication for Subsea Piloting

Hydromea and Blue Logic are collaborating on wireless communication beneath the waves to enable human-in-the-loop remote piloting of an underwater

ABS Approves Development of Floating Nuclear Power Module

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has issued approval in principle (AIP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and HD

Ocean Census, JAMSTEC Expedition for Species Discovery

The Ocean Census JAMSTEC-Shinkai expedition explored a range of deep-sea ecosystems within the Japanese Exclusive Economic Zone for new species

Boxfish Robotics Hovering AUV

The AUV supports benthic photogrammetry work, seabed mapping, natural and artificial coral reef monitoring, coral bleaching studies, fish studies, and

€1.6 Billion for Spain-France Electricity Interconnection

The European Investment Bank is pledging €1.6 billion to finance the construction of the Bay of Biscay first submarine electricity

First Ship-to-Ship Transfer of Ammonia at Anchorage

The first-ever ship-to-ship transfer (STS) of ammonia at anchorage has been completed in Australia; a milestone for ammonia as a

CCS Investment Soon to Reach $80 Billion

Cumulative investment in carbon capture and storage is expected to reach $80 billion over the next five years, according to

Framework to Assess Marine CO2 Removal Impact

Fugro will lead the development of a standardized environmental impact assessment framework for marine carbon dioxide removal to support the

Apply: Blue Tech Entrepreneur Support Network

Seaworthy Collective, a Miami-based nonprofit blue tech (ocean innovation) entrepreneur support organization and community, has announced the opportunity to join

World Sea Turtle Day

Today is World Sea Turtle Day, the closing day of NOAA’s World Sea Turtle Week.

Apply: StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator

The deadline to apply for this year’s cohort is July 31, 2025.

Saildrone, Meta Complete Deepwater Cable Route Survey

In a first-of-its-kind demonstration mission, Saildrone, in partnership with Meta, has successfully completed a deepwater cable route survey in the

Kongsberg Unveils Real-Time Emissions Monitoring System

Kongsberg Maritime has launched a Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) to provide real-time exhaust emissions data for shipowners and operators.

US Center for Maritime Innovation Online

The MARAD-supported U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation website is now live at: http://www.usmci.org.

June 20: Opening of Maritime 3D Printing Hub

On June 20, the Maritime Application Center (MAC) will hold an opening event in Delft in the Netherlands to introduce

US Navy Tests NORBIT Sonars

U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division and NORBIT have successfully conducted operations involving NORBIT's GuardPoint 70 and GuardPoint

Climate Trends in the Subsea Cable Industry

OceanIQ's Rebecca Firth explains climate-related challenges for subsea cables.

Reviving the MIRs: Russia’s Famed Deep Manned Submersibles

Dr. Anatoly Sagalevich recounts the international legacy of Russia's MIR submersibles and outlines the plan for their revival.

How to Reduce Whale Ship Strikes

FarSounder CEO Matthew Zimmerman discusses how industry supports citizen science initiatives to reduce whale ship strikes.

Multibeam Echosounder and Surface Drones Offer Survey Versatility

Melanie Tibbs of Picotech and JP Cheminade of Geodesea discuss applications of a new USV-multibeam-sonar combo.

Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative

Fugro's Richard Goosen and Dr. Cheryl Hapke discuss high-resolution data collection for the Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative.

Report: Quantifying Port Carbon Footprints

A comprehensive new study by VesselBot has revealed that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at major global ports continue to rise

Cruise Ship Converted to Floating Carbon Capture Research Lab

Ocean wildlife restoration company Positive Polar has ventured into combining cruise ship travel with marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) research,

Kevin Lunday Nominated for Commandant of US Coast Guard

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Adm. Kevin Lunday to serve as the 28th commandant of the Coast Guard. Lunday

Web Tool to Calculate Total Mooring System Energy

Samson Rope Technologies Inc. has launched an online tool to calculate total system energy in high-performance mooring systems—an essential step

Empire Wind Construction Resumes

BOEM has lifted the stop work order for the Empire Wind project, allowing construction activities to resume in the designated

Cellula Robotics to Expand Market Presence in Northern Europe

Cellula Robotics Ltd. has entered into a sales and representation agreement with Subsea Europe Services GmbH (SES) and its defense

Report: Maritime Electrification

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore's new report calls for greater clarity regarding standardized safety regulations that will advance the development

Today: NAMEPA Safety at Sea Seminar, ABS DC

The North American Marine Environment Protection Association will host the annual Safety at Sea Seminar and the U.S. Coast Guard’s

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