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The International WorkBoat Show will take place in New Orleans November 12 to 14. This year's event features a new
A new study commissioned by the International Energy Agency’s Ocean Energy Systems (IEA-OES) reveals significant market opportunities for small-scale, ocean
ANGARI Foundation, a nonprofit private operating foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida, has turned a luxury yacht into a 65-ft.
A new study uses drones to track white sharks along California beaches.
TCarta has made available a free version of the Global Marine Basemap for use in the Global Mapper software.
Construction of the world’s first cross-border CO2 transport and storage facility, the Northern Lights, has been completed and is now
On behalf of the International Federation of Hydrographic Societies, the German Hydrographic Society will host the international hydrographic conference and
Moleaer Nanobubble system
Moleaer Inc., an innovator of nanobubble technology, has reported significant results following its recent collaboration with Lødingen Fisk – a
SeaLevel.GlobalChange.gov is a U.S. federal website that provides access to data on sea level change and foundational educational content.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office has announced up to $112.5 million in funding to accelerate the
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) is accepting Centers of Excellence designation applications from qualified post-secondary educational and
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate Silicon Valley Innovation Program Managing Director Melissa Oh discusses how
With a total fund of $65,000, the awards will help recipients overcome financial barriers related to fieldwork, specimen preparation, publication
BlueTrace has released its new Inventory Management System to enable the sales, operations, and accounting teams of seafood companies to
VideoRay is celebrating its 25th anniversary by hosting a commemorative photo contest. The deadline to submit is October 31, 2024.
Foreship outlines a roadmap for decarbonization for shipping.
Seafjord Energy debut New bunker vessel concept
How do you recharge an electric vessel operating in a remote location? Seafjord Energy believes it has the answer. The
This episode of WHOI's "Ocean Encounters" features a conversation about the drivers and consequences of rising sea levels and adaptation
The Dutch maritime startup accelerator PortXL has chosen 10 startups and scale-ups for its 2024 cohort.
Beyond the Horizon: Opportunities and Obstacles in the Maritime AI Boom
In the past 12 months, the maritime AI market has seen an explosive expansion, nearly tripling in size, finds the
ABS has developed the Greenhouse Gas Abatement Cost Index to statistically assess the trade-offs between cost and GHG emission savings,
ASL’s Dr. Julek Chawarski has successfully completed a research expedition to the glacial fjords along the southeast coast of Greenland,
Nominations for the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards are open through November 18. The awards commemorate the author of "Jaws" by
The WEDUSEA partnership project aimed at large-scale wave energy commercialization has received formal go-ahead from the European Union.
A new article in Eos discusses the InVADER project, which uses an integrated imaging and spectroscopy payload to measure deep-sea
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has published a request for information for commercial port operators
A high school team mentored by U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division has won a world title at the
ShipTracks Acquires Maritime Intelligence Division from Oceaneering
ShipTracks, a leader in maritime AIS, AI, and ESG customer-driven solutions, announces its acquisition of the Maritime Intelligence Division of
Next Geosolutions Europe S.p.A., an international company in the field of marine geosciences and offshore construction support services, mainly in
Hoegh Autoliners selects Kongsberg Maritime for propulsion upgrades
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to upgrade the propulsion systems on ten PCTC (Pure Car & Truck Carrier) vessels
Inyanga Marine Energy Group has been awarded a further 10 MW for its tidal energy project at Morlais in Anglesey,
The International Maritime Organization and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association survey takes a global snapshot of how many
BOEM will auction two areas on October 15, 2024 that could generate more than 3.1 GW of clean, renewable energy
The MTS Women Leadership in Science and Technology Town Hall and Luncheon will take place at OCEANS Halifax 2024 on
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water seeks volunteers to serve as peer reviewers to evaluate proposals for
The Coastal Futures Conference will take place January 29 to 30, 2025 in London at the Royal Geographical Society and
Sea-Changers, which gives grants to U.K.-based charities and nonprofit organizations (including schools) carrying out marine conservation activities, is currently accepting
The Blue Venture Forum and Gulf of Maine Ventures will host the Blue Venture Investment Summit-Portland November 13 in Portland,
Grafmarine is collaborating with Henkel on a hard-wearing, anti-corrosive adhesive that will bond Grafmarine’s NanoDeck tiles to ships and vessels.
The Marine Conservation Society seeks an independent contractor to deliver a review of the existing literature, including evidence of best
New Electric Foiling pilot boat for Port of Antwerp
The Brabo Group, a provider of pilot and port services at the Port of Antwerp in Belgium, has entered into
MRS is Class notation demonstrating a ship is equipped with excellent ammonia safety measures for the machinery room.
The 2024 Arctic Sea Ice Expedition, led by British polar explorer Felicity Aston, has been completed. The data will contribute
Saildrone will survey 80 percent of the Cayman Islands’ EEZ using autonomous technology.
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Teledyne Marine has collaborated with BetweenMusic to fuse art and technology for a unique concert experience.
MTS and SUT have announced Martin “Marty” Klein as the recipient of the 2024 Captain Don Walsh Award for Ocean
Equinor and Virginia Electric and Power have secured lease areas in the BOEM auction.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security encourages proposals for research and development topics categorized by DHS mission areas.
The Industrial Chamber of Patagonia and marine technology manufacturer Mariscope will host the event to foster dialogue among stakeholders in
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change seeks nominations by September 20 of authors for its Special Report on Climate Change
The U.S. Department of Energy has done a study on how biofuels made from abundant renewable carbon resources could play
Blue Evolution Kodiak kelp harvest
CEO Beau Perry shares his company's vision and methods to revolutionize the use of seaweed in various markets.
Fugro has successfully completed four years of continuous survey operations in New Jersey and New York for US-based offshore wind
Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) has signed an equity investment agreement worth $17.6 million with Hyundai Oil Terminal Corp. to establish
Hohonu CEO Brian Glazer explains how communities can engage in climate monitoring, preparation and response.
A novel wind propulsion system will be tested on a 408 foot multipurpose vessel later this year. Wind propulsion experts
Major General William "Butch" H. Graham has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next chief of engineers and
Schematic of Twin Disc’s all-electric battery system
Funding is available to help owners convert propulsion of their assets into electric-powered systems to cut emissions after a conversion
ISA has elected the oceanographer Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as secretary-general for the period 2025 to 2028.
William & Mary has received a $100 million gift for the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences.

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