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NOIA ESG Workshop Aug. 7
The workshop will take place in Houston. Experts will discuss environmental stewardship, social responsibility and corporate governance.
FuelEU Maritime FAQs
ABS offers guidance on FuelEU Maritime, which introduces new emissions penalties and incentives.
Pipeline Transition Alliance for Hydrogen
ROSEN, DORIS and SPIECAPAG have formed the Pipeline Transition Alliance, a partnership dedicated to repurposing natural gas infrastructure to hydrogen
In Memoriam: FAU Harbor Branch's Dr. M. Dennis Hanisak
Dr. M. Dennis Hanisak, a beloved and renowned member of the FAU Harbor Branch research faculty, has passed. He is
Japan's First Offshore Floating Solar Power Plant
Japan's first OFPV power plant, in Tokyo, will serve as a model that can be deployed in other parts of
Maersk Supply Service’s Feeder Spread
Windfarm Feeder Concept for Faster Offshore Wind Installations
Maersk Supply Service to partner with Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) for the construction and operation of a windfarm feeder concept
$1.7 Million Marine Energy Prize
DOE's Powering the Blue Economy: Power at Sea Prize will award up to $1.7 million to advance technologies that use
Digital Port Call Platform in Sweden
Gothenburg Launches Digital Port Call Platform
The port of Gothenburg in Sweden has launched the Digital Port Call platform that digitalizes the vessel arrival process at
Report: Alternative Fuels Insight
The ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight report has been released, which summarizes the characteristics and latest trends of alternative fuels to
International Ocean Film Festival, June 7-8, FL
The festival will be held at FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute's waterfront campus in celebration of World Ocean Day.
Capitol Hill Ocean Week, June 4-6
Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) 2024 will take place in Washington, DC. This year's theme is: leadership.
Pathfinder: Radar as a Service
ChartWorld has launched a "radar as a service" model, providing Raymarine’s Pathfinder solid state IMO X-band radar system on a
May 29: StartBlue Blue Tech Accelerator Demo Day
On May 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. PST at the Scripps Seaside Forum, Scripps Institution of Oceanography will host
HydroAI: Real-Time Fish Monitoring
Innovasea has introduced HydroAI, a solution that combines high-resolution video cameras with AI-powered, cloud-based software to automatically provide accurate real-time
First Net-Zero Subsea Construction Vessel
Corvus Energy has been selected by HAF Power Solutions to supply energy storage systems for the innovative Energy Subsea Construction
Testing Direct-to-Grid Tidal Turbines
The Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative has been awarded an eight-year pilot license by the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to
Apply: Port Canaveral Junior Ambassador Program
Brevard County, Florida, high school students are invited to apply to become young ambassadors for Port Canaveral. Deadline is June
Northrop’s Manta Ray Undersea Drone Completes In-Water Test
Undersea Drone Completes In-Water Test
Northrop Grumman’s Manta Ray uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) prototype has completed in-water testing off the California coast. The two-month test
Seaweed Startup Wins Pitchfest
COAST, a leading platform for fostering innovation and collaboration, has announced the winner of the first annual 2024 Pitchfest.
New Zero-Emission Propulsion System Retrofit in the UK
A crew transfer vessel’s diesel engine is set to be retrofitted and replaced with a zero-emissions Volvo Penta solution to
New US Five-Year Offshore Wind Leasing Schedule
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) will roll out a new five-year offshore wind leasing schedule that includes up
Coda Octopus Voice HUB-4
Digital Audio Communications for Underwater Connectivity
Coda Octopus Group, Inc. reported that following successful field testing with its Navy customers, it has now launched a new
HeatRisk Map of US
NOAA is expanding the availability of a new experimental heat tool called HeatRisk ahead of the hot summer months. 
NOIA Safety in Seas Award Winners
The National Ocean Industries Association has announced LLOG and SLB as the winners of the 2024 NOIA Safety in Seas
Lightweight Subsea Camera
SubC Imaging has launched the 500-m Rayfin Micro for observation-class ROVs.
How to Better Prepare for Fires On Board
Alan Lowne, CEO of Saelig Co. Inc., makes the case for using an ultrasonic system of checking to detect liquid
$4.5 Million Available for HAB Tech
ERDCWERX invites pre-proposals by May 10 that demonstrate innovative, cost-effective, and scalable technologies that reduce the severity and frequency of
Apply: DOE Funding for Seaweed Biofuels, Bioproducts
Up to $18.8 million is available for R&D. The concept paper deadline is May 10, 2024. Full applications are due June
Apply: OceanHub Africa Accelerator
Deadline is May 5 for startups in Africa who have a positive direct or indirect impact on the ocean to
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.
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