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 viable marine fuel.
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Precise Maintenance Dredging
McQuade combined advanced GNSS-enabled machine control software with purpose-built marine software to support underwater surveys and dredge-head actions for the Sanctuary Cove maintenance dredging project in Australia.
Read moreWebinar July 23: Australia’s CoastRI Initiative
MTS and Sofar Ocean will host a member webinar on how Australia’s CoastRI initiative is creating a national-scale coastal observing and modeling system comprised of Sofar Spotter buoys to take on challenges caused by coastal change.
Read moreAutonomous Warrior Exercise Features 3D Printing
The ONR-sponsored XFAB is equipped with multiple 3D printers, scanners, laser cutters and other support tools to shrink a unit’s logistical footprint.
Read moreStabilizing ‘Coral Rubble’ for Reef Recovery
Researchers in Australia are using a Nortek velocimeter to determine how much hydrodynamic energy it takes to move around “coral rubble,” the skeletons of corals broken apart by bleaching or storms. Stabilizing rubble can be an effective technique for reef recovery.
Read moreAIMS Gets Australia’s First Permit-Free Marine Tech Test Status
For the first time in Australia, autonomous marine technology developers have a location to safely test autonomous vessels without needing to apply for a permit. The Australian Institute of Marine Science’s ReefWorks inshore test range was granted regulatory sandbox approval for uncrewed vessels from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
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