Marine-i has agreed to support marine engineering specialist Feritech Global in its plan to create an autonomous subsea vehicle specially designed for geotechnical survey work. Such a design would result in safer, more efficient and cost-effective seabed survey operations. Marine-i and Feritech are collaborating on a structured development program to define the industry standards that the new vehicle must meet,
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AUVs have become versatile tools for exploring the seas. But they can be disruptive to the environment or have trouble traveling through confined spaces. Purdue University researchers are studying an alternative: highly maneuverable, low-cost underwater gliders that operate silently. Components and sensors of the glider also can be easily swapped out or added according to a wide range of mission
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Kongsberg Maritime has launched the next generation of its advanced HUGIN AUV. Named HUGIN Endurance, the new AUV boosts operational duration to approximately 15 days, enabling extended survey and inspection missions far from shore. This longevity allows HUGIN Endurance to undertake extensive missions without the support of a mothership. Shore-to-shore operations offer the opportunity to reduce carbon footprint for commercial
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Canada’s Ocean Supercluster continues to press ahead during the coronavirus pandemic, The Chronicle Herald reported. The public-private group formed in 2018 and is based in Atlantic Canada, with the goal of increasing Canada’s ocean economy by $14 billion and 3,000 new jobs over the next 10 years. CEO Kendra MacDonald said the goal is to build ocean enterprises to 3
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Sercel’s MATS LT is a cost-effective micro-modem dedicated for underwater acoustic communication and positioning. Its small size, weight and reduced power consumption make MATS LT an ideal solution for compact AUVs. Highly efficient, the micro underwater acoustic modem allows a communication range up to 3,500 m. MATS LT is available in two versions: either cased (water-resistance up to 500 m)
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By Kayla Matthews Drones that fly above the ground are commonplace today. This technology is bought by hobbyists, deployed by the military and used for crop monitoring by farmers, for example. Drones in the water, on the other hand, are extremely valuable but often overlooked in the public eye. Here are four likely trends and applications for maritime drones in
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