In this MTS webinar, Fernando C. Hernandez will provide insights and video footage of a pivotal subsea project he was key in executing at thousands of feet underwater with Remotely Operated Vehicles.
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In order to achieve the ambitious goal of mapping the world’s oceans by the year 2030, the combined efforts of marine technologists and scientists from around the world will be needed to develop and deploy the next generation of ocean mapping technology. Responding to this challenge, the Marine Technology Society (MTS) D.C. section and headquarters office held a virtual conference in
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The Marine Technology Society (MTS) named Will Forman an Honorary Member of MTS for his exemplary achievements to advance marine technology in the areas of material science, deep sea submersible engineering, and mission critical operations.
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On May 31, 2020, Dr. Michael D. Max passed away. He was the MTS DC Section co-chair for nearly seven years, co-chair of the Diving Committee, and an MTS fellow–one of the highest accolades a MTS member can achieve. Max had a broad background including geology, geophysics, chemistry, acoustics and informational technology. He had a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin,
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Dr. Rick Spinrad, who has served MTS as president since January 2019, stepped down from his role on June 1, 2020. MTS issued an official statement thanking Dr. Spinrad for strong leadership that spanned five years as President Elect and President.
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A virtual symposium on May 20 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EDT will introduce the global Seabed 2030 project and its role within the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. In order to achieve the ambitious goal of mapping the world’s oceans by the year 2030, we will need to develop and deploy the next generation of
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