Marine Technology News

ONR Researchers Explore a Changing Arctic

As sea ice continues to recede at a record pace in the Arctic, officials at the Office…
First Pipe Produced for South Stream’s Offshore Section

Pipe No.1 for the first line of South Stream's offshore section was produced today…
Three NOAA scientists honored by White House

The White House yesterday awarded three NOAA scientists with Presidential Early Career…
Least Known Navy Activity? Underwater Shipwreck Archeology

Robert S. Neyland, Ph.D., director of the Underwater Archeology Branch (UAB) of the…
300 Missing After Korean Ferry Capsizes

Almost 300 people were missing after a ferry capsized off South Korea on Wednesday…

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Offshore Energy

Oil and Gas Discovered in Four Wells

Spike Exploration has, over the last winter, participated in four exploration and appraisal wells, all of which have encountered oil and gas. The Pil discovery and surrounding prospects are the most promising, whilst the other discoveries and licenses have also added value to Spike’s portfolio. The Pil well 6406/12-3S is located in PL586 offshore Mid-Norway, where Spike holds a 30% working interest…

Hydrographic

New Teknicraft Wind Farm Support Vessel

Teknicraft Design’s latest offshore support catamaran made a debut at the recent Oceanology 2014 conference held at the London ExCel Center in March. The MO1 was commissioned by Mainprize Offshore Ltd. of Scarborough, U.K. he 83’ aluminum catamaran features a new wave piercing hull shape and the vessel is fit with Teknicraft’s signature hydrofoil support system. MO1 was purpose built to support the offshore wind farm industry…

Ocean Observation News

Exploring One of the Deepest Ocean Trenches

An international team of researchers led by deep-sea biologist Tim Shank of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) will use the world's only full-ocean depth, hybrid remotely operated vehicle, Nereus and other advanced technology to explore life in the depths of the Kermadec Trench. The 40-day expedition, which begins on April 12, kicks off an ambitious three-year collaborative effort funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Subsea Defense

Final Coles Review into Submarine Sustainment

The fourth and final review into the Australian Collins Class submarine sustainment program, released today by expert John Coles, confirms that submarine maintenance and availability has significantly improved. The review findings have been welcomed by Minister for Defence David Johnston and Minister for Finance Mathias Cormann. The report found that two and frequently three submarines are now available for deployment at any one time. In the recent past, we were often reliant on a single boat.

Vehicle News

Global AUV Fleet to Increase 42% by 2018

Douglas-Westwood (DW) forecast that the global AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) fleet will increase 42% in the 2014-2018 period, compared to the previous five years. The fleet is forecast to total 825 units in 2018, led by strong demand in the military sector. The military sector makes up 50% of AUV demand, with North America accounting for 75% of this market in 2014. However, this market share may decrease to 70% by 2018, as emerging economies increasingly invest in their military fleets.

New Products

KONGSBERG to deliver C4I CORTEX for the Combatant Craft Medium Mark One

Inc. (OIW) in Clackamas, OR on February 10th, 2014. KONGSBERG will provide their C4I CORTEX system to fulfill the requirements of the program’s Tactical Computer System. vessel. features. The hardware suite includes ruggedized displays, computers and servers. Johnstown, PA. "This has been a strategic pursuit and we are pleased that we are a part of the winning team. and our employees have put in a tremendous amount of work to secure this contract," says Åsmund Groven, President of KITS.

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