Sea Vorian Expands SEA360 Fleet with Teledyne Gavia AUV
, located in Caudan, France. With this investment, SEA360 will be able to provide geophysical surveys, cable and subsea infrastructure inspection, environmental studies and become a European provider for underwater data collection and analysis.The newly acquired Teledyne Gavia AUV is equipped with advanced technologies, including the EdgeTech 2205 sonar, with bathymetric and gap-filling module, EXail PHINS C3 Inertial Navigation System (INS), and USBL modules. These technologies will enable Sea360 to perform geophysical survey missions, underwater inspections, and environmental monitoring at depths of up
National Center for Wildlife, NOC ink MoU on Marine Protection
and populations of sharks, whales, dolphins, turtles, dugongs, mangroves, seagrasses, and associated species. The scope of the agreement further extends to assessing the health of benthic organisms, evaluating the impact of human activities on marine habitats, and the effective deployment of advanced technologies to monitor activities potentially harmful to marine and coastal wildlife. A key aspect of this collaboration is the implementation of optimal management practices for marine protected areas and their habitats, which will be achieved through a series of training workshops centered on the protection
NOAA Engages Fugro for Hydrographic Survey Services
of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters to the outer limits of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone.Since 1996, NOAA OCS has relied on five-year IDIQ contracts with private-sector firms to fulfil this critical mission. Fugro has been a consistent partner throughout this period, introducing multiple advanced technologies, such as airborne lidar bathymetry and remote and autonomous survey techniques to enhance survey safety, speed, and sustainability.The new IDIQ contract, effective January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2029, will be managed from Fugro’s Hydrography Center of Excellence in Houston
Underwater Radiated Noise and Ocean Health
between a ship's hull and the water, not only improve energy efficiency but also help in minimizing noise pollution.The IMO's Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI), effective from January 2023, limits the power output of ship engines, indirectly contributing to URN reduction. More advanced technologies, such as wind-assisted propulsion and techniques to ensure Just-in Time Arrival, hold promise for further mitigating both emissions and noise pollution.Understanding URNUnderwater radiated noise refers to the sound energy emitted from ships into the ocean. This noise originates from various
Opinion: Stronger Regulations Needed to Protect Our Oceans
inspections or hold ships accountable for failing wastewater systems. A quick look at SkyTruth reveals just how serious the problem still is.The issue lies in the weakness of the current regulations. MARPOL sets the bar too low. Shipowners comply with the bare minimum instead of investing in advanced technologies that were already available 30 years ago and remain so today. Systems capable of reducing pollutants far beyond current regulatory standards.As it stands, there’s no incentive to adopt these technologies. Instead, loopholes allow ships to legally pollute, with no accountability for
Greensea IQ Nets $1.9M NAVSEA Contract to Enhance ROV System
complex tasks in marine environments, using a single control system for both the ROV and manipulator.This innovation aims to optimize performance, reduce operator workload, and simplify control station complexity.“I founded Greensea with the singular vision of using autonomy and advanced technologies to improve the relationship between operator and robot in the ocean industry. We have always specialized in the pragmatic application of bleeding-edge autonomy, AI, navigation, and Human Machine Interface developments.“This project with the U.S. Navy is the epitome of Greensea&rsquo
north.io Selected for Portuguese Hydrographic Institute Project
;fico of the Portuguese Navy.The IHSensortech BlueTech Program aims to foster innovation in marine sensor technologies and data management. The program is designed to address current challenges in marine data collection, processing, and analysis by supporting the development and implementation of advanced technologies.The selection of north.io is part of the "Hydrographic Data Consolidation Software Development" challenge which aims to develop an application for integrating geographic information that can process and determine which information takes precedence based on a set of user-defined
Petrobras and Shearwater Join Forces for Seismic Tech R&D
, while also reducing the time, cost and environmental impact of seismic acquisition projects. "This cooperation seeks to bolster our ongoing engagement in geophysical R&D and innovation, thereby accelerating the exploration and development of energy resources.“By leveraging advanced technologies together, we aim to significantly enhance geophysical technologies and achieve superior operation efficiency, ultimately driving innovation and sustainability within the industry," said Roberta Mendes, General Manager of R&D&I at Petrobras."We are excited to broaden our
Cargotec Proceeds with MacGregor Sale as Offshore Wind Dispute Gets Resolved
offshore wind solutions have caused losses due to their pilot nature and technical challenges, Cargotec said.MacGregor has therefore now decided to stop offering the monopile installation solution and it is no longer in MacGregor’s sales portfolio. Another offshore wind solution, containing advanced technologies for the servicing of offshore wind turbines, is still a part of MacGregor offering.There are approximately ten of these smaller loss-making offshore pilot projects to be finalised mainly in 2024. MacGregor will not commit to any new pilot projects until all technical challenges are solved
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