More than $4k Raised For Homelessness at Subsea Expo Awards Dinner
improved housing laws and policies, as it defends people’s right to a safe home and helps to combat the impact of the housing emergency.Around 350 people attended the prestigious annual dinner, which was supported by headline partner Boskalis Subsea Services, along with C-Kore Systems, Deepsea Technologies, Genesis and Viper Innovations. The ceremony is held as part of Subsea Expo, a two-day exhibition and conference that provides a showcase for the latest innovations and developments in the UK’s underwater industry. Nine awards were presented on the night, with companies and individuals across
OPT Bags WAM-V Order from Nordic Research Client
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has secured a contract to supply a fully integrated WAM-V autonomous surface vehicle to an underwater research customer in the Nordic region.The company said the vehicle will be assembled immediately and shipped to the customer, marking an expansion of its presence in the Nordics.The contract follows earlier efforts by the company to grow its footprint in the region by working with end customers and governments."We believe that securing this contract is testament that demand in the market is continuing to convert to backlog across multiple sectors. Recent efforts
Marine Technology TV Discusses Latest ROV Trends
or late last year and later this month to the US Navy for 4,000-meter capabilities, and we should be at 6000 but at beginning of next year.”The Jan/Feb issue of Marine Technology Reporterfeatures UUVs. In the issue, Duane Fotheringham, president of the Unmanned Systems group in HII's Mission Technologies division, explains how the scale of underwater vehicle uptake is growing. “Customers are moving away from buying one or two vehicles for experimentation and toward fleet-level quantities. That shift signals that unmanned undersea systems are transitioning from trials into sustained, operational
iBULe Photonics Unveils First 3rd-Generation Single Crystal Submarine Hydrophone
detection for submarines and underwater platforms.During the exhibition, iBULe Photonics, a global leader in piezoelectric single crystal materials, also outlined its strategic ambition to expand into the North American defense market, capitalizing on the role of high-performance acoustic sensing technologies such as iBULe Photonics’s single crystal hydrophone in enhancing detection capabilities for future submarine fleets. Among the company’s potential collaborations are opportunities linked to the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), a major procurement program which will replace
Kongsberg Discovery, Fugro Reinforce Main Supplier Agreement
Kongsberg Discovery and Fugro have signed a new framework agreement that strengthens a decades-long technology partnership between the two companies. The contract, confirmed at Oceanology International in London, positions Kongsberg Discovery as a key supplier of advanced hydroacoustic and positioning technologies across Fugro’s global fleet, including the company’s expanding portfolio of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs).The new agreement reinforces Kongsberg Discovery’s position as a preferred technology partner for Fugro, providing continued access to the company’s solutions, such
Bridging the Data Divide: How AI Will Rewire Maritime, Port Ops
;s experiences in working with ports and port facilities to help make operations more efficient and diversify revenue. With AI Strategic Solutions, it’s not about replace people or jobs, rather harnessing the cumulative knowledge of your crew and putting that to work with advanced AI.For latest technologies in the maritime and port sectors, visit PORT OF THE FUTURE -- "2 Days, 50 Ports" -- March 24-25, in Houston. Click here to discover the packed agenda and to register to attend.If you spend enough time around ports and terminals, you hear the same refrain: we have the data
Advanced Navigation Raises $110M Series C to Support Increased PNT Technology Demand
Advanced Navigation, a leader in navigation and autonomous systems, announced it has successfully raised $110 million in a Series C funding round. The raise marks a shift in the global autonomy race as national demand for alternative Positioning, Navigation, Timing (PNT) technologies reaches an all-time high.The round was led by Airtree Ventures, with participation from Quadrant Private Equity and the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC). These investors join a cohort of existing backers including Main Sequence, KKR, In-Q-Tel, Alpha Intelligence Capital, The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull AC
Breaking the Ice: How a Space-Based Initiative is Solving a Maritime Challenge
in fuel consumption, decreased wear and tear on aging vessels, and the elimination of significant operating costs for private carriers.Michigan’s Digital BlueprintWhile regional economies often develop around core industrial pillars, the most significant leaps in progress occur when diverse technologies intersect. Michigan is witnessing a powerful convergence where aerospace innovation meets maritime necessity. By leveraging remote sensing data, our companies and researchers are improving operational efficiency, creating new business opportunities, and attracting global investment. This trend
OneSubsea Moves to Acquire Norway’s Envirex Subsea Business
OneSubsea, a joint venture between SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7, has entered into an agreement to acquire the subsea business of Norway-based Envirex Group.The acquisition is expected to add Envirex’s specialized technologies and research and development capabilities to OneSubsea’s global technology portfolio.The companies said the move is intended to accelerate deployment of new technology solutions and expand the range of subsea services offered to customers worldwide. “This agreement represents a natural next step in a collaboration that has developed over more than a
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