Vicinay Marine, Tecnalia Develop Remote Offshore Mooring Corrosion Sensor
offshore systems, where corrosion remains a key challenge affecting the integrity and durability of chains and connectors exposed to harsh marine conditions.The sensor has been validated at Tecnalia’s HarshLab floating test platform off the coast of northern Spain, which is used to assess technologies under real marine operating conditions.“Corrosion is a key issue in the management of the structural integrity of mooring systems, as it directly influences the sizing, service life and maintenance strategies of critical elements, such as links and connectors.“This sensor enables us
First Person: Exploring the Nile River
motifs and important names encircled in cartouches (some of them sheltered from the scouring of sand-laden wind), all of them give modern meaning to thousands of years of history. The significance of the Rosetta Stone for decipherment screams loudly and clearly, even if silently.Eventually, with new technologies, domesticated camels and sailing ships among them, outsiders breached Egypt’s desert buffers with ancient, medieval, and industrial eras whose remnants trumpet a roll-call for Nile Valley history. Among those eras, the Greek city states, the Persian Empire, the Great Arab Conquest
MEPC 84 Advances Underwater Radiated Noise Advice
technical guidance circular on co-optimizing propulsion equipment for energy efficiency and underwater radiated noise at the design and retrofit stage.The circular seeks to clarify potential trade-offs between noise mitigation and conventional propeller design to promote the co-benefits of quiet ship technologies and energy performance.Case studies presented at an earlier workshop demonstrated that retrofits, such as propeller upgrades, appendage modifications, and air lubrication systems, can yield underwater radiated noise reductions of 2–10 dB, often alongside energy efficiency improvements.Effective
Australian Quantum Technology to Support National Defence Strategy
to keeping satellite constellations synchronized and communications secure under electronic attack.QuantX Labs is also developing SENTIO, an extremely sensitive quantum magnetometer capable of detecting objects underwater and underground. Quantum magnetometry is one of the most promising emerging technologies that can detect submerged targets in GPS-denied environments without relying on traditional acoustic signatures.The technologies built by QuantX Labs have been developed in partnership with Adelaide University.Professor Nigel Spooner and Dr Erik Shartner from the university, through their industry
NOAA Awards $21.6m for Uncrewed Systems Supporting Mapping, Charting
charting and mapping vessels being built for the agency. This will support NOAA’s mission to deliver tools and information to help mariners safely transport the $2.3 trillion worth of cargo that comes in and out of the nation’s ports and harbors. The contract was awarded to Chance Maritime Technologies from Lafayette, Louisiana for up to eight total systems over five years. The new systems offer a spectrum of command and control options. These include direct operator control, supervised control with semi-autonomous capabilities like collision avoidance and dynamic course tracking, and,
OPT Demos Autonomous Offshore Charging for Maritime Drones
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has demonstrated autonomous docking, charging and redeployment capabilities for its WAM-V autonomous surface vehicle as part of efforts to support longer-duration offshore operations.The company said the system enables the maritime drone to approach a dock, secure itself, recharge and return to operation without human intervention.OPT is preparing the technology for integration with its PowerBuoy platform to create offshore charging points capable of supporting continuous maritime drone operations at sea.The company added that the systems could eventually form part of a
U.S. Coast Guard Counters Maritime Threats With New Special Missions Command
in the future. Currently, the administrative and operational control of specialized forces units is shared between the Coast Guard’s two Area commanders. The Coast Guard is evolving to become a stronger, more capable and responsive fighting force in responding to threats presented by emerging technologies, intensified border security activities, large-scale contingencies and national special security events
Baker Hughes, Strohm Partner On UltraDeepwater Flowlines and Risers
composite pipe manufacturer Strohm have signed an agreement to jointly develop a hybrid flexible pipe for ultradeepwater flowline and riser applications.The companies said the new solution is aimed at offshore projects in water depths exceeding 3,000 metres, as operators seek lower-cost and lower-risk technologies for deepwater developments.The hybrid flexible pipe combines thermoplastic composite pipe technology with conventional flexible pipe systems, replacing the standard carcass, liner and pressure armour with TCP while retaining tension armour, outer coating and end fittings.The companies said the
Unique Group Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment to Expand Subsea Mechanical Division
Unique Group, a leader in subsea technologies and engineering, has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to expand its Subsea Mechanical division globally, strengthening its capabilities across subsea decommissioning, installation and construction projects. The expanded mechanical portfolio supports an integrated delivery model combining survey, excavation, buoyancy, cutting, lifting and recovery services within a single framework.A key element of the division’s capability is the proprietary Uni-FlowX Controlled Mass Flow Excavation (CMFE) system. The system enables non-contact trenching
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