Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s Hydro-Oceanographic Ship
configuration also includes lifting systems dedicated to scientific operations and a DP2 dynamic positioning system to ensure precision and stability during research activities.Fincantieri said the ship was designed with a strong focus on environmental sustainability, incorporating emission-reduction technologies, diesel-electric propulsion, optimised hull forms and low-impact materials, consistent with the group’s ISO 14001-certified environmental management standards across its Italian sites.“The Major Hydro-Oceanographic Ship ‘Quirinale’ represents technological and industrial
Robotics Essential to Coral Reef Preservation Efforts
ecosystems – coral reef communities found at depths of between 30m and 150m in tropical regions – to the temperature shifts predicted under future climate change.Over the next five years, the project will focus on these deeper coral reef communities in the Indian Ocean and employ survey technologies for in-situ measurements of biodiversity, health and physical environmental parameters.Advances in subsea robotics are helping scientists better understand and monitor the processes occurring in coral reefs. However, conventional conservation methods struggle to provide the necessary scale and
MFE Inspection Solutions Launches Offshore Division
offshore environments.Continuing MFE’s long-standing practice of supporting clients all the way through the inspection process, MFE Offshore operates in a consultative manner, working closely with customers to understand their specific inspection challenges. The team helps identify the right technologies, delivers hands-on training, supports implementation, and remains engaged after deployment to ensure lasting success.“Offshore personnel don’t have the luxury of trial and error,” said Wendy Post, General Manager of MFE Offshore, who brings more than 25 years of offshore industry
Viridien, SLB Set to Launch ‘Massive’ OBN Survey Offshore Egypt
owing to the complex faulting and the Messinian evaporite layer that masks deep reservoirs formed from complex channel sand bodies.“We are pleased to work with our partners, Viridien and SLB, who have decades of specialized imaging expertise in the region and will apply their cutting-edge technologies to deliver the clearest insight into the subsurface to help operators better evaluate and prioritize opportunities,” said Mahmoud Abdel Hamid, Chairman of EGAS.“This agreement with SLB and EGAS marks a significant milestone for Viridien, giving new momentum to our commitment to Egypt
TGS Starts Multi-Client Data Reprocessing Scheme off Australia
3D volume covering 8,735 square kilometers.“Launching the Bonaparte Basin PSDM Reprocessing Project demonstrates TGS’ continued focus on delivering advanced imaging solutions that help our clients better understand complex geology.“By applying the latest seismic reprocessing technologies, we are providing higher-quality data that supports more informed exploration decisions across offshore Australia,” said David Hajovsky, EVP, Multi-Client at TGS.The Grand Ashmore and Vulcan 2D data sets will be reprocessed using advanced demultiple techniques and multi-iteration tomographic
New Project to Assess Resilience of Mesophotic Coral Reefs
that assumption. This project aims to further our understanding of how resilient these deeper coral ecosystems are to warming waters, and the impact any changes in their structure and function could have on coral reef biodiversity in the Indian Ocean and globally.”The project will use survey technologies for in-situ measurements of biodiversity, health and physical environmental parameters at locations across the Indian Ocean – with data also generated through high-resolution numerical modelling.Studies will also take place in the Coral Spawning Laboratory at the University of Plymouth,
EU Seeks Feedback on Ocean Observation Initiative
to shape the European Ocean Observation Initiative, one of the cornerstones of the European Ocean Pact.The initiative will improve access to actionable marine knowledge for everyone who relies on the ocean and aims to make Europe a global leader in ocean observation and the development of related technologies. The call for evidence will be open until February 27, 2026, with the Commission seeking a wide range of contributions from stakeholders, experts and citizens. The feedback collected will feed into the development of the Ocean Observation Initiative which aims at:• improving European
R.M. Young Company, Western Weather Group to Host Webinar on Wildfire Forecast Intelligence for Utilities
decisions.Conor Byrne leads the engineering department at R.M. Young Company, applying over 15 years of multidisciplinary engineering expertise to weather and environmental measurement solutions. He specializes in product development and manufacturing, particularly for critically rugged and reliable technologies. Based in Traverse City, Michigan, Conor aims to leverage his technical expertise and a passion for problem-solving to transform how utilities manage wildfire risks through advanced forecasting and sensing solutions.Attendees can register here.
U.S. Coast Guard Launches RAPTOR to Identify Maritime Defense Solutions
The U.S. Coast Guard has unveiled a rapid-response approach that identifies, prototypes and delivers breakthrough technologies to meet urgent operational needs and drives accelerated transition to programs. The Office of Rapid Response and Prototyping (CG-RAPTOR) is accelerating the “idea-to-operations” cycle, rolling our solutions within 30, 60, and 90 days through collaboration with operators, industry leaders and subject matter experts.The standup of CG-RAPTOR comes amid Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s push to change how the Coast Guard operates. A key component of
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