Green Tech: Rise of the [Hull Clening] Robots
coating life.With fuel costs still representing one of shipping’s largest operating expenses, and international regulatory pressure mounting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the commercial case for robotic hull maintenance has never been stronger.The earliest push for in-water hull-cleaning technologies was largely driven by environmental regulation. A short but growing list of countries are expected require visiting vessels to demonstrate that their hulls are free of invasive marine species before entering sensitive waters. Biofouling has long been recognized as a major vector for transporting
LEO Satellite Networks: Supporting Maritime Safety, Efficiency and Innovation
Across the maritime sector, the availability of data has never been higher. Supported by new data collection technologies and advanced analytics, mariners are gaining access to increasingly detailed information on the marine environment. Smart sensors are also becoming more widespread, enabling real-time monitoring of on-board equipment and cargo. Combined, these insights have the potential to provide both mariners and shore-based teams with greater situational and operational awareness throughout voyages.However, unlike many onshore industries that are already benefitting from improved data availabilit
Intruder Alert: Ports Face a Range of Underwater Threats
, all without risking human life. Their low acoustic signatures make them difficult to detect in the acoustically cluttered environments typical of busy ports, and they can infiltrate harbors autonomously using advanced navigation systems. And the growing affordability and accessibility of UUV technologies means underwater strike capabilities are no longer limited to specialized military units, and may increasingly enter the toolkit of both state and non-state actors.As these risks grow, coastal installations are increasingly adopting layered security approaches combining deterrence, surveillance
H2O Subsea Announces “Tech Day at the Lake" Showcase
professionals, partners, and technology leaders for a full day of live demonstrations, equipment trials, and interactive discussions. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience subsea solutions in action, including remotely operated systems, advanced imaging tools, and data-driven inspection technologies.Event Highlights Include:Live subsea equipment demonstrations in open waterInteractive sessions with engineers and specialists from over 42 industry leading companiesShowcases of the latest ROVs, sensors, and inspection technologiesNetworking opportunities with industry peers and decision-makersShrimp
Zelim Opens New Canada Office in Nova Scotia
market. The site will be located at the COVE ocean facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, a major technology hub for maritime innovation.Starting in April 2026, the office premises will serve as a base for Zelim to advance ongoing partnerships and future opportunities in the region for its AI-enabled technologies, which are designed to enhance the safety and security of operations at sea.The move builds on Zelim’s foothold in the Canadian cruise, ferry and defence industries. In 2024 Zelim demonstrated its flagship man-overboard detection and monitoring system, ZOE, to the Canadian Coast Guard and
Teledyne eXtreamer for Seismic Data Receives 2026 Spotlight on New Technology Award
Teledyne Geophysical Instruments, a division of Teledyne Marine, has announced that eXtreamer, its advanced small form factor seismic streamer, has received a 2026 Spotlight on New Technology Award, from the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). The award recognizes technologies that demonstrate advancement, uniqueness, and commercial impact within the offshore energy industry.Developed in collaboration with Geometrics Inc., eXtreamer addresses the growing demand for ultra-high-resolution (UHR) and ultra‑ultra‑high‑resolution (UUHR) marine seismic data acquisition. The system combines a robust yet
Teledyne Marine Wins UK Royal Navy Contract for AUVs and Floats
Teledyne Marine, part of Technologies Incorporated, has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) in support of the Royal Navy’s Future Maritime Data Gathering (FMDG) - Persistent Oceanographic Data Collect, strengthening the Royal Navy’s oceanographic and environmental data collection capabilities.Under this contract, Teledyne will supply numerous autonomous ocean observing systems, including Sentinel and Slocum gliders, APEX floats, and associated services, enabling the Royal Navy to expand its fleet of advanced unmanned technologies to collect
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
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