Neste Supplies Diesel for Tara Ocean Foundation’s Central Arctic Ocean Expedition
90,000 liters of renewable diesel. After the fueling, Tara Polar Station continues its journey to Norway before heading into the Arctic to start the expedition in mid-August.Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a lower greenhouse gas emission alternative to conventional fossil diesel. Thanks to their similar chemical compositions, Neste’s renewable diesel can be used as a direct replacement for fossil diesel in existing diesel engines and fueling infrastructure and works at temperatures down to -32°C
KOIL Energy Lands First Brazil Subsea Maintenance Job
KOIL Energy has secured its first contract in Brazil for subsea umbilical maintenance services, marking the company's entry into the world's largest deepwater offshore market.The contract covers the re-termination and testing of subsea umbilical components, including chemical injection and hydraulic control lines, as well as electrical cables.KOIL said it will use its proprietary technology and specialized equipment to carry out the pull-in, removal and replacement of the umbilical elements.Planning, engineering, qualification and procurement work will be carried out from KOIL's operational
PerkinElmer Contributes FITR Spectroscopy Technology to eXXpedition Mission
of the voyage underway, PerkinElmer is supporting the mission by equipping eXXpedition with Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy technology, polymer spectral libraries, and sampling accessories to analyze microplastics collected at sea and on land. FTIR enables researchers to:Identify the chemical composition of microplastics collected from seawaterDistinguish between polymer types and potential sources of pollutionSupport robust, comparable datasets that can inform environmental policy and innovationFounded by ocean advocate and skipper Emily Penn, eXXpedition combines offshore sailing expedition
Subsea Hydrothermal Vents Discovered in the Doldrums Region
hydrothermal vents have been found along the ridge, these are the first known vent fields to be discovered in and around the Doldrums system.Initial observations suggest both vent fields are hybrid, heat-producing “plumbing” systems combining typical volcanic venting with serpentinization, a chemical reaction that occurs when rocks from the Earth’s mantle are exposed to seawater. Only a small number of mixed vent fields with both volcanic and serpentinization-related characteristics have been discovered worldwide. The Lost City hydrothermal vent field on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a well-known
Breaking the Ice on Arctic Research
Amundsen is no exception, as Canada's only icebreaker equipped with scientific facilities in support of national and international multidisciplinary research programs. On board, the vessel boasts 65 scientific systems, 22 fixed and portable laboratories, and 300m2 of wet and dry workspace to perform chemical and biological experiments, analyze sediments and prepare the deployment of autonomous instruments.The CCGS Amundsen is unique in its dual role, performing icebreaking and escort duties in the St. Lawrence Seaway in winter and Arctic science in the summer. Double duty means that all scientific equipment
BRIN Taps Shipbuilder PIRIOU for Research Vessel Pair
of the French Development Agency (AFD).The future ORV will enable BRIN to conduct offshore scientific campaigns throughout Indonesian waters and the Natuna Sea (South China Sea). Designed for multidisciplinary missions, the vessel will enhance Indonesia’s capabilities in hydrography, physical and chemical oceanography, marine geology and geophysics, sediment sampling, physicochemical water characterization, scientific analysis, and the observation of marineecosystems and climate change impacts.SIGNING DAY: [L to R]: Ms. Inti Wikanestri, Deputy for Human Development, Society, and Culture, Ministry
A Double-Sided Trident: Dual-Use Environmental Data Underpins Subsea Defense
battlespace.Throughout the world, seafaring nations maintain fleets of research and survey vessels equipped with a wide range of sensors designed to characterize both the water column and the seafloor. On any given day, dozens of these vessels are dotting the world’s oceans, sampling their chemical composition, measuring their depth, and charting their floors and coastlines to ensure the safe navigation of vessels operating both on and below the surface. These operations provide an ongoing picture of an environment that is complex, dynamic, and operationally challenging. For scientists, the
U.S. Coast Guard Counters Maritime Threats With New Special Missions Command
, often in extreme environments like the remote polar regions.National Strike Force provides trained technical experts and specialized equipment to Coast Guard and other federal agencies to prepare for and respond to the most complex crises and natural disasters, including oil, hazardous substances, and chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear incidents. The force, comprised of three strike teams, an incident management assist team, and the public information assist team supports federal on-scene coordinators and incident commanders, and is poised for immediate response across the nation and globally
eXXpedition All-Women Sailing Mission Sets Off to Map Global Ocean Plastic
.Science at seaDuring the upcoming mission, crew members will use state-of-the-art equipment at sea, including the portable Spectrum Two FT-IR Spectrometer from PerkinElmer, to collect and analyze microplastics in surface ocean water and identify polymer types. Because each polymer has a unique chemical fingerprint, this in turn allows scientists to match fragments to their source materials.On land, the team will complete the picture by conducting investigations into litter, consumer goods and waste management infrastructure. They will also work with local experts to gather further insight and
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