"No Find, No Fee" Search for MH370 to Commence
cockpit came roughly 40 minutes after takeoff, when the captain signed off with the words, “Good night, Malaysian three seven zero,” as the aircraft entered Vietnamese airspace. Shortly afterward, the plane’s transponder was switched off, making it invisible to civilian air traffic control systems.Military radar later showed the aircraft deviated sharply from its planned route, turning back across northern Malaysia and Penang Island before heading northwest into the Andaman Sea. It then turned south, after which all contact was lost.Satellite data from Inmarsat suggested the aircraft
USACE's Major General Jason Kelly & Modernizing America’s Waterways
funding is essential, Kelly is equally focused on innovation. “We have to modernize the system for this day,” he says, “and set conditions for a more favorable future.”Key modernization initiatives include:Lock Control Modernization: A major push is underway to update control systems, integrate digital dashboards, and leverage modern automation. “I need to take advantage of today’s technology to buy down operating and maintenance costs,” Kelly says.Digital Twins: USACE is increasingly using digital replicas of physical assets to simulate performance and
Kongsberg Maritime Secures LARS Contract with Sea1 Offshore
sea states. The systems are designed with a compact and modular approach, making them easy to integrate on different vessel types while maintaining high durability and minimizing downtime.The inclusion of hydraulic power units with frequency control reduces emissions and energy consumption. Advanced control systems provide precise and responsive handling, enabling safe and accurate operations for complex subsea tasks
Freire Shipyard Celebrates Keel-Laying of Dana V Research Vessel
between biology, physics, and climate, as well as geological conditions of the seabed and water column.To support these missions, the Dana V will be equipped with advanced systems ensuring high-quality data collection and documentation. Its instruments include sonars, sound velocity meters, trawl control systems, and other specialized marine research equipment
AI is Boosting Operational Autonomy
missions with limited adaptability. However, advancements in hybrid localisation techniques, multi-modal sensor fusion, and AI-driven decision-making are pushing the boundaries of autonomy, enabling autonomous underwater systems to adapt dynamically to complex underwater environments.”Control systems bridge the gap between decision making and physical execution, and they are increasingly incorporating AI-based frameworks that enable real-time adaptive behaviour by processing multi-modal data from navigation systems.Traditional rule-based systems have been effective in predictable scenarios
Robosys Automation Secures Offshore Wind Vessel Retrofit Contract
Robosys Automation, a leader in maritime autonomy, vessel control systems, and smart shipping solutions, has announced that it has secured a new contract to retrofit a 26-meter Damen 2610 Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) Twin Axe High Speed Support Vessel (HSSV), with its flagship VOYAGER AI advanced maritime autonomy software.The vessel, built in 2015 to Lloyd’s Register classification standards, is powered by twin Caterpillar C32 engines with direct drives and is equipped with an Alphatron autopilot, Böning control system, Bosch Rexroth ship controls, and a Hydrosta
IMAS Technology Mitigates Risks for USVs
to enhance safety on high-speed manned vessels. This technology has now been specifically adapted for the unique requirements of USVs, creating a safety layer that bridges the awareness gap for remote operators during high-speed operations.IMAS technology integrates seamlessly with existing USV control systems to provide:Dynamic speed managementReal-time risk assessmentAs maritime authorities worldwide develop new regulations for USV operations, advanced safety systems like IMAS will be essential for meeting emerging compliance requirements, earning public trust, and enabling these vessels to reach
Robots as Clever as an Octopus
camera system to track the movements of specific points on an octopus’s arm, identifying areas of curvature and strain in real time as the animal crawls over rugged seafloor terrain.The aim is to use the 3D visual data collected to help design bioinspired robots.Intelligent materials and control systems that mimic organic movement, such as those of an octopus, are critical to the success of soft robots which offer more agility, more task flexibility, and the ability to be gentler than rigid robots.A multi-national study recently published in Engineering Science and Technology highlights that
KOIL Energy Nets Subsea Equipment Supply Deal
a subsea isolation valve system.The purpose of the system is to protect the offshore platform and its personnel from the unintended release of hydrocarbons from subsea wells.The contract encompasses the engineering, procurement, and manufacturing of KOIL's technical solution for Subsea Safety Control Systems.KOIL Energy will perform engineering and procurement activities during 2025 followed by manufacturing at its production facility in Houston, Texas in the first half of 2026. A services contract for the installation and testing will be awarded later, the company noted."This contract highlights
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