Fear for Future After Mass Die-off of Fish in Poland's Oder River
ministry have pointed to a large overgrowth of toxic algae as a possible cause for the mass die-off."The most likely hypothesis is that it was a combination of various natural factors," said Brzozka.'Something is wrong'Local people told Reuters that firefighters and territorial defense forces deployed by the government to remove tonnes of dead fish were not prepared for what awaited them in the river.The stench around the waters was so bad that most of them vomited during their work, according to residents of the village.Local businesses have also been hit.When Piotr Bugaj, a passionate
One-on-One with Duane Fotheringham, President, Unmanned Systems, HII
key. They have requested systems that can perform many different missions from different platforms,” said Fotheringham. “With an increasing focus on unmanned systems, I think we will continue to see the need for advanced autonomy. UUVs act as a force-multiplier, expanding the reach of our defense forces and helping them to complete missions more efficiently.”From left to right, Machinist Mate 1st Class Micah Patterson, Boatswains Mate 1st Class Stephen Wodraska, Mineman 1st Class Coy Tully and Mineman 3rd Class Pete Calvert, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, launch a MK 18 MOD 2
Finnish Defense Forces Upgrade Naval Sonars
Kongsberg Maritime said it has been awarded a contract by Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) to deliver ST2400 VDS (Variable Depth Sonar) upgrades to the SQ2000MLU program for the Hamina-Class Corvettes fleet.The ST2400 VDS is designed to provide accurate and highly reliable performance for detecting submarines, mines and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles in Littoral waters. The ST2400 VDS upgrade will enable the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability on all four Hamina-Class Corvettes operating in the Baltics.The ST2400 VDS is a medium-frequency sonar designed with an emphasis on performance and operation in
GOSL Picks Up Nexus USBL Positioning Systems
with these purchases.” The Nexus system is just one of the USBL systems manufactured by the Great Yarmouth, U.K., based Applied Acoustics. Others in the range include smaller “entry level” units, portable units for on-deck deployment and militarized systems for use by defense forces worldwide.
Army, Navy and Air Force Gather at Saab Seaeye
procurement. While touring the company’s manufacturing and engineering facilities the officers were able to see and hear how remotely operated robotic vehicles are designed and manufactured. Saab Seaeye has long experience in providing underwater vehicles using advanced technology for defense forces around the world. Recently, the company hosted an international group of maritime mine threat experts that included the Deputy Director of the NATO Underwater Research Centre, who examined a wide range of mine counter-measure underwater vehicles, including one for the disposal of underwater IEDs
Powerful Submarines Join Israel’s Navy
; Lt. Col. A., commander of the ISS Tanin, called the Dolphin II-class subs a new generation of submarines that will enable Israel to carry out its missions better. "INS Tanin will receive more long-term missions, and for a greater amount of time, than submarines" the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) possesses, one navy officer explained, adding that as a result the Navy had "extended by several days our ability to operate silently and secretly in enemy territory." The INS Tanin, one of the world’s most advanced submarines, is expected to upgrade Israel&rsquo
MTR 100: Saab Seaeye Ltd
that includes Saab’s range of tethered and hybrid underwater vehicle systems for both the defense and commercial markets. Accredited by DNV to ISO 9001 and ISO 18001, Saab Seaeye is a leading supplier of electric ROVs to the oil and gas industry, and a major ROV resource for renewable energy, defense forces, marine science and hydro-engineering. Saab Seaeye has facilities in both the UK and Sweden and employs more than 230 people. It has a turnover of around $70 million and recently doubled the size of its manufacturing and engineering operations in the UK. Exports stand at over 80% of sales
Awards Ceremony Recognizes NRL Researchers
when Navy ships provide aid during disasters. Marine Meteorology Division Dr. Melinda S. Peng is recognized for leading a skillful multi-disciplined team to develop, test, and implement the Navy Global Environmental Model (NAVGEM) to provide valuable weather forecasts to Navy and Department of Defense forces deployed around the world. NAVGEM proved to be vastly superior to older models, particularly in the accuracy of parameters critical to Navy operations such as tropical cyclone intensity and movement, lower level wind speeds, and wave heights. NAVGEM employs an innovative Semi-Lagrangian/Semi-Implic
MTR100 '13 Saab Seaeye Ltd.
now includes Saab’s underwater vehicle range of tethered and hybrid underwater vehicle systems for both the defenxe and commercial markets. Accredited by DNV to ISO 9001 and ISO 18001, Saab Seaeye is a leading supplier of electric ROVs to the oil and gas industry, and a major ROV resource for defense forces, marine science and hydro-engineering. Saab Seaeye has facilities in both the U.K. and Sweden and employs more than 200 people. It has a turnover of $54 million and recently doubled the size of its manufacturing and engineering operations in the U.K.. Exports stand at over 80% of sales with the
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