NUWC Division Newport’s AUTEC Range Performs Sensor Accuracy Test of German Ship for NATO FORACS
;s longest-running technical programs, providing standardized testing for shipboard sensors, navigation equipment and combat systems.The effort began in 1971, when NATO approved a study group to outline requirements for a multinational accuracy-checking range. Three years later, seven nations — Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, the U.K. and the U.S. — signed a memorandum of understanding formalizing the project, and in 1977 the NATO FORACS Office was established. The first test site opened near Stavanger, Norway, in 1978, followed by Greece’s Souda Bay range in 1984.NATO FORACS
Freire Shipyard Celebrates Keel-Laying of Dana V Research Vessel
Freire Shipyard has celebrated the keel laying of the new flagship research vessel for the Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU -Technical University of Denmark). Measuring 70 meters length and 16 meters beam, with accommodation for 38 people, the Dana V is set to become a world-class platform for research and education.Successor to the Dana IV, the Dana V was designed by the Knud E. Hansen A/Sconsortium, Odense Maritime Technology A/S and Naval Architects, with environmental sustainability at its core. The vessel can operate on either biodiesel or electric batteries, switching between propulsion
Another TSO Enlists Njord Survey for Offshore Wind Support Services
Swedish firm Njord Survey has entered into a frame agreement with Energinet, Denmark’s national transmission system operator (TSO), covering site and route survey services for offshore wind and subsea cable projects.The long-term collaboration reinforces Njord Survey’s position as provider of services to the offshore renewable sector.It follows the agreement company signed earlier in October with German TSO 50Hertz to deliver geophysical and ROV seabed survey service in support of offshore wind developments in Baltic Sea.Swedish Firm to Deliver Carbon-Neutral Surveys for Baltic Sea OW
Marine Heatwaves Impact Food Webs
journal Nature Communications today, was conducted by an interdisciplinary team of researchers from MBARI, the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, the Hakai Institute, Xiamen University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Southern Denmark, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.To explore the impacts of marine heatwaves on ocean food webs and carbon flows, the research team combined multiple datasets that tracked biological conditions in the water column in the Gulf of Alaska for more than a decade. This region experienced two successive
Diver Linked to Nord Stream Explosions Detained in Poland
, which had become a controversial symbol of German reliance on Russian gas in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.Russia blamed the U.S., Britain and Ukraine for the blasts, which largely cut Russian gas off from the lucrative European market. Those countries have denied involvement.Germany, Denmark, and Sweden all opened investigations into the incident, and the Swedes found traces of explosives on several objects recovered from the explosion site, confirming the blasts were deliberate acts.The Swedish and Danish investigations were closed in February without identifying any suspect.(Reuters
Ocean Exchange Names Finalists for Three Awards
healthy oceans. Finalists for 2025 are:ABALOBI (South Africa) Fisher-led digital solutions for small-scale fisheries.Algae Scope (Italy) PFAS replacement in textiles with seaweed based alternatives.Aloft (USA) Weather data collection while underway with novel wind propulsion. Bio Clean Carbon (Denmark) Nutrient removal system using cyanobacteria.Bluenose (France) Wind deflectors for commercial vessels for fuel/emissions reduction.Ceal Minerals (Israel) Carbon removal w/valuable coproduct at seawater-cooled power plants.Cecilia (USA) Upcycled plastic waste into high performance carbon materials
Saab to Spearhead NATO's New Underwater Defense Project
was selected in July 2025 and the project is part of NATO's Digital Ocean and Antisubmarine Warfare Barrier Smart Defence Initiative.It is sponsored by twelve different nations led by the U.K., together with Sweden, the U.S., Australia, Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Canada, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway. Together they have committed to adopting the standard developed through this project.Saab’s business area Kockums is leading the multinational consortium, MANGROVE, comprising CETENA and IDS part of Fincantieri Group, FlySight, GraalTech, Miraya, Saab UK and BlueBear, S2IX and
Third Phase of Deep-Sea Mining Impact Research Begins
. The scientific findings are translated into recommendations for international and national authorities.MiningImpact is funded under the Joint Programming Initiative Healthy and Productive Seas and Oceans (JPI Oceans). The consortium brings together the expertise of 34 institutions from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal and the United Kingdom. The results are intended to directly inform the ongoing work of the International Seabed Authority and support evidence-based policymaking.
NKT to Deliver Cables for Bornholm Energy Island Interconnection
will be one of the most advanced and fuel-efficient cable layers in the industry.Bornholm Energy Island is a landmark renewable energy project located in the Baltic Sea, designed to receive up to 3.8 GW of offshore wind power from planned offshore wind farms.The energy will be transmitted to Germany and Denmark via two HVDC offshore interconnector systems.With this award from Energinet, NKT will connect the energy island to both the Danish and German power grids. This follows the turnkey contract awarded to NKT in 2023 as part of a large framework agreement with German TSO 50Hertz to connect the island
August 2025
