Novielli Boats Unveils Plans for New Production Facility
functionality. Operators in both challenging and recreational settings consistently applaud the handling and overall confidence they feel on the water. Expanding the product range continuously reinforces this reputation, from smaller utility vessels to larger, performance-oriented designs suited for diverse marine assignments.By situating a production hub in Nuevo León, Novielli signals a commitment to sustaining growth in a market that often demands quick turnarounds and custom builds. Executives view the new facility as aligning perfectly with future projections for RIB sales worldwide. Partnership
Researchers Team Up to Investigate Costal Wave Breaking
will use advanced sensor technology and machine learning to capture and integrate coastal wave-breaking dynamics into predictive models. State-of-the-art monitoring equipment, including LIDAR, drones, and stereoscopic cameras, will be deployed to provide unprecedented data on coastal wave breaking under diverse conditions.Machine learning models trained on these observations will be integrated into climate models, addressing biases and enhancing the accuracy of future climate predictions.Through this collaboration, the partners aim to address critical knowledge gaps, paving the way for improved representation
Fascinated by Shipwrecks Podcast: USS Constitution - Still on Duty
attraction.Ryan Miranda, who graduated from East Carolina University’s Maritime Studies Program in 2020, wrote his thesis about the famous ship titled Oak, Steel, and Men: The History of USS Constitution through Artifact Biographies. Miranda’s career has taken him around the world to work on diverse maritime archaeology projects.In this episode, Miranda talks with host Kathy A. Smith about his early interest in the underwater world, his thesis, and how technological advances like augmented reality are changing the way the public can interact with shipwrecks.About Ryan MirandaRyan Miranda is
Subsea Expo 2025 Theme Announced and Conference Programme Confirmed
will be no exception. The event’s theme for 2025, ‘Deep in Transition’, acknowledges the global shift towards new energy production and usage, balanced with the underwater supply chain’s desire to broaden the market sectors in which it is working.“We have created a diverse programme for this year’s Subsea Expo, with a broad range of voices and topics lined up for attendees to listen to and learn from. Analysis we carried out last year has shown that although conventional offshore energy remains a key part of the underwater industry, offshore renewable
Seiche Welcomes Hook as Non-Executive Director
Seiche announced the appointment of Dan Hook as Non-Executive Director, effective January 2, 2025, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in marine technology and innovation to the company. A Naval Architect by training, he studied at the University of Southampton before embarking on a diverse career encompassing fast vessel design, weight and stability analysis, and structural engineering.His passion for marine robotics led him to become a Chartered Engineer and establish ASV Ltd, a pioneering company in the development and construction of unmanned surface vessels. Following the sale
IHO Member States Adopt S-100 Operational Standards
International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) member states have adopted the first set of operational standards within the S-100 framework.The S-100 framework enables the integration of diverse datasets within a single Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). Mariners will now be able to combine various data layers such as Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), detailed depth information and dynamic information on water level and currents to enhance situational awareness and decision-making.The adoption of the operational standards paves the way for coastal states to offer official
Shipwreck Podcast: Exploring Tragedy, History & Humanity with James Delgado
“Our connections to the maritime world are far more profound and diverse than I think most of us realize.” James P. DelgadoJim talks about his long, storied career, starting with his budding interest in archaeology and history at age 10, and how his career path changed when he was exposed to the buried San Francisco Gold Rush ship Niantic while working for the National Park Service.He also gives moving accounts of famous shipwrecks that have had a profound emotional impact on him. These include Clotilda, the last known U.S. slave ship to bring captives to America, USS Arizona, and the
Flocean Aim to Transform Desalination with Subsea Technology
. We have already signed agreements across multiple strategic locations and are developing a large-scale demonstration system. This approach underscores our commercial readiness and scalability, providing an economically viable, sustainable freshwater solution for municipalities, industry and agriculture diverse sectors."Flocean is a game-changer in the desalination sector that’s been slowed by environmental concerns and permitting, and a lifeline for regions facing escalating water shortages," noted Steve Kloos, Partner at Burnt Island Ventures and Director at Flocean. "This is the
France’s Shom Selects Exail’s Drix USV Hydrographic Drone
by the French robotics and maritime technologies specialist Exail.The acquisition marks a strategic milestone in the modernization of Shom’s capabilities, addressing the growing demand for reliable and certified marine data for both civilian and military purposes.The DriX H-8 will be deployed for diverse hydrographic tasks, including seabed topography, wreck detection, and seabed composition analysis.It will also play a key role in preliminary studies for offshore wind farm development.The collected data will enhance understanding of the marine environment while expanding intervention capabilities
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