Weather Data Gathering Project Underway for US Offshore Wind
in the region.WFIP3 is funded by DOE and NOAA and led by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, with over 15 partners including national laboratories, universities, industry, and cooperation from local governments. The wildlife monitoring is a project of Duke University with funding from DOE and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.Upon completion of the data collection campaign, the monitoring platforms and instruments will be removed from the ocean, and the study's data and results will be published and used to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts
VideoRay Names Snyder Director of Applications Engineering, Integration and Testing
Underwater robotics solutions company VideoRay announced the appointment of Jeff Snyder as its new Director of Applications Engineering, Integration and Testing.Snyder began his career with a degree from Duke University before serving as a special operations officer for the US Navy. After his service with the US Navy, he earned a graduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Now a highly seasoned marine technology professional, Snyder brings to VideoRay over two decades of expertise garnered from leadership and field positions at robotics and technology organizations such as
All American Marine Delivers Research Vessel for the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
.5’ x 25’ semi-displacement aluminum catamaran hull that was developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design in Auckland, New Zealand. The vessel contains proven design elements found in the recently commissioned research vessels Blue Manta and Shearwater built for BlueTide Puerto Rico and Duke University, respectively.The vessel was constructed to U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) standards and will operate as a multipurpose research vessel. The twin-engine speed and fuel-efficiency of this vessel will allow researchers to access and study marine environments in the Hawaiian Islands. The knowledge gained
AAM Delivers Survey Vessel for NV5-Geodynamics
the growing offshore wind market as well as accomplish many other scientific survey missions, Shackleford is a 73- by 26.7-foot semi-displacement aluminum catamaran developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design in Auckland, New Zealand. The newbuild leverages fundamental design elements of the Duke University Marine Lab’s Shearwater and Blue Tide Puerto Rico’s Blue Manta, both built by All American Marine and proven successful in near-coastal research environments.Named after Shackleford Banks, the southernmost barrier island in the Cape Lookout National Seashore chain and a nod to the
AAM to Build Research Vessel for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
; semi-displacement aluminum catamaran hull that was developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design in Auckland, New Zealand. The vessel will contain proven design elements found in the recently commissioned and successful research vessels Blue Manta and Shearwater built for BlueTide Puerto Rico and Duke University, respectively.The vessel is being constructed to U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) standards for service in waters where the range to refuge is 150 nautical miles or less and will operate as a multipurpose research vessel in the Hawaiian Waters and Offshore on Ocean Routes for a crew of up to 12. The
All American Marine Inks Deal to Build Geodynamics/NV5 Wind Survey Vessel
and hydrographic survey vessel for Geodynamics, an NV5 company. R/V Shackleford is a 73 x 26.7-ft. semi-displacement aluminum catamaran hull that was developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design in Auckland, New Zealand. The vessel will have the fundamental, and primary design elements of the Duke University Marine Lab’s R/V Shearwater and Blue Tide Puerto Rico’s R/V Blue Manta that were both recently commissioned.R/V Shackleford is named after the southernmost barrier island in the Cape Lookout National Seashore chain, a region rich in maritime history. The vessel will be built to USCG
Forum Energy Technologies Names New Board Director
predecessor, Ensco plc. Mr. Rowsey was formerly the Chief Executive Officer of Compatriot Capital, and a founder and the managing partner of E2M Partners, LLC, a sponsor and manager of private real estate equity funds. Rowsey continues to serve as Chairman of E2M. Mr. Rowsey is a graduate of Duke University and Southern Methodist University School of Law, and he is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.Cris Gaut, Forum Energy Technologies's Chairman of the Board, said, “I am pleased to welcome Mr. Rowsey to FET’s Board as an independent director. Mr. Rowsey brings a fresh perspective
Ocean 100: Profits from World's Seas Dominated by 100 Companies
the oceans,” Osterblom, science director at the Stockholm Resilience Centre, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.“Just knowing who they are is the first step in getting them involved in what needs to be done.”The team of researchers including Osterblom and environmental experts at Duke University in the United States focused on eight sea-based industries ranging from container shipping to seafood production and offshore wind.The “Ocean 100” list was topped by offshore oil and gas giants including Saudi Aramco and Brazil’s Petrobras, with only one firm from outside the
All American Marine to Build Research Vessel for BLUETIDE
a sustainable 'blue economy' in the US Caribbean”.The vessel's semi-displacement catamaran hull was developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design in Auckland, New Zealand, and is based on the R/V Shearwater, also designed by Teknicraft and built by All American Marine in 2020 for Duke University Marine Lab. This vessel integrates the signature Teknicraft symmetrical and asymmetrical combined hull shape, bow wave piercer and a patented hydrofoil-assisted hull design. The hull and hull components are designed to break up wave action and ensure reduced drag while enhancing passenger comfort
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