Robosys to Supply AI-driven Autonomous Control System for Legacy Marine USV
secured a contract from Legacy Marine of South Africa, for the supply and integration of AI systems for a fully autonomous USV.The bespoke fully autonomous AI-driven uncrewed surface vessel (USV) has been designed by Icarus Marine and will be constructed by Legacy Marine, which is headquartered in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), South Africa.The 9.5m USV can be launched from ashore or from floating platforms such as logistic support ships, frigates and other mothercraft, to perform patrol, surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue functions, amongst others.The USV features an aluminum hull, powered by a
Danish Geodata Agency, EOMAP to Chart the Shallow Waters of Denmark.
of depth data for marine stakeholders and society is central in the goals of the Danish Hydrographic Office. Satellite technology shows great potential in this regard. We are therefore happy to contribute to this cooperation that benefits the users of both the DDM and EMODnet Bathymetry,” said Elizabeth Hagemann, Head of Office in the Danish Hydrographic Office.“Denmark is particularly rich in shallow waters, with considerable parts mapped more than 100 years ago. For filling data gaps in large areas, SDB is widely approved as a very efficient technology. Together with existing bathymetric
Change in Leadership at Chelsea Technologies
Chelsea Technologies said that Elizabeth Paull, Managing Director, will be stepping down from her role. Ian Hale, who brings 20 years of experience from a range of industries, including the marine and defense sectors, has been brought in to support Chelsea's management team while it seeks a permanent successor.Paull will take up a new role supporting the development of the wider Ocean Science strategy for parent company Covelya Group during the leadership transition period, allowing the Chelsea team to continue to benefit from her deep knowledge and experience of the Ocean Science marketplace.
Polar POD Project Enters Shipyard Construction Phase in France
will require very strict management of the vessel’s energy expenditure. The construction process started on September 1, 2022, and will continue for a period of 2 years. Several sea trials off the coast of South Africa will be required before the scheduled departure of the expedition from Port Elizabeth in South Africa in the last quarter of 2024.What are the scientificobjectives?Little is known about the Antarctic Ocean due to its size, proximity and harsh living conditions. Driven by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), the Polar POD will circumnavigate the Antarctic Circle twice, making
Newport News Authenticates Keel for US Navy Sub Arkansas
plates, signifying the keel of SSN 800 as being “truly and fairly laid.” The metal plates will remain affixed to the submarine throughout its life.“(Former Navy) Secretary Ray Mabus asked us to be supporters of the ship and its crew. I signed on to be a foster grandmother,” said Elizabeth Eckford, a member of the Little Rock Nine, who spoke on behalf of the group during the ceremony. “President Eisenhower sent 1,000 paratroopers to Little Rock to disperse a mob, bring order, and they made it possible for us to enter Central High School. From that point, I’ve had very
Vessel Autonomy in Offshore Wind: Scaling up Ops via Tech, Regulation
the testing and validation of these technologies and testing the interoperability between these functions and existing conventional vessels will be a particular focus as the OSW industry embraces an increasingly complex range of offshore autonomous and remote control functions.About the Author: Elizabeth (Liz) Kretovic, is Director – Business Development North America Offshore Wind, ABS
Britain to Acquire Two Specialist Ships to Protect Underwater Infrastructure
our cables and pipelines safe."Wallace said the first "multi-role survey ship for seabed warfare" would be bought this year and would be operational by the end of next year, while the second ship would be built in the United Kingdom.(Reuters - Reporting by Alistair Smout;, editing by Elizabeth Piper and Nick Macfie
4500 Years Old & 180km: World's Largest Known Plant Discovered in Shark Bay
at least 4,500 years old.The discovery of the single plant or ‘clone’ of the seagrass Posidonia australis in the shallow, sun-drenched waters of the World Heritage Area of Shark Bay in WA, is detailed in a new study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.Evolutionary biologist Dr. Elizabeth Sinclair, from UWA’s School of Biological Sciences and the UWA Oceans Institute, is a senior author of the study and said the project began when researchers wanted to understand how genetically diverse the seagrass meadows in Shark Bay were, and which plants should be collected for seagrass
HII Taps BlueZone for REMUS AUV Services in Australia
, and repair of REMUS AUVs at its facility. Services will include regularly scheduled maintenance, repair of modules and components, upgrades, battery conditioning and replacement, and sensor integration. BlueZone will also be equipped to fully test systems and train end users on their operations.Elizabeth Karpiel, BlueZone Group CEO, said that “a BlueZone Group Depot Level Maintenance and Sustainment Facility will maximize ‘up-time’ for REMUS users in the Asia-Pacific region and build capability in Remote and Autonomous System (RAS) support. An Australian-based BlueZone facility
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