Lander Lab Salutes Ocean Lander Suppliers
. Burnwires: Global Ocean Design <globaloceandesign.com>. Two sizes: rated 125-lbs or 250-lbs. Mounts hold burnwires rigid in all axes except one; a single lever mount design supports 1,250-lbs, and a double-lever mount design holds 5,000-lbs. Ping on Rob Morris <[email protected]> for more info.SubSeaSonics <subseasonics.com>: Low cost, shallow water, single release, acoustic and countdown timers. Not heavy duty, but good for floats and light coastal work.HousingsNautilus Marine Service <vitrovex.com/en>: Famous for Vitrovex Glass housings used for
CACI Hooks $145M US Navy Deal for Advanced Maritime Systems
National security technology company CACI International has secured a four-year task order worth up to $145 million to develop and integrate advanced maritime technologies for the U.S. Navy, including autonomous systems, maritime sensors and next-generation naval platforms.The contract, awarded to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), will focus on developing technologies aimed at improving fleet readiness and operational flexibility.Under the agreement, CACI will conduct research, engineering, testing and rapid prototyping across multiple maritime platforms.The work
Inyanga's 30MW Tidal Project to Feature AI-Powered Marine Life Detection
HydroWing, the tidal energy division of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, has awarded Ecodetect a contract to provide AI-powered marine wildlife monitoring systems for its 30 MW tidal stream energy project at Morlais in Wales.The technology will use underwater cameras, sonar and artificial intelligence to detect marine wildlife interactions around offshore renewable energy infrastructure, allowing operators to respond to potential environmental risks in real time.Ecodetect's surface and seabed-mounted sensors will collect data that its AI systems will process to distinguish marine wildlife, including
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designs (aluminum, carbon fiber, composites); AUVs use cylindrical/torpedo pressure hulls (aluminum, titanium, composites) with hydrodynamic shells, ballast/trim systems, and flooded sections.PropulsionCombustion engines, electric motors, sails, solar, or buoyancy engines (gliders) with battery storage for energy conversion. Propellers, water jets, or thrusters for propulsion. Rudders, fins and thrusters (plus elevators for AUVs) for vectoring.Navigation & guidanceUSVs use GPS/GNSS, IMU, and DVL. AUVs lack underwater GPS, so rely on INS, DVL, depth sensors, acoustic positioning (USBL/LBL), and terrain-re
SubSea Craft Expands US Presence with GTS Partnership
SubSea Craft (SSC) continues to expand its U.S. presence through a collaboration with Global Technical Systems (GTS), enhancing its ability to manufacture, integrate and scale autonomous maritime systems for U.S. customers.The partnership combines SSC's expertise in autonomous maritime technology with GTS's engineering and manufacturing capabilities, enabling the scalable production of autonomous maritime systems while strengthening SSC's ability to deliver at pace, expanding technical expertise in Virginia Beach, and supporting a resilient US-based supply chain.As SSC continues to expand
Come In, the Water’s Just Fine: How the UK Maritime Innovation Hub Embraces Innovation, Not Just Regulation
Marine technology advances driven by rapid innovation represent commercial and scientific opportunities, but also an evolving oversight challenge for regulators that must find a balance between progress, safety and international guideline compliance. For the United Kingdom, this responsibility falls to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), which has created the UK Maritime Innovation Hub (UKMIH), a function designed to bring innovators and regulators together early in the development process.The UKMIH covers four areas, including decarbonization, Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS), digitizatio
Top Five Maritime Threats Across the Gulf - Windward
attacks on commercial tankers, with threats now extending to subsea communications infrastructure, offshore support vessels and coastal facilities. An October 22 intelligence report from Windward Maritime identifies five developments that illustrate the widening scope of the conflict and its implications for commercial shipping, energy transportation and regional infrastructure.Iran Threatens Subsea Communications CablesIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has identified subsea internet cables crossing the Strait of Hormuz as potential targets. On October 19, IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi
From CONOPS to Kill Chains: Building the Architecture of Subsea Dominance
In Ernest Hemingway’s novel The Sun Also Rises, Mike Campbell describes his progression toward bankruptcy as happening “gradually, and then suddenly.”Hemingway may have been portraying financial troubles, but the same might be said for the evolution of undersea warfare. What began years ago as broad, visionary concepts of operation (CONOPS) has given way to a rapid proliferation of increasingly capable autonomous systems. The next phase is now underway: moving from a collection of concepts and technologies toward integrated, distributed kill chains. The following vignettes illustrate
Matthew Zirkle Appointed CEO of SubSea Craft US
SubSea Craft (SSC) has appointed Matthew Zirkle as Chief Executive Officer of SubSea Craft USA, marking a step in the company's continued expansion across the United States. The announcement comes at a pivotal time for SSC as the company accelerates its expansion across the United States. The appointment also supports SSC's broader international expansion as the company continues to grow across key allied markets such as Australia.Zirkle brings leadership experience across defense, maritime industry and business operations, having held President and CEO roles within the defense sector and
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