Sonardyne Technology Selected for New Oceanographic Research Vessels
Underwater positioning and tracking technology from Sonardyne has been chosen for three new oceanographic research vessels being built under the US' National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) construction program.Led by Oregon State University, the RCRVs are being built for the US' Academic Research Fleet (ARF), enabling a new era of coastal and regional marine science. To support the RCRV's scientific missions, across diverse marine environments, Oregon State University selected Sonardyne's Ranger 2 Gyro USBL 7000, engineered to meet both the demanding
Subsea Compression and the Ormen Lange Moon Landing
one key ingredient: the close collaboration between operator Shell and the delivery alliance of OneSubsea, Subsea7, and Aker Solutions.This collaborative culture was put to its ultimate test in early 2023, at a test facility on Horsøy, an island outside Bergen. Here, the engineering team gathered for the first full-power run of the Ormen Lange Phase 3 subsea compression system. It was a pivotal moment in the multi-billion-dollar project, the culmination of five years of intensive work since the contract was awarded in October 2019. A massive 800-tonne compression station, submerged in a test pit
50 Years of Women in Navy Diving: Advancing Opportunity in Tandem with Technology
BY Captain Bobbie Scolley, U.S. Navy (ret.) and Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, U.S. Navy (ret.)For more than six decades, spanning from 1905 to the late 1970s, the U.S. Navy’s diving apparatus for deep ocean operations and salvage remained fundamentally unchanged. During this period, the demographic of navy divers also saw little alteration. However, beginning in the mid-1970s and continuing to the present day, a series of developments initiated a gradual transformation in both areas with significant implications for contemporary Navy diving.Donna Tobias, standing at 5’5” and weighing
Travis Derrington Joins BIRNS as Project Manager
BIRNS, Inc., a leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance subsea connectors, custom cable assemblies and lighting systems, has announced the hiring of Travis Derrington as Project Manager. In his role, he is responsible for managing key client projects, planning and spearheading all aspects to ensure on time completion, within budget and scope. He also oversees workflow, and helps coordinate production efforts and schedules, collaborating with other department heads to ensure that goals and KPIs are met.Derrington joined the BIRNS team with 23 years of service in the US Navy
Fugro Concludes Site Investigations for TenneT’s Offshore Grid Links
Dutch geological data specialist Fugro has completed land and marine site investigations for transmission system operator (TSO) TenneT Germany, to support the development of the LanWin1 and LanWin2 offshore grid connection projects.These projects are part of TenneT Germany’s 2 GW program, a major initiative that aims to connect at least 14 offshore connection systems to the onshore electricity grid, delivering clean energy to up to 35 million European households.The LanWin2 cable route required a range of onshore and nearshore investigation activities to support project development. Fugro’s
Vantris Energy Dives Deeper in Saudi Oil Market with Aramco Deal
Malaysian oil-services company Vantris Energy, formerly Sapura Energy, has through its joint venture company Rawabi Sapura (Rawabi JV) secured a seven-year contract to provide diving support services for Aramco in Saudi Arabia, starting from 2027.The contract runs until April 30, 2034, and will cover diving support vessels (DSVs) with crews, remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) and associated personnel, divers, diving equipment, diving management and supervisory and onshore support for inspections, surveys, underwater photography, material testing, structural repairs and other related activities
Call for Nominations: Marine Seismic Research Operations Committee
The UNOLS Marine Seismic Research Operations Committee (MSROC) is an advisory committee established in accordance with Annex IX of the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) Charter. We are seeking nominations for two committee members. The committee is specifically looking for one representative from the international (i.e., outside of US) community and one who can represent the industry/private sector. The new members would begin their terms in the late Dec 2025 upon completion of the MSROC Annual Community Meeting.The terms of reference for the MSROC are in Annex IX of the
Maritime Recruitment Webinar: How Much Does "Connectivity" Matter
As the maritime industry globally seeks to attract and retain crews, onboard amenities including seamless connectivity for gains in importance.Sign up now to listen in on the webinar "Crewed Up or Crew Cut? Rethinking retention and recruitment at sea," with insights from three leading U.S. Shipowners -- Crowley Maritime, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) and Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) -- discuss their experience with what works, what does not, plus the importance of 'land-like' connectivity -- in the quest to attract and retain the mariners they want and need to
Gulf Blue Navigator Program Now Accepting Applications for Cohort 4
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Gulf Blue Navigator Program is now accepting applications for Cohort 4, which begins in January 2026. This four-month accelerator is designed to help post-pilot, blue-tech startups scale their technologies by connecting them with key partners across government, industry, and academia.Unlike traditional startup accelerators, the Gulf Blue Navigator takes a hands-on approach to foster collaboration among federal and state agencies, research institutions, and private industry. Participants gain access to state-of-the-art research facilities, wet-labs
August 2025
