Port of the Future 2026: A Look Back, a Path Forward
A Quick Q&A with Port of the Future Founder and Event Director Kevin Clement on key differentiators and the value of attending, exhibiting and speaking at Port of the Future 2026:CLICK HERE to discover the conference line-up and to register for Port of the Future 2026 in Houston, March 23-25.Q: What inspired the creation of the Port of the Future Conference?The idea started in 2019 with Dr. Tony Ambler at the University of Houston. The vision was to create an annual event focused on the future of ports—one that would connect the maritime industry with universities, promote new research
The UXO Risk: Seequent Adds Clarity Underwater
“Seeing” under the world’s waterways is a perpetual challenge, seeing what’s under the seabed surface and even bigger challenge. Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface Company, helps organisations understand what’s happening underground and under the seabed, helping to identify and mitigate risks such as unexploded ordinance (UXO), helping to ensure a more efficient and safe work environment for multiple maritime stakeholders. Matt Grove – EMEA Regional Segment Manager – Offshore, and Becky Bodger – EMEA Customer Solutions Team Lead, discuss with Maritime
USACE's Major General Jason Kelly & Modernizing America’s Waterways
, maintain what we have, and invest in what we have.”Major General Jason E. Kelly, Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, USACEUSACE PhotoAging Infrastructure: “It’s Not Good”Kelly is candid about the current condition of the inland waterway system: “Greg, this question turns my smile upside down, because it’s not good.” According to Kelly, the most recent American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) report card graded inland waterways a C- and dams a D+. The reasons are stark:•80% of locks and dams exceed their 50-year design
2025: Fascinated with Subsea Discovery
Our fascination with the depths of the ocean revealed itself in some of our most-read stories of 2025.What’s really down there? asked New Wave Media President Greg Trauthwein in his interview with Matt Grove, Regional Segment Manager Offshore at Seequent in September, in the most watched Offshore Engineer TV show.Working underneath the world’s waters is a challenge in and of itself, a challenge exacerbated if an operator does not have a clear picture of the make-up of the seabed with insights on the potential traps that might await. Grove discussed the value of finding out for a broad
Webinar: Seequent Unlocks Subsea Intelligence
future-proof infrastructure.Who Should Join?Offshore wind developersGrid operators and plannersGeotechnical consultantsEnvironmental regulatorsDigital transformation leadsAnyone involved in subsea infrastructure or cable designWhat You’ll Experience ✅ Strategic discussions, led by host Greg Trauthwein President of Offshore Engineer, in conversation with Matt Grove, Seequent EMEA's regional Offshore Segment Manager✅ Technical walkthroughs by Independent Geotechnical Software Consultant Jack Green✅ Live demo of Seequent’s connected workflow✅ Interactive Q&A — ask your questions
“2 Days, 50 Ports”: New Wave Media Acquires Port of the Future Conference & Exhibition
track record in event development, we’ll continue to grow our international community while expanding the platform for innovation, insight, and impact.”“We are thrilled to welcome both the Port of the Future Conference and Kevin Clement into the New Wave Media family," said Greg Trauthwein, President, New Wave Media. "This event aligns perfectly with our mission to connect maritime, port and logistics decision-makers with the technologies, strategies, and solutions that will define the next era of port operations. This year we're keeping the event at the Hilton - University
Inside the NOC Robotics Center
Much innovation in subsea robotics starts in academia, and the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK, is a global leader with a fleet of more than 40 systems and 60 engineers and scientists. Alex Phillips, is the Head of Marine Autonomous Robotic Systems (MARS) at NOC, and Marine Technology recently caught up with him in his workshop to discuss key drivers in the evolution of efficient, effective underwater autonomous systems.Question: Alex, can you give us a brief career background and your role here at NOC?ALEX:I'm a naval architect by training. I thought I would go and design yachts
John Siddorn, CEO, National Oceanography Center
In a world increasingly shaped by climate uncertainty and geopolitical volatility, understanding the ocean — Earth’s largest and least explored environment — is no longer a scientific luxury; it's a global imperative. At the helm of one of the world’s premier marine research institutions is John Siddorn, Chief Executive, National Oceanography Centre (NOC), who discussed with Marine Technology Reporter from his office overlooking the Port of Southampton, the people, the priorities and the assets of NOC to effectively, efficiently and safely explore the world’s oceans.
Kraken Robotics’ Expansion Continues
Since it was founded in 2012, the Kraken Robotics story has been one of continual growth, both organically and via acquisition. A core premise of its business are enabling everyone, from subsea defense to commercial companies to explorers, to see more clearly underwater via high-resolution 3D acoustic imaging solutions and services. Marine Technology TV caught up with Lynne Adu, EVP and CCO, Kraken Robotics recently to discuss its next-step to provide Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) as a service, as well as the powerful growth in its battery business.
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