Ocean Aero to Continuously Monitor the Port of Gulfport Autonomously
. By identifying these subtle shifts early on through patterns found in the data, we can provide Gulfport with an unparalleled level of situational awareness, supporting proactive port maintenance and providing our students with real-world, data analysis scenarios,” said Lucas. Gulf Blue®, a Gulf Coast innovation initiative led by USM, will help connect companies looking to test new sensors and algorithms integrated with the Triton as they execute Port surveillance.Ocean Aero’s technology is currently used by the U.S. Navy and international allies to support intelligence, surveillance,
Nauticus Robotics Marks a Year of Transformation
and are already thinking of how their execution models will change.The Aquanaut vehicle completed its first deepwater testing in 2024 that resulted in immediate commercial work by the end of the season. Due to this success, Nauticus is executing contracts with current customers to perform their 2025 Gulf Coast scope. Discussions with new customers are ongoing and expected to further increase the offshore pipeline. Two Aquanaut vehicles are now built and undergoing their final checks before the start of the season.The ToolKITT software team confirmed operations on an existing ROV in the fourth quarter
Support for Jones Act, Concern about China Voiced at Maritime Infrastructure Hearing
to maintain a pool of qualified American mariners that the US relies on to transport goods and its military, in times of peace and war.“Unfortunately, the rise of the shipbuilding industries of global competitors has led to a decline in our own shipbuilding capacity. Coastal Mississippi and the Gulf Coast as a whole, is home to several shipyards employing thousands of Americans. I look forward to discussing ways to reinvigorate this critical industry.”Giving witness testimony, Joe Rella, President, St. Johns Ship Building, Inc., on behalf of Shipbuilders Council of America, pointed out that
Fascinated by Shipwrecks Podcast: USS Constitution - Still on Duty
advances like augmented reality are changing the way the public can interact with shipwrecks.About Ryan MirandaRyan Miranda is a maritime archeologist and historian with a master's in Maritime studies from East Carolina University. From the Chesapeake Bay to the shores of Costa Rica and the Gulf Coast of Texas, his career has allowed for diverse experiences in underwater research and cultural resource management. His interest in emerging technologies focuses on technologies to improve the public's knowledge about maritime archeology and the stories it reveals about the past.Tune in and subscribe
Fugro Expands Seafloor Mapping Scope for Florida’s Coastal Resilience Project
kilometers of airborne lidar data for the FSMI, Fugro is now conducting vessel-based surveys across 42,000 square kilometers offshore Florida.This new data acquisition campaign covers five of the six Florida DEP program regions, including the entire Atlantic Coast, the Florida Keys and portions of the Gulf Coast.Initially launched in the fourth quarter of 2024 with a single survey vessel, the project has rapidly scaled to a multivessel operation.Fugro is conducting 65% of the FSMI’s vessel-based program. Data collection is expected to be completed in late 2025, with final deliverables in 2026.Field
Enbridge to Build Pipelines for BP’s US Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Oil Project
are being designed to accommodate connections from nearby discoveries.The cost of the pipelines will be approximately $700 million, Enbridge said."The Canyon Oil and Gas pipelines offer an attractive opportunity for Enbridge to serve customers in the Gulf of Mexico and further expand our U.S. Gulf Coast footprint. The agreements generate stable and predictable cash flow and provide future growth opportunities," said Cynthia Hansen, EVP & President Gas Transmission and Midstream.In July 2024, BP made a final investment decision on the Kaskida project, with the oil production expected to
NOAA Hosts GOM Hiring Events for Research Ship Jobs
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations will hold two hiring events in the Gulf Coast region to recruit professional mariners to work aboard NOAA’s ocean research ships. The first event will be in Mobile, Alabama on Jan. 23 and the second is in New Orleans on Jan. 25.NOAA operates a fleet of 15 hydrographic survey, oceanographic research and fisheries survey vessels. NOAA ships operate in the U.S. and around the world. The ships are run by a combination of NOAA commissioned officers and civilian professional mariners.NOAA’s civilian professional mariners are federal employees and include
NOAA Awards $16.8 Million for Research in the Gulf of Mexico
built through a year or more of planning. We are excited to see these teams of managers and researchers put those plans into action.”This funding is provided through the RESTORE Act, also known as the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act. RESTORE was created following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.The mission of the NOAA RESTORE Science Program is to increase understanding of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, including its fisheries, and to support restoration and sustainability through research, observation, monitoring
CGG Releases Gulf of Mexico Carbon Storage Study
well database and web-based visualization dashboards for informed and rapid decision-making.Dechun Lin, EVP Earth Data, CGG, said: “CGG continues to expand its GeoVerse portfolio of expert-driven and data-rich screening studies. This newly released study that spans the Texas and Louisiana gulf coast provides critical subsurface information to accelerate exploration for suitable carbon storage sites in this promising region.&rdquo
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