Clear Water Systems to Tackle Algal Blooms with HydroSurv USV
facing freshwater ecosystems—harmful blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).The pilot project, funded under a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), focuses on mitigating harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland’s largest inland lake. Over recent years, Lough Neagh has faced increasing prevalence of cyanobacterial blooms, which threaten aquatic life, and the water quality for local communities.As part of the project, Clear Water Systems is developing a novel in-line water treatment system designed
The Impact of AI Traffic on Subsea Fiber Networks
the network architectures optimized for global end-to-end subsea terrestrial networks. This article will describe these dynamics, and what changes are occurring in subsea networks.Taking a step back in time to 1866, when the first practical trans-oceanic copper cable was put into operation connecting Ireland to Newfoundland, Canada, one sees that the cable landing station (CLS) performed a key role, with an operator detecting the trans-Atlantic telegraph signal, which was then handed off to another telegraph operator to re-transmit over terrestrial copper cables to New York City or London. Fast-forward
AlphaGeo UK Joins GeoAcoustics Ltd in Channel Partner Network
of integrated solutions for uncrewed and remote marine operations.The agreement enables AlphaGeo UK to represent GeoAcoustics’ full portfolio of sonar systems, including the GeoSwath 4 interferometric bathymetric sonar, GeoScan side scan sonar, and GeoPulse sub-bottom profiler, across the UK and Ireland. The collaboration will place particular emphasis on integration with Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).With a background in supporting sectors including offshore energy, infrastructure inspection, and environmental monitoring, AlphaGeo UK brings a strong focus
Iceland Identifies Atlantic Ocean Current's Possible Collapse as a Security Threat
sounded an alarm about the accelerated thawing of Earth’s glaciers, ice sheets and other frozen spaces.Other climate ministries and meteorological offices across Northern Europe told Reuters they are funding more research while weighing possible risks in their climate adaptation plans.Ireland's weather service said its scientists briefed the country’s prime minister last year and a parliamentary committee last month. Norway's environment ministry said it was "seeking to deepen our understanding of the issue through new research" before determining whether to classify
Hefring Marine, Northern Ireland Fishermen’s Federation Partner to Advance Fishery Operations
Icelandic tech company Hefring Marine announced a new partnership with the Northern Ireland Fishermen’s Federation (NIFF), which was formed in early 2025, to pilot solutions that support the fishing fleet in tackling rising fuel costs, improving safety, and reducing emissions.With support from the previous Marine Environment & Fisheries Fund from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, this initiative will see members of the Northern Ireland Fish Producers’ Organization (NIFPO) and the Anglo Northern Ireland Fish Producers’ Organization
At the Helm of the UKHO
230 years. To date, 90% of ships trading internationally rely on the UKHO's ADMIRALTY products. In 2024, the UKHO received and processed 123 terabytes of bathymetric survey data, collected through partnerships with over 120 other hydrographic offices across the globe and over 250 ports in the UK and Ireland."This collective effort enables us to produce the 20,000 Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) that are currently in service via our ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service (AVCS)," she said. "Distributed by a network of 100 distributors, our portfolio of ADMIRALTY products and services are
RS Aqua, UVision Partner to Deliver Underwater 3D Imaging Technology to UK and Ireland
Ocean technology specialists RS Aqua announced their new partnership with Copenhagen based technology firm, UVision.The partnership identifies a new opportunity to bring expert underwater 3D imaging technology to the UK civil engineering industry, with affordability at the forefront. The UScanner is available to purchase starting July 30, 2025, from RS Aqua.By combining high-definition stills and positioning data, UScanner ensures efficient and reliable photorealistic 3D model generation for incredibly precise scans of harbour walls, civil engineering sites and more.The UController software enables
Fugro Gets On Board Ireland’s Offshore Grid Development Project
Fugro has secured a seven-year framework agreement with EirGrid, Ireland’s state-owned electricity transmission operator, to deliver a full suite of geo-data surveys for the 'Powering Up Offshore - South Coast' project.The initiative will develop offshore electricity substations and export cable routes to connect future wind farms along Ireland’s south coast to the Irish national grid.Under the framework, Fugro will provide desktop studies, geophysical, environmental, and geotechnical surveys.These investigations will result in a fully integrated ground model, giving EirGrid a
Decom Engineering Launches Ultra-Light Chopsaw for Subsea Ops
Northern Ireland-based subsea technology specialist Decom Engineering has developed and deployed a new ultra-light Chopsaw for subsea cutting operations.The C1-16UL Chopsaw represents the most significant advancement in Aberdeen-based Decom's Chopsaw range, specifically engineered for cutting flexible risers and mooring chains under tension, riser turret moorings and deepwater tensioned moorings.The standout feature of the C1-16UL is its weight characteristics - weighing approximately 270 kg in air but just 30 kg in seawater. The weigh reduction offers increased maneuverability with ROVs while
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