Fascinated by Shipwrecks Podcast: Episode 8 – Vince Capone
years of worldwide hydrographic and underwater search and survey operations experience and is the renowned President and Founder of Black Laser Learning. He is an expert in side scan sonar search operations/sonar image analysis and regularly designs and conducts training seminars for the U.S. Navy, law enforcement, fire rescue, fire, rescue, and commercial clients. Capone is a member of the Explorer’s Club and, in 2014, he received Citation of Merit, as operations manager for locating and recovering the Apollo rocket motors from the deep ocean off the Florida coast.Watch the full episode below:
Windward Unveils AI Solution for Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection
behavioral pattern detection to empower organizations ranging from government and intelligence agencies to telecommunication and energy companies to identify, monitor, and mitigate risks before they cause disruption. It also supports post-investigations, providing evidence to insurers and law enforcement agencies.The launch of the tool follows the recent suspected attacks on undersea cables globally, as well as the sabotage of oil pipelines that took place earlier, which demonstrated the vulnerability of global energy and data networks and the vital need to secure them
Saildrone USVs Support Mission to Secure US Southern Border
Guard to interdict bad actors before they reach US waters or deliver their illicit cargo.Saildrone USVs have proven capable of operating for months at a time, providing persistent blue water maritime domain awareness without the need for crew rotations or refueling stops. This allows navies and law enforcement to extend their operational reach without the need to commit additional personnel or resources to routine patrols.According to US Naval Forces Southern Command/US Navy Fourth Fleet director of innovation, Cmdr. Jon Williams, “Operation Southern Spear will advance the Navy’s Hybrid
Underwater Infrastructure Big Data Project Secures €2.4 Million Grant
Ocean Research Kiel and Subsea Europe Services GmbH. The project is further strengthened by the involvement of other stakeholders, including the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), the Federal Police and the German Navy, who will contribute their expertise in maritime operations, law enforcement and hydrographic data to ensure the project's success
Maritime Risk Symposium 2024 – Great Power Competition and Gray Zone Engagement
conflict.Panel 2 – Maritime Domain Awareness and Tri-Service CollaborationFocus: Global maritime security and prosperity is accomplished through the effective understanding of the maritime domain and by improving our ability to appropriately share maritime information, including intelligence, law enforcement information and all-source data from private sectors. The panel will consider pressing issues in this space, including: How can we improve access to maritime information for all those with requisite needs/appropriate permissions among the Global Maritime Community of Interest (GMCOI)? What are
Greensea IQ Signs Contract with BUVI Scandinavia
, security, police, military, defense, and surveillance, the Bayonet AUGV range has become an obvious and perfect addition to our portfolio of products and solutions.”USP, backed by 40 years of expertise, stands as a distinguished authority in advising and equipping various sectors, including law enforcement, armed forces, private security, and the civil sector. It specializes in providing superior solutions for police and military needs, including ballistic solutions and specific products tailored to diverse requirements
Kraken Robotics Appoints Adu as Head of Services Business
has joined the US Sales Team and based out of the Boston office. Before joining Kraken, Hogan served as the Commercial Sales Manager – North America for Klein Marine Systems from 2019 to 2023. Specifically, he handled sonar sales and account management for commercial, defense, and law enforcement clients. Prior to that position, Mr. Hogan had held positions in product management, marketing, and technical sales for marine electronics manufacturers Navico and Raymarine. Hogan has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Rivier University and is a United States
Saildrone Expands USV Fleet Range
announced a new, mid-size class of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). The 33-foot (10 m) Voyager is specifically designed for near-shore ocean and lakebed mapping, and to meet the challenges of IUU (illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing), ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance), law enforcement and maritime safety, drug interdiction, and border and harbor security.Saildrone’s three USV models—the Voyager along with the 23-foot (7 m) Explorer and 65-foot (20 m) Surveyor—have been developed to balance mission payload flexibility and endurance. The Voyager’s larger
Maritime Gunships: Kraken Partners with MSI-Defence Systems
development between both parties, specifically the integration of MSI-Defence Systems Seahawk Compact Weapon Station (CWS30) and LMM launcher (CWSM) into the K50 KRAKEN maritime precision engagement vessel. This will meet fast interception and interdiction requirements of navies, border forces and law-enforcement agencies," Kraken Technology Group said. Mal Crease, Founder and CEO of Kraken Technology Group, commented: “We look forward to working with MSI-Defence Systems to equip the KRAKEN with their range of advance weapon systems. MSI-DS is well recognised for developing, delivering and supporting
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