Miros, Marine Tech Agree to Develop Next-Gen Marine Sensing Systems
worldwide. Driving safer, more efficient, and more sustainable offshore operations is core to Miros’ being, and this MoU further solidifies that mission,” said Marius Five Aarset, CEO of Miros.MT, which is owned by the same group as Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and acts as its in-house marine electronics provider, supports a fleet of roughly 300 vessels operating mainly in the Gulf of Mexico and Brazil.Under the MoU, Miros’ Wavex systems will be pre-installed for activation within MT’s dynamic positioning systems and offered in an OEM-style configuration.MT will also distribute
Raymarine Collaborates with Seabed 2030 Project to Advance Seabed Mapping
Raymarine, a global leader in high-performance marine electronics, recently entered a strategic collaboration with The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project – a global initiative to inspire 100% of the world’s ocean floor mapped by the year 2030. RRaymarine and Seabed 2030 announced the collaboration at the recent Ocean Floor Explore symposium hosted by Map the Gaps and COAST. Ocean Floor Explore brings together industry, technology and philanthropy to promote cross sector collaboration to overcome the obstacles of deep ocean discovery.Launched in 2017, Seabed 2030 is a collaborative
Venterra Rolls Out V-LiDAR Fleet for Offshore Wind Surveys
firm Osbit at its new Port of Blyth facility, the V-Lidar system combines precision data acquisition with enhanced health and safety standards, offering real-time wind resource data and increased operational reliability for offshore wind developers.The Venterra V-LiDAR fleet integrates advanced marine electronics, communication systems and sensor design to deliver high-frequency analytics and lower uncertainty wind resource data.With an operational window of up to 20 months, the buoys improve deployment efficiency, expand operational limits, and reduce health and safety risks.As the first dual LiDAR
Kraken Robotics Appoints Adu as Head of Services Business
; 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 Coast Guard veteran; having served tours on an 82-foot patrol boat and the USCGC Eagle
VIDEO: Ocean Infinity's Armada 7801 Robotic Vessel Reaches Norway
entering service on offshore data acquisition tasks in the coming months," Ocean Infinity, a seabed survey and ocean research company based in the United States, said Thursday.The 78-meter robotic vessel will be outfitted by Vard Søviknes.Vard Electro will equip the vessel with advanced marine electronics for remote operations from its SeaQ product range, while VARD Accommodation is providing an accommodation solution.Seaonics AS will deliver modular launch and recovery systems for moonpool that can be adapted to various marine operations in support of Ocean Infinity’s growing work in
Airmar Technology Announces the Passing of Peter Braffitt, VP
, 2022 at his home in South Carolina. Stephen Boucher, founder and CEO of Airmar Technology Corporation, stated, “It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my colleague and friend. Peter has made an indelible mark on the reputation and success of Airmar and our subsidiary, Gemeco Marine Electronics. His leadership, knowledge and dedication to our customers was unmatched, and he will be greatly missed not only as a professional but as a personal mentor to many of his team.”Peter joined Airmar in 1987 after serving in the US Army and left to run his own company before returning to
ABT-TRAC, WESMAR and SmartCatch Form INOV8V Marine
Roger Fellows, owner of Western Marine Electronics (WESMAR), Arcturus Marine Systems (ABT-TRAC), and SmartCatch, announced Wednesday the formation of a new marine technology company, INOV8V Marine Group, encompassing all three legacy brands.Fellows says combining the three companies produces a more complete, higher-performing product line, with improved service after the sale.“Whether operating pleasure yachts or commercial fishing vessels, our customers demand performance, reliability and aftermarket support,” Fellows said. “INOV8V Marine Group is in a stronger position to deliver
Stradling Joins Furuno USA
Marine electronics company Furuno USA announced it recently hired Andrew Stradling as technical applications manager.Based in Seattle, Stradling will work alongside longtime Furuno USA representatives Alan Terry and Jon Closson for the overall promotion and sales of Furuno commercial fishery solutions in the Americas. In addition to managing Furuno’s specialty hydroacoustics product line, Stradling will contribute to the training of Furuno personnel, Furuno USA dealer personnel, and customers alike. Stradling will be also responsible for the troubleshooting and repair of these products in the
ENL Endorses Propspeed Foulfree for WASSP Multibeam Transducers
in recommending the Propspeed product for all WASSP transducers.”Designed to satisfy the needs of New Zealand lobster fishermen, WASSP’s success and potential was soon realized by a growing number of commercial fishermen. WASSP is wholly owned by ENL Group, New Zealand’s leading marine electronics company. Founded in 1945, ENL Group has earned a solid reputation for outstanding service, innovation and supply of quality marine electronic products worldwide
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