KAUST Research Vessel Keel Laid at Freire Shipyard
vessel, scheduled for delivery in 2027, will have a capacity for 30 people, a 50-m beam, a 12.8-m beam and a draft of 3.6m. Designed to operate for more than 30 years, its modular structure will allow the incorporation of various experimental laboratories, adapting to current and future marine technologies for the exploration of the Red Sea. This modularity will also facilitate the implementation of new eco-friendly propulsion technologies, reducing its carbon footprint over time.Thuwal II will be the most advanced regional-class research vessel in Saudi Arabia and will represent a significant
Teledyne Marine Unveils Multiple New Product launches at Ocean Business
Acoustic Modems (WideBand C frequency) to 4800bits per second, will also be introduced at Ocean Business 2025.Live Demonstrations at Dockside HS 02Teledyne Marine will conduct live on-water and dockside demonstrations, offering attendees a firsthand look at the capabilities of its cutting-edge marine technologies.On-Water Demonstrations – Experience the advanced functionality of the SeaBat T51-R multibeam echosounder and Lidar system aboard the CRC VOYAGER, showcasing features like Vertical Detection Mode for superior quay wall/multi-path rich survey data collection.Dockside Demonstrations &ndash
Obituary: Karl Kenny, Founder, Kraken Robotics
. On behalf of the Board of Directors, management and employees, he will be sorely missed.”Karl grew up in a small fishing village in Newfoundland with a deep connection to the sea. Over his 45-year career in the marine technology industry, he led the development of a wide range of advanced marine technologies and products in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Karl spent time as a maritime surface officer with the Canadian Navy and was always involved in high technology. In the 1980’s, he was a part of the Microsoft mouse project team and in the 1990’s he formed Telepix, a
Schottel’s Swift Anchor Tech Could Cut Floating Wind LCoE for 12%, Study Finds
Schottel Marine Technologies has released a report highlighting the potential of its Swift Anchor technology, which found it could deliver up to 12% of Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE) savings for floating wind farms.The study was carried out in collaboration with London Marine Consultants (LMC) and BVG Associates (BVGA).The 12% LCoE savings identified in the report applies to some of the most challenging scenarios that may not have been suitable for development to date. Tracking in a similar way to LCoE, carbon emissions could be reduced by around 2%, depending on the scenario, Schottel said.The
Teledyne Valeport Hosts Customer Open Day
Teledyne Marine. Held at Valeport's state-of-the-art premises in Totnes, SW UK, the event provided a unique opportunity for industry professionals and customers to explore the latest innovations and technologies from Teledyne Valeport.The open day featured live demonstrations of cutting-edge marine technologies, including a showcase of the SeaBat T51 multibeam sonar system from Teledyne RESON, mounted on an Otter Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) provided by Maritime Robotics AS. The setup also included the Valeport SWiFT SVP, highlighting the seamless integration of solutions for hydrographic
Subsea Europe Services Gets Multi-Million Dollar Funding Boost
already has an R&D center."The investment represents faith in our vision and mission to simplify the acquisition and analyses of marine data, making it more accessible to more organizations, and at a much lower cost. It enables us to deepen our research and development in autonomous marine technologies, bringing us closer to the reality of ‘True Autonomy’. Further, relocating our HQ to Rostock, a hub of marine innovation, positions us perfectly to harness the expert talent and professional facilities it offers,” said Søren Themann, CEO at Subsea Europe Services
PODCAST: “All in the [Gallaudet] Family”
with her father and life-long mentor the ins and outs of his maritime career.Following are a select few excerpts from View from the Helm, Episode 1, “All in the [Gallaudet] Family”. But the real story here far transcends RAdm Gallaudet’s career and his insights on emerging marine technologies. The real story is the man and the family behind the mission, a career dedicated to service and a life dedicated to respecting, while helping to unlock the many mysteries and the full value of our oceans and their role in the Blue Economy.RAdm Tim Gallaudet, his daughter Laurel Gallaudet and
OPT Reports $1.25 Million on WAM-V USV Orders
has received multiple orders for fully integrated WAM-V uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) totaling over $1.25 million.The recent commercial orders come from clients in Latin America, the company said without naming the customers."These orders underscore the growing demand for OPT's advanced marine technologies and their applications in maritime surveillance, environmental monitoring, and ocean data collection," OPT said.Philipp Stratmann, OPT president and CEO, said, "We are incredibly proud to see the heightened interest and trust in our WAM-V technology from clients across the globe
MTR100: Underwater Cameras, Lights and Ocean Landers
with. There are others, such as Group B (see below) that look interesting. Some hacker work could be done to interface other camera models through their WiFi and Bluetooth remotes.BiofoulingLong term deployment of cameras in the photic zone will certainly suffer from marine growth. Severn Marine Technologies (MD) <https://clearsignalcoating.com/> is developing clear biofouling solutions for undersea optical instruments. Other solutions, like wiper brushes and UV LEDs, have been demonstrated.LightsLEDs are ubiquitous. Light goes out the front, while heat goes out the back, making the housing
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