Fincantieri and EDGE to Launch JV for Naval Vessels Construction
and commitment to developing joint intellectual property and future designs.This strategic agreement significantly enhances EDGE's ability to design and build frigates and other large vessels, broadening its range of operations and marking a crucial advancement in the diversification of its maritime solutions portfolio.The JV also harbors ambitions to develop an underwater program for mid-size submarines. The incorporation of the JV is subject to a series of conditions precedent, customary for an agreement of this kind.“Through this transformative joint venture with Fincantieri, we are not
US Navy Taps Into Sofar Ocean's Data Buoy Network for Weather Forecasting
, that collects thousands of ground truth observations each day. Sofar assimilates these observations of wave spectra, wind, sea surface temperature, and barometric pressure into its operational ocean weather forecasts to increase their accuracy. Sofar’s forecasts are the foundation of its maritime solutions, which include voyage optimization, extreme weather monitoring, and more.“Strategic partnerships are essential to unlocking ocean data at scale and increasing marine weather forecast accuracy,” said Dr. Tim Janssen, CEO and Co-Founder of Sofar Ocean. “Our CRADA with Naval
SEA-KIT Set to Deliver X107T Uncrewed Surface Vessel to ThayerMahan
SEA-KIT International, a company specializing in designing and building uncrewed surface vessels, is preparing to deliver on its export deal with American autonomous maritime solutions provider, ThayerMahan.Connecticut-based ThayerMahan ordered a SEA-KIT X-class Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) last year.According to Sea-Kit, this latest USV, X107T - the seventh X-class to leave SEA-KIT’s production facility in the East of England, boasts several enhancements and technology developments. The improvements include a new winch system, developed by SEA-KIT to integrate with the company’s
OPT Adds Three Senior Directors to Help Drive Defense & Security Business
OPT to strengthen its position in the defense and security markets worldwide."We are thrilled to have Digger, Thomas, and Eric join our team," said Matt Burdyny, VP of Sales and Marketing at OPT. "Their backgrounds and expertise align perfectly with our focus on providing intelligent maritime solutions and services for defense and security customers. We are confident that their contributions will further enhance our ability to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers."
Noise Mitigation: Bubble Curtain to Be Deployed During Construction of U.S. Largest Offshore Wind Project
capability in New Bedford that will serve construction efforts throughout the region. We continue to hire motivated workers who want to be a part of an effort that helps deliver a sustainable energy future.""We're very happy to welcome ThayerMahan's world leading autonomous maritime solutions to New Bedford's growing ocean cluster and by the company's commitment to hiring local," said Jennifer Downing, Executive Director of the New Bedford Ocean Cluster (NBOC). "ThayerMahan's partnership with UMass Dartmouth is particularly exciting as it will help to prepare
Zero Emission Hydrogen USV Design Wins CMDC Round 2 Funding
2022, funded by the Department for Transport and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. As part of CMDC2, the Department allocated over £14 million to 31 projects supported by 121 organizations from across the UK to deliver feasibility studies and collaborative R&D projects in clean maritime solutions.CMDC2 is part of the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emission’s (UK SHORE) flagship multi-year CMDC program. In March 2022, the Department announced the biggest government investment ever in our UK commercial maritime sector, allocating £206 million to UK SHORE, a new division within
Vineyard Wind Taps ThayerMahan for Subsea Survey
Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid Renewables, a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), announced a partnership with autonomous maritime solutions company ThayerMahan for seabed and infrastructure survey and inspection work in the waters off southern Massachusetts.Based in Groton, Conn., ThayerMahan, specializes in seabed surveys, acoustic mitigation and monitoring, and other maritime related services and has facilities in Connecticut and Massachusetts. These operations are being conducted from the host vessel, Hornbeck Offshore's HOS Mystique
Nauticus Robotics Hires Bohan as COO
robots, autonomy software, and associated ocean services announced the appointment of Donnelly Bohan as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer, effective April 4, 2022.Bohan was most recently at Leidos, where for five years she served as Vice President, Division Manager of Leidos’ Maritime Solutions Division globally, ultimately serving as Vice President, Division Manager – Mission Operations and Infrastructure Protection Division. In this most recent role, Bohan oversaw day-to-day operations of over 850 employees in an organization providing electronic and integrated security systems
Cyprus Subsea to Rep HII's Unmanned Systems
sales, Cyprus Subsea is authorized to provide after-sale services including mission planning, launch/recovery, piloting, maintenance, training, data management, analysis and reporting.Unmanned Systems, a business group within HII’s Technical Solutions division, creates advanced unmanned maritime solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs)."
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