
Canadian Shipwreck Hunters Unleash New Tech
. However, precision in locating and identifying these submerged targets is a persistent challenge, especially due to the unique conditions the pair face on their regular expeditions.Despite equipping ‘Best Kind’, Sid’s Farmont 70 expedition yacht with a multibeam made by Aukland, New Zealand-based manufacturer WASSP, he found room for improvement when in order to reach the level of detail required for distinguishing remnants of wooden shipwrecks, many of which had deteriorated after decades under the sea. The unpredictable three-directional swells and constant movement of his boat

Global Gravity Names New CEO
on January 1, 2025, previously serving as COO.The company developed patented TubeLock system for handling offshore pipes, casing, and tubing, significantly increasing revenue and expanding its global presence.Global Gravity has expanded into multiple markets in Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, and Guyana, with plans to enter Brazil soon.Rasmussen has been instrumental in this process, driving awareness of the patented TubeLock system, which was launched in 2010 as the world’s first Tubular Transport Running System (TTRS).The system revolutionizes offshore pipe handling by improving

Scientists Reconstruct Impact of Seafloor Volcanic Eruption
activity and its footprint on the offshore ecosystem provides data to more readily predict the frequency and severity of events, which is essential to saving lives and cultures.”The international team included scientists from the United Kingdom, Chile, the United States, Italy, Malta, and New Zealand and was co-led by Dr. Rodrigo Fernandez of the Universidad de Chile, Dr. Rebecca Totten of the University of Alabama (United States), and Dr. Giulia Matilde Ferrante of the National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (Italy). Throughout the expedition, scientists from three Chilean

Divers Recover Video Equipment from Mike Lynch’s Sunken Yacht
, a coast guard official in Palermo, said the divers were using a hyperbaric chamber that allowed them to make repeated dives of up to 40 minutes.The coast guard took underwater images with a remotely operated vehicle that will help draw up a plan to salvage the yacht.Three crew members, including New Zealand captain James Cutfield, are under investigation for manslaughter and shipwreck. Being investigated does not imply guilt and does not mean formal charges will follow.Prosecutors have said their investigation will take time, and will require the wreck to be pulled up from the sea bed. The Bayesian

Has Antarctica Reached Point of No Return?
of accelerated and irreversible sea ice loss from the West Antarctic ice sheet."There's uncertainty about whether the current observations indicate a temporary dip or a downward plunge (of sea ice)," said Liz Keller, a paleoclimate specialist from the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand that led a session about predicting and detecting tipping points in Antarctica.NASA estimates show the Antarctic ice sheet has enough ice to raise the global mean sea level by up to 58 meters. Studies have shown that about a third of the world's population lives below 100 vertical meters of

University of North Carolina Wilmington Orders Research Vessel from All American Marine
capable of conducting a wide range of scientific missions, including oceanographic surveys, biological studies and educational outreach programs along the Mid-Atlantic, U.S. East Coast and offshore waters.The 73’ x 26.7’ aluminum catamaran, designed by Teknicraft Design in Auckland, New Zealand, incorporates a hydrofoil-assisted hull, ensuring reduced drag, enhanced fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. This dynamic hull design is optimized for stability and performance in various sea conditions. The vessel is designed to comply with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Subchapter T standards.Equipped

All American Marine to Build Research Vessel for Cal Poly Humboldt
been awarded a contract to build a new research vessel for the marine sciences program at the California Polytechnical Institute at Humboldt (Cal Poly).The vessel is a 78’ x 26.7’ semi-displacement aluminum catamaran that was developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design in Auckland, New Zealand. The vessel will be inspected to U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Subchapter T standards and will operate as a multipurpose research vessel in the Near Coastal Waters of Northern California and Oregon, as well as Offshore on Ocean Routes. The vessel integrates the signature Teknicraft Design

Black Whale Pictures Takes Innovative Approach to Underwater Cinematography
such as 1Ocean with UNESCO, Barba and Energy Observer, has combined a deep passion for biodiversity and the sea with technical acumen and established Black Whale Pictures in 2017.A pivotal asset in their technological arsenal since 2022 is the Boxfish Luna, an innovative underwater drone by the New Zealand manufacturer of professional ROVs and AUVs, Boxfish Robotics. This drone has transformed how Black Whale Pictures approaches underwater cinematography. With the Luna, filmmakers can dive into the ocean’s depths without leaving the deck, controlling the camera remotely to capture the elusive

MMA Offshore Secures Habitat Enhancement Contract in New Zealand
MMA Offshore has been awarded a $3.7 million supply and installation contract for habitat enhancement in Te Whanganui-a-tara (Wellington Harbor), Aotearoa, offshore New Zealand.Located on the southern tip of New Zealand’s North Island, Te Whanganui-a-tara is home to Te Ara Tupua – a significant infrastructure project being delivered by Te Ara Tupua Alliance in partnership with iwi mana whenua Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa.The project will improve transport resilience between Wellington and Lower Hutt while creating a new walking and cycling link.MMA Offshore has been awarded a contract to