MTS Member Webinar: Expanding Spotter’s Subsurface Sensing Suite with a Hydrophone and Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
measuring sound and water quality at scale, benefitting the ocean industry, government and research community. A Q&A will follow the presentation. Click here to register.Date and Time:Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 1:00 – 1:45 PM ESTPresenters:Evan Shapiro - Sofar Ocean, CTOAs CTO of Sofar Ocean Technologies, Inc., Evan’s research and development efforts are focused on strengthening the connection between the world’s oceans and the humans who depend on them (all of us). This is achieved by driving unprecedented scalability in distributed ocean sensing systems, and unprecedented accessibility
OPT Teams Up with Brazilin Institute for Autonomous Ocean Developments
and unmanned surface vehicles and Next Generation PowerBuoys equipped with AI capable Merrows.The agreement follows recent discussions between SENAI and OPT in Brazil."As we continue our growth, we are excited to partner with SENAI to explore supporting the development and deployment of ocean technologies into Brazil.“The offshore energy market in Brazil continues to grow and we believe our PowerBuoys and WAM-V unmanned surface vehicles provide the next generation of operators the solutions to generate offshore energy more effectively and efficiently,” said Philipp Stratmann, CEO
Deep Trekker Leads $8M AI ROV Ship Modeling and Detection Project
escalate.Beyond technological advancements, the project is expected to improve safety standards, support and promote environmental responsibility, and enhance economic outcomes in Canada's maritime industry by driving job creation and reinforcing Canada’s status as a leader in AI-driven ocean technologies.
Apply Now for the Fourth Ocean Startup Challenge
innovation and growth within Canada’s ocean economy, propelling the nation to the forefront of the global blue economy."The Ocean Startup Challenge is more than a competition; it's a catalyst for innovation and economic growth. By empowering entrepreneurs to develop groundbreaking ocean technologies, we are not only addressing critical challenges but also strengthening our position as a global leader in this crucial sector,” said Paula Mendonça, Executive Director of the Ocean Startup Project.“Participating in this challenge unlocks various growth opportunities in a
Mocean Energy’s Blue X Wave Device and Verlume’s Halo Battery Come Ashore
data and growing confidence in the system's ability to deliver reliable low carbon power and communications to subsea assets and long-term underwater vehicle residency.“We are exploring the next steps both here in the UK and overseas to further demonstrate how this combination of ocean technologies can enable reliable low carbon power and communications to subsea architecture in a live environment,” Mocean Energy said on social media.Wave-Powered Subsea Project Completes 12-Month Offshore Test CampaignThe $2.5 million (£2 million) RSP project connected the Blue X wave energy
PODCAST: “All in the [Gallaudet] Family”
of the US Navy's newest oceanographic ship after Ballard.Image courtesy RAdm Tim GallaudetRAdm Tim Gallaudet’s Career PathI went to the Naval Academy, commissioned to become an oceanography officer in the US Navy. What was great about that career path in the Navy is you get exposed to ocean technologies from the very beginning. Even at the Naval Academy, we were using side-scan sonar to do surveys and collect data in the Chesapeake Bay.My first tour was going to graduate school at Scripps where I worked with multibeam sonar and satellite imagery. I went on a few cruises on a couple of Scripps
Sonardyne Partners with Smart Sound Plymouth
and Plymouth Marine Laboratory in advancing the capabilities of Smart Sound through Sonardyne’s technologies. The upgraded Smart Sound will provide even more opportunities for world-class testing and research, adding to Plymouth’s unique offering as a global centre of excellence for ocean technologies including autonomous marine vessels.&rdquo
Oi Americas to Host Product Launches and New Technologies
knowledge from representatives of industry, government and academia and can be found at https://www.oceanologyinternationalamericas.com/en-gb/conference.html#/sessionsAccording to OiA Conference Chair Ralph Rayner, “Daily Ocean Futures plenary sessions will focus on unlocking the potential of ocean technologies and ocean information services to support a growing blue economy that balances delivering the vast economic potential of the ocean with meeting key societal challenges such as climate change and the protection of ocean health. These plenary sessions will be complemented by related topical roundtable
Q&A: Growing Blue Economy Opportunities for US Exporters in Canada
tidal energy. Canada’s North Atlantic coastline, particularly Halifax, Nova Scotia, is emerging as a hotspot for blue economy research, investment, and innovation.U.S. suppliers may also take advantage of Canada’s highly skilled pool of talent in research and development in the area of ocean technologies through several state-of-the-art organizations, including Oceans Network Canada and innovation hubs such as the Ocean Supercluster.Do U.S. marine tech firms have any competitive advantages when entering Canada’s market?U.S. companies have a distinct advantage when doing business in Canada
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