Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Ocean Technology News

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Subsea Expo 2026 to Showcase "Next Wave" of Underwater Innovation

Subsea Expo will return to Aberdeen next month with a refreshed program of activity, bringing the underwater sector together under a new theme: “The Next Wave."Organized by Global Underwater Hub (GUH), a trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors, the free-to-attend conference and exhibition aims to showcase the country’s position at the forefront of subsea innovation. The two-day event will feature new additions to its program, following feedback on previous iterations of the event from delegates and exhibitors.  Taking place from Wednesday,

The conference included several panel discussions. From left, Christopher Roman, professor of ocean engineering and oceanography at URI; William Misa, fisheries ecologist at TetraTech; Cameron Thompson, pelagic ecologist at Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems; URI alumnus Nicholas Chaloux, an engineer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; and URI alumna Emily Shumchenia, ocean data scientist for the Northeast Regional Ocean Council. © URI

URI Hosts Global Ocean Technology Conference

the Narragansett Bay Campus.The conference, which focused on fisheries and benthic monitoring for offshore development, featured lectures, workshops, networking events, and a “Tech Cafe” for fostering industry and student connections. Tours of the Narragansett Bay Campus and highlighted ocean technology laboratories and startup businesses that partner with URI.Graduate School of Oceanography Interim Dean Steven D’Hondt reminded attendees that URI and Rhode Island Sea Grant played a lead role in marshalling the science that ultimately resulted in the country’s first offshore wind

Fremantle 01 USV offshore in Western Australia. Source: Greenroom Robotics

Down Under

As an island nation, Australia has one of the largest marine jurisdictions in the world and is responsible for around 4% of the world’s oceans. The nation is also home to the world’s largest iron ore port, Port Hedland, and the world’s largest coal port, Port of Newcastle.Greenroom RoboticsHydrographic survey is very critical for a country like Australia, and we're not keeping up with the pace of demand of having key areas mapped, says Peter Baker, Director of Growth at Greenroom Robotics. The company offers a software solution for autonomous navigation that is suitable for new

© Visitors fill the aisles at London's ExCeL for Oceanology International in 2024. © Oceanology International

Oceanology International Returns to 2026 ExCeL Conference

the 55-year history of the biennial event will demonstrate how Oi continues to evolve and adapt in response to the demand for new solutions and collaboration in the energy transition and blue technology markets.There will also be a full content program, reflecting the latest topics impacting future ocean technology and economic needs and encompassing a range of content aimed at improving strategies for exploring, protecting and sustainably operating in the world’s oceans and waterways.Oi26 has also announced its ‘Call for Content’, encouraging individuals and organizations to contribute

Teledyne Marine has announced advancements in customer service and support with investments in facilities, personnel, and global service locations. Credit: Teledyne

Teledyne Marine: Vehicles Unit Expands Customer Service and Support

facilities and staff in Kopavogur, IcelandNew AUV Repair Center in North Falmouth, MassachusettsNew Service Center at Teledyne Raymarine in Fareham, EnglandExpansion of the field engineering teamThe demand for marine technology is on the rise, especially for applications in defense, security, oceanographic research, and environmental monitoring. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), gliders, acoustic underwater communications, and profiling floats are becoming indispensable work horses for these applications. Teledyne Marine is stepping up to meet this demand by delivering solutions and prioritizin

Ocean Business 2025 is the launch venue for a lineup of new technologies and industry solutions from Teledyne Marine. Credit: Teledyne Marine

Ocean Business: Teledyne Marine Introduces New Technologies and Solutions

Ocean Business 2025 is the launch venue for a lineup of new technologies and industry solutions from Teledyne Marine. Visitors to Stand T7 and Dockside HS 02 can experience firsthand the latest advancements in marine navigation, acoustics, and sensing technology, including the exclusive launch of the Compact Navigator.Compact Navigator – the world’s smallest and highest performing, fully integrated autonomous navigation solution is revealed at Ocean BusinessSeaBat T51-S – the enhanced SeaBat T51 now reaches 6000m depth while ensuring reliable, hands-free operationWorkhorse

Kongsberg Discovery will be showcasing the EM2042 Multibeam Echosounder and Seapath 385 GNSS aided inertial navigation system onboard the Fugro FTV Xplorer vessel. Credit: Kongsberg Discovery

Kongsberg Discovery: Demonstrations at Ocean Business 2025

Kongsberg Discovery is gearing up to make a splash at Ocean Business 2025, with high profile product demonstrations, a new digital innovation launch, and a range of domain experts on hand to help stakeholders navigate a future of ocean opportunity.The company  will base itself at booth N1/P2 for the duration of the show, taking place April 8-10, 2025, at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK.Demonstrations on all three days will showcase the EM2042 Multibeam Echosounder and Seapath 385 GNSS aided inertial navigation system onboard the Fugro FTV Xplorer vessel, in addition to dockside

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BLOG: Properly Siting Your Weather Station

Siting: How to Choose the Best Location for Your Weather Station is a new blog from the weather instrumentation experts at RM Young focused on properly citing to achieve best results.Ever wondered why your precipitation readings seem off? It might not be your sensors—it’s all about location. Installing a weather station is an exciting way to monitor local conditions and gain valuable insights into your environment. However, the accuracy of your data depends heavily on the placement of your sensors. In this blog, we’ll explore how to choose the ideal location for your weather

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Woods Hole Group Unveils DeepCLiDAR Buoys

The Woods Hole Group, the U.S. subsidiary of CLS, has three DeepCLiDAR buoy systems ready for deployment to conduct wind resource assessments, metocean, and marine environmental measurements, with additional buoys under construction. With the Atlantic Wind Lease Sale 11 for Commercial Leasing of Wind Power Development on the U.S. Gulf of Maine Outer Continental Shelf scheduled for October 29, 2024, the Woods Hole Group positions itself as a key supplier of metocean and marine environmental services to support future offshore wind projects in the region.Developed in partnership with the University

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