Imaging 100-Year-Old Shipwrecks Under 800 Feet of Water
years of searching.Pushing Deeper: Finding the ScotiadocLater that same year, the group achieved an even more technically demanding success by confirming the location of the Scotiadoc, a 424-foot freighter that had vanished in 1953 after colliding with another ship in heavy fog near Thunder Bay, Ontario. The wreck rests upright and largely intact at a staggering depth of 850, making it the deepest known shipwreck ever found in the Great Lakes.Unlike the Smith, which was located through government-sourced geospatial data, the Scotiadoc was found through sonar searching in a defined area based on
Shipwreck Windfall: ROV Expedition Captures Maritime History
The chill, freshwater depths of Lake Ontario may not first come to mind when thinking about shipwrecks, but an expedition by the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) is challenging that perception. Its star explorer? A compact but mighty Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) named Rhody. What began as a mission to support NOAA’s interest in high-resolution shipwreck documentation within the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary has evolved into a dynamic academic research experience merging innovation, partnership and the expanding role of robotics in
Coming in from the Cold: Canadian Arctic Security Takes Center Stage
in Iqaluit, Nunavut on March 18, will provide advanced early warning and long-range surveillance, enabling faster CAF detection and tracking of a wide range of threats in northern air and maritime approaches, while strengthening NORAD domain awareness. The A-OTHR radar sites will be based in southern Ontario, with up to four areas for the system’s transmitters and receivers.For Canada, For NATOCanadian Arctic security measures, while serving primarily to protect that nation and the United States, are also critical in broader defense of NATO’s western and northern flanks against rising adversaries
Verlume Appoints Valor Ocean Technology As First Canadian Business Development Agent
meet growing market demand.Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Valor Ocean Technologies (formally known as ValorBPS) is a provider of advanced ocean technology systems, serving energy, defense, and scientific customers across North America. Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an additional office in Ontario, their team supports operations from the Atlantic Coast to the West Coast. Leveraging Canada’s capabilities in ocean science, robotics, and offshore energy, Valor Ocean Technologies will lead efforts to grow Verlume’s presence and customer base across key markets.Through this collaboration
Wreck of WWII-era Cargo Ship Found in the Great Lakes
, Fountain and crew of the R/V David Boyd, towed a Marine Sonic Technology side-scan sonar over the anomaly and soon realized and it was in-fact a shipwreck. Later ROV dives positively identified the submerged hulk the 244-foot bulk carrier Arlington.On April 30, 1940, the Arlington left Port Arthur, Ontario fully loaded with wheat en route Owen Sound, Ontario. She was under command of Captain Fredrick “Tatey Bug” Burke, a seasoned veteran of the lakes. Dense fog greeted the Arlington and a larger freighter, the Collingwood, as they made their way across Lake Superior. As the day turned
Voyis Discovery Camera Integrated with Deep Trekker REVOLUTION ROV
in mind and incorporating integrated lights, along with DDS data architecture and ROS2 support, the cameras streamline vehicle integration, particularly for autonomy-driven applications.The collaboration between Voyis and Deep Trekker was tested and proven successful during trials in Tobermory, Ontario. Both teams worked together to test the ROV capabilities for piloting and inspection, with the Discovery Camera."We are excited to achieve this successful integration with Deep Trekker's REVOLUTION ROV, representing a significant stride in Canadian technology collaboration," said Chris
Canada Invests Over $3.9 million to Support the Great Lakes
Today, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of more than $3.9 million over three years in 39 new projects in Ontario through the Great Lakes Protection Initiative, part of the Government of Canada's Freshwater Action Plan.The announcement includes $98,000 over two years to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority to conduct an assessment and provide options to manage contaminated sediment at Lyons Creek East in the Niagara River Area of Concern. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will receive $154,000 over two years to
Q&A: Growing Blue Economy Opportunities for US Exporters in Canada
countries. In the below Q&A, Tracey shares some insights on Canada marine technology opportunities, doing business in the market, and agency export resources to help.Could you describe the delegation you are bringing to the DGM Blue Economy export forum?Our delegation will include Deep Trekker, an Ontario, Canada manufacturer of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and robots used for sub-aquatic inspections and monitoring. The U.S. Commercial Service will be onsite to counsel U.S. companies on how to enter and do business in the Canadian marketWhat is attractive about the Canadian market
TCarta Opens Canadian Affiliate Office
TCarta Marin announced the formation of TCarta Canada based in Ottawa, Ontario. Offering the complete line of TCarta satellite-derived bathymetry (SDB) services and Trident SDB Toolbox software, the affiliate office is a partnership between TCarta Marine and Prof. Anders Knudby, a well-known marine geospatial researcher and consultant in Canada.Simultaneously, TCarta Canada announced its first contract – a pilot project to update bathymetric navigation charts for Baffin Island’s Cape Hooper and Kangok Fjord with SDB technology. The contract is administered by the Canadian Hydrographic
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