FET and Safeen to Collaborate on Development of Electric Thrusters for ROVs
; said Kevin Taylor, FET Vice President – KMS and Subsea Robotics.“This MoU represents a significant step forward in advancing underwater technology. By combining our expertise in marine exploration with FET’s cutting-edge engineering capabilities, we aim to revolutionize ROV propulsion systems,” added Tareq Al Marzooqi, Safeen’s CEO.Under the Sub-Atlantic brand, FET has been active in the thruster market for over 20 years. The recently launched 600Vdc ROV thruster option for all observation and light work class thrusters is equivalent to the well proven SA-300 hydraulic
VIDEO: Penguin-Inspired Quadroin AUV Upgraded
integrated EvoLogics AI-powered object recognition module allows detecting objects in the side-scan sonar and video feeds live during the mission with processing carried out onboard the vehicle. It is also to enable automatic collision avoidance through a front-looking sonar system.The hardware and propulsion systems were redesigned with next-generation components for optimal performance. The Quadroin now features a Nortek Nucleus1000 integrated subsea navigation package that couples Nortek’s DVL technology with additional position-aiding sensors for reliable vehicle control
Germany's AQUOS and Scotland's Swift Anchors Unite as SCHOTTEL Marine Technologies
to specialist engineering departments, the class-certified manufacturing capacities of the entire group as well as a global sales and service network," the company said.In addition to SCHOTTEL Marine Technologies, SCHOTTEL Industries GmbH comprises five other companies specialising in marine propulsion systems, automation technology, gearing and gearboxes, hydrokinetic and tidal energy as well as electric system integration.Dirk Schulze, CEO of SCHOTTEL Marine Technologies, was previously Chief Executive of Bentec Drilling & Oilfield Systems in Germany. He has overall responsibility for the operations
Thoma-Sea Awarded Contract to Build Two NOAA Research Ships
nation’s blue economy,” said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. “I’m also proud that these new vessels will harness modern engines and design that will move NOAA forward in reducing its own emissions with an eye towards achieving a net-zero fleet.”The ships' propulsion systems be integrated diesel electric with twin alternating current (AC) azimuthing stern thrusters using fixed pitch propellers.The ships will be designed to coordinate, acquire and process large data sets like those gathered from mapping the seafloor and characterizing marine habitats. They will
Austal USA Awarded US Navy TAGOS-25 Contract
for detail design and construction of up to seven T-AGOS 25 class ships which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to $3.195 billion.Austal, as the prime contractor for the TAGOS program, has teamed with L3Harris Technologies (L3Harris), who will serve as electronic and propulsion systems integrator. Other contractor partners include Noise Control Engineering (NCE), TAI Engineering (TAI) and Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors (TMC).Operated by Military Sealift Command (MSC), T-AGOS ships provide a platform capable of passive and active anti-submarine acoustic surveillance for the
Danfoss to Power US' New Hybrid-electric Research Vessel
at high speeds and long ranges, or more quietly and energy-efficiently for longer durations.”Bill Mossey, President at Pacific Power Group, said, “Its especially exciting to be engaged in a project that will be part of learnings and further development towards decarbonizing marine propulsion systems.”The project is due for completion by March 2023
FerryBox: PONANT Exploration Vessel Collecting Arctic Ocean Data
warming and glacial meltwater on the rising level of oxygen in the oceans aboard PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker, a hybrid-electric vessel powered by liquified natural gas.A unique concept with minimal environmental impact due to her green energy and propulsion systems, Le Commandant Charcot provides a luxurious environment for guests seeking adventure away from the traditional cruise destinations in addition to providing extensive facilities for scientific projects with two research laboratories, one of which is open to the sea.Installed this Spring by -4H-JENA
XLUUV: If You Build It, They Will Buy
of over 5000 km, and will include contributions from Australian sub-contractors Mission Systems, Ocean Wave Consulting, East Consulting Services, as well as renowned Australian marine robotics engineer Ron Allum whose company, Ron Allum Deepsea Services, will assist in the integration of power and propulsion systems. And in the large displacement UUV (LDUUV) space, UK submersible builder MSubs is teaming up with U.S.-based maritime surveillance company ThayerMahan for the development of Minke, an advanced, multi-mission vehicle with a depth rating of 1500 meters. “We will use Minke in commercial
Ocean Infinity Aims to Deliver Ammonia Fuel Propulsion Package for Armada Fleet
," said Dan Hook, Ocean Infinity’s CTO. "Working with the UK’s leading experts, we are driving forward a ground-breaking ammonia based fuel cell system, which will not only make the Armada fleet the cleanest in the world, but also has the potential to revolutionize marine propulsion systems."The Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition is funded by the Department for Transport, with Innovate UK acting as delivery partner. With Ocean Infinity acting as lead partner, the company is combining forces with UK-leading experts in clean fuel cell technology; maritime logistics
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