Subsea Expo Awards Raises Over $6k for UK Food Charity
, which was held as part of the annual Subsea Expo exhibition and conference that provides a showcase for the UK’s underwater industry. During the evening, which was sponsored by Next Geosolutions, eight awards were presented to companies based across the United Kingdom recognizing innovation, safety, business performance, export achievement and talent.Global Underwater Hub selected FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, as the beneficiary of fundraising on the night in recognition of its national reach and positive impact in supporting families and individuals in food
MMA Students Complete Real-World Training in Hawaii
Cadets from Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) have completed a Geological Oceanography field course in Hawaii, an innovative experiential learning course 8,000 kilometers from their Cape Cod campus.Eleven students, majoring in Marine Science, Safety, and Environmental Protections (MSSEP), participated in a rigorous, hands-on educational journey to Hawaii from January 3 to January 17, 2025.Shortly after arrival they were taken to Kilauea caldera to observe a 200-foot-high lava fountaining eruption. They then went on day-long hikes through volcanic terrane.In subsequent days, students snorkeled in
SubCtech ESS Revolutionizes Onshore, Offshore Power
SubCtech’s Li-Ion Energy Storage Systems deliver clean, reliable subsea energy, powering ROVs, AUVs, and subsea infrastructure — reducing CO₂ emissions and OPEX for sustainable marine operations. Designed for longevity and safety in harsh offshore environments. The safe way to cut costs.
FarSounder: News Citizen Science Capabilities with Whale and Debris Reporting Feature
mariners a simple way to support important conservation work around the world.”This new layer of environmental awareness transforms Argos-equipped vessels into powerful tools for ocean protection. It reflects a broader vision at FarSounder: harnessing advanced navigation technologies not just for safety, but for sustainability. Now, with this latest update, those same vessels can play an active role in monitoring marine pollution and protecting wildlife
HII Awarded as One of 2025’s Best Employers by Business Group on Health
to be recognized for the full portfolio of offerings we provide our employees to ensure they can build a career, and that they and their families can live their best lives, enjoying physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We can’t succeed without them—and we must continue to put their safety and well-being first.”The award, now in its 20th year, was announced April 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, at Business Group on Health’s 2025 Annual Conference.HII was one of three defense contractors on the list. The 2025 winners represented a broad and diverse group of industries
Equinor: Statement on Halting Empire Wind Project
the US. Empire wind 1 has the potential to power 500,000 New York homes.Empire is complying with the order affecting project activities for Empire Wind. Upon receipt of the order, immediate steps were taken by Empire and its contractors to initiate suspension of relevant marine activities, ensuring the safety of workers and the environment.Empire Wind has, per March 31, 2025, a gross book value of around USD 2.5 billion, including South Brooklyn Marine Terminal.Total amount drawn under the project finance term loan facility per March 31, 2025 was around USD$1.5 billion. Empire is in the process of ascertaining
Fugro and Spoor Create AI Bird-Monitoring Solution for Offshore Wind Farms
activity at wind farm locations. Spoor’s computer vision and AI software then analyses these recordings to quickly and accurately identify bird species.Traditional bird monitoring methods require good weather and aircraft or vessel surveys, which are costly, have a high carbon footprint, and pose safety risks to field staff. Fugro and Spoor’s system overcomes these challenges by using buoy-mounted cameras that capture high-quality video year-round, even in harsh sea conditions. This approach provides a more reliable and cost-effective way to conduct legally required environmental impact assessments
Fugro, Spoor Join Forces for AI Bird Monitoring for Offshore Wind Farms
at wind farm locations. Spoor’s advanced computer vision and AI software then analyses these recordings to quickly and accurately identify bird species.Traditional bird monitoring methods require good weather and aircraft or vessel surveys, which are costly, have a high carbon footprint, and pose safety risks to field staff. Fugro and Spoor’s system overcomes these challenges by using buoy-mounted cameras that capture high-quality video year-round, even in harsh sea conditions.This approach provides a more reliable and cost-effective way to conduct legally required environmental impact assessments
AI Technology Targets Enhanced Naval Escort Safety
To ensure safe passage, high-value assets such as Navy aircraft carriers require escorts when entering or exiting crowded harbors. The Perception Autonomy for Vessel Escorts (PAVE) system from Charles River Analytics automates the process to reduce the number of people required and increase the speed for each mission.The company has now won a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract sponsored by the Naval Sea Systems Command which is worth up to $1.8M.While PAVE is not the first of its kind, current perception software for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) are not able to conduct
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