NOC and Royal Navy Renew MOU on Underwater Systems
ceremonial signing took place during the Ocean Business conference and exhibition at NOC in Southampton in April this year.Since the first MoU was signed in 2014 and subsequently renewed in 2021, the collaboration has supported a number of initiatives helping the UK expand its ability to develop ocean solutions and conduct advanced marine scientific research.This includes facilitating a wider scope of collaborative projects and information sharing, while also exploring net-zero operations, positioning the NOC, the Royal Navy and Dstl at the forefront of sustainable oceanographic science and technology
SolarDuck Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
SolarDuck, who specializes in offshore floating solar energy solutions, announced that it has achieved ISO 9001 certification, the world’s leading standard for quality management systems. The ISO 9001 certification awarded by Bureau Veritas is another step in SolarDuck’s ongoing journey of aiming for operational excellence. It follows the company’s recent recognition through the EcoVadis certification, underscoring SolarDuck’s focus on both quality and sustainability, including responsible business practices. SolarDuck has received its ISO 9001 and EcoVadis certificatio
OPT Sends Off WAM-V USV for Indo-Pacific Operations
Marine power, data and service solutions company Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has shipped its WAM-V unmanned surface vehicle (USV) for Indo-Pacific operations.The WAM-V features autonomous capabilities and is designed to provide offshore surveys with 24/7 operational payloads for multiple days without requiring a return to base.This unit recently completed demonstration, conducting a three day fully remote, continuous survey operation, while deploying a simulated survey payload."This is a great milestone for OPT. The vastness of the Pacific Ocean makes this an important capability for our
CRP Subsea to Supply Well Equipment for Shell’s Whale Development
that Shell has chosen us to support this exciting deepwater project. We’ve been manufacturing and deploying crushable foam wrap for decades, helping to protect wells around the world. This contract is a great validation of our team’s expertise and dedication to delivering high-quality solutions for the industry,” said Andy Smith, Head of Sales at CRP Subsea.The Shell Whale development, located about 200 miles southwest of Houston, features a semi-submersible production platform, with capability for remote operations and monitoring of almost every aspect of the facility.The Whale
Teledyne Marine: Vehicles Unit Expands Customer Service and Support
, 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 prioritizing faster, more efficient service to optimize system availability, usability, and return on investment (ROI).Facility Expansions: In August 2024, Teledyne Gavia, a world-class manufacturer of AUVs, expanded operations in Kopavogur, Iceland. New facilities, additional staff, and the
COAST, University of Victoria Join to Launch the BC Marine Energy and Decarbonization Hub
. Companies will respond to these calls for innovation and propose their technology as a potential solution. The first of these challenges will be issued in late 2025.The BC Marine Energy and Decarbonization Hub is unique in that it seeks to address both aspects of this challenge, yielding complementary solutions with potential for integration all along the complex marine supply chain. British Columbia offers an ideal location for this effort, with the country’s largest maritime industry, the longest coastline of any province and over 70% of its population located in coastal areas (Province of BC
NORBIT: Successful U.S. Testing of GuardPoint Intruder Detection Sonars
;s performance, and we are very grateful to the professional team at NSWC Panama City Division for their continued capability and capacity resource delivery as we work together," said Eric Levitt, NORBIT’s Vice President for Maritime Security and Defense. "Having two of our GuardPoint solutions being challenged in a demanding environment under controlled programs is a significant recognition of our leading Intruder Detection Sonar capability with GuardPoint in the US."
Phoenix Hires New Area Manager to Lead San Diego-Based Operations
and led projects and programs including large scale fleet exercises with a record of consistently delivering superior outcomes on-time, safely, and within budget. He is a creative and highly respected professional with a strong record in team leadership and training, operational efficiency, and solutions-oriented project management.“We are thrilled to bring Mike on board to lead Phoenix International’s West Coast team and operations,” said Phoenix President Pat Keenan. “Mike’s extensive background and advanced expertise in ocean engineering, salvage and marine
CSignum Secures £6M to Advance Underwater Wireless Networks
;s Blue Angel Network, and notable individual US investors. This new investment enables CSignum to expand its global presence, accelerate product development and address the growing demand for reliable, real-time data transmission for underwater and underground applications.CSignum’s EM-2 solutions are capable of reliably transmitting data via patented electromagnetic field signalling (EMFS) through environments including water, ice, soil, rock and concrete to networks above the surface—an ability no other wireless method has successfully achieved to date. Key applications for EM-2
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