Kraken Robotics Launches SAS Service for Offshore Energy Market
like pre- and post- offshore construction survey and underwater infrastructure inspection,” said Lynne Adu, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Kraken.Kraken’s SAS service was recently selected by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the UK’s leading technology innovation and research center for offshore renewable energy, to be part of its Launch Academy.Through Launch Academy, Kraken will be given access to world-class testing and research programs as well as the opportunity to work with industry, academia, and government to position SAS survey services for
Shearwater, TotalEnergies Ink Long-Term Marine Seismic Deal
and analysis, supporting exploration effort, production monitoring and carbon capture and storage activities.The CRA guarantees a minimum of 18 vessel months of activity for Shearwater’s high-end seismic fleet.“Shearwater seeks to evolve the global marine seismic market through technology innovation and by developing new commercial models. We are proud to deliver on plan through this strategic collaboration with TotalEnergies, a longstanding client of Shearwater and one of the true explorers in our industry.“This capacity agreement is the first of its kind with a major E&P
EDGE and Fincantieri Deepen Partnership for Underwater Protection Solutions
infrastructure protection and seabed mapping, next-generation submarines, drone-carrier ships, and lightweight torpedoes.The MoU is based on both companies collaborating to develop underwater technologies, supporting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in becoming a regional pioneer in underwater technology innovation.The agreement comes amidst a rapidly evolving landscape for national defense. New threats and vulnerabilities are changing global dynamics, intensifying geopolitical rivalries, and increasing demand for investment in maritime defense.Critical underwater infrastructure has become a target
The Quantum Economy
them.Quantum sensors offer dramatically increased sensitivity compared to traditional sensors, and the World Economic Forum report says the technology is potentially disruptive for land and sea monitoring activities.This week Marine Technology News reported on the agreement between ADNOC, the Technology Innovation Institute and ASPIRE to develop quantum sensing technology for carbon storage monitoring. It will be capable of detecting subtle environmental changes, such as shifts in magnetic or electrical properties, to help enhance safety and prevent leaks.Also this week, Marine Technology News spoke
ADNOC Targets Quantum Technology for CCS
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and ASPIRE, both part of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), have signed their first research and development agreement with ADNOC to tackle critical challenges in carbon storage monitoring and battery optimization using quantum technology.The project marks the first milestone in a wider collaboration that will include joint initiatives in autonomous robotics, propulsion systems and cutting-edge technologies for renewable and sustainable energy.By combining TII’s expertise in advanced quantum sensing, ASPIRE’s strategic vision, and
MBARI Names Antje Boetius President and CEO
major international projects that transformed polar and ocean research. Her deep knowledge of the scientific and technological challenges in exploring the ocean’s depths positions her well to lead MBARI's efforts to adapt to the rapid changes affecting global marine ecosystems.“Technology innovation is crucial for revealing previously unknown ocean processes and facilitating responsible stewardship of the ocean and its resources. With a focus on complex multi-scale processes and society’s interactions with the ocean, I don’t know of a better place than MBARI to advance ocean
Petrobras and Shearwater Join Forces for Seismic Tech R&D
Brazilian state-owned energy company Petrobras and seismic acquisition company Shearwater Geoservices have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for joint development and execution of scientific research and technology innovation within seismic processing and acquisition focused on data quality, value and efficiency.The five-year agreement comes in addition to previously announced cooperations between the two companies regarding Marine Vibroseis and for Reveal software licensing.The MoU establishes a governance platform supporting Petrobras' and Shearwaters' joint effort to innovate
Vattenfall, ORE Catapult Extend Test & Demo Alliance at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm
Vattenfall gives innovative UK companies a unique opportunity to deploy, test and demonstrate their technology in a real-world environment at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm,” added Hugh Riddell, Regional Partnership Manager at ORE Catapult.Future projects at the wind farm will be looking at technology innovation in the areas of robotics and sustainable solutions, Vattenfall and ORE Catapult said.So far, Safety at sea pioneers Zelim tested their Swift Rescue Conveyor System which demonstrated it was 20 times faster at recovering people overboard offshore than any conventional systems, and Pegasus
US Invests Nearly $16 Million to Advance Marine Energy
the first phase, DOE will select one project to proceed through the remaining four phases and receive up to an additional $29 million, concluding with testing and operation of the tidal energy device(s).The community-led river current energy project aims to balance community energy priorities and technology innovation. This investment of $9.5 million will help accelerate the development of current energy technologies and promote resilience and economic development in Yukon River and Alaska Native communities. Many communities on the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers are powered by local microgrids where the river
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