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
OceanAlpha Delivers Research USV to Hong Kong University
robotics education.The final recipient of the unmanned vessel is Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (CKSRI) at HKUST, a multidisciplinary platform dedicated to fostering research, development, and education in robotics. The Clear Water Bay USV will directly support the Institute's innovative technology research and development efforts, enabling secondary development activities and expanding the horizons of scientific exploration at HKUST.The delivery ceremony, held at the headquaters of OceanAlpha, saw Shi Song, General Manager of OceanAlpha, alongside Professor Wang Yang, Vice President of HKUST
New Partnership Strengthens US-Australia Subsea Tech Research
of the collaborations we need to keep our undersea technology on the cutting edge and enable the naval capabilities needed to protect our nations,” Division Newport Commanding Officer Capt. Chad Hennings said.“Our partnership with NUWC Division Newport signifies a new era in undersea technology research, where the best minds from Australia and the U.S. will join forces to address critical challenges and opportunities,” Flinders University President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling said.“Flinders is proud to be at the forefront of advancing submarine defence capabilities
Subsea Europe Services Appoints Niemeyer to Head R&D
Subsea Europe Services has opened a new R&D center at its premises in the Ocean Technology Campus Rostock. The new department is led by Dr. Frank Niemeyer and has been established to enable the subsea systems, services and solutions provider’s mission to simplify the acquisition of marine data by leveraging new integrated, autonomous and digital technologies.Following Dr. Niemeyer’s appointment as Head of Research And Development in January 2023, Subsea Europe Services plans to grow the department further with new data science, mechatronics, software development and platform management
WHOI Receives $2 Million from State for CWATER Project
scientific institutions."The Cape and Islands serve as a hub for scientific advancement and remain on the cutting edge of new developments in aquatic research,” said Senator Susan Moran (D - Falmouth). “Securing $2 million for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute to support blue technology research and development in the region was a top priority to continue to promote innovation and competitiveness."“As a port community, the thriving cultural and scientific village of Woods Hole is at the forefront of our changing climate and increasingly vulnerable to risks of flooding and
DNV Aims to Bolster Maritime Cyber Defense with Acquisition of Applied Risk
millions of dollars and can effectively shutter global operations for extended periods.In January 2021, the International Maritime Organization introduced new guidelines stating that a ship’s safety management system should account for cyber risk management in compliance with the ISM Code.2 Technology research company Gartner forecasts that cyber criminals will go beyond making attacks for financial gain this decade, and progressively weaponize industrial control systems to cause harm to human life.“Maritime assets are now at higher risk of new forms of cyber-attacks, as their control systems
CSignum Promotes Reyes to Chief Commercial Officer
new product opportunities and will work with customers to help position CSignum as their development partner of choice.”Reyes joined WFS Technologies in 2019 as Sales Director, North America before it was acquired by CSignum the following year. Prior to CSignum, she promoted emerging technology research offerings to domestic and international energy and petroleum operators as a consultant at Darcy Partners and was Business Development Director at financial management consultancy, Conway MacKenzie. Reyes worked at Wood Mackenzie, a leading energy research and consultancy firm for ten years
$2.6 Million Awarded to Advance US Offshore Wind Innovation
drive down costs of offshore wind development in the U.S.The Consortium, established by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in 2018, this week announced Round One awards in the Offshore Wind Solicitation 1.0 for offshore wind technology research and development projects aimed at enabling the installation and operation of largescale 15 megawatt turbines in U.S. waters.“The awards reflect critical topics identified by industry to advance offshore wind development and the development of a U.S. supply chain to support the industry
New Unit Will Support Coast Guard Research and Development Center
, Alaska for a Department of Homeland Security-sponsored project on CubeSats, and created a documentary of large-scale oil burn research on Little Sand Island in Mobile Bay, Ala.The RDC will host an outdoor exhibit including an unmanned response boat and other technology to highlight its autonomous technology research in conjunction with the unit stand-up
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