US Defense Department Orders 60 ROVs for Explosives Disposal
Manufacturer of underwater observation class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) Teledyne SeaBotix said it was recently awarded a multimillion dollar operational capability upgrade contract with the U.S. Department of Defense through distributor, Atlantic Diving Supply (ADS). Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Units have a long operational history with Teledyne SeaBotix ROVs and have utilized the capabilities of both the LBV and vLBV systems for several years. The upgrade program will result in delivery of 60 new Teledyne SeaBotix vLBV300 ROV systems for EOD Mobile Units around the globe.
Arctic Energy Exploration Efforts Heat Up
to work—in oil and gas, fisheries, security and aviation,” said Alaska Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell. Arctic Issues to the Political Forefront While commercial activities in the Arctic continue to increase at brisk pace, the Arctic and its future in terms of environment, commerce and defense has come to the forefront of both the United States and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In January 2014 the White House signaled its interest in Arctic matters, outlining its plan to make Arctic Shipping safer. The Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic Region