World's Largest Known Deep-sea Coral Reef Habitat Found
Covering 6.4 million acres, an area larger than Vermont, an underwater seascape of cold-water coral mounds offshore the southeast United States coast has been deemed the largest deep-sea coral reef habitat discovered to date, according to a paper recently published in the scientific journal Geomatics."This strategic multiyear and multi-agency effort to systematically map and characterize the stunning coral ecosystem right on the doorstep of the U.S. East Coast is a perfect example of what we can accomplish when we pool resources and focus on exploring the approximately 50% of U.S. marine
Hybrid Research Vessel Delivered to University of Vermont
Derecktor Shipyards NY in Mamaroneck, N.Y. announced it has delivered a new hybrid research catamaran to the University of Vermont (UVM). The innovative vessel, Marcelle Melosira, will serve as a floating classroom and laboratory, enabling advanced research operations and hands-on educational programs.Designed by Chartwell Marine and built in collaboration with UVM and Chartwell, the 64-foot research catamaran has been crafted to fulfill the functions outlined by UVM’s Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources. These functions include low emissions, low fuel burn rates, a stable
MTR100 Spotlight: Greensea Systems, Inc.
of subsea, surface, and surf zone vehicles. •Special Operations Program Support-diver navigation and program support for RNAV2 system sold by STIDD Military •Workspace & Professional Workspace-OEM software platforms for manufacturers of subsea vehicles. With headquarters in Richmond, Vermont, Greensea has offices in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and San Diego, California.Image courtesy GreenseaOPENSEA is an open architecture software platform with a modular framework that is flexible and scalable. It facilitates quick and easy integration of any brand of sensors, devices and equipment into
VideoRay Scores Large USN Order; Expects '22 Revenue to be Double of '21
other tasks with minimal or no active user input. Defender units now can go deeper, can be equipped with batteries and lightweight splash-proof controllers and communicate without tethers over long distances underwater. Among those working with the Defender platform are:Greensea Systems of Richmond, Vermont, USABlueprint Subsea of Ulverston, Cumbria, United KingdomNortek of Rud, NorwayEddyfi of Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaZero Point of Virginia Beach, Virginia, USATetac, Monterey, California, USANauticus Robotics of Webster, Texas, USASarcos/RE2 of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USAOceanComm of Chicago
NUWC Newport Names Chhim Head of the Undersea Warfare Combat Systems
successfully demonstrating cybersecurity-compliant UUV architectures for at-sea demonstrations.Chhim earned a bachelor's degree in object-oriented mathematics from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth in 2005, and a master's degree in cybersecurity from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, in 2007.NUWC Division Newport is a shore command of the U.S. Navy within the Naval Sea Systems Command, which engineers, builds and supports America’s fleet of ships and combat systems. NUWC Newport provides research, development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support for submarines
Greensea Expansion Continues with New Space in Vermont
Greensea Systems expanded its Vermont operations by leasing 4,200 sq. ft. of additional commercial space at The Creamery located at 20 Jolina Court, Richmond, Vt. The new commercial space will provide additional office space as well as a much needed engineering laboratory space for R&D.“I am committed to growing the company in Vermont and right here in Richmond. The new Creamery building presents a great opportunity to expand within walking distance of our current headquarters”, said Ben Kinnaman, Greensea CEO. “Greensea is growing and we are rapidly expanding within the maritime
Greensea Announces Free Webinar Series
based on the discussion topic with all sessions allowing for an open conversation between speakers and participants.“Like everyone else, Greensea has been unable to meet face-to-face with our customers, partners, or employees,” said Greensea CEO, Ben Kinnaman. “After a long winter in Vermont, we wanted to do something virtual, but also something that gets away from ‘the standard corporate webinar’ format. We want to have open and honest conversations with people about the issues and concerns that face all of us working in the marine industry. Hopefully, people will leave
University of Vermont Orders Hybrid-electric Research Vessel
The University of Vermont has ordered a new research vessel featuring an emissions-reducing electric power and propulsion system.The 64-foot aluminum catamaran, designed by Chartwell Marine and currently under construction at Derecktor Shipyards, will be equipped with a hybrid-electric power and propulsion system supplied and integrated by BAE Systems. The newbuilt is set for launch in April 2022.According to BAE Systems, its HybriGen Power and Propulsion system will help reduce both carbon emissions and the use of fuel by the vessel, which will serve as a floating classroom and lab for students of
NUWC Division Newport Names Chhim Director of Cybersecurity for Undersea Warfare
capabilities and performed the appropriate testing to validate its cybersecurity integrity.Chhim earned a bachelor’s degree in object-oriented mathematics from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth in 2005 and a master’s degree in cybersecurity from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, in 2007.“These past four years were invaluable to my professional and personal growth and I am so grateful for the opportunities I have had here at NUWC Division Newport,” she said.“There are some great vulnerability insight efforts and fleet engagements that will allow us to
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