Ocean Aero to Continuously Monitor the Port of Gulfport Autonomously
data analysis and prediction, which USM plans to provide. “Small, nearly imperceptible changes can accumulate over time, evolving into significant issues that impact port operations. By identifying these subtle shifts early on through patterns found in the data, we can provide Gulfport with an unparalleled level of situational awareness, supporting proactive port maintenance and providing our students with real-world, data analysis scenarios,” said Lucas. Gulf Blue®, a Gulf Coast innovation initiative led by USM, will help connect companies looking to test new sensors and algorithms
GeoAcoustics Expands Sonar Cable Molding and Assembly Services
Hydroacoustic technology manufacturer GeoAcoustics Ltd announced an expansion of its custom cable moulding and assembly services for subsea equipment manufacturers, marine systems integrators, and offshore contractors at Ocean Business 2025.The expansion follows GeoAcoustics’ acquisition of a specialist cable moulding company located near its Great Yarmouth headquarters. This move unlocks increased capacity and specialist expertise, enabling the delivery of complex, high-reliability cable moldings and terminations for a wide range of marine and subsea applications.Cable molding is a critical
A Graveyard for Glaciers
; although it is now thawing.Projections indicate that one-third of glacier sites could disappear by 2050, so on March 21, 2025, global leaders, scientists and policymakers will gather at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and Paris to mark the first-ever World Day for Glaciers.To coincide with this, the World Meteorological Organization released its State of the Global Climate report. It comes before World Glaciers Day on March 21, World Water Day on March 22 and World Meteorological Day on March 23. It states:• The 18 lowest Arctic sea-ice extents on record were all in the past 18
Kraken Robotics Acquires 3D at Depth
of the agreement, Kraken will indirectly acquire 3D at Depth for $17 million in cash subject to adjustment for, among other things, any debt indirectly assumed or paid out on closing and to customary working capital adjustments. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including, without limitation, consent of Kraken’s primary lender and is expected to close on or about April 1, 2025.3D at Depth offers a broad range of services including measurement, inspection, surveying, diagnostics, and asset monitoring and trending solutions with underwater LiDAR technology having been
Clear-Com’s Gen-IC Virtual Intercom Enhances Deep BV’s Sustainable, Remote Maritime Surveys
of the Clear-Com system on their research vessel, Breaker. The Breaker, a converted former naval ship, is now a 24-hour multifunctional research vessel. It is equipped with Arcadia Central Station, HelixNet, FreeSpeak II beltpacks, and LQ Series IP Interfaces, allowing communication with headquarters. By adding Gen-IC, the communication system can be expanded to enable connections with multiple ships in the future. Gen-IC offers a cloud-based, virtual intercom system with licenses for various applications, allowing communication across computers, mobile devices, and Clear-Com hardware
IMO Adopts Revised Action Plan to Combat Marine Plastic Litter
The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response has agreed on the draft 2025 Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships, with a view to its approval by the Marine Environment Protection Committee in April 2025.The draft was agreed at the 12th session of the Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response, which was held at IMO Headquarters in London in January 2025. The 2025 Action Plan was prepared following a revision of the initial Action Plan approved in 2018, considering actions completed since its approval.The actions included in the
MacArtney Group Celebrates a Year of Growth, Innovation, and Momentum
DKK, and profit before tax rose to 134 million DKK compared to 83 million DKK in 2023. This success is credited to a dedicated global team and a strategic focus on core areas such as Connectivity, Data Acquisition, and Installation and Handling Equipment. Strengthening the foundation for future growthWith a successful implementation of the 2025 strategy and the continuity of its existing, stable ownership structure, the family-owned MacArtney Group is now beginning to establish a long-term 2030 strategy. The company has already completed an expansion of the warehouse and production facilities at its
GeoAcoustics Names New General Manager
U.K-based hydroacoustic technology manufacturer GeoAcoustics has appointed Paul Stone as General Manager at its headquarters in Norfolk.With 35 years of diverse experience across offshore and subsea operations and management, Stone brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in senior leadership roles.Stone joins GeoAcoustics following a 17-year career at Seamap Malaysia, which culminated in a five year tenure as General Manager at the company’s Malaysian headquarters from 2018 to 2023.During this time, he led operations, managed manufacturing and repairs, and successfully integrated
Struggles to Secure Baltic Sea Dominates NATO's 'Freezing Winds '24'
its relatively shallow seabed since 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine."NATO is stepping up patrols ... allies are investing in innovative technologies that can help better secure these assets," said Commander Arlo Abrahamson, a spokesperson for NATO's Allied Maritime Command.Yet the ease with which a ship's anchor can slice through a cable, coupled with the often-treacherous sea conditions, makes actual prevention of such attacks almost impossible.On day three of the exercise, German Navy commander Beata Król tried to launch an underwater drone from her de-mining vessel
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