Ukrainian Man Arrested in Connection to 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Attacks
largely severed Russian gas supplies to Europe, prompting a major escalation in the Ukraine conflict and squeezing energy supplies on the continent. No one has taken responsibility for the blasts and Ukraine has denied any role.The arrest comes just as Kyiv is engaged in fraught diplomatic discussions with the United States over how to end the war in Ukraine without giving away major concessions and swathes of its own territory to Russia."Politically we are firmly on Ukraine's side and will continue to be so," said Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig when asked if the arrest would
Coast Guard Establishes Robotics Office
the office is to accelerate the development, acquisition, fielding and sustainment of robotics and autonomous system capabilities across the Coast Guard.Key goals include developing a robust and adaptable acquisition process tailored to technological advancement, fostering innovation through collaboration with industry, academia, and other government agencies and ensuring the long-term sustainability of deployed capabilities through comprehensive sustainment planning.A central element of this effort will be advancing the Coast Guard’s Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Strategy. The office will facilitate
PXGEO Appoints Head of Strategy and Transformation
;s CCO, will drive long-term strategic direction to deliver sustainable growth and lasting competitive advantage.PXGEO was established in 2021, and currently employs a workforce of 400 across strategic global locations, including its Dubai headquarters and offices in Paris, Houston, and Oslo, along with a dedicated offshore workforce.Having been with PXGEO since its inception, Burlid brings an extensive and deep understanding of the company’s operations, culture and commercial landscape.Prior to PXGEO, Burlid spent 13 years at Polarcus, a publicly traded geophysical service provider, where
Coming in from the Cold: Canadian Arctic Security Takes Center Stage
More than 75% of Canada’s world-leading coastline (upwards of 150,000 miles or 240,000 kilometers) is Arctic, along with roughly 40% of the land. Geopolitical instability, mixed with strained relations with the United States, a rapidly warming climate and constant technological advancement have heightened northern security concerns, especially for a nation so intertwined with Arctic ecosystems and communities.Warm Weather, Frosty RelationsAlthough challenges to Arctic security are not singular to Canada, they are numerous and complex, requiring multifaceted solutions. “The Arctic has
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
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