Sharp Increase in Malware Detections on Vessels - Marlink Report

Marlink released the latest global maritime cyber threat report produced by its Security Operations Center (SOC).Based on data gathered from 1,800 actively monitoried vessels during the first half of 2024, the report shows changing tactics of cyber criminals, as well as the fact that malicious activity in the first six months increased significantly compared to the previous year. SOC analysts observed a continued rise in common threats such as Command and Control attacks…

SBG Systems Expands in Asia

SBG Systems has opened a new subsidiary in Singapore. Located in the center of the city, this new office brings sales and technical support to the Asian region.SBG Systems is a supplier of MEMS-based IMU and inertial navigation systems for land, air, and marine applications. The company has been working and developing its sales distribution channels in Asia for many years and has decided to bring sales…

Fugro's Augmented Reality Camera to Assist with Sepetiba FPSO Mooring

Danish offshore vessel operator Maersk Supply Service has awarded Dutch geodata specialist Fugro a subsea survey and positioning contract to support the installation of an anchoring system for the Sepetiba FPSO in Petrobras deepwater Mero 2 project, offshore Brazil.Fugro said Thursday that the operations were scheduled to begin in Q1 2022 and last about four months. For the project, Fugro plans to use its QuickVision augmented reality camera…

Sensor Technology Expands Manufacturing Facility

Sensor Technology Ltd. announced further expansion plans with the addition of a new manufacturing facility located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. This will be Sensor Technology’s fifth manufacturing facility, with three located in Collingwood, Ontario, to support the piezoceramic manufacturing part of the business paired with their first facility in Atlantic Canada at COVE (the Center for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship)…

Proserv to Monitor Cables at Equinor's Hywind Scotland Floating Wind Farm Using 'Disruptive' Tech

UK-based Proserv said Wednesday it had secured a deal to supply its "holistic" cable monitoring system (CMS), ECG, at Equinor’s Hywind Scotland floating offshore wind farm.The 30 MW Hywind Scotland pilot park, consisting of five 6 MW turbines, is located off the coast of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire in northeast Scotland. It was the world’s first commercial floating offshore wind farm when it launched…

Deeply Innovative: Drivers in Subsea Defense

The undersea domain has never been more strategically important. From the proliferation of submarines and underwater vehicles, to the protection of subsea energy and communications infrastructure, maritime security now extends well beneath the ocean surface. As a result, defense agencies worldwide are investing heavily in underwater energy, navigation, sensing, autonomy, and communication systems to maintain domain awareness and respond to emerging threats.

Greensea IQ Partners with WHOI to Advance Ocean Research Technologies

Marine robotics innovator Greensea IQ has announced a partnership with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) aimed at revolutionizing ocean research technologies. The collaboration will tap into the combined strengths of Greensea IQ's advanced navigation, robotics, and remote operation systems alongside WHOI’s expertise in deep-sea exploration and underwater system design.Working closely with WHOI’s Deep Submergence Laboratory (DSL) and the National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF)…

Coda Octopus Introduces Echoscope PIPE NANO Gen Series

Coda Octopus has announced the launch of the NANO Gen Series of sonars, the latest in ultra compact underwater imaging technology.The NANO Gen Series features an ultra-compact form factor, only slightly larger than a smartphone or tablet, making it ideal for integration with small underwater vehicles, diving platforms, and robotic systems.Built on the Echoscope PIPE technology, the NANO Gen Series delivers the same real-time 3D imaging performance…

Movella Launches new Xsens Inertial Sensor

Movella launched its new ‘flagship’ inertial sensor, the high-end industrial grade “Xsens Sirius” Series: the next generation of sensors succeeding the Xsens MTi 100-Series. Featuring Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), Vertical Reference Unit (VRU) and Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) capabilities, Xsens Sirius is engineered to deliver reliable unmatched 3D, real-time and accurate data in the most demanding conditions.

Sea Machines Gets New Chief

Boston-based developer of marine autonomous technology Sea Machines Robotics has appointed David Wasson as its new chief executive officer (CEO).Founder Michael Gordon Johnson will assume the position of president and chief technology officer for the company, while David 'Chip' Wasson takes the CEO role.“Through Michael’s leadership, the Sea Machines team has relentlessly pursued the mission of safe, secure, and sustainable ocean mobility, building a recognized leader in maritime autonomy.

NextGeo Signs Eight-Year Deal with 50Hertz for Seabed Survey Services

Italian offshore services provider Next Geosolutions (NextGeo) has signed an eight-year framework agreement with German transmission system operator (TSO) 50Hertz to deliver geotechnical seabed survey services for offshore substations (OSS) projects.Part of the Elia Group, 50Hertz is responsible for the development and operation of the high-voltage power grid across Northern and Eastern Germany.As a result of this agreement…

Australia Advances Ghost Shark AUV Investment

The Australian Government is investing A$1.7 billion ($1.1 billion) to acquire a new fleet of Australian‑designed and built extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles – known as the Ghost Shark – for the Royal Australian Navy.

Fascinated by Shipwrecks Podcast: Episode 13

SS Valencia sank in January of 1906 in a remote region of Vancouver Island, BC. A cascading series of human errors played out during the 36 hours the ship was battered against the rocks during a violent storm. In one fateful incident, would-be rescuers with good intentions, decided the fate of the others left aboard. Of the approximate 136 passengers and crew aboard, only 37 people survived. No women or children were among them. In this episode, host Kathy A.

Ghost Shark Factory Opens in Sydney

Seven weeks after the Royal Australian Navy awarded a A$1.7 billion Program of Record, Anduril has officially opened its new Ghost Shark manufacturing facility in Sydney.The opening coincides with the first Ghost Shark extra large autonomous underwater vehicle (XL-AUV) being completed ahead of schedule and ready for sea acceptance testing ahead of planned delivery to the Royal Australian Navy in January 2026.The platform is designed to conduct intelligence…

Maritime Firms Launch PntGuard to Counter GPS Spoofing Surge

Tschudi Shipping Company, NAL Research and Norway-based SGM Technology have launched PntGuard, a maritime navigation system designed to detect and counter increasing cases of GNSS and GPS signal spoofing at sea.The standalone bridge system alerts crews the moment a vessel’s official position is falsified and provides authenticated location data when satellite navigation inputs are compromised.Developers…

Nauticus Robotics Certifies Autonomy Software for Light Work-Class ROVs

Nauticus Robotics has certified and deployed its Nauticus ToolKITT™ autonomy software on two light work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) acquired through the company's 2025 acquisition of SeaTrepid International.Following the pool and open-water testing, Nauticus completed its first paid commercial subsea project utilizing Nauticus ToolKITT™ on a retrofitted ROV platform.While Nauticus ToolKITT™ is successfully deployed in operations aboard the company's flagship Aquanaut® robot…

Money Pours in for Hull Cleaning Technology

In April this year, the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee approved guidance on in-water cleaning of ships' biofouling and also approved a proposal for the development of a legally binding framework for the management of biofouling.The move comes in recognition that biofouling is a key contributor invasive species and to greenhouse gas emissions. Biofouling can increase fuel consumption by up to 30%…

NSF Awards Contract to Continue Ocean Observatories Initiative

A state-of-the-art marine facility delivering data and new insight to the ocean science community, policy-makers and the public worldwide has received additional support from the National Science Foundation (NSF).The NSF awarded a coalition of academic and oceanographic research organizations a five-year, $220 million contract to operate and maintain the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). The coalition…

‘A Step Forward in Submarine Radar Technology’

Kelvin Hughes, a U.K. baesd designer and supplier of navigation and security surveillance systems, announced that it can now bring all the benefits of its SharpEye radar technology to submarines. Traditionally, submarines only use radar for navigation in and out of port because a high power RF transmission can compromise its ability to remain undetected. However, with its low power output – up to 300W…

MTR100: Blue Robotics Inc

Blue Robotics is a young and innovative company in the marine robotics industry. Since launching its T100 Thruster through a Kickstarter campaign in 2014, the company has expanded to offer nearly 100 products designed to make marine robotics more accessible, including its recently released BlueROV2, one of the most affordable and capable ROVs available. The BlueROV2 combines many other Blue Robotics…