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Ice Calving Argentina's Perito Moreno Glacier Stirs Awe and Concern
The deep cracking sound bursting from within the ice signals the dramatic fall about to happen. Seconds later, a block of ice some 70 meters (230 ft) tall - the size of a 20-story building - collapses from the face of the Perito Moreno glacier into the aquamarine water below.The sight has attracted visitors to Argentina's most famous glacier for years. Standing on platforms facing the ice, they wait…

Exail, Kongsberg Partner Up on Long Baseline (LBL) Subsea Positioning Solutions
Exail and Kongsberg Discovery said Tuesday they were collaborating in the field of Long Baseline (LBL) subsea positioning solutions. "Since June 2023, Kongsberg cPAP LBL transceiver and Exail Ramses LBL transceiver have achieved full compatibility, marking a significant milestone in the LBL positioning industry. This advancement empowers customers with enhanced capabilities to optimize underwater operations and achieve unparalleled precision in navigation…
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NL Government Helps Power Regional Maritime, Offshore Energy, Subsea Tech Cluster
Minister Andrew Parsons, Industry, Energy & Technology, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada, discusses the innovative technology cluster that has grown within and outside of his province, with insights on the technology and the market sectors that will power the region’s and the country’s future.Watch the full interview with Minister Andrew Parsons, Industry, Energy & Technology, Newfoundland & Labrador…

Seequent Webinar Offers Insights Into Offshore Wind Workflow
Seequent is excited to announce an upcoming webinar that will delve into the advanced capabilities of their integrated offshore workflow. This session will demonstrate how Leapfrog seamlessly incorporates magnetics, side scan sonar, seismic, and multibeam data to create robust integrated ground modelsDate and Time: July 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM BSTRegistration: More information and registration details can be found here.

Speaker Line-Up for Catch the Next Wave’s Return at Oi24
Oceanology International organizers announce details of special CTNW edition on the final day within a compelling conference program dedicated to the blue economy and energy transitionThe organizers of Oceanology International 2024 (Oi24) have announced a stellar line-up of expert speakers for the much-anticipated return of the Catch the Next Wave series at the ocean technology and marine science exhibition…

Norwegian Seismic Firm to Collect OBN Data in North America
TGS has secured an ocean bottom node (OBN) data acquisition contract in North America.This six-month-plus contract, granted by a returning client whose name was not disclosed, reinforces TGS' position in the market and underscores its commitment to delivering high-quality seismic data solutions.The project is expected to enhance the client's seismic data acquisition capabilities, facilitating more…

Discover the Future of Ocean Tech: Oi24 Event Registration Now Live
The organizers of Oceanology International 2024 (Oi24) have invited attendees to discover, connect, and learn, revealing plans for what they say will be the most forward-thinking, powerful, and enriching event yet with the opening of visitor registration today November 21, 2023.The three-day marine science, ocean technology exhibition and conference once again promises to deliver an unparalleled global marketplace and packed event schedule…

Remote, Autonomous Ship Ops Drive Future of Marine Data Management
Remote, lean crewed, and autonomous ship operations are playing a more extensive role than ever before in the maritime industry. This paradigm shift is not only revolutionising the way ships are operated but also driving and being driven by significant advancements in data management and data handling. We sat down with a group of industry professionals from Ocean Infinity, a leading maritime technology company, to explore the pivotal role of data in this transformation.

CCG’s Science Vessel CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk Launched
Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) launched the Canadian Coast Guard’s flagship science vessel, CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk.The fourth ship designed, built and launched by Seaspan under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) is a floating laboratory that will serve as the primary oceanographic science platform for Fisheries and Oceans Canada. As a Polar Class 6 vessel…

OPT Assembles PowerBuoy Bound for Naval Postgraduate School
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has finalized the main assembly of the AI-capable PowerBuoy for Naval Postgraduate School, ahead of shipment planned for early 2025.The full system, which includes installing AT&T 5G technology and integrating advanced subsea sensors into a PowerBuoy equipped with OPT’s latest Merrows suite for AI capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) across platforms…

Exail Announces Sale of USV to Oceanic Observatory of Madeira
Exail announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Oceanic Observatory of Madeira (OOM) to supply a DriX O-16 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), following an international public tender. The USV will enhance OOM's capabilities in conducting full-ocean depth scientific and hydrographic surveys.The DriX O-16, equipped with a Multibeam Echosounder (MBES), Exail Gaps M7 USBL, a biomass echosounder (EK80)…

Inside Boeing's Orca XLUUV for the US Navy
Boeing delivered the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to the U.S Navy following acceptance testing, the first of six Orca XLUUVs to be delivered to the U.S. Navy over the next 18 months. The first unit is to be used as a test asset for the Navy, so it doesn’t have a payload section, said Ann Stevens, VP, Boeing Maritime and Intelligence Systems.The XLUUV, designated by the Navy as “Orca…

ErectorCraft Launches First 3D-Printing Boat Hull Firm in US
ErectorCraft has officially launched as the first company in the United States dedicated to the commercial production of 3D-printed boat hulls.Leveraging large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), ErectorCraft offers a smarter, more adaptive solution to complement and enhance traditional boatbuilding methods.Beyond its flagship 3D-printed hulls, ErectorCraft delivers a range of services designed to…

University of North Carolina Wilmington Orders Research Vessel from All American Marine
Bellingham, Wash. shipbuilder All American Marine (AAM) announced it has been awarded a contract to build a 73-foot research vessel for the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). The vessel will operate as a multipurpose research platform capable of conducting a wide range of scientific missions, including oceanographic surveys, biological studies and educational outreach programs along the Mid-Atlantic, U.S.

DeepOcean Hires CRP Subsea to Protect Cables at German Offshore Wind Cluster
CRP Subsea, an AIS company, has secured a multi-million-dollar contract from ocean services supplier DeepOcean for the supply of cable protection systems for RWE’s Nordseecluster A offshore wind project in the German North Sea.Under the agreement, CRP Subsea will deliver 96 NjordGuard cable protection systems (CPS) to protect the inter array cables on the project’s wind turbines, protecting them from over-bending…

Kongsberg Discovery Partners with Arctic Storm for Advanced US-built Trawler-processor
The first US-built trawler-processor for Alaskan pollock in over three decades is now undergoing sea trials in the Northern Pacific, testing an integrated technology package from Kongsberg Discovery tailored to locate, inspect, and engage fish with unparalleled efficiency.The 100-meter-long Arctic Fjord, designed by Kongsberg Maritime and built by Louisiana’s Thoma-Sea Marine Constructor, will start…

Prysmian Signs $735M Offshore Wind Connections Deal with French TSO
Italian cable maker and installation services provider Prysmian has signed a framework agreement with the French transmission system operator (TSO) Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE), to provide subsea cables for grid connection of two offshore wind farms in France.Under the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCI) contract, Prysmian will be in charge of subsea…

UTEC Partnership in Saudi Arabia
UTEC Survey Asia, a Geo-services brand in Acteon’s Data and Robotics division, has entered a strategic agency agreement with Front End, a 100% Saudi-owned company providing advanced products and solutions to the offshore energy industry.This partnership strengthens UTEC’s presence in the Saudi Arabian energy and geoscience subsea survey market, with Front End as its partner.Front End’s companies specialize in renewable energy…

MetOcean Promotes Squires and MacDonald to Director Roles
MetOcean Telematics, a global Iridium satellite Value-Added Reseller headquartered in Canada, announced the promotion of Laura Squires to Director of Business Intelligence and Cathy MacDonald to Director of Finance.In this new capacity, Squires will be responsible for overseeing the management, development, and implementation of Business Intelligence initiatives. Her primary role is to promote data…

DeepOcean Gets Pipelines Inspection Job in North Sea
Ocean services provider DeepOcean has been awarded a contract by Equinor to deliver inspection and survey work on the operator’s pipelines in the North Sea.DeepOcean’s scope of work includes pipeline inspections, seabed mapping, and ad-hoc pipeline survey and light construction work. The agreement, whose value was not disclosed, is valid for 2024.In addition to its extensive infield pipeline networks…