Kraken Awarded AquaPix Sonar Contract

Kraken Sonar Systems Inc., a  marine technology company, has announced  that it has been awarded a contract for an AquaPix Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Sonar system by Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Organization (DSTO). DSTO is the Australian government’s lead agency charged with applying science and technology to protect and defend Australia and its national interests. DSTO delivers expert…

Rhotheta and Metaocean Establish Cooperation

On May 1, 2012 Rhotheta USA, Inc and MetOcean Data Systems announced  they have entered into a cooperation agreement to support requirements for recovery of underwater assets and oceanographic equipment. Under the terms of the agreement both companies will combine their know-how and efforts to support customer requirements jointly. Both Rhotheta and MetOcean are now committed to support projects involving recovery of underwater assets…

Curtin, NASA Tap Ocean Information from Space

Curtin University has joined forces with NASA, University of Miami, San José State University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology on a new-generation satellite mission to study the colour of the ocean from space, providing vital information about ocean health and its role in climate regulation.Researchers recently deployed a 15-metre-tall buoy off the coast of Perth, Western Australia…

$100 Million Boost for NOAA’s High-Performance Computing: Introducing Rhea

The Department of Commerce and NOAA have announced a major upgrade to NOAA's computing capabilities with a $100 million grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. This funding will be used to acquire Rhea, NOAA’s latest high-performance computer (HPC) system, enhancing research across weather, climate, ocean, and ecosystem prediction.What is Rhea?Rhea represents a significant leap in computing power for NOAA.

HUGIN Endurance AUV Smashes Records in Multi-week Fully Autonomous Mission

Kongsberg Discovery is reporting a major achievement in the field of autonomous underwater technology with its latest milestone for the HUGIN Endurance. The company has successfully completed a multi-week autonomous mission, setting new records and showcasing the advanced capabilities of their 8-ton, 40-foot autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV).During the mission, HUGIN Endurance operated without human intervention or external navigation aids for the entire duration.

VLSFO Oil Spill Remnants Haunt Mauritius Mangroves Three Years Later

Three years after bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef off Mauritius, spilling 1000 tons of a new type of marine fuel oil, Curtin University-led research has confirmed the oil is still present in an environmentally sensitive mangrove forest close to Ramsar conservation sites.Lead researcher Dr. Alan Scarlett, from Curtin’s WA Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Center in the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences…

Motus Technology to Deliver Cranes for NOAA’s Research Vessels

Norwegian crane specialist Motus Technology has secured a contract to provide its cranes and handling equipment for National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Class B research vessels.Working in collaboration with Kongsberg Maritime, Motus’ new contract follows the equipment supply deal for NOAA’s Class A vessels in 2021.Motus will provide its CTD (Telescopic Deploy and Retrieval Arm)…

Deep Trekker Leads $8M AI ROV Ship Modeling and Detection Project

Deep Trekker announced its participation in the AI ROV Ship Modeling and Detection Project, introduced September 12, 2024 at the ALL IN Conference.This initiative, in collaboration with Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC), Qii.AI, The Department of National Defence, Kongsberg Discovery Canada Limited, and ABS Global Canada, harnesses cutting-edge Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) technology integrated…

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Submarine Networks

Submarine communication cables – almost 560 of them deployed to date – crisscross our oceans, interconnecting continents and carrying over 99% of intercontinental data traffic. This article looks at how the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) will affect these cables in terms of traffic demand as well as in terms of how we design and operate the key equipment that feeds data into these cables.AI…

Technology Time - Newfoundland & Labrador Style

In the market for innovative maritime, offshore and subsea technology? If so, it’s a good bet that your colleagues in Newfoundland and Labrador already have it … or will create it! If you happen to be in Halifax this week for Oceans 2024, be sure to stop by the Canada Pavilion Booth number 500 to visit with some of the following companies and many more.Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Canada’s easternmost province…

Exail Wins €60 Million NATO Contract for Underwater Mine Disposal Vehicles

Exail Robotics Belgium announced it has secured an order worth of nearly €60 million ($67 million) for K-Ster C underwater mine disposal vehicles, K-Ster CT training vehicles and associated equipment to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). These advanced systems are primarily intended for the Belgian and Royal Netherlands navies.The K-Ster units will be assembled at Exail’s production lines in its Belgian facility in Oostende.

US Wave Energy Set for Government Commercialization Boost of $112M

The U.S. Department of Energy has made its largest ever investment in marine energy, making $112.5 million available for the commercialization of wave energy technologies.This five-year investment is expected to significantly accelerate the design, fabrication, and testing of multiple wave energy converters (WECs), which harness power from ocean waves.Administered by the Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO)…

Kraken Demos Autonomous KATFISH Launch and Recovery System to Navy Clients

Kraken Robotics has completed demonstrations for its new autonomous launch and recovery system (ALARS) for KATFISH towed synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) for more than 40 naval customers.The company performed demonstrations in Nova Scotia’s Halifax Harbour.The new ALARS was built to fit a 20-foot International Organization for Standardization (ISO) container footprint to increase interoperability with different vessels…

NOAA Awards $2.1 Million for Ocean Exploration Projects

NOAA Ocean Exploration selected four projects for financial support through its Ocean Exploration Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Funding Opportunity. Totaling over $2.1 million, the projects will explore the mesophotic coral ecosystems off the western coast of Puerto Rico, study the biodiversity of deep-pelagic crustaceans from the waters off Southern California, explore and document a collection of nationally…

Inyanga Launches Fundraising Campaign to Advance Tidal Energy Tech

Inyanga Marine Energy Group has launched a crowdfunding round to advance the development of its HydroWing tidal energy technology and projects.The crowdfudnign campaign has been opened in partnership with Crowdcube.HydroWing aims to unlock the full potential of tidal energy with its patented ‘all in one’ solution.In September 2024, HydroWing was awarded the largest tidal energy project in the UK in…

General Dynamics Mission Systems to Develop Clandestine Mine Delivery System

General Dynamics Mission Systems has been awarded a $15.9 million contract by the U.S. Navy to develop its Mining Expendable Delivery Unmanned Submarine Asset (MEDUSA) system.MEDUSA is a tactical, clandestine mining system using an expendable Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) that can be launched from a submarine torpedo tube. The U.S. Navy is developing MEDUSA to address the need for an advanced maritime…

Subsea Global Robotic Hull Cleaning gets the Green Light in Singapore

Subsea Global Solutions reports that authorities in Singapore have granted approval of its hull cleaning services for vessels, allowing underwater cleaning to take place while vessels are engaged in cargo work at the terminal. The approved cleaning procedure requires the use of a Cleaning Remotely Operated Vehicle (C-ROV) equipped with an integrated filtration plant, designed to capture and reclaim materials, ensuring compliance with Singapore’s stringent environmental regulations.

ADNOC Targets Quantum Technology for CCS

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and ASPIRE, both part of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), have signed their first research and development agreement with ADNOC to tackle critical challenges in carbon storage monitoring and battery optimization using quantum technology.The project marks the first milestone in a wider collaboration that will include joint initiatives in autonomous robotics…

Sonardyne Unveils SPRINT-Nav DP

Sonardyne launched its new shallow water dynamic positioning (DP) reference system, SPRINT-Nav DP, which integrates high-grade inertial navigation with doppler velocity log (DVL) technology in a single, pre-calibrated unit. The system joins Sonardyne's SPRINT-Nav family.Developed in response to SPRINT-Nav customer’s requests and an increasing demand for shallow water DP operations from the offshore wind farm sector…

Fugro Acquires Satellite Earth Observation Company

Fugro has acquired EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG (EOMAP), a service provider for mapping and monitoring marine and freshwater environments through satellite earth observation.Adding EO technology to Fugro’s existing mapping solutions is a key step in the company’s strategy to further expand into the water market.EOMAP has been involved in satellite technology since 2006, holding several patented algorithms.The market for earth observation solutions is growing due to increasing environmental regulations…