Solstad, DeepOcean and Østensjø Launch Remote Ops Venture

A group of companies working in the offshore energy industry are teaming up in an effort to fast-track the journey toward remotely managed services, including onshore remote operations centers and unmanned surface vehicles (USV).Solstad Offshore, DeepOcean Group and Østensjø Group have established and will share 33.33% stakes in two joint ventures (JV). One of them, Remota AS, will own and operate advanced onshore remote operations centers…

UKHO Seabed Mapping data to help drive maritime trade and growth in Cayman Islands

Seabed mapping survey sheds light on the shape of the sea floor and habitat areas in surrounding waters, supports the islands’ sustainable blue economy and enables safe navigation.The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) completed a seabed mapping survey for the Cayman Islands, uncovering information about the depth and nature of the seabed and its ecosystems. Geospatial data from the six-month study, launched in November 2021…

Tech File: NewtComm DSP Acoustic Telephone

The NewtComm DSP Acoustic Telephone is a through-water communication system, designed to provide robust communications channel through the most challenging under water environments. Built with a digital signal processor, the NC-50S is a surface station that can communicate with other phones that use the same frequency. The subsea unit, NC-50S-S, is available for direct integration into submersible vehicles, bells or habitats.

Thoma-Sea Awarded Contract to Build Two NOAA Research Ships

Houma, La. shipbuilder Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors has been awarded a contract to design and build two new research vessels for NOAA, for expected delivery in 2027 and 2028.The $624.6 million deal was awarded following a request for proposals that was open June–October 2022 and includes purchase options for up to two more vessels.The new ships will be less than 90 meters long, engineered to focus…

Acteon’s Rocksteady Tension Tool Selected by InnovateUK

Acteon’s Rocksteady Tension Tool (RSTT) has been selected by InnovateUK iX, a UK program designed to fast-track knowledge transfer and accelerate innovation. The RSTT is a reusable in-line winch and connection system designed to enable mid-line hookup of mooring lines at final tension to optimize the hook-up and disconnection processes between mooring systems and floating offshore wind turbines.The…

Teledyne Marine's 2025 Photo and Data Contest Is Now Open

Teledyne Marine invites customers to participate in the 2025 edition of its annual Photo & Data Contest. This exciting competition encourages contestants to share captivating images of Teledyne Marine products in action—whether in the office, lab, or field—or data samples collected using Teledyne Marine’s advanced technologies.The contest runs from June 18 to September 30, 2025, providing ample time for participants to submit their best photos and data.

UTEC Deploys iXblue's Subsea Positioning Technology on Ultra-deep Water Project

Offshore survey services company UTEC, an Acteon subsidiary, has deployed iXblue new subsea positioning technology on "a world-class" ultra-deepwater field development project in Africa, with depths below 2,000 meters.According to iXblue, its sparse LBL solution, brings together Canopus intelligent transponders, Ramses transceivers, Inertial Navigation Systems, and Delph Subsea Positioning Software…

TCarta to Deliver Satellite Derived Bathymetry for 13 Regions

TCarta Marine won a contract to deliver satellite derived bathymetry (SDB) and seafloor classification data for the coastal zones of 13 regions around the world to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) under contract to Maxar Technologies.TCarta will deliver seabed depth and feature maps from high-resolution multispectral Maxar WorldView-2 and WorldView-3 satellite imagery for the 13 regions.

Ocean Engineers and Scientists Share Ideas, Challenges at International Arctic Workshop

Collaborating to better understand how to operate in the Arctic environment was the goal of an international gathering addressing polar oceanography and operations held in Newport, Oct. 23-25.The “Under the Ice Workshop,” and “2025 Ship to Shore High Latitude Experiment Planning Session,” engaged and united engineers, scientists, and operators from international defense and research organizations who are supporting the International Cooperative Engagement Program for Polar Research…

New Partnership Strengthens US-Australia Subsea Tech Research

Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport and Flinders University of Adelaide, Australia, signed a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) on Oct. 25 to foster new technologies in support of AUKUS, the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.The CRADA marks a significant step forward in advancing collaborative research between the U.S.

All-Electric Foiling USV Undergoing Sea Trials

MGI Engineering has introduced SeaGlide, an autonomous, all-electric foiling uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) designed for low-signature defence missions and short-range maritime logistics.The vessel carries up to 200kg over around 150km on electric power alone, cruising at 25 knots. Its foiling hull and advanced composites enable fast, agile, hard-to-detect performance with stable operation in variable sea states.SeaGlide is intended for intelligence…

Fincantieri, Sparkle Join Forces for Subsea Cables Protection

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and services provider Sparkle have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of technological solutions for the surveillance and protection of subsea telecommunications cables.Through shared and specialized work teams, Fincantieri and Sparkle will analyze the requirements for improving the security of subsea telecommunications infrastructures…

BIRNS Achieves AS9100:2016 Certification

BIRNS, Inc., designer and manufacturer of high performance connectors, custom cable assemblies and lighting systems, has announced that its Quality Management System (QMS) has been certified to AS9100:2016 ( Rev.

MBARI Names Antje Boetius President and CEO

Prominent deep-sea polar biologist Antje Boetius will take over as president and CEO of MBARI, a private, non-profit oceanographic research center in Moss Landing, Calif. Boetius, who has garnered international acclaim for her work, will assume her role on May 1, 2025, succeeding the retiring Chris Scholin.Boetius joins MBARI after a seven-year tenure as director of the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research in Germany.

UK NOC's Study Challenges Role of Plankton in Ocean Carbon Storage Process

A new UK National Oceanography Centre (NOC)-led study has put a major question mark over the role a unique group of tiny microscopic plants plays in driving ocean carbon storage.Diatoms, a type of plankton or marine algae, have a significant role in drawing carbon down into the deep, especially in the Southern Ocean, which takes up about a third of organic carbon stored in the ocean.Uniquely, diatoms have dense…

OPT Reports $1.25 Million on WAM-V USV Orders

Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) announced it has received multiple orders for fully integrated WAM-V uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) totaling over $1.25 million.The recent commercial orders come from clients in Latin America, the company said without naming the customers."These orders underscore the growing demand for OPT's advanced marine technologies and their applications in maritime surveillance…

University of Gothenburg to Buy New AUV

The University of Gothenburg will buy a new underwater vehicle to replace Ran, the AUV that was lost under a glacier in Antarctica in 2024.A large donation means that researchers can plan for new expeditions.The autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) Ran contributed to groundbreaking research, education and technological development for six years. The most groundbreaking results were achieved during risky missions under the floating glaciers of Antarctica.

NASA and bp Collaborate on Space and Subsea Visualization Technology

bp America has signed an agreement with NASA to support common goals in space exploration and energy production.The Space Act Agreement will drive collaboration on a variety of technologies, such as digital models and simulations that allow engineers and scientists to visualize equipment in remote locations more than 7,000 feet underwater or millions of miles away on another planet.The initial phase…

IMAS Technology Mitigates Risks for USVs

Once a niche technology, Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) are at the center of a transformation in the maritime industry. From offshore surveying and environmental monitoring to defense operations, USVs offer compelling advantages in efficiency, cost reduction, and human safety. However, as these autonomous and remotely operated vessels become more prevalent in our oceans and waterways, they bring unique…

Deep Dive Talks with Schmidt Ocean Institute's Lead Tech John Fulmer

Join us for a discussion with the Schmidt Ocean Institute's Lead Technician John Fulmer onboard the R/V Falkor (too). Learn about life on the ship for John as he navigates onboard operations on a research vessel with some of the most advanced technology in the world! --