Sonardyne to Debut New Technologies at OI 2016

Subsea technology company Sonardyne International Ltd will debut its expanded lineup of ROV and AUV navigation solutions during next week’s Oceanology International exhibition and conference in London. New additions to the company’s Lodestar AHRS and SPRINT INS product lines mean that there is now a model to suit all underwater vehicle applications and budgets. As all versions utilize the same small…

Arctic Yacht Race from New York to Victoria

Extreme Arctic yacht race planned  a race through the Northwest Passage, from New York to Vancouver Island, is possible only because of sea-ice melt, the organizer says. Sailing The Arctic Race (STAR) is launching an extreme sailing race from the Atlantic to the Pacific through the ultimate course - the Northwest Passage. The elite and extreme yacht race is being planned for 2017 is not for the faint of heart, and definitely not for the light of wallet.

Exploring the Abyss

GEOMAR & theABYSS AUV Study the S. For most of human history, the size and depth of the Earth’s oceans have made it nearly impossible for surveyors and scientists to collect valuable and comprehensive data on the seafloor. In recent years, this led to the question:  “Why is it that we cannot map our own planet as well as we’ve mapped the Moon and Mars?”  Since the development of sonar instruments at the turn of the 20th century…

Havyard Cancels Subsea Newbuild

Norwegian shipbuilder Havyard Ship Technology AS reports the cancelation of an order for an advanced subsea vessel placed by an undisclosed "international shipping company" in June last year. The unidentified shipowner has cancelled its contract "in light of the continuing challenges in the offshore market internationally”, says a company statement. Back in October last year, Havyard said that delivery of the vessel (newbuilding 123)…

Hydrographic Surveys for MCA in the Shetland Islands

MMT has since 2006 been one of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency´s Civil Hydrography Program survey providers of high resolution multi-beam bathymetry, providing hydrographic data for updating nautical charts for safe navigation and efficient maritime transport. Currently MMT UK, based in Banbury Oxfordshire, is undertaking two hydrographic surveys in the Shetland Islands on behalf of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency.

OceanServer Reports High Demand for Iver3 AUV

OceanServer Technology has received eight new Iver3 AUV orders for delivery to a variety of survey, research, military and water quality organizations, the company announced today. The Iver3-580 AUV is the third generation AUV produced by OceanServer and builds on the Iver2-580 that has recently been discontinued after 10 years of service and over 200 systems shipped. Research related vehicles will be delivered to Penn State University Applied Research Laboratory and other undisclosed customers.

SoCal Tech Focus: Energy Sales

Underwater devices that need portable power, like those used for data logging or to measure conductivity, temperature and depth, face significant challenges. Operating beneath the sea means tidal forces, frigid temperatures and the corrosive nature of the very environment they are immersed in. However, the most daunting of these is the unrelenting effects of seawater pressure. To keep the effects of constant seawater pressure from imploding power cells…

Unmanned Surface Vessels: C-Stat Mobile Buoy USV System

In recent years, the proliferation of unmanned surface vessels deployed for hydrographic missions has mushroomed as the collaborative effects of propulsion, software and sensor technologies has cumulatively made these vessels, large and small, more capable for a multitude of missions. In this edition, and on the heels of the Ocean Business exhibition last month in Southampton, Marine Technology Reporter examines recent developments.

Neptune Shows Versatility

Subsea experts swapped the wilds of the North Sea oil fields for the confines of inner city London’s river network as the potential for energy sector knowledge to be used in a diverse range of projects was underlined in advance of a major international marine event. Specialists from Aberdeen-based Neptune were mobilized to work on the Thames Tideway Tunnel development. The 20 day survey support project was completed in January as work on the landmark scheme continues.

Hydro Group Completes MeyGen Contract

Aberdeen-based subsea cable and connector specialist, Hydro Group has completed a contract with technology developer and supplier of tidal turbines, Andritz Hydro Hammerfest (AHH). The agreement saw Hydro Group supply complete connection systems for three turbines on the world’s most advanced multi-turbine tidal stream energy development. This second MeyGen contract followed on from an announcement…

Human Powered Submarine Races Underway

The second European International Submarine Races are now underway at QinetiQ’s Ocean Basin at Haslar, Gosport – Europe’s largest covered water freshwater space. Nearly 100 students from 10 universities around the world are jockeying for position in this unique engineering and sporting event, which sees pilots in SCUBA gear pedalling furiously in their totally submerged submarine around the huge tank, which is the size of an international soccer pitch.

Reed Launches Oil Spill Prevention and Response Series

Reed Exhibitions Energy and Marine group (RX Energy and Marine) is launching a series of oil spill prevention and response technology and service zones throughout its global portfolio in collaboration with the U.K. Spill Association (UKSpill) and the European Spill Association (Eurospill). As commercial operations in the world’s oceans continue to develop, the requirement to be able to operate with…

New Multibeam Z-Boat Demonstrated at US Hydro 2015

Teledyne Oceanscience, in partnership with Teledyne Odom Hydrographic, unveiled the first public demonstration of a multibeam echosounder-equipped Z-Boat 1800 autonomous remote survey boat at the U.S. Hydro 2015 Conference in National Harbor, Md. The 1.8-meter distinctive yellow survey boat is found in action all over the world conducting single-beam surveys in rivers, lakes and industrial water. The Z-Boat is typically used when access is restricted or conditions are unsafe for a manned vessel.

Zambellas to Join Liquid Robotics Advisory Board

Admiral (ret.) Sir George Zambellas, the former First Sea Lord of the British Royal Navy, will join Liquid Robotics’ global Strategic Advisory Board. As a member of this board of advisors, Sir George will bring his vast military and maritime domain knowledge to help Liquid Robotics explore and develop new relationships and opportunities in the military and the nonmilitary markets globally. Zambellas…

ScanFish ROTVs Now Feature ‘3D’ Steering

The EIVA ScanFish remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV) models have always been able to follow the seabed, keep a fixed depth, or undulate up and down through the water. Up until now, it has not been possible to also have the ROTV effectively move side-to-side. However, after trying out various setups and running tests with customers to ensure feasibility, ScanFish ROTVs have an additional way to move through the water.

Shipping Industry Signs Up to Pilot XVELA Platform

US-based XVELA, creators of a cloud-based vessel stowage and collaboration platform for ocean carriers and terminal operators, has announced that a wave of new terminal operators and shipping lines have signed on for pilot programs to put the XVELA platform to the test. The first wave of terminal operators and shipping lines have signed on for pilot programs to put the XVELA platform to the test. Organizations…

Tideland Solar Buoys Mark Wrecks in Norwegian Arctic

Two SB-138P polyethylene buoys with solar-powered ML-140 LED lanterns from Tideland Signal are being used to mark wrecks in the approaches to the port of Narvik in the far north of Norway. The new SB-138P buoys are replacing old battery-operated steel buoys from the 1980s that required extensive maintenance and costly battery changes. They are wreck-markers for the British 8770 ton iron- ore carrier Romanby and the Swedish 8…

Deepsea Challenger a Hit in Navy Museum

The record-breaking manned submersible was brought to the Navy Yard to be with the Trieste, which is housed in the National Museum of the United States Navy. The Navy museum says that a large number of school children stop by to see Deepsea Challenger, a submarine designed by James Cameron, Academy Award-winning film director and diver, and Ron Allum, Deepsea Challenger pilot. The craft was built to explore the Marianas Trench's deepest point of "Challenger Deep".

Channel Technologies Names Ralph L. Phillips CEO

Channel Technologies Group, LLC (CTG), a manufacturer of piezoelectric ceramics, transducers and complex sonar and navigation systems used in the defense, medical technology and energy industries, announced that Ralph L. Phillips has been named Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Phillips succeeds Kevin Ruelas, who is leaving to pursue new opportunities. CTG was acquired by a group led by an affiliate of Blue Wolf Capital Partners in December 2011. Mr.

CARIS to Host 15th International User Group Conference in France

CARIS is pleased to announce its 15th International User Group Conference, CARIS 2014, will be held in Brest, France from June 2 – 5, 2014. The four-day user group conference will be the world’s largest gathering of CARIS users, providing an invaluable opportunity for new and existing users to congregate. The theme of the conference will focus on Developing the Blue Economy. The blue economy refers…