Trelleborg Acquires Marimatech

Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Offshore & Construction, signed an agreement to acquire Marimatech A/S, a Danish company that designs and manufactures advanced marine positioning and piloting systems, primarily specializing in the development of software used for docking and mooring ships offshore and in ports. Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg’s marine systems operation…

WASSP Sounder Technology Receives a $10.6m R&D Growth Grant

New Zealand based ENL Group, the parent company of  Electronic Navigation Ltd, has announced that it has received a NZD$15m  ($10.6m) R&D Growth Grant from Callaghan Innovation to assist with ongoing investment in its globally recognized and New Zealand made WASSP Multibeam Sounder. Callaghan Innovation is a New Zealand government agency that helps businesses succeed through technology and R&D. ENL…

Boreas D90: Digital Fiber-Optic Gyroscope (DFOG) Technology

Advanced Navigation recently debuted a new digital fiber-optic gyroscope (DFOG) technology, a tech that has promise to revolutionize many subsea and maritime market navigation applications. Xavier Orr, CEO discussed the innovation and the potential with Marine Technology Reporter.Advanced Navigation is a privately owned Australian company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of navigation technologies and robotics…

NOC puts Robots at the Center of Ocean Obs in Developing Nations

A community engagement program in East Africa led by the National Oceanography Center (NOC) is demonstrating how marine robots have the potential to transform ocean research for developing nations.The SOLSTICE-WIO program involved multiple partners in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) and East Africa and engaged with regional researchers as well as six Tanzanian coastal communities. The program tested…

FarSounder Receives 8th Patent

FarSounder expanded its IP portfolio with the issuance of its 8th Patent, number 11,609,316. This US patent expands the company’s patent portfolio for its unique sonar system and its 3D processing.The invention provides a sonar system that includes a forward-looking sonar device that operates in an integrated fashion with one or more other sonar devices so that a boater can have a reliable navigation tool.

Kongsberg Discovery Acquires Sonatech, Expands in the United States

Kongsberg Discovery announced on June 17 the signing of an agreement to acquire Sonatech, an expert in the field of underwater acoustics.This strategic move will support Kongsberg Discovery’s growth ambitions and enhance access to the U.S. Navy for the company’s product portfolio. The acquisition is expected to close later in 2025, subject to the necessary governmental approvals.With over 50 years of experience…

Magnetic Fossils May Reveal Eels’ Internal GPS System

Microscopic magnetic fossils found in North Atlantic seafloor sediments may represent components of an internal "GPS system" for an ancient marine creature that used Earth's magnetic field to navigate long distances, according to scientists.The researchers said the fossils - about 50 times smaller than the width of a human hair - are made of a strongly magnetic iron-bearing mineral called magnetite.

Ashtead Technology Orders Teledyne’s New Autonomous Navigation System

Teledyne Marine has secured its first orders for the Compact Navigator, the company’s new ultra-compact autonomous navigation system for subsea and surface vehicles.Ashtead Technology has placed a significant initial order, marking the first commercial adoption of what is said to be the world’s smallest and highest-performing, fully integrated autonomous navigation solution.The Compact Navigator is Teledyne Marine’s latest advancement in navigation technology…

Kraken Robotics Sees Strong Momentum Continuing

Kraken Robotics has filed its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, highlighting that consolidated revenue for Q4 2023 was $28.0 million compared to $8.8 million, an increase of 218% over the comparable quarter and marked the company’s strongest quarter to date for both the product and service businesses.Revenue mix was 70% Product / 30% Service. Product revenue in the quarter was $19.6 million…

Shearwater Geoservices Gets Another Seismic Survey in India

Shearwater Geoservices has secured a contract for a large-scale 2D seismic survey on the continental shelf margin off the west coast of India.The project, which will span 15,500 line-kilometres, demonstrates Shearwater's dedication to supporting India’s seismic exploration efforts.SW Thuridur will be conducting this 2D seismic survey for approximately five months, starting in the fourth quarter of 2024.

TGS Kicks Off Seismic Survey in Indonesia

Norwegian seismic company TGS has started a new seismic acquisition project offshore Seram in Indonesia.The project will cover over 1,800 kilometers of new 2D seismic data across the southeastern part of the basin, using a 12 km long offset streamer.This marks the fifth seismic survey TGS has conducted in Indonesia this year.Supported by industry funding, the project will leverage advanced processing techniques such as broadband Pre-Stack Time Migration (PSTM)…

At the Helm of the UKHO

This May, the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) appointed Vanessa Blake as its chief executive, a role she had filled on an interim basis since May 2024. Blake first joined the UKHO in 2023 as chief customer officer, drawn by how the role leveraged all her experience and skills while still presenting a new challenge.Employing a marketing tack"I love the variety, the passion of the people here to share our expertise and help mariners across the globe to navigate safely," said Blake.

Woocheen Acquires Subsea Engineering Firm DME Systems

UK-based DME Systems has merged with Woocheen with the aim of bringing more advanced subsea tools to geoscience.Woocheen’s geosciences business specializes in offshore, nearshore and onshore geotechnical and geophysical services to characterize geology in remote, difficult environments such as those where offshore wind energy is being developed and where climate-related research is being done.Woocheen’s…

Global OTEC: Deployment of New Onshore Power Module

British climate-tech innovator Global OTEC has announced its next step in revolutionizing tropical energy access: the deployment of its first energy-generating onshore pilot, the OTEC Power Module®—a compact, modular power plant that turns the ocean's natural temperature gradient into continuous, clean electricity. Unlike previous Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) projects that were primarily research-based…

Hellenic Cables to Wire Polish Offshore Wind Farms

Hellenic Cables has signed a contract with Seaway 7 to supply inter-array cables for the Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III offshore wind farms in Poland.Hellenic Cables was appointed by Seaway7 as the key subcontractor for the design, manufacturing, testing and supply of up to 205 km of 66kV subsea inter-array cables and related accessories for these projects.Seaway 7, par of Subsea 7 Group, secured a ‘substantial’ contract…

NOAA Reveals Names of its New Mapping Vessels

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has revealed the names of two new charting and mapping vessels it ordered from Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors in 2023.The names Surveyor and Navigator were chosen from a list of suggestions by NOAA staff, adhering to the agency’s naming policy that emphasizes vessels named for their missions.The name Surveyor holds significant historical weight.

Scottish Subsea Robotics Firm Gets Seven-Figure Investment Boost

Scottish underwater robotics firm HonuWorx has received a seven-figure investment into its plans to revolutionize operations in the energy and security sectors.TRICAPITAL Angels and Scottish Enterprise have delivered the investment round, along with UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), which has invested in HonuWorx for a second time.The funding boost comes ahead of an anticipated major capital raise later this year as the firm drives plans for expansion…

Greensea IQ Contract to Further Develop USN Autonomous Vehicle

Greensea IQ announced an extension to its prototype (Other Transaction Agreement) with the Defense Innovation Unit and U.S. Navy following the successful completion to Phase 3 of the Autonomous Expeditionary Maritime Response Vehicle (AEMRV) prototype last fall.The objective of this contract modification is to demonstrate a production-ready edge processing configuration of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Workspace…

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)…

Seiche Welcomes Hook as Non-Executive Director

Seiche announced the appointment of Dan Hook as Non-Executive Director, effective January 2, 2025, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in marine technology and innovation to the company. A Naval Architect by training, he studied at the University of Southampton before embarking on a diverse career encompassing fast vessel design, weight and stability analysis, and structural engineering.His passion for marine robotics led him to become a Chartered Engineer and establish ASV Ltd…