News & Articles

Autonomous USV to Survey Cayman Islands’ Seafloor

Saildrone is set to map the Cayman Islands’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), covering 29,300 square nautical miles with its autonomous Surveyor USV to interpret the region’s seafloor topography

Aug 21, 2024
Advanced Hydrogen-Producing Sailing Vessels Set for Development 

DRIFT Energy is planning to develop its first green hydrogen-producing sailing vessel, utilizing ocean winds to produce green hydrogen at sea and deliver it globally

Aug 20, 2024
Funding Granted for Autonomous Antarctic Ice Shelf Monitoring System

WHOI’s Self-deploying Autonomous Mooring System will conduct long-term missions autonomously in hostile, difficult-to-reach locations that are Ground Zero for global sea-level rise

Aug 20, 2024
Gathering of Female Sharks Spotted in Bass Strait

Using video from a subsea remotely operated vehicle, scientists have spotted thousands of Port Jackson sharks blanketing the seafloor in Bass Strait’s Beagle Marine Park

Aug 19, 2024
Teledyne Gavia Expands Facilities in Iceland to Meet AUV Demand

Teledyne Marine Gavia more than doubles the size of its manufacturing facility and significantly increases staff in engineering, manufacturing, and support roles

Aug 16, 2024
Robust Sapphire Windows Unveiled for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

Meller Optics' custom sapphire windows for AUVs and UUVs deliver enhanced durability, withstanding harsh underwater environments and protecting vision systems from algae growth, high-speed particles, and intense deep-sea pressure

Aug 15, 2024
Partnership for Long-Range Bathymetric Water Survey Technology

The integration of YellowScan’s Navigator bathymetric system into Xer Technologies’ drones offers a solution for long-range bathymetric surveys and underwater topography mapping

Aug 15, 2024
New Subsea Edge Processing Systems Unveiled

Greensea IQ has launched subsea edge processing systems with integrated navigation, the IQNS & IQNS Mini, designed to elevate the capabilities, scale, and scope of underwater robots

Aug 14, 2024
Cable Connection System for Offshore Renewable Devices Passes Testing

Apollo's PALM Quick Connection System (QCS)™ has successfully completed trials in Orkney, verifying its ability to endure severe weather whilst streamlining the efficient hook-up and disconnection of cables/moorings

Aug 14, 2024
Collaboration to Research & Develop Advanced Maritime Technology

The National Subsea Centre (NSC) has partnered with NOC Innovations to address maritime-related issues, drawing on expertise in marine science, robotics, and wider technologies to inform research and development

Aug 13, 2024
Uncrewed Surface Vessel Fleet to Research Hurricanes

The NOAA, predicting an 85% chance of an above-normal hurricane season, has partnered with Saildrone to send a USV fleet to aid understanding of how the storms form and intensify

Aug 13, 2024
Advanced Energy Construction Vessel Set for Development

VARD is set to build an Energy Construction Vessel (ECV) for Wind Energy Construction AS, designed for the inspection of pipes and the installation of infrastructure above and below sea level

Aug 12, 2024
New Dashboard Released for Crowdsourced Bathymetry Data

FarSounder has released the CSB Data Explorer, an easy-to-use dashboard for contributors of crowdsourced bathymetry (CSB) data to view their contributions and track statistics

Aug 09, 2024
New Company Launched for Improved Energy Shipping

Crowley and SEACOR have formally launched Fairwater, combining petroleum and chemical transportation vessels to provide U.S. Jones Act shipping solutions

Aug 08, 2024
Water Quality Monitoring Initiative for British Beaches

Working with OSIL and UnifAI Technology, Iknaia is deploying two water quality monitoring buoys to detect pollutants at Bournemouth and Boscombe beaches

Aug 07, 2024
New Lab Launched to Study Offshore Wind Turbine Impacts

Launched by Saitec and RWE, the DemoSATH Lab will monitor bird interactions, ecosystem biodiversity, and underwater noise emissions around the DemoSATH floating offshore wind turbine

Aug 06, 2024
AI for Hyper-Localized Weather Forecasting Unveiled

MarineLabs’ Forecast AI delivers accurate and hyper-localized coastal weather forecasts through machine learning models and extensive data from their fleet of real-time sensor nodes

Aug 05, 2024
Filmmaker Reviews Subsea Cinematography ROV

Antoine Drancey, a filmmaker from Black Whale Pictures, has reviewed Boxfish’s Luna ROV and dives into its key components, sharing insights into camera operation and safety features

Aug 02, 2024
Progressing Adaptive Vehicle Control Architecture

Aurora Flight Sciences is progressing its FALCON control architecture for Phase 1 of DARPA’s LINC program, aiming to maintain safe USV operation in unpredictable maritime conditions

Aug 02, 2024