Technology & Engineering News & Articles

Live Demo of Subsea Intruder Detection

Wavefront held a demonstration of their Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar, featuring a new software release including Active Passive Track Correlation for more rapid threat evaluation

May 28, 2024
New High-Speed Maritime Communications Network Service

A Viasat company, Inmarsat, has launched a network service integrating multiple high-speed networks in real time for fast, always-on connectivity in offshore & maritime communications

May 28, 2024
Vessel with Controllable Pitch Propellers Completes Sea Trials

The first Ro-Pax vessel from Stena to receive the DNV Silent(E) notation following successful sea trials had controllable pitch propellers installed, designed & delivered by Wärtsilä

May 22, 2024
Autonomous Underwater Thruster Control Technology Launched

Tiburon Subsea’s JETTE is an in-line dual vectored subsea robotic controlled propulsion system, offering increased speed, variable controls, maneuverability, durability, & redundancy

May 21, 2024
Autonomous Hull Cleaner Confirmed Non-Damaging for Silicone Coatings

CMP has confirmed that Greensea IQ’s EverClean autonomous hull cleaner does not damage silicone hull coatings, reducing biofouling without harming the environment

May 20, 2024
VideoRay Secures Naval Contract for Mission Specialist Defender ROV Capabilities

VideoRay has secured a five-year U.S. Navy contract to deliver advanced MK20 Defender ROVs for expeditionary mine countermeasure and undersea mission support

May 17, 2024
Robot Developed to Count & Capture Images of Tank-Grown Corals

A robot has been developed to keep baby tank-grown corals healthy, counting and photographing them before they are sent to repopulate the Great Barrier Reef

May 17, 2024
Digital Educational Training Vessel Launched

The vessel control systems for a new Digital Training Vessel have been provided by Robosys, with the USV set support education across new and developing maritime skills in the sector

May 16, 2024
Electric Work Class ROV Completes Full-Power Testing

SMD’s new Quantum EV has made enhancements in speed and power that enable clients to complete tasks more efficiently, saving time and resources while increasing operational scope

May 15, 2024
Seawork 2024 to be Opened by HRH The Princess Royal

On June 11th this year, HRH The Princess Royal will open the 25th edition of Seawork, an event showcasing over 70 vessels, floating plant and equipment on the quayside and pontoons

May 14, 2024
New Research USV for Hong Kong University

Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (CKSRI) at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is to receive OceanAlpha's L12E unmanned surface vessel (USV) to support its technology research and development efforts

May 14, 2024
Sensors and Technology at Oceanology International 2024

Abi Wylie, editor and copywriter for Ocean Science & Technology, looks back at the exciting sensors and technologies that were on display at Oceanology International 2024

May 14, 2024
ELWAVE Launches Bio-Inspired Subsea Electric Sensor

The TETRAPULSE ESENSE 300 from ELWAVE uses bio-inspired patented CEDAR technology to detect, locate, and classify both plastic & metallic subsea targets, even in high turbidity water

May 08, 2024
Partnership Reaches Propellor Performance Testing Milestone

Sharrow Marine and VEEM Ltd.’s testing has confirmed that the key benefits of the Sharrow Propeller over conventional propellers can be replicated for inboard vessel applications

May 03, 2024
New Software Integrated into Marine Reconnaissance Camera System

Thexovision has integrated its real-time video enhancement software with Medirlab’s Jumbo Marine multispectral camera system to expand its low-visibility operational capabilities

May 03, 2024
New Developments to Protect Underwater Environments from Human Activity

RS Aqua’s Project MARLIN can now correlate underwater noise signatures with what is known about vessel traffic, aiming to support conservation efforts and gather real-time intelligence

May 02, 2024
Commercial Contracts Formed for New CTD Sensors

NBOSI will provide its new 500 Series Conductivity-Temperature-Depth sensors to Apeiron Labs and Acbotics Research for reliable, accurate, and low-cost data collection in research

May 02, 2024
All-Terrain AUV Integrated with Multi-Aperture Sonar 

The newly launched Eelume-S All-Terrain AUV is integrated with Wavefront’s Solstice MAS, delivering high-quality, dependable 3D bathymetry and imagery without processing fragility

Apr 30, 2024
Data Buoys Supplied to Observe Dredging Operations 

OSIL’s data buoys will provide continuous real-time information about the dredge plume and surrounding environmental conditions of Van Oord’s dredging locations, keeping track of dissolved oxygen levels and turbidity

Apr 29, 2024