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UP42 Adds exactEarth Ship Tracking Data to Geospatial Marketplace

Global ship tracking data from exactEarth Ltd. is now offered on the UP42 developer platform and marketplace for Earth observation

TeRo Marine Extends e-Procurement to New Purchasing App

Leading fleet management software provider Tero Marine extends its e-procurement solution to mobile devices to optimize the supply chain for

Gemeco unveils EFOY Fuel Cell for Mobile Applications

Gemeco presents the most innovative 12-volt charging technology available - the EFOY Comfort Series Fuel Cell. A fuel cell is

Free Access to Worldwide Topographic-Bathymetric Coverage

EMODnet now offers the EMODnet Bathymetry World Base Layer service (EBWBL). EBWBL provides the highest resolved topographic and bathymetric worldwide

OCEANS Conference Goes Virtual

Traditionally, OCEANS is the biannual event for global marine technologists, engineers, students, government officials, lawyers and advocates. It is where

Recap: Industry Role in Seabed 2030, MTS Virtual Event

In order to achieve the ambitious goal of mapping the world’s oceans by the year 2030, the combined efforts of

Video: ROVs for Vessel Inspections

As part of Deep Trekker's "Think Tank Friday" series, "Robotics for Effective and Efficient Vessel Inspections," which was released in

Webinar Today: The Governance Challenge of Deep Seabed Mineral Mining

The webinar "Washington Round Table on Public Policy: The Governance Challenge of Deep Seabed Mineral Mining" will take place July

Largest Open-Ocean Cleanup

Ocean Voyages Institute’s marine plastic recovery vessel, SV Kwai,  docked at the port of Honolulu in June, after a 48-day expedition, successfully

A New Role for Offshore Service Providers

By William Hill Upheaval, change and advances are nothing new for the global energy sector. They have shaped the business

New Genus of Giant Single-Celled Organism Found in Deep Pacific

Two new genera and four new species of giant, single-celled xenophyophores (protozoans belonging to a group called the foraminifera) were

WindFloat Atlantic Web Series

The four-episode series about the installation of the WindFloat Atlantic project is available online. The series features the three partner

Arctic Rays Selects New European Sales Rep

Arctic Rays LLC, an underwater technology specialist for more than 20 years, has announced Hamburg-based Ing.-Buero G. Pinnow as the

MTS Names Famed Inventor and Explorer as Honorary Member

The Marine Technology Society (MTS) named Will Forman an Honorary Member of MTS for his exemplary achievements to advance marine

COVID-19 Handbook

The Swedish Club has launched its "COVID-19 Handbook," offering clear, simple and practical advice to help both those at sea and those

Teledyne Marine Incorporates Corporate Giving Campaign into 2020 Photo Contest

Teledyne Marine announces the return of its annual photo contest. This year, in light of the challenges and continued uncertainty

Third-Gen Mini Inertial Sensors

SBG Systems has released the third generation of its popular line of miniature inertial sensors called the Ellipse Series. This

Nominations Open for STEM Personality of the Year

A new award designed to recognize those making a difference to communities, global challenges or society anywhere in the world

LiDAR Mapping Contracts in New Zealand

Woolpert Inc. and iXblue's Sea Operations division have been awarded two airborne LiDAR mapping projects in New Zealand covering over

Fast-Moving Undersea Waterfalls Control Submarine Channels

New research led by the U.K. National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has discovered how fast-moving waterfalls under the sea control the

1/5 of World's Seafloor Mapped

On the occasion of World Hydrography Day, the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project, which aims to facilitate the complete mapping

On-Site Monitoring of Ocean Plastic Particles

By Devin Partida Everything from shopping bags to toys contains plastic, and the material remains widespread around the world. Unfortunately,

New Head of IMarEST

The Insitute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) has appointed a new chiefexecutive, Gwynne Lewis. He has knowledge of

IMarEST Annual Conference

 The IMarEST Annual Conference will take place virtually July 6 to 17. Building on last year’s inaugural event, the 2020

Picotech Launches Small Integrated Multibeam Echosounder

Picotech has launched the PicoMB130 Surf, the world’s smallest integrated multibeam echosounder, delivering superior quality survey data from an ultracompact

Star-Oddi Launches A New Compass Heading Data Logger

Star-Oddi has launched the Starmon compass, a new compass heading data logger with high accuracy and a large memory. This

FTR Absorbs Oceaneering Inspection Division

Fulkrum Technical Resources (FTR), a global provider of technical personnel specializing in QA/QC, inspection and vendor surveillance services to the

Valeport producing vital PPE for NHS

Valeport is helping with the national effort to support the NHS by making essential personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline

New Sales Executive for RJE

RJE Oceanbotics announced that Shawn Devlin has joined the team as sales executive. Devlin is a proven sales manager with

New Submersible GNSS Sensors Provide Rugged Positioning Solutions

The MiniPod series is a family of lightweight and rugged GNSS receivers designed to survive subsea immersion. It provides a

First Woman to Reach Challenger Deep

Astronaut and oceanographer Dr. Kathy Sullivan, 68, has become both the first American woman to walk in space and the

Nortek's Aquadopp Profiler Simplifies Current Measurement

Measurements of current profiles do not have to be complicated. Here’s why ADCPs in the Aquadopp Profiler series prove that

Upgraded Iver3s for UK Navy

L3Harris Technologies has received an order to upgrade three Iver3 AUVs to be used in support of the Royal Navy’sProject

Sole US Icebreaker Changes Command

The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB-10) has held a modified change-of-command ceremony at the Mare

MTS DC Co-Chair Dr. Michael Max Passes

On May 31, 2020, Dr. Michael D. Max passed away. He was the MTS DC Section co-chair for nearly seven years,

Saildrone to Perform Annual Alaska Pollock Survey Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

NOAA Fisheries traditionally uses research vessels and chartered fishing vessels to perform fisheries surveys, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic,

NOAA, Schmidt Ocean Institute team to explore, map the ocean

NOAA announced that it will formalize and expand its longstanding partnership with Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) to explore, characterize and map the

Virtual Gala for America's Flagship

On July 3, 2020 at 4 p.m. PST/7p.m. EST, the nonprofit SS United States Conservancy’s West Coast Chapter (www.ssusc.org) will host its first “virtual

Sylvia Earle Hosts MPA Roundtable

Dr. Sylvia Earle, founder of Mission Blue, and Todd Steiner, executive director of Turtle Island Restoration Network, recently hosted a

Precision marine navigation surface current dissemination trials

NOAA is preparing to release a prototype of the new Precision Navigation Data Dissemination System in July, and the S-111

Teledyne marine presents new video series

These videos, filmed by their sales staff working from home, offer a quick, casual and entertaining look at the top

Fishermen: Apply for ROSA Advisory Council

The Responsible Offshore Science Alliance (ROSA) is seeking applications from recreational and commercial fishermen to join its Advisory Council, which

Guide for Layup of Offshore Drilling Rigs in Uncertain Times

With mounting challenges on the horizon for the oil industry, many rig owners are already or will soon be facing

24/7 Coronavirus Disinfection Service

Damen Shiprepair Harbour & Voyage (DSHV), the mobile ship repair squad of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, has announced the creation

Sniffer Buoy for IMO 2020 Emissions Monitoring

Finnish companies Meritaito Ltd., part of the Arctia group, and Kine Robot Solutions Ltd. have jointly developed the Sniffer Buoy for air

The Mariners’ Museum and Park Turns 90

June 2, 2020 marked the 90th birthday for The Mariners’ Museum and Park. It was incorporated on June 2, 1930.

MARACOOS Requests Letters of Interest Related to US IOOS

MARACOOS is inviting letters of interest (LOIs) describing operations and engagement projects for inclusion in the proposal for the next

Developing Megawatt-Scale Fuel Cell Systems

By Jostein Bogen Progress on developing the marine fuel cell as an energy source for ships is moving toward wider

Braithwaite Confirmed as Next US SECNAV

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kenneth Braithwaite to serve as the next secretary of the Navy, following the November departure

Sonardyne Tests Nav Systems for UK ASVs

Sonardyne International Ltd. has demonstrated technologies that will aid autonomous vehicle operations in challenging environments under a project funded by

Future Maritime Leaders Essay Competition

The World Ocean Council (WOC) invites students and young professionals from around the world to respond to the Global Maritime

New Teledyne CARIS US Sales Manager

Teledyne CARIS welcomes Geoff Dean to the group as U.S.A. sales manager. He will concentrate on expanding the reach of

e5 Consortium to Develop Zero-Emission Vessels

Seven companies--Asahi Tanker Co. Ltd., Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., Exeno Yamamizu Corp., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., Tokio Marine & Nichido

Marine Technology Society President Steps Down

Dr. Rick Spinrad, who has served MTS as president since January 2019, stepped down from his role on June 1,

Unique Group Unveils COVID-19 Pressure Ventilator System for Africa

Uni-Life 100, the Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation System has been specifically developed by MMO, a Unique Group company, to aid

Inmarsat 2020 Superyacht Connectivity Survey Opens

Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has opened its third and most-extensive-yet annual Superyacht Connectivity Survey, providing

Sealite Expands in Australia

Sealite’s business expansion has continued with the commissioning of a third rotational molding machine in May. Housed in a brand-new

Canada's Ocean Supercluster

Canada's Ocean Supercluster continues to press ahead during the coronavirus pandemic, The Chronicle Herald reported. The public-private group formed in

Nigeria's First Regional Multi-Client, Multibeam Seafloor Study

TDI-Brooks International Inc., under contract to TGS, has completed the multibeam phase offshore the Niger Delta for a survey that

RV Sikuliaq Completes Cruise Using COVID-19 Precautions

The research vessel Sikuliaq has successfully completed the first science cruise in the U.S. Academic Fleet since the COVID-19 pandemic

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