ClassNK has released “Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships (Edition 2.0)”, which specifies requirements for ensuring the safety of ships equipped with wind-assisted propulsion systems based on the latest insights obtained from involvements in actual installation projects.
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A new Offshore Wind Innovation Hub has opened in Brooklyn, New York, providing a tech incubator-type environment to help startups grow their business and drive new innovation in the offshore wind industry.
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NOAA is developing a programmatic environmental assessment to analyze the potential impacts on the natural and human environment from aquaculture research and development projects funded by federal financial assistance awards. A public comment period is open through December 18, 2022.
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Initially consisting of two 1500-square-foot bays providing office and lab space, along with a marine acoustics services and autonomous vehicles support facility, the new location will open in April 2022.
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Sequoia Scientific Inc. has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant for $254,110 to conduct research and development for a bio-optical sensor for direct detection of sinking marine particles.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), a world leader in ocean exploration, discovery, and education, has named Dr. Anna Michel, an associate scientist in the Department of Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering, as new Chief Scientist for its National Deep Submergence Facility.
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