Research & Development
Aquabotix ROV Gets Water Linked GPS
Aquabotix has entered into a partnership with Norwegian technology supplier Water Linked. As part of the partnership, Aquabotix will integrate the Water Linked Underwater GPS system with its Endura ROV. This should enable greater underwater positioning for Aquabotix across a wide range of applicatio
Swansea Bay: What ever happened to the world’s first tidal lagoon?
It’s been more than a year since a government-commissioned report said to get on with it, Zachary Davies Boren from Unearthed writes.
Boaty McBoatface Completes Its First Under-Ice Dive in Antarctica
The National Oceanography Centre’s (NOC) autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) Autosub Long Range (ALR), known as ‘Boaty McBoatface’, was successfully recovered last week following its first under-ice mission beneath the Filchner Ice Shelf in West Antarctica. This marks a significant milestone in prov
Kongsberg Rolls Out Flexview Sonar for Small Observation ROVs
Kongsberg Mesotech is introducing the Flexview multibeam sonar designed specifically for small observation class ROVs. According to the company, the Flexview sonar provides distortion-free images at a range of up to 200 metres over a 140° sector, reducing the time it takes to search for and locate t
Madrid researchers closer to cracking deepwater tidal challenge
Researchers from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) have developed procedures and designs to extract power from marine currents in deep areas while at the same time optimizing the cost of energy production.
Looking ahead at the Maritime & Offshore Career Event 2018
On Wednesday the 28th of March, the Maritime & Offshore Career Event takes place at WTC Rotterdam. It’s the twelfth edition, with lots of attention for offshore wind and inland shipping this year.
Carnegie scores wave research cash
Carnegie Clean Energy has secured multi-million revolving debt facility to support its wave energy research and development activities.
Deltares Tackles Corrosion Inside Monopiles with New Tool
Dutch research institute Deltares has developed a new tool to model water replenishment and the chemical reactions of internal ICCP systems.
Danish wave hits 60% in equity issue subscriptions
Danish wave energy developer Wavepiston has informed that 60% of its equity issue of 100,000 shares has been subscribed.
Researchers log cetacean conduct around DeltaStream turbine
The findings from the fist in-situ passive acoustic monitoring array for marine mammals at an operational tidal turbine in Ramsey Sound in Wales have been summarized in a newly released report.
Kongsberg Introduces Its New Sub-Bottom Profiling System
Kongsberg Maritime is launching new ‘GeoPulse Compact’ Sub-Bottom Profiler system at Oceanology International 2018. Designed to deliver data while using only 11% of the power requirements of previous generation systems, GeoPulse Compact will be available in two versions; a compact Over the Side (OTS
BLUE PILOT to Put the Hammer Down
The Carbon Trust has launched BLUE PILOT, a large-scale demonstration project aimed at reducing costs and underwater noise during construction of offshore wind farms as part of the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA).
SMD Delivers Two Sub Rescue Specification Atom ROVs to JFD
Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) has delivered two 1000m Atom Mk1 work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems to JFD. The Atom systems, equipped with ultra-compact launch and recovery systems (LARS) and SMD purpose-designed control and workshop cabins, provide a complete turnkey solution which is
Cornish marinetech businesses get online base
Marine Hub Cornwall has launched a new website to showcase the region’s resources and expertise for marine technology businesses.