An underwater robotic vehicle will go on an Arctic research mission deemed too dangerous for humans in a bid to help scientists understand the true extent of melting from Arctic glaciers. A team from the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban, led by oceanographer Prof Mark Inall, wi
A newly acquired AML Moving Vessel Profiler (MVP) will help Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) develop improved methods of mapping the seafloor. With its ability to conduct real-time, vertical profiles continuously and automatically, the MVP200 is expected to improve the efficiency and quality of
The New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) has deployed two floating LiDARs in the New York Bight to study the metocean conditions. According to NYSERDA, the metocean buoys are designed specifically for offshore wind and equipped with environmental and wildlife sensors. T
In conjunction with Marine Renewables Canada’s East Coast Summer Event in Halifax on August 15, Sustainable Marine Energy (SME), Marine Renewables Canada, and the Digby Development Agency are hosting a tour of SME’s tidal energy platform and project in Grand Passage, Nova Scotia on August 14. In Sep
Eco Wave Power (EWP) has incorporated a joint venture company with EDF Renewables in Israel. The joint venture – EWP EDF One – will see both companies collaborate, on an exclusive basis, in the development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction and operation of a 100KW pilot project, usi
Saipem-Sonsub’s Hydrone-R underwater intervention drone was recently launched in water to start the endurance and qualification tests prior to its commercialisation by year’s end. The Hydrone Program is the key workstream of Saipem’s Technology Development Plan within subsea robotics; a strategic mo
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is hosting a Brokerage Event that gives industry, science and technology professionals the opportunity to make new business contacts, and to identify potential partners to develop Quick Connection Systems for wave energy converters. The event is being held at the Technolog
AUSTEn project PhD student Constantin Scherelis is using hydroacoustics to help understand how fish behave in the strong currents of high-potential tidal energy sites. It’s the first step towards estimating and minimising the impact of future tidal arrays on marine life. Understanding environmental
A seven-meter-long, wind-powered unmanned surface vehicle (USV) called a Saildrone has become the first unmanned system to circumnavigate Antarctica. The vehicle, known as SD 1020, was equipped with a suite of climate-grade sensors and collected data in previously unchartered waters, enabling new ke
Diamond Offshore Drilling has launched the Stack-View service, said to be a first-of-its-kind solution that applies 24/7 real-time monitoring, data visualization, and advanced analytics to identify trends and detect anomalies in BOP performance across its rig fleet. Indicators derived from the compa
Aberdeen-based subsea 3D scanning specialists Viewport3 has been collaborating with explorer Tim Taylor to process pioneering underwater 3D scans on the bow and stern of a US submarine which was lost in 1942. Viewport3 was contracted by Tim Taylor, CEO of Tiburon Subsea Services and founder of Ocean
Xodus Group has begun investigating the integration of offshore renewables into localized energy systems off the Scottish coast. Commissioned by Crown Estate Scotland, the five-month offshore generation energy study will focus on two main areas, including project landscaping and the value case. “We
Energy consultancy Xodus is to conduct a study which will investigate the integration of offshore renewables into localised energy systems around Scotland. The five-month offshore generation energy systems study, commissioned by Crown Estate Scotland, began last month. Xodus is partnering with Eleme
Energy consultancy Xodus is to conduct a study which will investigate the integration of offshore renewables into localised energy systems around Scotland. The five-month offshore generation energy systems study, commissioned by Crown Estate Scotland, began last month. Xodus is partnering with Eleme
