Science & Technology

The American maritime technology firm ThayerMahan, Inc. and Australian autonomous uncrewed vessel developer Ocius Technology Ltd have announced that they will collaborate to demonstrate a powerful new capability at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL event on April 23–25, 2024, off San Diego.

EuroGreen Maritime SAS (EGM), a pioneering French shipping company at the forefront of sustainable maritime solutions, announced that it has solidified its commitment to environmental excellence by entering into a seven-year charter agreement, with options for five one-year extensions, for four vessels with the Norwegian energy company Equinor ASA after winning the tender process with both technical and financial criteria initiated in December 2023. This transaction, supported by SFL Corporation Ltd., represents a significant advancement in green shipping and underscores a shared vision for a cleaner, more sustainable maritime industry.

Consulmar has achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully executing the world's first zero-emissions mooring service for a tanker. This groundbreaking operation took place at an offshore multiple-buoy mooring site near the BP refinery, situated two miles from the Port of Castellón in Spain. Utilizing its electric line handling tug, CASTALIA, Consulmar towed the steel mooring lines from the vessel to each of the five mooring buoys, marking a significant advancement in the maritime industry towards more sustainable practices.

New research from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and the University of Toronto in Canada, estimates up to 11 million tons of plastic pollution is sitting on the ocean floor.

Water Linked, the sensor and surveillance technology provider from Trondheim, Norway, is presenting a new form of 3D sonar technology at the Underwater Defense Technology exhibition from April 9-11, 2024.

Diverse Marine is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Hefring Marine, which will see the integration of an artificial intelligence marine solution as a standard feature in all new vessels built at its yard. This technology provides real-time decision support to the vessel master, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and improving passenger safety.

Borealis and AKVA group are pleased to announce a breakthrough in sustainable aquaculture: a workboat hull constructed from renewable plastic. The boat will be unveiled in Mo i Rana, Norway, in Spring 2024, marking a significant step forward for circularity in marine technology.

AEVEX Aerospace, a leader in advanced unmanned systems, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Sea Air Space 2024, the nation’s premier maritime exposition. Visit AEVEX at Booth 1151 and Dock Booth D11 to discover the future of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), featuring the debut of the Mako and Boat in a Box (BiB) USVs.

NOAA Ocean Exploration is pleased to announce its Ocean Exploration Fiscal Year 2025 Funding Opportunity. NOAA Ocean Exploration is dedicated to exploring the unknown ocean, unlocking its potential through scientific discovery, technological advancements, partnerships, and data delivery. By leading national efforts to fill gaps in basic understanding of the marine environment, we are providing critical ocean data, information, and awareness needed to strengthen the economy, health, and security of the United States and the world.

TMC Compressors (TMC) has been awarded a contract to supply a large capacity marine compressed air system to MODEC’s FPSO Errea Wittu.

EvoLogics is pleased to announce the official release of its new acoustic navigation system for divers.

A group of researchers led by University of Massachusetts Amherst engineers have created ultraviolet (UV) rays-emitting glass that can reduce 98% of biofilm from growing on surfaces in underwater environments, as reported in the journal Biofilm.