Science & Technologyhttps://www.oceannews.com/news/science-technology/feed/atom/page-52024-03-28T16:04:52-04:00Administrator of ON&Tsubscriptions@oceannews.comJoomla! - Open Source Content Management Voyis and EIVA Unveil Advanced VSLAM Software for ROV Asset Inspections2024-03-07T14:08:28-05:002024-03-07T14:08:28-05:00https://www.oceannews.com/news/science-and-tech/voyis-and-eiva-unveil-advanced-vslam-software-for-rov-asset-inspectionsON&Tadmin@tscstrategic.com<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/1-VSLAM---PC.jpg" /></p><p>EIVA, a maritime survey software and equipment leader, and Voyis, a pioneer in underwater optical inspection solutions, are proud to announce the launch of their collaborative product, Voyis VSLAM Powered by EIVA NaviSuite. This innovative software was developed in close partnership and marks a significant milestone in the advancement of 3D asset inspection methodologies, expanding the capabilities of surveyors by integrating visual inspection operations directly into the standard NaviSuite software workflow.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/1-VSLAM---PC.jpg" /></p><p>EIVA, a maritime survey software and equipment leader, and Voyis, a pioneer in underwater optical inspection solutions, are proud to announce the launch of their collaborative product, Voyis VSLAM Powered by EIVA NaviSuite. This innovative software was developed in close partnership and marks a significant milestone in the advancement of 3D asset inspection methodologies, expanding the capabilities of surveyors by integrating visual inspection operations directly into the standard NaviSuite software workflow.</p>
Teledyne Marine and Kongsberg Discovery Announce Collaboration on EK80 WBT Mini Integration for Slocum Gliders2024-03-07T13:49:43-05:002024-03-07T13:49:43-05:00https://www.oceannews.com/news/science-and-tech/teledyne-marine-and-kongsberg-discovery-announce-collaboration-on-ek80-wbt-mini-integration-for-slocum-glidersON&Tadmin@tscstrategic.com<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/1-SlocumG3_KongsbergEK80_Rendering91.jpg" /></p><p><a href="http://www.teledynemarine.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Teledyne Marine</a> and <a href="https://www.kongsberg.com/discovery/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kongsberg Discovery</a> announces a collaborative effort to integrate the Kongsberg EK80 WBT Mini Scientific echo sounder onto the Teledyne Slocum G3s Glider.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/1-SlocumG3_KongsbergEK80_Rendering91.jpg" /></p><p><a href="http://www.teledynemarine.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Teledyne Marine</a> and <a href="https://www.kongsberg.com/discovery/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kongsberg Discovery</a> announces a collaborative effort to integrate the Kongsberg EK80 WBT Mini Scientific echo sounder onto the Teledyne Slocum G3s Glider.</p>
Autonomous Vessel Operations Company Massterly Opens ROC in Norway2024-03-07T13:00:33-05:002024-03-07T13:00:33-05:00https://www.oceannews.com/news/science-and-tech/autonomous-vessel-operations-company-massterly-opens-roc-in-norwayON&Tadmin@tscstrategic.com<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/massterly-roc-norway-image1.jpg" /></p><p>Massterly, the world’s first autonomous vessel operations company, announces the opening of its Remote Operation Centre (ROC) in Horten in Norway. This significant step marks a crucial transition from the testing phase to fully-fledged operational capabilities and positions Massterly as a global leader in autonomous shipping.<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/massterly-roc-norway-image1.jpg" /></p><p>Massterly, the world’s first autonomous vessel operations company, announces the opening of its Remote Operation Centre (ROC) in Horten in Norway. This significant step marks a crucial transition from the testing phase to fully-fledged operational capabilities and positions Massterly as a global leader in autonomous shipping.CSignum Secures £1 Million Funding to Transform Underwater Sensor Networking2024-03-07T10:27:05-05:002024-03-07T10:27:05-05:00https://www.oceannews.com/news/science-and-tech/csignum-secures-1-million-funding-to-transform-underwater-sensor-networkingON&Tadmin@tscstrategic.com<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/Newcastle.jpg" /></p><p>CSignum, a leading innovator in underwater and underground communications, has announced £1 million of additional funding from a consortium of US investors. The consortium is led by prominent venture capital investors and entrepreneurs who recognize the company’s significant technological achievements. This investment marks a key milestone as the company expands the commercial reach of its patented technology used to wirelessly connect networks above the surface with submerged and underground IoT sensors and devices.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/Newcastle.jpg" /></p><p>CSignum, a leading innovator in underwater and underground communications, has announced £1 million of additional funding from a consortium of US investors. The consortium is led by prominent venture capital investors and entrepreneurs who recognize the company’s significant technological achievements. This investment marks a key milestone as the company expands the commercial reach of its patented technology used to wirelessly connect networks above the surface with submerged and underground IoT sensors and devices.</p>
Deep Sea and Sediments Bring Iron to Antarctic Waters2024-03-06T14:00:08-05:002024-03-06T14:00:08-05:00https://www.oceannews.com/news/science-and-tech/deep-sea-and-sediments-bring-iron-to-antarctic-watersON&Tadmin@tscstrategic.com<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/Pic_3_Hung-An_Tian_Stanley_NIOZ_UCC_sampling.jpg" /></p><p>Iron that fertilizes the waters around Antarctica, mostly comes from the deep, upwelling waters and the sediments around the continent. That is shown by field research of NIOZ marine biogeochemist Hung-An Tian in the Amundsen Sea and the Weddell Sea. “Iron plays a pivotal role in the Antarctic ecosystem and potentially also in the climate,” Tian says. “But meanwhile, we still know very little about the exact bookkeeping of iron in the Southern Ocean.”<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/Pic_3_Hung-An_Tian_Stanley_NIOZ_UCC_sampling.jpg" /></p><p>Iron that fertilizes the waters around Antarctica, mostly comes from the deep, upwelling waters and the sediments around the continent. That is shown by field research of NIOZ marine biogeochemist Hung-An Tian in the Amundsen Sea and the Weddell Sea. “Iron plays a pivotal role in the Antarctic ecosystem and potentially also in the climate,” Tian says. “But meanwhile, we still know very little about the exact bookkeeping of iron in the Southern Ocean.”ABB Secures Propulsion System Contract with Seaspan Shipyard2024-03-06T12:09:41-05:002024-03-06T12:09:41-05:00https://www.oceannews.com/news/science-and-tech/abb-secures-propulsion-system-contract-with-seaspan-shipyardON&Tadmin@tscstrategic.com<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/Polar_icebreaker_-_Image_credit_Seaspan_Shipyards.jpg" /></p><p>Seaspan Shipyards, Canada’s long-term shipbuilding partner for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and Royal Canadian Navy, has awarded ABB a contract to deliver an integrated propulsion system for the first of the CCG’s new-generation polar class icebreakers.<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/Polar_icebreaker_-_Image_credit_Seaspan_Shipyards.jpg" /></p><p>Seaspan Shipyards, Canada’s long-term shipbuilding partner for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and Royal Canadian Navy, has awarded ABB a contract to deliver an integrated propulsion system for the first of the CCG’s new-generation polar class icebreakers.Venterra Group Launches New Expanded Marine Acoustics Services for Offshore Wind Industry2024-03-05T14:18:37-05:002024-03-05T14:18:37-05:00https://www.oceannews.com/news/science-and-tech/venterra-group-launches-new-expanded-marine-acoustics-services-for-offshore-wind-industryON&Tadmin@tscstrategic.com<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/iStock-623847282.jpg" /></p><p><a href="https://www.venterra-group.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Venterra Group</a>, a global offshore wind services company, has announced the launch of its expanded marine acoustics offering, underpinned by the expert capabilities of its Engineering companies <a href="https://www.inspireenvironmental.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">INSPIRE Environmental</a>, <a href="https://www.gdgeo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG)</a>, and <a href="https://www.partrac.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Partrac</a>.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/iStock-623847282.jpg" /></p><p><a href="https://www.venterra-group.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Venterra Group</a>, a global offshore wind services company, has announced the launch of its expanded marine acoustics offering, underpinned by the expert capabilities of its Engineering companies <a href="https://www.inspireenvironmental.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">INSPIRE Environmental</a>, <a href="https://www.gdgeo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG)</a>, and <a href="https://www.partrac.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Partrac</a>.</p>
Fugro Partners with ORRAA for Coastal Resilience and Action on Ocean Health2024-03-05T14:08:07-05:002024-03-05T14:08:07-05:00https://www.oceannews.com/news/science-and-tech/fugro-partners-with-orraa-for-coastal-resilience-and-action-on-ocean-healthON&Tadmin@tscstrategic.com<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/OceanImageBank_AlexMustard_reresized.jpg" /></p><p>Fugro has partnered with the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) to help address the complex challenges posed by ocean-related risks, particularly in the face of climate change and environmental threats. Fugro will contribute Geo-data expertise to a diverse coalition of partners, underscoring their dedication to the shared objectives of mitigating climate change impacts and improving ocean health.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/OceanImageBank_AlexMustard_reresized.jpg" /></p><p>Fugro has partnered with the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) to help address the complex challenges posed by ocean-related risks, particularly in the face of climate change and environmental threats. Fugro will contribute Geo-data expertise to a diverse coalition of partners, underscoring their dedication to the shared objectives of mitigating climate change impacts and improving ocean health.</p>
Jan De Nul Group Extends Contract with Castor Marine for Full Fleet Hybrid LEO and GEO Connectivity 2024-03-05T13:53:17-05:002024-03-05T13:53:17-05:00https://www.oceannews.com/news/science-and-tech/jan-de-nul-group-extends-contract-with-castor-marine-for-full-fleet-hybrid-leo-and-geo-connectivityON&Tadmin@tscstrategic.com<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/Jan-de-Nul---Swordfish.jpg" /></p><p>After winning a 3-year contract for more than 80 vessels to VSAT, Iridium and VoIP in 2021, Castor Marine’s connectivity contract has now been renewed by Jan De Nul Group and includes a roll-out of Starlink to most Jan De Nul Group vessels. The experts in marine construction, civil engineering and environmental projects have expressed their continued satisfaction about and need for solid vessel connectivity on a global scale.<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/Jan-de-Nul---Swordfish.jpg" /></p><p>After winning a 3-year contract for more than 80 vessels to VSAT, Iridium and VoIP in 2021, Castor Marine’s connectivity contract has now been renewed by Jan De Nul Group and includes a roll-out of Starlink to most Jan De Nul Group vessels. The experts in marine construction, civil engineering and environmental projects have expressed their continued satisfaction about and need for solid vessel connectivity on a global scale.Exail Launches New Swap-C Optimized Inertial Navigation System for AUV2024-03-05T12:39:53-05:002024-03-05T12:39:53-05:00https://www.oceannews.com/news/science-and-tech/exail-launches-new-swap-c-optimized-inertial-navigation-system-for-auvON&Tadmin@tscstrategic.com<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/image1-exail-phins-9-compact-ins2-1024x771.jpg" /></p><p>Exail, a leading provider of subsea navigation and positioning technologies, has announced the launch of its latest product, the Phins 9 Compact. This new compact high-performance inertial navigation system (INS) is designed for all unmanned underwater vehicles and offers the market’s highest blend of navigation performance, reliability, and Size, Weight, and Power (SWAP) efficiency.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/image1-exail-phins-9-compact-ins2-1024x771.jpg" /></p><p>Exail, a leading provider of subsea navigation and positioning technologies, has announced the launch of its latest product, the Phins 9 Compact. This new compact high-performance inertial navigation system (INS) is designed for all unmanned underwater vehicles and offers the market’s highest blend of navigation performance, reliability, and Size, Weight, and Power (SWAP) efficiency.</p>
Kongsberg Discovery Introduces a New Analysis Tool Developed in Partnership with Cathx Ocean2024-03-05T12:35:58-05:002024-03-05T12:35:58-05:00https://www.oceannews.com/news/science-and-tech/kongsberg-discovery-introduces-a-new-analysis-tool-developed-in-partnership-with-cathx-oceanON&Tadmin@tscstrategic.com<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/d93524c3-875e-4f13-bbe2-2c23a9ec4ff8.jpg" /></p><p>The Norwegian ocean-technology company, Kongsberg Discovery, introduces a new analysis tool developed in partnership with underwater imaging specialist Cathx Ocean that radically reduces the time and effort required to detect and classify objects of interest in seabed surveys undertaken by Kongsberg's market leading HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), reducing costs for survey owners and freeing up valuable resources to focus on more important tasks.<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/d93524c3-875e-4f13-bbe2-2c23a9ec4ff8.jpg" /></p><p>The Norwegian ocean-technology company, Kongsberg Discovery, introduces a new analysis tool developed in partnership with underwater imaging specialist Cathx Ocean that radically reduces the time and effort required to detect and classify objects of interest in seabed surveys undertaken by Kongsberg's market leading HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), reducing costs for survey owners and freeing up valuable resources to focus on more important tasks.Sonardyne-Led Consortium Developing Revolutionary Underwater Single Photon Mapping and Imaging System2024-03-05T12:23:38-05:002024-03-05T12:23:38-05:00https://www.oceannews.com/news/science-and-tech/sonardyne-led-consortium-developing-revolutionary-underwater-single-photon-mapping-and-imaging-systemON&Tadmin@tscstrategic.com<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/Sonardyne-USPIS_SPAD_edit.jpg" /></p><p>Sonardyne is leading a consortium of universities and technology companies in a ground-breaking underwater single photon mapping and imaging system project. They have been awarded £2.7m in funding from the Innovate UK Commercializing Quantum Technologies Challenge.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/Sonardyne-USPIS_SPAD_edit.jpg" /></p><p>Sonardyne is leading a consortium of universities and technology companies in a ground-breaking underwater single photon mapping and imaging system project. They have been awarded £2.7m in funding from the Innovate UK Commercializing Quantum Technologies Challenge.</p>
Inmarsat Maritime Partners with Aramco to Trial World-First Over Water 5G Mesh Network 2024-03-05T11:54:28-05:002024-03-05T11:54:28-05:00https://www.oceannews.com/news/science-and-tech/inmarsat-maritime-partners-with-aramco-to-trial-world-first-over-water-5g-mesh-networkON&Tadmin@tscstrategic.com<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/1-image_inmarsat.jpg" /></p><p>Inmarsat Maritime, a <a href="https://www.viasat.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Viasat company</a>, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aramco, a global integrated energy and chemicals company, to undertake a 5G “mesh” network trial that aims to provide high-bandwidth connectivity for Aramco’s offshore work in the Arabian Gulf.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.oceannews.com/images/webnews/2024/March/1-image_inmarsat.jpg" /></p><p>Inmarsat Maritime, a <a href="https://www.viasat.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Viasat company</a>, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aramco, a global integrated energy and chemicals company, to undertake a 5G “mesh” network trial that aims to provide high-bandwidth connectivity for Aramco’s offshore work in the Arabian Gulf.</p>