Science & 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.

Damen Shipyards Group and leading shipping group CMA CGM are beginning a cooperation that will ultimately result in around 10 of the latter’s vessels receiving significant modifications. These will deliver fuel efficiencies of more than 10 percent. The upgrades will take place at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDu) and Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm), which between them have some of Europe’s largest dry docks and many years’ experience in complex refits and retrofits.

Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU), a Japan-based global trading and import/export company. This strategic partnership is aimed at exploring the potential application of Amogy’s technology on ITOCHU’s maritime vessels.

Everybody in Portugal knows the date: November 1, 1755. It was All Saints’ Day, with candles lit in homes to honor ancestors. Then the earthquake struck, cracking the streets of Lisbon open and sparking a firestorm. A tsunami engulfed the port, and tens of thousands died. Even now people are aware of the threat—from a nearby seafloor junction where the grinding tectonic plates of North America, Eurasia, and Africa meet—says José Barros, who retired recently from a senior role at ANACOM, Portugal’s telecom regulator. “We are always having those thoughts—and fears.”

Infineon Technologies AG (Infineon) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd. (HD KSOE) have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a first step towards jointly developing emerging applications for the electrification of marine engines and machinery using energy-efficient power semiconductor technology.

Forssea Robotics is pleased to introduce its newborn ROV specifically developed for USV integration and shallow water deployments. The ROV has been optimized for offshore wind O&M applications with the ability to conduct faster surveys in the water column up to +2.5 knts current. The ARGOS-X ROV will be equipped with Forssea Robotics' full-autonomy software suite and compatible with the Starlink's real-time, remote supervision through any web browser.

The beautiful, gnarled, nooked-and-crannied reefs that surround tropical islands serve as a marine refuge and natural buffer against stormy seas. But as the effects of climate change bleach and break down coral reefs around the world, and extreme weather events become more common, coastal communities are left increasingly vulnerable to frequent flooding and erosion.

Chevron is chartering its first hybrid electric bunker tanker—a vessel that fuels other ships. The tanker arrived at Singapore facilities last summer.