Science & Technology

Fugro’s near- and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Fugro’s net-zero target spans all three emission scopes, ultimately striving to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the value chain by 2050. This validation demonstrates Fugro’s commitment to decarbonization in line with its purpose to create a safe and liveable world.

For several years, Maritime Robotics has collaborated with AKVA group Helgeland Plast in the production of their uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). On April 22nd, the two Norwegian companies announced that their next step towards a more sustainable future is manufacturing the hulls of the Maritime Robotics’ Mariner USV using climate-neutral materials.

Every year, an estimated 14 million tons of used plastics end up in the world's waterways and, finally, the ocean. These plastics entangle wildlife, break down into hard-to-remove microplastics, and litter our human and natural environments. Torqeedo GmbH, the world's leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, is taking the next step toward cleaner waterways and a more sustainable marine industry by diverting and integrating ocean-bound plastics into its emission-free boating products.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced a series of short videos showcasing 19th century underwater shipwreck sites in the Gulf of Mexico that have been nominated for placement on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Leading international marine systems manufacturers Ocean Scientific International Limited have supplied a network of 1.2 m data buoys to offshore construction company Van Oord to monitor turbidity and dissolved oxygen levels in the location of dredging operations.

Marine robotics pioneer Ocean Infinity is actively pursuing the decarbonization of its Armada fleet of lean-crewed, uncrewed and remotely operated vessels in alignment with its goal to achieve net-zero across the business by 2040.

NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations will hold a hiring event on April 30 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to recruit professional mariners to work aboard NOAA’s ocean research ships.

The Maridive Group, known for its 40 years of expertise and a strong track record in providing offshore oil services, has made a strategic investment in DNV’s ShipManager Classic for its impressive fleet. Embracing ShipManager's modular approach for all its marine units, Maridive has opted for the complete suite, leveraging the comprehensive features to optimize technical, operational, and compliance aspects across its organization.

Deepwater divers who monitor and maintain underwater transmission lines and cables for offshore wind turbines face hazards such as subfreezing temperatures, low visibility, jellyfish and sharks.

CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA), a marine environmental consulting and survey company, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Tombo Environmental, LLC (Tombo), a consulting firm specializing in complex environmental sampling techniques and research and development of sampling equipment. As part of the agreement, Ian Stupakoff, the Founder and Principal of Tombo, joins CSA’s growing Science Department team as a Senior Scientist and Director of Sediment Profile Imaging (SPI) Sciences, based out of Olympia, Washington State.

Exail, a global leader in subsea navigation, has been selected by Eelume, a leading provider of innovative underwater technology, to supply its Phins Compact C3 Inertial Navigation System (INS) for Eelume’s new S-Series all-terrain Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).

In June 2022, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate published data collected up to 2022. The Directorate is now releasing deep-sea data gathered from 2022 to 2024.