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Editorial his month, we focus heavily on defense and se- curity, topics that are inarguably mirrored in cur- rent events around the world. More speci? cally,

Twe highlight port security, whose growing im- portance is driving new technologies and other solutions.

Starting on page 8, David Strachan explores the December 2025 explosion at Russia’s Novorossiysk Naval Base, the

Ocean Aero responsibility for which was taken by the Ukrainian Secu- www.marinetechnologynews.com rity Service. Using this basis, he explores port and harbor defense solutions currently on the market. Similarly, on page

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Node program, a solution for improved 4D seismic surveillance. Later, on page 26, the Uni- [email protected] versity of Southern Mississippi and SeaTrac Systems spotlight the role of USVs and sensor

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Celia Konowe top-bathymetric LiDAR systems monitor the impact of submerged structures designed to [email protected] minimize coastal erosion.

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On page 12 is another installment of Lander Labs by Kevin Hardy, in which he explores

Kevin Hardy pressure relief valves and purge ports, including commonly asked questions and lessons

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David Strachan learned. Page 18 dives into another application of arti? cial intelligence in the subsea in- dustry, featuring a human-AI autonomous training platform. Near the end of the issue, we

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Irina Vasilets cover recent updates on vessels and company news within the industry (pages 40 and 44, [email protected] respectively).

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Nicole Ventimiglia in London earlier in March. We caught up with friends, met new companies, and learned [email protected] about innovative solutions, many of which are featured in a product roundup on page 34. We also conducted numerous interviews, highlighting individuals and technologies, which you

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