FEATURE SEABED MINING by a sea? oor plume from its pilot collection system test. pact, nodule collection system that utilizes mechanical and The Metals Company recently signed a binding MoU with hydraulic technology. Paci? c Metals Corporation of Japan for a feasibility study on The company’s SMD
FEATURE SEABED MINING bilical. It has passive heave compensation which nulli? es the necott. “The focus since then has been on scaling while en- wave, current and vessel motions that in? uence loads in the suring the lightest environmental impact,” says The Metals power umbilical. The LARS can
elatively inactive since 2014, the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha‘apai (HT-HH) submarine volcano began erupting on December 20, 2021, reaching peak intensity on January 15, 2022. This triggered tsunamis throughout the Pa- R ci? c, destroyed lives and infrastructure, and generated the largest explosion recorded
FEATURE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTRUMENTATION & SENSORS Aerial view of HT-HH volcano, showing new multibeam depth data overlaid on islands satellite image. © SEA-KIT, NIWA-Nippon Foundation TESMaP 22 March/April 2024 MTR #3 (18-33).indd 22 4/4/2024 9:08:10 AM
output, and a potential pro? le, offering a more ef? - dumped pipelines, obtaining the same information as for an cient and thorough assessment of maritime structures’ protec- exposed pipeline. It integrates with active pipe trackers (e.g., tion against corrosion than possible with stab surveys or dual
sensor options for longer mission periods. About the Author For glider users working in ? sheries and conservation, Shea Quinn is the Product Line Manager the Sentinel can run several high-energy passive and active of the Slocum Glider at Teledyne Webb acoustic sensors, on-board processing, and imaging
TECH FEATURE TELEDYNE SLOCUM GLIDERS to hold over 3.5 times as many lithium primary batteries as the the water column and its thrusters give it the ability to stay standard Slocum Glider, and to physically accommodate up to on track in strong currents or other dif? cult ocean condi- 8 different sensor
II-era unexploded mines and artillery shells. Post-con? ict mine clearance in the Black Sea will be critical to the safety and security of regional maritime opera- tions. But this will be neither quick nor easy given the volume of mine-like ob- jects scattered across the bottom of the Black Sea, and
ken loose from their moorings during storms or heavy seas. ing a Russian amphibious landing in the northwestern Black They now pose a hazard to all maritime traf? c, regardless of Sea, which would not only have ceded control of Odessa, but national origin, prompting Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania to
Dalhousie University. Laursen Wendy Laursen has 20+ years of experience as a journalist. In that time, she has written news and features for a range of maritime, engineering and science publications. She has completed a Master of Science research degree in marine ecology as well as diplomas in journalism
approach in terms of the Contributing Writers Kevin Hardy number of team members sent to speci? c events.. Celia Konowe We have media serving the global maritime, subsea, offshore energy, ports and logistics Edward Lundquist David Strachan markets, which in this context means that we attend a lot of exhibitions
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is no going fuel cell power will all provide critical account of the ‘graceful deterioration’ of back: there has to be both a systematic pathways to maritime decarbonization, electronic systems. approach to understanding digital sys- Lehtovaara stresses. “But there is not The ‘ship as system’ approach
OPINION: The Final Word Seeing the Ship as a System Shipping must engage with the decarbonization realities that lie ahead by changing the way it crafts maritime legislation to re? ect its place in the interconnected, interdependent world economy, said Eero Lehtovaara, ABB Marine & Ports. ABB Marine & Ports
Nautel provides innovative, industry-leading solutions speci? cally designed for use in harsh maritime environments: • GMDSS/NAVTEX/NAVDAT coastal surveillance and transmission systems • Offshore NDB non-directional radio beacon systems for oil platform, support vessel & wind farm applications
AWARENESS SITUATIONAL AWARENESS SYSTEM BATTLES COGNITIVE FATIGUE IN WATCHKEEPERS All images courtesy Groke Technologies Today’s evolving maritime security risks pose all-too-familiar threats to international shipping, and as just one of the many causes of fatigue, they add to the cognitive
Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., and Bricks: 2500 pcs. enterprise owned by the Danish state, MOL Ship Management Co., Ltd. Scale: 1:25 takes his love of maritime and LEGOs The “Wall Climbing Robot” can move to high Length: 61.5 cm to new heights, creating a LEGO model With: 22.5 cm places that were previously
and the installation plan, aligning with its comprehensive "Guidelines for Shipboard CO2 Capture and Storage Systems." Image courtesy Crowley 38 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • April 2024 MR #4 (34-44).indd 38 4/5/2024 11:08:17 A
simulators. “This is fundamental for a saf- for safety onboard the next generation of also ensures future of? cers are comfort- er, smarter and greener maritime future.” vessels, it is clear that tomorrow’s sea- able working with cloud-based tools, as farer is going to have to be more technol- these will
in previous years." tool for engineering studies." Image courtesy ABS – Terje Heierstad, VP Business – Vassilios Kroustallis, VP, Global Development, Maritime Business Development, ABS Simulation, Kongsberg Digital Clou u u ud d d d d d d s si im mu ul lati io on n n n n t t training g Image courtesy
issues that hensive experience. Wärtsilä will supply its latest technology need to be addressed. One of the most important is the familiar- for a new maritime training center in Finland that will have ization of the crew with new and emerging fuels and technol- two engine room simulators along with two
has integrated NORBIT’s oil spill detection system with its K-Pos DP system for simulation-based training of offshore professionals at Equinor. 34 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • April 2024 MR #4 (34-44).indd 34 4/5/2024 8:43:52 A
has a 400t main crane featur- can be stacked in multiple layers for delivery to the marshal- ing NOV’s knuckle boom design which features integrated 32 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • April 2024 MR #4 (18-33).indd 32 4/5/2024 8:29:20 A
WTIVs. The end may be in sight, but the race for bigger cranes is still having an impact on offshore wind project ef? ciency. By Wendy Laursen 30 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • April 2024 MR #4 (18-33).indd 30 4/5/2024 8:27:59 A