A crescent shaped scar on the earth’s crust marks the location of the deepest known part of the world’s ocean.
is, for robots exploring complex ocean environments, ‘smart thinking’ is easier said than done, according to Dylan Jones, a PhD researcher at Oregon State University. Jones talks about his efforts in progressing AI for underwater robotics, and the new algorithms that could lead to smarter vessels and more
Caribbean (West Indies) stations, December 31, 1980. A Coast Guard-funded study of problems associated with Loran-A termination, conducted by Oregon State University, pointed out that planned termination dates coincided with peak operating seasons for most commercial fishermen and many other users of Loran-A
Pacific Ocean off the West Coast of the United States of America. Further cabled systems are scheduled for delivery in the coming months to Oregon State University as part of the coastal Endurance Array component of the OOI program. The OOI is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation. Designed
requiring unconventional approaches and unique analyses are a firm specialty. The Case: Upon the National Science Foundation’s selection of Oregon State University (OSU) to lead the design and acquisition of the new Regional Class Research Vessels (RCRVs), OSU enlisted Glosten to develop the functional
offshore wind projects.Importantly, the menu of potential offshore energy projects is not limited to wind. On February 16, BOEM issued a lease to Oregon State University for the PacWave South Project, the first wave energy research project in Federal waters. The testing area, which will span approximately 1
in early 2020. Regional Class Research Vessels Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. subsidiary Gulf Island Shipyards, LLC, received a contract from Oregon State University (OSU) for the construction of a Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) with an option for two additional vessels. OSU has engaged with naval
Mollusks," Room VII, presented by Sus Kato, fishery development specialist, National Marine Fisheries Service, and Daniel Hancock, marine ecologist, Oregon State University. 10:30 am—Coffee break. 10:45 am—Repeat of preceding workshops. Exhibitors Seminar 1:30 pm—(D) "The Wheelhouse of the Future:
Earth Observatory / MARCUS LANGSETH / NSF / 235 OCEAN/INTERMEDIATE CLASS SHIPS University of Hawaii / KILO MOANA / Navy / 186 Oregon State University / OCEANUS / NSF / 177 University of Rhode Island / ENDEAVOR / NSF / 185 Scripps Institution of Oceanography / NEW HORIZON / SIO / 170 Bermuda
R&D marinized version of the V228 product from 8 to 16 cylinders. through improved lifecycle cost, trade-offs, it also allows us That engine is called the V228 for the bore size in millimeters. to do concurrent design and reliability demonstrations. We’re With the advent of emissions regulations for EPA
R&D MATT HART Matt Hart, Manager & Platform Leader, Marine & Stationary Power Systems, Wabtec, offers insights on how the megatrends of decarbonization, energy transition and autonomy all inspire Image courtesy Wabtec and impact the marine power solutions from Wabtec. By Greg Trauthwein Matt, to start
METHANOL STORAGE provals from other classi? cation societies are ongoing, said Lilp, – including accommodation.” although he acknowledges that journey from AiP to full class ap- As of September 2023, methanol had been speci? ed for 216 proval is substantive. In an area where the regulations underlying
THE PATH TO ZERO Methanol’s Superstorage Solution Technical inquiries to SRC Group ramped up after it received Approval in Principle (AIP) for a concept which ‘reinvented methanol fuel storage’ on board ships. Delivering the answers has seen technical talk converting into project discussions
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Vessels Next WSF Vessels Could Be Built Outside of Washington State By Eric Haun The next newbuilds for Washington State Ferries (WSF) is required to award a credit of 13% of the bid price for bid could be built by a shipyard outside of Washington as the proposals for vessels constructed in the state of
Vessels Crowley’s All-electric Harbor Tug eWolf Delivered By Eric Haun Crowley has taken delivery of its groundbreaking vessel ers and shipyards,” said Garrett Rice, president of Mas- eWolf, the ? rst all-electric, ship assist harbor tugboat in ter Boat Builders. “We are proud to have partnered with the
Feature Marine Simulation On the lifeboat side, both initial and re- • On February 9, 2023, the IMO sub-committee on Human Element, fresher training can be conducted using simu- Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) rati? ed revisions to the model course lators only. On the rescue boat side, simula- 1.23 on
Regulatoy Update Changes to MARAD’s Title XI: Good News for Offshore Wind? By Eric Haun The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Ad- U.S. shipowners to obtain new vessels from U.S. ship- ministration (MARAD) in December issued a ? nal rule yards cost effectively through long-term debt repayment
Feature Offshore Wind Ørsted now has some signi? cant challenges. In? ation is de? nitely one of them,” said Jan Sloth Møller, offshore site manager at Ørsted. But he noted that the goals and ambitions held by federal and state governments could create an openness to reevaluate funding arrangements for
Feature Offshore Wind © Eric Dale Creative / Adobe Stock US OFFSHORE WIND: D N OOWN BUT OT UT By Eric Haun – Bob Dylan “The winds of change are blowing wild and free.” n the U.S. offshore wind industry, developments over are many stakeholders still committed to ensuring offshore recent months have
Feature Passenger Vessel Safety ? re risk and related technical issues. Canada: Transport Canada.” In the U.S., last February, the Coast Guard issued a Another top issue, just as in the U.S. – workforce re- Marine Safety Alert: “Saltwater intrusion causes damage cruitment, which he called a “key issue for
Feature Passenger Vessel Safety Interestingly, in the Flagship docu- certain passenger vessels. growing commuter traf? c. “In addi- ment, PVA acknowledges and thanks • Crew shortages have caused tion,” he added, “several small U.S. the USCG for its help in developing a operators to change schedules.
Column Washington Watch 2 project had also been terminated. Notwithstanding the rather Equinor and BP will look to recompete for a new contract’s termination, GLDD’s Jones Act-compliant Sub- NYSERDA OREC Agreement in 2024 (of course, with a sea Rock Installation Vessel (SRIV) remains under con- substantial
Column Washington Watch Will 2024 Settle the Turbulence of US Offshore Wind? By Jeff R. Vogel, Shareholder, Cozen O’Connor’s Transportation & Trade Group There is no denying that “commercial conditions driven by in? ation, interest that 2023 was a challenging year for the U.S. offshore wind rates and
Column Safety Zone Five Tips to Keep Workers Safe in 2024 By Zach Walden, Director of Port Safety, Hampton Roads Shipping Association to improve your maritime safety performance and start the The maritime industry new year out strong. accounts for more than 90% of global trade and employs over 3
Column Going Green ernize ferry operations, replace aging implemented to address grid and space increased power requirements. That vessels, and upgrade ferry terminals. constraints with electri? cation. can involve installing new conduit, The grants are critical to helping WETA is one of many U.S.
Column Going Green For Ferries to Go Green, Governments Will Need to Provide the Green By Kaiya Levine, Energy & Sustainability Consultant, Arup Whether it is from international organizations ? ve nautical miles or less, meaning they have relatively low or state government agencies, there is growing
by giving company-speci? c training, which shows us how as two and a half years, but our maritime apprentice pro- these companies are being proactive in tracking trends and gram basically offers a fast track into the industry,” Gianel- analyzing what would suit their mariners best, beyond reg- loni said.
Atlantic lease sales, BOEM is committed to leasing further ability, interest rate increases, and tax credit monetization sites in the Gulf of Mexico, Oregon, and the Gulf of Maine have been the key themes highlighted by developers to ex- in 2024/2025. The cumulative capacity of the leases is es- plain
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