Image courtesy Outland Technology Image courtesy Exail Image courtesy Submaris and EvoLogics Vehicles The ROV-1500 from Outland Technology represents a leap forward in underwater robotics, a compact remotely operated vehicle (ROV) weighing in at less than 40 lbs (19kg) the ROV- 1500 is easy to transport
regulated industry in the world.” How- ever, commercial success depends on many factors, not least a predictable OPEX. Over the past four years, SMD has worked with Oil States Industries to calculate cost per tonne ? gures for prospective customers. Patania II uses jet water pumps to Oil States’
n January, Norway said “yes” to sea- bed mining, adding its weight to the momentum that is likely to override the calls for a moratorium by over 20 countries and companies such as I Google, BMW, Volvo and Samsung. Those against mining aim to protect the unique and largely unknown ecology of the sea?
Auerbach explained that ideally, “one ? ed layers of geothermal activity,” noted changes over an area of 8,000 km2. They would have both instruments: seismom- Skett, “and the change in salinity and dis- found up to seven km3 of displaced ma- eters to detect and locate subsurface ac- solved particles for
Feature Shipbuilding WindServe Marine you don’t have the sustained backlog.” Previous editions of Marine News’ U.S. Shipbuilding re- port have noted the increasing concern about what ABS’s Bleiberg (moderating the Marine Money panel) called “the big push for sustainable” shipping”, adding that: “What we
Siemens Energy Big Ships & a Fuel Cell Future Fuel cells have the potential to play a big role in decarbonizing the maritime sector. Siemens Energy and Advent Technologies recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on an integrated fuel cell energy solution that combines Advent’s
Where Does Tiamat Work? Jake Storey, Executive Director of Haven Dredging, admits that the Tiamat dredging technology is not a ‘silver bullet’ solution. “We see Tiamat as complimenting existing forms of dredging; it will perform better in certain locations than a water injector; it will be cheaper, and as
Maritime Safety – Safety Management Systems Photo by Greg Trauthwein Passenger Vessel Safety How to design, implement, and improve your SMS t’s been four years since the fatal Conception dive boat must include clearly de? ned safety and environmental protec- ? re claimed 34 lives off the California coast
Back to the Drawing Board T e Worst Ship in History ... Exxon Valdez By Rik van Hemmen, President, Martin & Ottaway hile Greg Trauthwein never assigns me col- ? rst moment of conception. I can think of other more recent umn subjects, each time the Great Ships issue less well-known recent examples too
? oating equipment, such as derricks, anchor barges, tugboats and pontoon tanks,” he explained. “The Multi Cats will improve our operating ef? ciencies by eliminating the need for multiple vessels to perform these tasks.” Improved safety is another bene? t. “The Multi Cat brings step change safety
‘Vessel Construction Manager (VCM)’ When asked about new industry trends and develop- ments Paxton and Zorensky quickly referenced delivery, in September, of Philly Shipyard’s Empire State, the new purpose-built training vessel for the SUNY Maritime Col- lege, the ? rst of a number of such vessels to be
Feature Inland Waterways pool, which would shut down navigation,” he said. Peter Stephaich, chairman and CEO at Campbell Trans- Hettel noted that it’s crucial the project be funded to portation Company, Inc., said his company is probably the completion and that the Corps be able to stay on schedule
up with some unique insights leading up to our novel solution. Using state of the art Computer Vi- sion techniques, we have developed the world’s best chain-recognition model. By pointing a camera placed at the bow of the ship directly on the anchor chain, we’re able to extract the tension and di- rectio
Eye on Design An Honest Discussion About AI By Kyle E. Marlantes he maritime industry is often criticized as largely what contributes to their appeal: a model can be being slow to adopt new technologies. trained to ? t virtually any type of data. Sometimes While ship building is an age-old this
Insights propulsion technology, the propellers more ef? cient and Over the course of your career, as you look back, is coatings and everything that goes along with that. there a project that sticks out to you as being most There is a challenge to keep up with the rapid pace of memorable or interesting?
southern African marine researchers. units for use by those in academia, gov- data analysis tools and contributes to the Cullen utilizes both acoustic and satel- ernment, non-pro? ts and industry. development of global data standards, lite telemetry to increase understanding of The organization is also
VEHICLE TECH CRAWLERS vention. This mode is particularly bene? cial for hydrographic ensuring safe and effective operations. surveying or mapping coastal zones, where the vehicle can Beyond these applications, the Bayonet crawlers can support cover large areas ef? ciently while collecting high-resolution
DATA DRIVEN VOYAGE OPTIMIZATION Arnaud Dianoux, Founder Anil Jacob, Head of BSM’s Thome’s Executive Vice and Managing Director of Fleet Performance Center, says Chairman Claes Eek Thorstensen voyage optimization is one of the Opsealog, is calling for a says that it is always easier to most effective
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua M. Tolbert The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) sails into Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, Aug 25. Seawolf is a nuclear powered fast-attack submarine and is the lead ship of its class. submarines are based at Guam
Vessels New Launch for St Johns Bar Pilots Gladding-Hearn pilot boat since 1962. Designed by Ray Hunt Design, the all-aluminum launch measures 35 feet overall. It has a 13-foot beam, including the foam collar, and a 3-foot draft. The deep-V hull features a steep 24-degree dead-rise at the transom that
tial dangers for crew members. When asked about these concerns, Woo noted that the company is working with the U.S. Coast Guard and partnering with classi? cation society DNV to ensure alignment with all maritime safety standards. Amogy’s solution also has approval in principle (AIP) from classi?
START-UPS FRAMEWORK ROBOTICS WANTS TO BE YOUR “BUDDY” Born during the pandemic, Nico Günzel, Managing Director, Framework Robotics and his team are today embarked on a journey to deliver a family of surface and subsurface vehicles that are modular and recon? gurable, leveraging cutting edge 3D printing
history of trade and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary ship’s identity through video images. As the team watched the continues to reveal lost chapters of maritime history. We look footage from the ROV, there was no mistake: Ironton had been forward to continuing to explore sanctuaries and with our
HYDROGEN & RENEWABLE ENERGY PUSHING THE Copyright Parradee/AdobeStock ENVELOPE: A H2 PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS FRENCH TEAMWORK ON ALT-ENERGY By Tom Ewing t the Sea Tech Week Maritime Transport con- pli? es the broad energy coalitions developing in France. These ference this past September, held in Brest