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Flexible membranes are key to new wave energy system
The Dielectric Elastomer Generator could generate low-cost electricity for thousands of houses.
Climate change threatens kelp forests
The effects of ocean warming and acidification on the microbiome and condition of large brown seaweed was studied in experimental microcosms.
New global UAV service for oil spill response
Oil Spill Response Ltd, an international industry-funded cooperative dedicated to oil spill response optimization, has expanded its member offer with the launch of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) service.
Rehabbing a century-old canal's massive valves
The off season provides the canal operator with ample maintenance time, some of it devoted to a decennial rebuild of each lock’s massive wagon body valves.
Video: Amphibious robot developed to explore regions underwater drones can’t
The robot can traverse sand, snow, ice and other solid substrates.
Robust salinity sensor stands up to marine conditions
Biofouling-independent salinity sensing is achieved by application of a laser irradiation process to a flexible polyimide substrate.
Mapping since Mercator
Mercator’s goal was to create a map that allowed European sailors to chart courses of constant bearing across oceans.
Bio-inspired coatings reduce ship drag and CO2 emissions
Application of high-tech coatings to hulls reduces the effect of drag, and in turn lower energy use, operating costs and emissions.
Sea breeze prediction for offshore wind resource assessment
A technique developed to characterize and predict sea breezes could be beneficial for offshore wind turbine construction planning, operations and maintenance.
Scientists develop polymer spray to instantly fix damaged ships
Scientists from Australia's Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) are creating a spray that repairs ships damaged at sea within minutes of application.
Someone brought a high-tech yacht to CES 2019
The ship includes a learning AI, smart mirrors, wave-balancing television and deployable drone.
Scientists 3D Print Tissue Using Seaweed
Scientists from Penn State University have recently demonstrated that it is possible to 3D print breathable tissue using an unexpected ingredient: seaweed.
Art, Architecture and Science Create an Immersive Experience on an American Lake
The installation, which was presented to the public in mid-December at RPI's Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center, included field recordings, interviews and the sonification of mass amounts of data collected by the Jefferson Project.
Vessel Fire Could Have Been Prevented, NTSB Says
The lack of a requirement for a fire detection and suppression system in a space containing engine exhaust tubing prevented the early detection of a shipboard fire, which resulted in one fatality.
Remotely Steered Vessel Sails in Helsinki Harbor
The ferry was retrofitted with a positioning system and steered from a control center in Helsinki.
Project to Test Feasibility of Sail-Powered Bulker
A year-long initiative is now underway in the U.K. to develop an advanced sail technology to control ship carbon dioxide emissions.
A Solution to Raise Maritime Engine Efficiency and Reduce Emissions
Electric turbo compounding technology cuts ship emissions and increase engine efficiency by up to 7.8%.
How Do Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Navigate Autonomously?
GPS does not penetrate water, so autonomous underwater vehicles must rely on other tools to navigate below the surface.
Six Things You Need to Know About Group Term Life Insurance (and How to Get it Fast)
The most flexible type of insurance to protect the goals and dreams of your family, should your untimely death occur, is group term life insurance.
Maritime Accidents Are the Focus of a New NTSB Report
Maritime accident investigation reports for collisions, explosions, capsizings and allisions, and the lessons learned from each, are detailed in the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB's) Safer Seas Digest 2017.