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New Underwater Drone Prowling Coastal Waters
The Bluefin-9 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) from Bluefin Robotics (part of General Dynamics Mission Systems) is equipped with a variety of sensors to carry out survey, mapping and detection missions autonomously.
Listen to Orcas to Benefit Marine Conservation
Researchers developed a web app to make it easier for citizen scientists to listen for southern resident killer whale signals from hydrophones.
Fuel Cells Tested for Ship Propulsion
Two Hydrogenics 30 kW proton exchange membrane fuel cells will be used to assess the operation and control of a megawatt-scale propulsion system.
Next-Generation L-Band Antenna for the Iridium Next Satellite Constellation
A new L-band antenna that communicates across Iridium Next, a second-generation satellite constellation, functions as a high-performance, stand-alone terminal or as a dependable back-up to existing VSAT systems.
Deep-Draft Oil Export Terminal Is Planned
Carlyle Group agreed to lead the construction and ongoing operations of the VLCC terminal on an exclusive basis for the Port of Corpus Christi.
A Shipping Rebound on New York's Canals
Commercial activity on New York’s Erie and Champlain canals, two of America’s original superhighways, is on the rise.
Watch: World's Oldest Intact Shipwreck Discovered in Black Sea
A Greek merchant ship dating back more than 2,400 years has been found lying on its side off the Bulgarian coast.
Video: Holy Turtle Snaps Up Plastic Floating Off Honduras
The Holy Turtle is not a sacred reptile but a floating barrier designed to retrieve plastic waste polluting marine waters.
Using Machine Learning to Build More Resilient Offshore Platforms
An MIT algorithm helps to identify which designs can withstand extreme events.
Smart, Autonomous Commercial Shipping Systems Using Artificial Intelligence
Intel and Rolls-Royce are partnering to make vessels safer and efficient.
Watch: 13 Ocean Solutions for Climate Change
International researchers from the Ocean Solutions Initiative have evaluated the potential of 13 ocean-based measures to counter climate change.
Sea Machines Successfully Completes Autonomous Marine Vessel Testing
The command and control systems could be used on commercial, scientific or government vessels.
DNV GL Launches Revised Design Standard and New Certification Guideline for Floating Wind Turbines
The two documents define design and certification requirements for floating offshore wind turbine concepts, prototypes and projects.
The Rise of High Tech in Insurance
Referring to the transformation as "Insurance 2.0," conventional insurers are equipped to compete against well-funded and nimble software-based companies that advance the marketplace by focus-ing on consumer demand, cost savings and providing new services.
Stability of NERF Biofuels as Drop-in Replacements for NATO Marine Diesel
Non-ester renewable fuels (NERFs) are indistinguishable from their petroleum counterparts and are likely to meet requirements for blending with traditional naval diesel NATO F-76.
Ultracapacitors to be Integrated with an Active Heave Compensation System
MJR Power has signed an agreement with Skeleton Technologies to integrate MJR's X-Wave Active Heave Compensation (AHC) System with a 170 V water-cooled ultracapacitor from Skeleton.
Longest, Largest Oil Pipeline in Norway is Complete
The 36 in pipeline extends 283 km from the Mongstad oil terminal outside Bergen to the giant Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea.
Watch: World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm is Now Operational
Walney Extension, the world's largest offshore wind farm, has officially opened in the Irish Sea.
As Flood Events Increase, River Towns Take a Step Back
Cities and towns are rethinking their relationship with their river, and in some cases, their reliance on levees and other gray infrastructure to protect them.
Sea Machines Upgrades to Larger Work Space to Meet Demand
The company is developing autonomous controls and perception technology for marine vessels.