Science & Technology

DeepSea Technologies, the award-winning artificial intelligence (AI) led maritime technology company and energy efficiency experts, announced the completion of a project supported by the EEA Grants under the Business Innovation Greece Program to develop an accessible AI solution for vessel performance routing. Working with G2 Ocean, the leading bulk shipping operator, and SINTEF, an independent research organization, DeepSea has run trials to develop a novel AI software solution that uses AIS and noon report data, together with high-frequency data from other vessels, to unlock voyage optimization.

On April 12, Damen Shipyards Group launched the second of its fully electric RSD-E Tugs 2513 at Damen Song Cam Shipyard. The tug is being built for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, together with five conventional RSD Tugs 2513. When delivered later this year, it will be the first fully electric tug to operate in European waters.

Unseenlabs, a pioneer and global leader in radio frequency (RF) intelligence from space, is set to redefine global surveillance standards once again with the scheduled launch of a new satellite constellation in 2026. Founded in 2015 by a group of visionary entrepreneurs and headquartered in Europe (France), Unseenlabs has consistently led the way in technological innovation in spacebased RF detection.

Neil Brown Ocean Sensors (NBOSI), a leading provider of cutting-edge sensor technologies, is thrilled to announce groundbreaking contracts with two pioneering companies. These engagements mark exciting milestones for both NBOSI and the industry as they demonstrate novel applications of NBOSI’s new 500 Series Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) sensors and highlight the utility of these sensors to ocean technology partners across multiple sectors.

Rutgers University and Teledyne Webb Research unveiled The Sentinel Mission in a remarkable display of academic and technological collaboration. This unprecedented initiative marks the beginning of an ambitious journey as Teledyne’s Slocum Sentinel Glider, “Redwing,” (Research & Education Doug Webb Inter-National Glider) prepares for a historic round-the-world flight. Redwing is an acronym for “Research & Education Doug Webb Inter-National Glider”. The mission is further strengthened by the involvement of NOAA, the Marine Technology Society, and the UN Ocean Decade.

H2SITE’s AMMONIA to H2POWER technology for ammonia cracking on-board has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR). The technology is an onboard containerized solution that produces fuel-cell-quality hydrogen using ammonia. This hydrogen can then be utilized by hydrogen fuel cells that can contribute to the vessel’s electrical power, or the hydrogen could be consumed directly in an internal combustion engine (ICE).

Following a series of successful field acceptance tests with its Navy customers, Coda Octopus is delighted to announce the release of its new Digital Underwater Audio Communications System, Voice HUB-4.

Exail, a global leader in surface navigation, has secured a contract with Bourbon, a leading French maritime services provider, to supply several units of Exail’s Octans Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) for integration into Bourbon Subsea Services subsidiary’s fleet. These units will be installed on multiple Bourbon Evolution 800 Series multi-purpose support vessels (MPSVs) dedicated to subsea operations at depths down to 3,000 meters.

Fugro’s near- and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Fugro’s net-zero target spans all three emission scopes, ultimately striving to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the value chain by 2050. This validation demonstrates Fugro’s commitment to decarbonization in line with its purpose to create a safe and liveable world.

For several years, Maritime Robotics has collaborated with AKVA group Helgeland Plast in the production of their uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). On April 22nd, the two Norwegian companies announced that their next step towards a more sustainable future is manufacturing the hulls of the Maritime Robotics’ Mariner USV using climate-neutral materials.

Every year, an estimated 14 million tons of used plastics end up in the world's waterways and, finally, the ocean. These plastics entangle wildlife, break down into hard-to-remove microplastics, and litter our human and natural environments. Torqeedo GmbH, the world's leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, is taking the next step toward cleaner waterways and a more sustainable marine industry by diverting and integrating ocean-bound plastics into its emission-free boating products.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced a series of short videos showcasing 19th century underwater shipwreck sites in the Gulf of Mexico that have been nominated for placement on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).