Marine Science & Technology News

Sonardyne tests navigation systems for autonomous surface vehicles for UK MOD
29 May 2020

Sonardyne tests navigation systems for autonomous surface vehicles for UK MOD

Marine robotics company, Sonardyne International Ltd. has demonstrated technologies that will aid autonomous vehicle operations in challenging environments under a project funded by the UK’s national Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA). Working with a 12 m-long SEA-KIT X...

Fugro starts NOAA project to update Florida’s nautical charts
27 May 2020

Fugro starts NOAA project to update Florida’s nautical charts

Fugro has begun work on its first task order under a recently awarded multi-year hydrographic services contract with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Located off the north-west coast of Florida, the project involves acquisition of high-resolution bathymetry...

Sonardyne Fusion 2 software update adds new capabilities for   offshore survey and construction
26 May 2020

Sonardyne Fusion 2 software update adds new capabilities for offshore survey and construction

Underwater positioning specialist Sonardyne International Ltd. has increased the capabilities of its Fusion 2 software package to enable surveyors and construction personnel to do even more, both on and offshore, with their existing hardware. This latest release of Fusion 2 unlocks new...

Planet Ocean Ltd is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with SIDUS Solutions LLC for the UK and Ireland
20 May 2020

Planet Ocean Ltd is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with SIDUS Solutions LLC for the UK and Ireland

Planet Ocean are delighted to announce the signing of an exclusive representation agreement with San Diego based SIDUS Solutions LLC.  SIDUS provides the very best undersea situational awareness equipment available today. Their extensive product offerings include high-definition...

Aquatec delivers North Sea pressure monitoring solution
18 May 2020

Aquatec delivers North Sea pressure monitoring solution

Aquatec Group has provided two rapidly deployable pressure loggers to a North Sea operator to meet an imminent offshore mobilisation. The company engineered a pair of ROV-deployable magnetic mounts for its AQUAlogger 310 oceanographic pressure and temperature data loggers. The...

Sonardyne supports safer shipping with Vigilant Forward Looking Sonar
13 May 2020

Sonardyne supports safer shipping with Vigilant Forward Looking Sonar

Maritime technology specialist Sonardyne International Ltd. has introduced a collision avoidance capability for naval, commercial, passenger and private vessels with its new Vigilant forward looking sonar (FLS). Providing live and past vessel track, detailed 3D bathymetry out to 600 m and...

Fugro wins ROV and survey support contract with Global Marine Group
6 May 2020

Fugro wins ROV and survey support contract with Global Marine Group

Fugro has secured a long-term contract for two remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and a full survey positioning package on Global Marine Group’s (GMG’s) newly chartered vessel,the Normand Clipper. GMG are in the process of upgrading the Normand Clipper in preparation for...

Planet Ocean sign distribution agreement with -4H-JENA engineering GmbH, Germany
5 May 2020

Planet Ocean sign distribution agreement with -4H-JENA engineering GmbH, Germany

Planet Ocean will now be introducing the other -4H-JENA range of marine technology products. Following the purchase of the CONTROS range of instruments by -4H-JENA they are delighted to announce that as well as continuing to offer the world class range of CONTROS dissolved gas technology...

OceanWise Welcome New Licensed Partner Appointed in Asia Pacific Region
30 April 2020

OceanWise Welcome New Licensed Partner Appointed in Asia Pacific Region

OceanWise is proud to welcome Unique Group as a new Licensed Partner. Western Advance (Marine Division), our existing partner, in Australia and New Zealand has recently merged with Unique Group. Unique Group is a global provider of engineering, sales and rental equipment for the...

Join Sonardyne’s online event and webinar series
30 April 2020

Join Sonardyne’s online event and webinar series

In the normal run of the year, Sonardyne would have met many of you in person at the trade exhibitions and events they attend. While missing those opportunities to catch up in person, they’re doing the next best thing; providing insights and updates into our technologies and projects...

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