Teledyne Marine has launched its new ultra compact modem (UCM). Sized at just 60 x 50 milimetres, and weighing in at just 55 grams, the OEM version of the UCM is the smallest acoustic modem that comes from Teledyne Benthos. The UCM is based on Teledyne Benthos signal processing technology to address
The Korean Register (KR) has awarded Approval In Principle (AIP) for an LNG carrier with a prismatic IMO type-B tank built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD). The ship is a small to medium-sized LNG carrier with a B-type cargo tank developed as a result of a technical collaboration project between KR an
Danish container shipping and logistics major A. P. Moller Maersk is setting up a dedicated team to accelerate the company’s decarbonization efforts. Morten Bo Christiansen has been appointed head of the decarbonization team of the company. As explained by Christiansen, the team will focus on speedi
The partnership targets zero-emission shipping markets with next-generation redox flow batteries.
The University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) and the Port of Antwerp have been jointly testing 3D sonar sensors — innovative technology for autonomous inland shipping.
Marine Power Systems (MPS) has launched a tender to acquire the services of a wind turbine specialist that will ensure the company’s modular floating platform integrates seamlessly with both wave and wind power generation technologies.
Bombora Wave Power has entered into agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) to identify marine energy project opportunities in Japan and the neighbouring regions.
Offshore renewables research centre WavEC and its partners have completed the ‘Kraken‘ project aimed at developing an ROV robotic arm for the inspection, repair and maintenance of ocean energy devices. The kraken project received financing from FCT, GOBCAN-ACIISI and SEAI through OCEANERA-NET (Ocean
Crowdfunding campaigns are proving to be very beneficial for marine energy developers as several companies succeed in reaching well over their initial funding targets ahead of deadlines, while others move to extend their campaigns to accommodate the growing interest from the investors.
Eelume has secured NOK 3 million from Innovation Norway to develop untethered operation for its resident robot Eely500. GCE Ocean Technology supported the feasibility study in 2020. Untethered operations is a prerequisite to enable Eelume’s subsea robot to carry out the missions and collect the data
In the next five years, Estonian Port of Tallinn will be focusing on the implementation of its vision — to become the most innovative port in the Baltic Sea.
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has launched the Calypso, a new icebreaker concept boat equipped with a hybrid motorized removable bow. The icebreaker vessel is currently moored in Mustola harbor in Lappeenranta and has begun operating on Lake Saimaa and the deep waterways of the surroun
Several partners have launched Current Direct, a new research and innovation project that aims to revolutionize the way goods and people are moved by water.
European Union’s Horizon 2020 program has awarded €5 million to VALID project for the development of a Hybrid Testing Platform that will accelerate the testing of marine energy devices in Europe’s race towards carbon neutrality.
