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The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is initiating preliminary market engagement to establish an open framework under the Procurement Act 2023. This framework will focus on the refit, maintenance, equipping, and sustainment of the research vessels RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery, along with assoc...
RAD, a marine technology firm, has successfully raised £4.4 million in funding to accelerate the commercialization of its autonomous vessel technologies and expand its electric propulsion systems. This funding round, led by Mercia Ventures, comes after a year of significant product development and c...
Taiwan has entered into a partnership with U.S. defense startup Vatn Systems to develop autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) aimed at enhancing maritime surveillance and defense capabilities. The agreement, signed with the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), focuses on...
Recent advancements in military technology have led to the development of a missile-armed underwater drone that is expected to be quieter and harder to track than traditional submarines. This innovation aims to enhance naval capabilities and improve operational effectiveness in various combat scenar...
The Marine Technology Society (MTS) ROV Committee has initiated the 2026 MTS ROV Photo Challenge, inviting participants from the ROV community to showcase their work. This initiative aims to highlight the advancements and teamwork in the field of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), emphasizing their...
Klein Marine Systems, recognized as a global leader in advanced side scan sonar and underwater imaging technology, has unveiled its latest innovation, the MANTIS UUV. This integrated multi-channel side scan sonar system is specifically designed to enhance unmanned underwater vehicles by providing hi...
Oceanology International 2026 (Oi26) is set to take place from March 10 to March 12 at Excel London, providing a unique opportunity for attendees to explore the latest advancements in the ocean enterprise. This event aims to highlight the future of ocean technology and innovation, drawing participan...
The underwater robotics industry is calling for submissions of images that capture the dynamic essence of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) in action. This initiative invites participants to showcase their work during significant events such as competition days, prototype unveilings, or missions con...
The global ocean and freshwater community is set to gather in Chicago from September 29 to October 2, 2025, for OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes, hosted at the renowned Navy Pier. This event will attract a diverse group of experts, innovators, policymakers, and students, all focused on discussing the latest...
Klein Marine Systems, a prominent player in sonar technology, has secured a contract to supply Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) hardware to Saab Kockums AB, based in Linköping, Sweden. This partnership underscores Klein's commitment to advancing maritime surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. T...
Teledyne Marine has secured its first orders for the Compact Navigator, an ultra-compact and high-performance autonomous navigation system designed for subsea and surface vehicles. This milestone follows a successful launch at Ocean Business 2025, where the product garnered significant attention. As...
Klein Marine Systems, a prominent player in sonar technology, has announced the integration of the Exail Octans Nano OEM Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) as the standard navigation solution for its 5900 Side Scan Sonar (SSS). This strategic collaboration, revealed recently, is designed t...
The Marine Technology Society (MTS) and Ocean Exchange, two prominent nonprofits in the marine technology field, have announced their merger aimed at fostering innovation and advancing emerging technologies to promote healthy oceans and resilient coastal systems. This strategic combination, revealed...
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has signed two exclusive license agreements with ARMADA Marine Robotics, a spin-off company co-founded by WHOI engineers Robin Littlefield and Jeff Kaeli. This development, announced recently, represents a significant step in WHOI's commitment to promo...
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