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The Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) has launched a 31-day expedition aboard the Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus to explore the remote Pacific waters surrounding Wake Island. Funded by NOAA Ocean Exploration, this mission aims to gather critical baseline data on biodiversity, geology, and maritime he...
The Ocean Exploration Trust's Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus has set sail for two expeditions to explore the deep sea around the Mariana Islands. These expeditions, taking place from June to August 2026, will utilize the vessel's remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and telepresence systems, alongside...
The Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) launched its Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus today for the inaugural expedition of 2026, marking a significant advancement in deep-sea exploration. This expedition, named Pacific Mapping (NA178), features the first operational deployment of the newly installed Kon...
In early April, the NOAA Ship Rainier will embark on a mission to map and characterize over 8,000 square nautical miles of federal waters surrounding Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. This initiative is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce's efforts to implement the Offshore Cr...
The Exploration Vessel Nautilus, operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust, has successfully concluded a pioneering three-week mission to map and explore the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Cook Islands. This initiative, which took place recently, was spearheaded by the National Oceanic and Atmos...
Fugro, a leading geotechnical and survey company, has partnered with NOAA Ocean Exploration to establish a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). This collaboration aims to design and implement remote and uncrewed technologies that will enhance deep-ocean mapping and chara...
Oceaneering International, Inc. has secured a significant contract with Esso Exploration Angola, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, to provide support services for offshore operations in Angola's Block 15. The agreement, which began on July 1, 2025, is projected to yield between $80 million and $90 million...
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