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Explore OST’s round-up of our five most read articles in the industry throughout September, covering Iridium satellite services, synthetic aperture sonar orders, water quality analyzers, seismic survey streamers, and intelligent vessel operations.
1. MetOcean Telematics Secures Iridium Satellite Contract with Government of Canada
MetOcean Telematics will provide the Government of Canada with Iridium satellite voice and data airtime, hardware, and accessories, including Iridium Short Burst Data® (SBD®) and Iridium Certus®, as well as additional offerings from more than 30 Iridium ecosystem partners to support land and maritime operations.
2. Kraken Robotics Expands Deployment of Synthetic Aperture Sonar & Subsea Battery Systems
Kraken Robotics has received $13 million in orders for synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) and subsea batteries. The Kraken SAS and SeaPower battery systems from this order will be integrated on four different types of uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) platforms, ranging in size from small-class to large-class.
3. New Water Quality Analyzers Developed for Aquatic Monitoring
AGISTAR has launched a new range of water quality analyzers designed for seamless integration with USVs, featuring a modular design that allows users to tailor sensor configurations to specific mission objectives.
Each unit can be equipped with a selection of sensors for measuring key water quality parameters. Multiple sensors can be operated simultaneously, enabling comprehensive, multi-parameter analysis in a single deployment.
4. Teledyne Introduces eXtreamer for High-Resolution Marine Seismic Surveys
Teledyne Geophysical Instruments, a Teledyne Marine brand, has introduced eXtreamer, a small form factor streamer engineered for high-resolution marine seismic surveys.
Developed in collaboration with Geometrics Inc., eXtreamer provides a flexible system with industry-leading performance, designed to meet current and future ultra-high-resolution (UHR) requirements. The adaptable system is built for challenging deployments, including large-scale configurations and compact winch systems.
5. Tocaro Blue & Hefring Marine Partner on AI-Driven Maritime Intelligence
Tocaro Blue and Hefring Marine are partnering to bring together Tocaro Blue’s cutting-edge radar perception technology with Hefring Marine’s advanced Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS).
The collaboration aims to create a powerful synergy designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and performance for both manned and unmanned vessels. This will pave the way for more intelligent vessel operations, combining AI, advanced sensors, and predictive analytics.
