Sensors and Technology at Oceanology International 2024
Abi Wylie, editor and copywriter for Ocean Science & Technology, looks back at the exciting sensors and technologies that were on display at Oceanology International 2024
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ELWAVE Launches Bio-Inspired Subsea Electric Sensor
The TETRAPULSE ESENSE 300 from ELWAVE uses bio-inspired patented CEDAR technology to detect, locate, and classify both plastic & metallic subsea targets, even in high turbidity water
Partnership Reaches Propellor Performance Testing Milestone
Sharrow Marine and VEEM Ltd.’s testing has confirmed that the key benefits of the Sharrow Propeller over conventional propellers can be replicated for inboard vessel applications
New Software Integrated into Marine Reconnaissance Camera System
Thexovision has integrated its real-time video enhancement software with Medirlab’s Jumbo Marine multispectral camera system to expand its low-visibility operational capabilities
New Developments to Protect Underwater Environments from Human Activity
RS Aqua’s Project MARLIN can now correlate underwater noise signatures with what is known about vessel traffic, aiming to support conservation efforts and gather real-time intelligence
Commercial Contracts Formed for New CTD Sensors
NBOSI will provide its new 500 Series Conductivity-Temperature-Depth sensors to Apeiron Labs and Acbotics Research for reliable, accurate, and low-cost data collection in research
All-Terrain AUV Integrated with Multi-Aperture Sonar
The newly launched Eelume-S All-Terrain AUV is integrated with Wavefront’s Solstice MAS, delivering high-quality, dependable 3D bathymetry and imagery without processing fragility
Data Buoys Supplied to Observe Dredging Operations
OSIL’s data buoys will provide continuous real-time information about the dredge plume and surrounding environmental conditions of Van Oord’s dredging locations, keeping track of dissolved oxygen levels and turbidity
New All-Terrain AUV for Traversing Subsea Environments
The Eelume-S from Eelume supports 4K image acquisition, autonomous operation, 3D photogrammetry and leading bathymetric mapping, whilst being designed for user-friendliness and portability
Partnership to Manufacture Using Climate-Neutral Materials
Maritime Robotics and AKVA group Helgeland Plast are aiming for a more sustainable future by manufacturing USV hulls using climate-neutral materials, like bio-based and recycled
Offshore Wind Installation Vessel Successfully Launched for CVOW
Charybdis, the 472-foot vessel built to install offshore wind turbines of 12 megawatts or larger, was proficiently set to sea by Dominion Energy as part of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project
New AI Software for Smart Ship Conversion
Seadronix’s AI software Rec-SEA draws on its onboard LiDAR and RADAR sensors to modify standard ships into smart ships, providing enhanced safety and efficiency across maritime operations
Game-Changing Seagrass Mapping Technologies Receive Funding
USS, GeoAcoustics, and ACUA have secured DEFRA backing to improve marine biodiversity monitoring using a carbon neutral USV and the GeoSwath 4 bathymetric sonar
Development of Electric Ship Technology Accelerated with Engineering Collaboration
HD KSOE are set to work with Infineon Technologies AG to implement semiconductor power modules and system solutions into marine vessels’ propulsion drive technology, contributing to environmental sustainability through the electrification of ships
3D Shipwreck Model Built with AUV Imagery
Using the Hydrus AUV to capture geo-referenced imagery from Rottnest ship graveyard, Advanced Navigation worked with Curtin University HIVE and the WA Museum to curate and display a high-resolution replica of a 100-year-old shipwreck
Security Boat Systems Upgraded with Autonomous Technology
Kraken Technology Group will implement Auterion’s autonomous computing systems into USVs, working jointly to develop security boat capabilities in the maritime domain
Iridium Safety Systems for Largest Commercial Shipping Fleet
Iridium Communications is outfitting COSCO ships with its Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems, extending support coverage to the polar waters
Digital Infrastructure to be Provided for Hybrid Vessel
Kongsberg Digital's Vessel Insight cloud infrastructure gathers data from the vessel's sensors and data points onboard, further enhancing the vessel's operational capabilities and sustainability
ROVs & Robotics at Oceanology International 2024
The OceanScienceTechnology.com round-up of ROVs and robotics at Oceanology International 2024
