'Observatory' advisory group of Costa Crociere managers, academics & salvors, brief the local Giglio community on progress.At the periodic meeting of the 'Observatory' with the Giglio community, president Maria Sargentini, accompanied by Costa Crociere managers…
Hydroid, Inc. announced the addition of two new faculty. Steve Brodet has joined Hydroid, Inc., a Pocasset-based, manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), as an Applications Engineer. Brodet brings more than eight years’ experience as a Physical Scientist…
The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) has recognized Mike Hoyle, one of GL Noble Denton's leading technical authorities for offshore oil and gas structures, for his contribution to new ISO Standards for the site-specific assessment of mobile offshore units…
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) completed Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH19) Anemometer Positioning Evaluation (APE) testing in support of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Military Sealift Command (MSC)…
ABB to fund 40 research projects at universities worldwide that will shape the future of power and automation.The ABB Research Grant program is intended to support promising graduate students and senior researchers who are researching projects…
MIT Technology Review’s 2013 list of 50 disruptive companies shows that innovation is far from dead.Among the usual suspects such as Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google the publication of the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology…
Kim Pedersen, 47, has been appointed Executive Vice President of Geodis Wilson. Starting March 1st, 2013, he will be heading the global Freight Forwarding division of Geodis. In taking this position he also becomes a member of the group’s executive management…
INTTRA release study findings that show 81% of surveyed ocean shippers look to cut costs through e-Invoicing in 2013.The findings were based on a global study of high-volume shippers and freight forwarders that included 4 of the top 5 global logistics providers…
The newly developed remote control Giraffe Robot can reach up to 8 meters to control valves in hostile environments.Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has developed a remote-controlled robot, dubbed the 'MHI-Super Giraffe (MARS-C), which is…
Culminating a three-year effort, Marine Pollution Control, in conjunction with the Coast Guard’s Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) program, will participate in an Oil-in-Ice Exercise in St. Ignace, MI, the week of February 18…
Renewable energy technology developer, Principle Power, was awarded a Department of Energy grant worth $4M and up to $47M in total funding, to support its WindFloat Pacific Demonstration Project.Principle Power has announced the list of official project partners…
SpotterRF was one of 15 industry partners selected to participate in a Department of Defense (DOD) demonstration seeking cutting edge technologies with high potential of improving the warfighter's mission effectiveness and survivability. The…
Holland's Imtech Marine has upgraded and extended the coverage of its Global VSAT Network. In addition to an already extensive network Imtech Marine now offers VSAT coverage between South America and Africa, an important area for the international maritime industry…
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) modernization programs keeps them operational until replaced by the new 'Ship to Shore Connectors'.Originally designed to be in service for 20 years, the program will extend the class’s operational life to 30 years…
Sonardyne International Ltd. launched its new Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance Sonar (NOAS) at NAVDEX 2013 in Abu Dhabi.Designed for use on submersible vehicles, NOAS enables faster, safer and more efficient navigation by detecting and classifying…