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Harnessing the 'Mocean' of the Ocean

Dec 20, 2023

Garnering power from ocean waves is a generation behind the progress of offshore wind, but Mocean Energy, led by founder and managing director Cameron McNatt, is aiming to help offshore companies power up it’s offshore and seafloor assets with its Blue Star system. A 10kW Blue Star prototype now has more than 14 months of operational experience under its belt, and the goal for 2024 is completion of that trial and continuing the path toward commercialization.

RUBHY AI: PAM Buoy with Artificial Intelligence

Apr 22, 2024

Many talk about artificial intelligence, underwater acoustic and robotics specialist RTSys is putting AI to work in its new RUBHY AI. Corentin Troussard, International Sales Manager, Science & Industry, RTSys, discusses how his company is leveraging…

Cellula Robotics Taps the Power of Hydrogen

Apr 09, 2024

Cellula Robotics is at the forefront of large, capable autonomous underwater vehicles fueled by hydrogen and designed to vastly expand the range, endurance and capabilities for defense, science and commerce. CEO Neil Manning discusses the advances with MTR TV.

4H JENA Engineering: The Data Collectors

Apr 02, 2024

Talk about ‘digitalization’ and ‘big data’ is incessant, but the starting point is the efficient, effective collection of the data. Germany-based 4H Jena Engineering has added a powerful new tool to the kit: a powerful new senor that combines CO2 and CH4 measurement into the same unit…

Gazelle Prepares for a Floating Wind Future

Feb 05, 2024

As offshore wind power spreads globally, it’s widely acknowledged that the maturation of floating wind power platforms will exponentially increase the availability of resources, as a majority of the wind power lies outside the installation zone of fixed systems…

AMETEK LMS – Magnetrol Genesis Multiphase Detector

Dec 05, 2023

Genesis is a 24 VDC, Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) – based, Multiphase Detector which is designed to measure multiple phases in applications with thick and dynamic emulsion layers:Vapor phaseTotal level (e.g., hydrocarbon liquid)Top of emulsion layerBottom of emulsion layer (e…

NOAA is Hiring Mariners

Nov 26, 2023

The shortage of mariner globally is well documented, a shortage that impacts the U.S.’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In a recent interview with Maritime Reporter TV, Chris Nichols, Professional Mariner Recruiter, NOAA…

Floating Wind Faces Mooring System Supply Chain Bottlenecks

Nov 14, 2023

A combination of technical and market factors could drive supply chain bottlenecks for mooring system components in the emerging offshore wind sector, says Philip Lewis, director of research at Intelatus Global Partners.See the full video interview here.

Will Floating Offshore Wind Drive a Shipbuilding Boom?

Oct 17, 2023

Will the emergence of a floating offshore wind industry drive demand for newbuilds? When would these new vessels be needed? And will there enough qualified mariners to crew them? Philip Lewis, director of research at Intelatus Global Partners, weighs in.See the full video interview here.

Connecting the Dots: From Remote Operations to Full Autonomy

Oct 11, 2023

Realizing the full value of digital solutions far exceeds the capability of technology. The technology exists today to help offshore energy and maritime operators radically improve efficiency and cut costs in equal measure. The real trick to…

Floating Offshore Wind By the Numbers: A Look at an Emerging Market

Oct 10, 2023

Philip Lewis, director of research at Intelatus Global Partners, breaks down growth potential in the emerging floating wind industry, including opportunities for vessels in T&I and EPCI.See the full video interview here.

Offshore Wind Vessels: Fixed vs Floating

Sep 28, 2023

How will vessel requirements in the emerging floating offshore wind industry differ from those in the existing fixed-bottom segment? Philip Lewis, director of research at Intelatus Global Partners, weighs in.See the full interview here.

Floating Wind: What Opportunities Exist for Installation Companies and Vessel Owners?

Sep 11, 2023

Floating offshore wind is an emerging technology with strong potential to become a major energy source. A fleet of specialized vessels will be required to help grow grid-connected floating wind capacity from 200 megawatts at the end of 2022 to a projected 61 gigawatts by 2035…

CEO in Focus: Chris Gibson, VideoRay

Sep 10, 2023

With a plethora of low-cost ROV manufacturers entering the market,  VideoRay made the strategic decision to re-focus the company on selling fewer, but much higher value units. The strategy has paid off, and revenues have soared year-on-year since…

HexDefence Aims to Protect Offshore Wind Assets, Cradle to Grave

Aug 28, 2023

As the pace of offshore wind installation accelerates globally, all eyes turn to tools and techniques that will enable efficient installation and lifecycle protection of offshore wind towers. Balmoral, with decades of experience protection offshore oil and gas infrastructure…

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