Blue Zone Group Posts

Honouring the Legacy of HMAS Huon (II)

A Tribute to the Huon Class Minehunter Coastal Vessel’s Service to Australia After 25 years of service, The Royal Australian Navy has scheduled the decommissioning of HMAS Huon (II) on Thursday 30th May 2024. The decommissioning ceremony is expected to be held at the ship’s homeport of HMAS Waterhen in Sydney, NSW.   HMAS Huon […]

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Highlights from Hydrospatial 2024 ‘At The Edge’ Conference

Diving into Cutting-Edge Hydrographic Science and Technology In April, the Australasian Hydrographic Society (AHS) hosted the four-day Hydrospatial 2024 Conference in Hobart, Tasmania. The conference theme “At the Edge” represented Tasmania’s location in the Southern Ocean, along with the cutting-edge science and technology that is employed in the Hydrospatial field.   Hydrospatial 2024 brought together […]

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Expanding Horizons: MARVEL Micro-AUV Joins the SEABER Family

Unveiling Cutting-Edge Capabilities SEABER recently unveiled the newest addition to its cutting-edge range with the MARVEL micro-AUV. The MARVEL is setting a new standard in precision underwater exploration. The new range redefines the capabilities of micro-AUVs, through unparalleled speed and manoeuvrability. MARVEL can serve a variety of defence-oriented missions, including security, coast guard operations, and […]

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HII Mission Technologies Newest Addition: The REMUS 130 UUV

Open Architecture and Modularity Minimize Cost and Risk HII announced the newest third generation REMUS 130 uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), which is based on the highly successful REMUS UUV series. The REMUS 130 is designed to enhance underwater operations with maximum flexibility, advanced capabilities and innovative features including: A compact, 2 person-portable design. Effortless payload […]

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SEABER YUCO-SCAN micro-AUV Demonstration

Exploring the Future of Underwater Surveys. On the 5th of February 2024, BlueZone Group successfully completed the first demonstration with the SEABER YUCO-SCAN micro-AUV at Lake Macquarie, NSW. This demonstration showcased the micro-AUV’s capabilities in the Australian environment, highlighting the latest underwater autonomous survey technology. The trials at Lake Macquarie specifically featured the YUCO-SCAN micro-AUV, […]

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BlueZone Group and Klein Marine Systems: Pioneering Hydrographic Advancements in Australia

BlueZone and Klein Marine Systems Illuminate Hydrographic Excellence during Dr. Peter Ramsay’s latest visit. Recently, Dr. Peter Ramsay, Director of Strategic Hydrographic Programs at Klein Marine System travelled to Perth, WA to present the latest Klein technology at the Australasian Hydrographic Society (AHS) event on the 30th of January 2024. Klein Marine Systems are a […]

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Teledyne RDI ADCP Collect Valuable Data During Hurricane Katrina

Ocean Data Technologies Inc. collected data during a Category 5 hurricane event. Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf of Mexico in August 2005, resulting in one of the most devastating natural disasters in the US. Prior to this catastrophic event, Ocean Data Technologies Inc. deployed subsurface current meter moorings at the Telemark location, Atwater Valley, Gulf […]

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