By Neil Hodges, Managing Director, BlueZone Group As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a moment to reflect on a year that has been nothing short of transformative for BlueZone Group. From celebrating our 25-year anniversary to forging strategic partnerships and showcasing innovation on the global stage, this year has reinforced our commitment to delivering […]
Global Journeys, Fresh Faces and Capability Growth That Sets the Stage for the Future For BlueZone Group, 2025 has been nothing short of transformative — a year defined by international travel, new team members, and powerful growth in capability. Starting with the numbers, BlueZone in 2025 welcomed 3 new starters, signed 2 new representative […]
Compact, Robust, Reliable This month were shining a light on DeepWater Buoyancy’s BTM‑AL50 Instrument Bottom Mounts—purpose‑built solutions designed for ADCP deployment in shallow ocean waters, rivers, coastal areas, and lakes. For projects where the size and remote recoverability of larger TRBM units (AL‑200 and AL‑500) aren’t required, the AL50 series delivers stability, versatility, and […]
Riding the Wave of our 25-year Celebration, BlueZone Group Dives into a Packed Season of Innovation and Industry Engagement Fresh of the back of the success of our 25-year anniversary event BlueZone group are charging into the final months of 2025 with back-to-back event and exhibition attendances. BlueZone Group has been a long-standing participant […]
This month, BlueZone Group had the pleasure of spending a day with NU Teams—the University of Newcastle’s professional engineering student organisation. NU Teams is comprised of three dynamic, competition-driven groups: Racing, Rocketry, and Marine, each showcasing the innovation and talent of the next generation of engineers. Projects undertaken through NU Teams are designed to cultivate […]
Designed for Surveyors Who Demand Reliability in Remote and Rugged Environments Seafloor Systems has introduced a significant advancement in hydrographic surveying with the launch of the HyDrone 4.5, the latest evolution in its line of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). Purpose-built for inland and nearshore environments, the HyDrone 4.5 combines rugged portability with enhanced performance, […]
A Quarter Century of Maritime Excellence Founded in 2000 by Darren Burrowes and Neil Hodges, BlueZone Group began with a shared vision: advancing Australia’s Mine Counter Measures capability. With naval experience and engineering expertise, they laid the foundation for a company that now enables operations across Australia’s oceans, coastal seas, and rivers using world-leading […]
Delivering Smart, Solar-Powered Wave Monitoring for Real-Time Ocean Insights Ocean Wave Monitoring is the process of measuring and analysing the movement and behaviour of waves across the ocean surface. It is essential for understanding marine dynamics, supporting coastal infrastructure, and ensuring maritime safety. The OBS-Buoy 7-watt from Obscape is a compact, solar-powered wave buoy […]
Exclusive access to Lloyd’s Register-approved, environmentally responsible hull maintenance solutions now available locally. Greensea IQ, a leader in proactive in-water hull cleaning, has announced that its EverClean service is now officially certified by Lloyd’s Register as a compatible grooming solution for vessels coated with GIT Coatings’ advanced foul release systems, including XGIT-FUEL™. This certification confirms […]
Providing long-term, non-toxic coating solutions to protect and extend the life of your marine instruments. BlueZone Group is proud to be the exclusive agent for ClearSignal®, the leading non-toxic biofouling control coating engineered to extend the life and performance of oceanographic platforms and instruments. ClearSignal® is a revolutionary clear coating that uses advanced material technologies […]
