Hydrographic

Ahead of the Tide: A Year of Milestones and Momentum- A Letter from the Director

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 […]

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BlueZone Group Year in Review

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 […]

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Ahead of the Tide: BlueZone’s Landmark IndoPAC 2025 Showcase

Celebrating 25 Years of Sovereign Capability   The Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition stands as the region’s premier showcase for commercial maritime and naval defence innovation—bringing together leaders from defence, industry, government, academia, and technology in the national interest. For BlueZone Group, IndoPAC has long been a cornerstone event, and 2025 marked our biggest presence […]

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Partnering for Performance: BlueZone Supports Kraken Robotics in Advancing KATFISH Capability

BlueZone Group to become Kraken’s Australian Sales Representative, Enhancing Sovereign Support for Cutting-edge Synthetic Aperture Sonar Systems     We are thrilled to announce BlueZone Group have signed an agreement with Canada’s Kraken Robotics Inc. to become Kraken’s authorised Sales Representative of Kraken Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) and the KATFISH towed SAS platform in Australia […]

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SeeByte and BlueZone Group Forge Strategic Alliance to Strengthen Australian Naval Capabilities

BlueZone Group is proud to announce our appointment as the official Australian representative for SeeByte, a UK-based leader in advanced maritime defence and uncrewed systems technology. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in enhancing the Royal Australian Navy’s operational capabilities through cutting-edge autonomous maritime technologies.   As SeeByte’s exclusive representative in Australia, BlueZone […]

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BTM-AL50: Purpose Built Bottom Mounts for Shallow Water ADCP Deployment

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 […]

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BlueZone Group Sharpens Product Expertise at TMTW

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 […]

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Engineering Excellence in Action: A Day with NU Teams

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 […]

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Next-Gen Surveying: Inside the Upgrades of Seafloor Systems’ HyDrone 4.5

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, […]

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