Hydrographic

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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Celebrating 25-Years of BlueZone Group

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 […]

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Waves of Insight: Monitoring Marine Dynamics with the OBS-Buoy 7-Watt

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 […]

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DeepSea Statement Regarding SeaVent DDS Relief Valves (S10554 and S10555)

23rd September 2025   DeepSea confirms that both the PEEK and Titanium models of the Double Dual Seal (DDS) SeaVent pressure relief valve are fully validated to operate without the inner SAE-#4 sealing O-ring installed.   Every DDS and Single Dual Seal (SDS) SeaVent unit is hydrostatically tested during production to its rated depth without […]

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