Open Architecture and Modularity Minimize Cost and Risk HII announced the newest third generation REMUS 130 unmanned 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Robotic and Autonomous systems are being used to map efficient and safe paths for autonomous vessels, moving technology toward the potential for self-navigating vessels. Autonomous Vessels of the Future: The use of autonomous technology in the maritime industry is increasing and as a result the safety implications for seafarers, cargo and vessels are the […]
BlueZone Group successfully exhibited at the Indo Pacific 2023 Expo The Indo Pacific 2023 International Pacific Maritime Exposition, held on the 7th to 9th November at the Sydney International Convention Centre, welcomed its largest ever attendance, with over 27,000 visitors from 40 nations taking part in the event. The 832 participating exhibitors ranged from large […]
Bringing Subsea Exploration to the Next Level The SRS FUSION ROV is a unique system in many ways of which one is the ability to operate in different modes. The out of the box FUSION is a highly capable tethered ROV system providing real-time feedback and interaction. Imagine a singular asset that can quickly transform […]
The SEABER micro-AUV World-First crossing the English Channel The SEABER micro AUV, developed by a focused, experienced, and passionate team of engineers and researchers, has recently made headlines by successfully crossing the English Channel. This crossing was a world first for a micro-AUV and was completed in just eight hours. The uncrewed vehicle is small […]
The marine environment can be treacherous. The environment poses many challenges including extreme pressure, high salinity, ever-changing environments etc, so ensuring equipment is reliable and keeping the water out is essential. BlueZone Group has been partnering with PMI Industries for many years due to their high-quality products and excellent customer service. PMI Industries are specialists […]
Paul Allen’s Quest for Sunken Warships using the “Petrel” REMUS 6000 In 2017, Paul Allen, late Microsoft co-founder, set out to find and document every significant U.S. World War II warship that has been sunk. However, finding a wreck presents enormous challenges as roughly only 10% of the ocean floor is properly mapped, and the […]
The Wave Glider celebrates the anniversary for the record-breaking journey across the Pacific Ocean December 2022 marked the ten-year anniversary of the Liquid Robotics Wave Glider named ’Papa Mau’ completing its world record-breaking journey across the Pacific Ocean. Four wave-powered Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USV) travelled from San Francisco to the Hawaiian Islands, at which point […]
