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 […]
Offering Speed, Flexibility, and Advanced Autonomy, MARTAC USVs are Built to Perform in the Most Challenging Environments Engineered to deliver high-speed, autonomous performance across a wide range of maritime applications, MARTAC’s Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), include the cutting-edge Devil Ray and MANTAS series. From defence and commercial tasks to environmental monitoring, these versatile vessels […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hull cleaning just got smarter—meet EverClean, the robotic game-changer saving ships up to 20% in fuel costs while keeping divers out of harm’s way BlueZone Group recently had the opportunity to try out GreenSea IQ’s superlative hull cleaning robot, EverClean and were blown away by its intuitive operating system and ease of deployment. Within […]
Showcasing Marine Defence Capabilities, Empowering STEM Students Through Hands-on Engagement and Industry Collaboration This month, BlueZone Group had the opportunity to attend The Hunter Defence Industry Expo, a 2-day event, highlighting local businesses working within the defence industry. The Expo opens doors for high school and university students to engage directly with industry professionals, […]
From shallow water environmental surveys to deepwater archaeological exploration Blueprint Subsea’s ‘StarFish’ side scan sonar delivers high-resolution, compact underwater imaging that’s redefining shallow water survey capabilities for marine professionals worldwide. Side scan sonar is a specialised underwater imaging technology, it offers a fast, efficient, and non-invasive way to visualise and map the seafloor and […]
Secure Ocean Asset Tracking with Xeos by Satlink Imagine deploying your new, innovative sensor array or AUV into the ocean, only to lose contact with it entirely. No signal. No recovery. Just silence. It’s a scenario that’s becoming all too familiar in ocean operations. From scientific instruments to subsea vehicles and offshore infrastructure, the […]
