U.S. Army tests maritime innovation in a recent demonstration of a robotic hull cleaning system on an Army Logistics Support Vessel (LSV) at Pearl Harbour. In a recent address, Admiral Christopher Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, highlighted the need for robotic hull cleaning solutions to enable anytime maintenance, reduce hydrodynamic […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dive deeper, faster, smarter—SRS FUSION In an era where underwater data is critical to infrastructure, defence, and environmental stewardship, the SRS FUSION ROV emerges as a versatile, high-performance solution designed to meet the evolving needs of marine professionals. With a compact footprint, powerful propulsion, and advanced sensor integration, FUSION is redefining what’s possible in […]
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 […]
