Leading a Mine Warfare Renaissance with Tested and Proven Technologies Replacing RHIB Technology with Performance Beyond Capability Many navies have the requirement to operate in the littorals close to shore, often on a coastline that the adversary defends with mines. That is one of the reasons why, over the past several years, in a series […]
Saab Seaeye Cougar XT for Royal New Zealand Navy Exceptional Launch and Recovery System for safe launch and recovery The Saab Seaeye Cougar XT Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) is now operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) from HMNZS Manawanui. The Cougar XT has the best power, thrust and payload in its class, with […]
RON Camera System Upgrade Underwater Observation Enabled by Upgrade to COLLINS Class Submarine Camera System BlueZone has completed an upgrade to the underwater observation camera system for the COLLINS Class submarine. First introduced to the COLLINS Class in 2006 the RON II camera concept was created by collaboration between BlueZone Group (then UVS) and the […]
REMUS Demonstrates Operational Flexibility (Again!) REMUS 100 Deployed from MH-60 Helicopter The REMUS Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) story of class leading flexibility and adaptability continues to grow with a demonstration by the US Navy in the Pacific, building on the innovation of a Royal Navy demonstration in the Atlantic (see link below). In a US […]
Work Inspirations Visit In December BlueZone was pleased to host a ‘Work Inspirations’’ visit from Youth Express. Youth Express coordinate work placements for approximately 2000 students from 26 high schools in the Hunter Valley each year. Mechatronics Engineer Dan Robins spoke with the students and Technician Joe Smith organised demonstration of a Double Eagle Remotely […]
Unmanned Underwater Vehicles in the Maritime Domain Launch of Navy Remote and Autonomous System & Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2040 The Royal Australian Navy has become very serious about the contribution newer technologies can make to the Navy’s future capabilities. On 9 October 2020 Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan launched the Navy’s Remote and […]
Seaeye Falcon for Aquaculture Applications Ideal for aquaculture work, a third Seaeye Falcon has been delivered to Chile-based Underdeep Solutions Reliability when working in extremely remote locations is a key reason for selecting the Seaeye Falcon for aquaculture applications. The Seaeye Falcon is rated the top underwater robotic vehicle in class worldwide, and Chile-based Underdeep’s […]
Saab MuMNS ROV for MMCM Program World’s first fully-integrated unmanned mine countermeasures system France and the United Kingdom have collaborated in a programme to assess and develop a “Maritime Mine Counter Measures” (MMCM) capability comprising unmanned systems operating remotely, at a stand-off distance from mother ships or, through a command-and-control centre, either on board ship or […]
Australian Maritime College Visit REMUS Reliable Ocean Robots Support Innovative Training Darren Burrowes and Andrew Hazell were pleased to be hosted by Chris White, Manager of Defence and Autonomous Systems at AMC Search at the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Launceston. BlueZone visited AMC on December 8 to discuss collaborations on Autonomous Maritime Systems (AMS), […]
Shark Tags Get ClearSignal® Treatment Quality Antifouling for 10-year Tag Life When the NSW Department of Primary Industries needed a high-quality and long-lasting anti-fouling treatment for their shark tags, they selected ClearSignal® as the right product for the job. The NSW Government’s shark tagging program is now estimated to be the largest in the world. […]
