GPS Denial – DVLs Offer a Robust Navigation Solution GPS denial is a real risk to defence operations globally. In November 2018 it was reported that Russian efforts to disrupt NATO wargames with electronic warfare were suspected of putting airline passengers at risk by jamming satellite navigation systems across Norway and Finland. This risk to […]
Remotely Operated Vehicles for Real-time Intervention ROVs will remain a required capability in a “balanced force” for Offshore Oil & Gas for many years to come. Any work that requires subsea intervention: e.g. opening & closing valves, welding, cutting and salvage will always require an operator with real-time control. Recent innovations have focussed on global remote control and smart tools. […]
Perth Adds Live Pressure Testing Assuring High Quality Cable Assembly Delivery The existing hydrostatic pressure test capability at the BlueZone Perth facility has been improved with the addition of the capability for live testing of cable assemblies and Electric Fly Leads (EFLs). Perth GM, Mark Musarra, said that BlueZone had responded to customer requests to […]
Workhorse Rio Grande ADCP Set to Retire in 2019 Even a “Workhorse” eventually needs to step aside and leave the hard work to the next generation As of December 31, 2018, Teledyne RDI will no longer offer the long-standing Workhorse Rio Grande ADCP for purchase. Service and repair all existing Rio Grande ADCP will continue […]
Final Preparations for Autonomous Warrior 2018 Final Preparations for Autonomous Warrior 2018 The BlueZone Group project management, technical and engineering staff, are busy making final preparations for Autonomous Warrior 2018 (AW18), held in Jervis Bay NSW from the 5th to 23rd November 2018. The AW18 was held under the auspices of the Five Eyes’, The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP), […]
Biofouling Blamed for Fish Farm Failure Biofouling has again been recognised as one cause for failure of a fish farm at Port Stephens, NSW.Nets on pens had not been cleaned since they were installed, leading to a large buildup of barnacles and weed causing structural problems in heavy seas. “The condition of the pens in terms […]
Australia’s Science Community Gets Hands-on Robotics Training Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has begun training students to operate their new Saab Seaeye Falcon underwater robotic vehicle, the most popular system of its class in the world. This follows Saab Seaeye Falcon training for CSIRO staff at the organisation’s facility in Hobart, Tasmania […]
BlueZone at 2018 Western Australian Indo-Pacific Defence Conference BlueZone Group will participate in the 2018 Western Australian Indo-Pacific Defence Conference that will convene strategic thinkers from the military, industry, academic and government in Perth Australia, home to Australia’s largest naval base, a growing defence industry, and a vibrant civic and academic community. About BlueZone Group […]
BlueZone a Finalist for Optus My Business Awards 2018 Ahead of the Tide BlueZone is pleased to announce selection as a finalist for the Optus My Business Awards 2018 in the new category for Defence Business of the Year. It was another record year for submissions, with hundreds of Australian SMEs and their leaders vying […]
SEA 1770 Ships Out Sensor Equipment for the #DigitalOcean BlueZone Group has shipped five pallets or equipment with a mass of more than 1200kg for ‘Material Release 2’ for Project SEA 1770 Rapid Environmental Assessment. BlueZone General Manager Defence, Andrew Hazell, said it was very pleasing to have accomplished a significant milestone in delivery […]
